Balsam Mountain Inn

Property class: 3

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A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.
A sign for Balsam Mountain Inn with a logo of a mountain and a pine tree.
A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.
A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $105
$93 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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68 Seven Springs Drive, Balsam, NC, 28707
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Step In Shower Pet Friendly

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Clawfoot Tub Pet Friendly

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Balsam

With a stay at Balsam Mountain Inn in Balsam, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance. .This family-friendly hotel is 24 mi (38.5 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Western Carolina University.

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 25 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 26 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 33 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 39 min drive - 30.4 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papas & Beer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fuego - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam Mountain Inn offers 50 accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Balsam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site. This hotel also features wedding services and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at Spirit of The Inn, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a library, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Spirit of The Inn - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Spirit of The Inn Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.
Coffee Shop - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekends 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Shop
  • Spirit of The Inn
  • Spirit of The Inn Bar

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 12 per day; may vary based on unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Balsam Mountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay all around! We really enjoyed our time at the Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and coffee were excellent. Nice homemade, buffet style breakfast with everything you could want.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Cullowhee, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Quiet setting and super friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again. Each room is a little different.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay. Antique and authentic feel. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely, serene place! My goal was a calm and quiet trip with no stress, and I definitely found it here! So much history to the building as well, so it was neat to explore. Definitely recommend and will be back again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old time charm.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. Lovely historical hotel with great owners. Stop in and visit this place! Its so worth it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting old hotel. People were great, very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Seems like a really great place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and vintage. Good food and long front porch with rocking chairs and great view amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, excellent staff and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and welcoming, with a lot of historical detail and items. I loved the library!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable and the front desk clerks and all other staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Classic old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great place for a weekend getaway to disconnect. Breakfast was yummy! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC. Was terrible to go in June/July heat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historical Inn! The staff were incredibly friendly, the cafe has amazing lattes, and the breakfast was divine!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tuesday evening music 6-8 was fun and I joined in
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cute, little room. Enjoyed looking through pictures and library. Nice walk around the property with pup. Rug in pet room had to be rolled up and put away but otherwise nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast buffet was great with a good variety of items. Staff was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025