The Best Hotels in Downtown Highlands, Highlands - 2026 Updated Prices

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Where to stay in Downtown Highlands

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A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

Mirror Lake

While Mirror Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

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A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on the right.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bridal Veil Falls and Highlands Playhouse.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Highlands Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.

Lake Sequoyah

While Lake Sequoyah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

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A winding road through a forest with a waterfall.

Wildwood Mountain

Wildwood Mountain might not have many top sights, but Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Downtown Highlands Hotel Reviews

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

8/10 Good

"Loved the location which is one block from main shopping area. Staff was super helpful and attentive. We stayed in a king balcony room and pls note that they are very small rooms. I usually compare room sizes but their website did not list SQ footage. . Our first room had a very bad cat smell and we asked immediately to move to another room. Graciously, the mgr gave us another room and it smelled better but it still had a faint cat smell. Later in our 3 night stay we overheard another guest complaining about the same. Apparently cats were once allowed but no longer. We also had a difficult time finding a charger in the town and were told most travel 30 min to charge. The cooler weather trumped all these issues and we actually extended our stay by a day"

Fairway Forest by Coolvacay

8/10 Good

"First, we did not know this was a rehab timeshare.. It was built around an abandoned golf course in the Sapphire Valley. The architecture is probably from the 70s. Check again was horrible. You go to a check-in center and then have to drive back 2 miles to your property with an amount from 1992. That show shows you how to find your property. It was very stressful coming in late and tired. We got off to a terrible start. Once we got in the room it was nice because it was a one bedroom suite and we had a sitting area and aFirst, we did not know this was a rehab timeshare.. It was built around an abandoned golf course in the Sapphire Valley. The architecture is probably from the 70s. Check again was horrible. You go to a check-in center and then have to drive back 2 miles to your property with an amount from 1992 that shows you how to find your property. It was very stressful coming in late and tired. We got off to a terrible start. Once we got in the room, it was nice because it was a one bedroom suite and we had a sitting area and a kitchen. It was updated and clean. Therefore, the room was great. The worst part about it was checking in. Also, we paid resort fee for a nonexistent golf course. We would not stay here again, but it wasn’t too terrible. The people next to us were loud because the walls must’ve been very thin."

Brook Trout Inn

10/10 Excellent

"If I could give Brook Trout Inn ten stars I would. Julie, her husband Steve, and their right hand woman, Holly, were welcolming, friendly and helpful. The facilities were spotless, the breakfast eggs were cooked to order with almost everything else you could ask for to start the day. Run, don't walk to this Inn the next time you are in the area and need somewhere to stay. Who needs a chain hotel when you can stay with what feels like family❤️? Also, we brought our 17'9" boat and parking was no problem on the property."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Highlands like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Highlands's Downtown Highlands neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Highlands Playhouse as part of your Downtown Highlands travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Highlands?

Based on our traveller data, Highlander Mountain House is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Highlands. This inn offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is The Park On Main.

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Highlands?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Highlands, you can choose from 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Highlands.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Highlands, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Highlands.

What is there to do around this Highlands neighbourhood?

Highlands Playhouse is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Highlands. While you're out sightseeing in Highlands, make sure that you visit other sights such as Highlands Art Gallery or Cullasaja River Gorge.

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Our top choices for Downtown Highlands hotels

1. Highlander Mountain House

2. The Park On Main

3. Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4. Outpost Inn

5. The Skyline Lodge

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

7. Quality Inn Franklin

8. Hotel Cashiers

9. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

10. Dillard House

11. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

12. Carolina Motel

13. The Wells Hotel Cashiers

14. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

15. Colonial Inn Franklin

16. Hampton Inn Franklin

17. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

18. Fire Mountain Estate & Club

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton

20. Americas Best Value Inn Clayton

Where to stay in Downtown Highlands

Mirror Lake

Highlands Hills

Highlands Falls

Lake Sequoyah

Wildwood Mountain

Top Downtown Highlands Hotel Reviews

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

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