The Lodge Nantahala River
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The Lodge Nantahala River
130 Papa Jim & Nanny Place, Swain County, North Carolina 28713, United States
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Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Hiking
Café
Smoking Area
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Front Desk Safe
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Property Description
Located in Bryson City, 15 miles from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, The Lodge Nantahala River has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can enjoy mountain views.
All rooms in the inn are equipped with a coffee machine. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Lodge Nantahala River the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
Harrah's Casino is 26 miles from the accommodation, while Museum Of The Cherokee Indian is 25 miles from the property. McGhee Tyson Airport is 81 miles away.
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9.6/10
AmazingCleanliness9.6
Amenities9.6
Location9.6
Service9.6
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Paddle Inn Rafting Company
(160m)
Landmarks: NOC Rafting
(2.1 km)
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Apartment with Mountain View
2 queen beds
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Satellite channels
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Apartment With Mountain View
1 king bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
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9.6/10
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5 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.6
- Amenities9.6
- Location9.6
- Service9.6
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AI Summary
Consistently friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds, well-equipped rooms, and cleanliness were highlighted. The location near Nantahala gorge and Bryson City provided a relaxing and convenient stay.
Guest User
July 21, 2025
When we saw the welcome sign to the lodge -- a 1960s VW van plastered with hippie art and staged with bear mannequins at the wheel -- we weren’t sure what kind of funky place we were checking into. Situated along the Nantahala River, it turned out to be just wonderful. We never met any staff. We were emailed an access code and a message to unload at the top of the hill near our room but park below to save the top spaces for handicapped – or for people who didn’t want to walk up the hill. Staff had left out s’more supplies in case we wanted to hang out in the barbecue area, equipped with cornhole, firepits and seating. Our room was spacious, nicely furnished in mountain lodge décor, and equipped with kitchenettes, coffee maker, AC and TV. One caveat: the bathroom sink is tiny so there’s no room to set your cosmetics inside the bathroom. The closest restaurant is a mile away at the Nantahala Outdoor center overlooking the river. We had to drive rather than walk, however, as there is no sidewalk or shoulder on the road. Be sure to pick up a few groceries in Bryson for your breakfast.
Guest User
July 19, 2025
The rooms were clean and good size and furnished well. . They had all the amenities we needed. You could even build a fire outside and have s’mores. They provided it all. We stayed only one night, but we will return when we are in the area. All was great!!
Guest User
June 6, 2024
It was absolutely perfect! The creek that flowed next to us was wonderful. Loved the quietness and the campfire! It has a mini kitchen and coffee maker. Perfect location! There are some things that I wish we knew before….The NOC has a mini grocery store that sells wine/beer. There is a dollar store close by that has water (we bought 2 cases), bread, eggs, bacon, peanut butter, bananas etc. It was perfect! If you don’t catch the cleaning lady, you don’t get extra coffee. The upscale restaurant (great food) that is 5 miles away is closed on Sunday and Monday. The fun little bar across from it is closed on Tuesday. We ate at the Rivers Edge 3 times as we didn’t know about the others. They had the best patty melt! Pizza was good too and was a great snack on the trails.
Guest User
March 1, 2024
Avoid Cherokee, STAY HERE. The Lodge is the best lodging in the Nantahala Bryson City area. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and quiet this is the place to stay. Truly a breath of fresh air from the usual fare in this area. The rooms are outfitted with everything you need and everything you could possibly think of. We will be back when it warms up so we cam enjoy the grills and firepit. Relax on the front porch and listen to the creek run........
Guest User
March 1, 2024
This place is so beautiful, peaceful, and well thought out. Lovely rooms that are like cabins and well appointed. Little kitchenettes included. Wonderful outdoor seating areas to relax and socialize. We very much enjoyed our brief stay.
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Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Hiking
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Smoking Area
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Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Front Desk Services
VIP Check-In Service
Front Desk Safe
Languages Spoken
English
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Room Service
Café
Public Areas
Smoking Area
Health & Wellness
Hiking
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Safety & Security
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 06:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 10
Located in Bryson City, 15 miles from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, The Lodge Nantahala River has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can enjoy mountain views.
All rooms in the inn are equipped with a coffee machine. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Lodge Nantahala River the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
Harrah's Casino is 26 miles from the accommodation, while Museum Of The Cherokee Indian is 25 miles from the property. McGhee Tyson Airport is 81 miles away.