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Where to stay near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 1, 2026.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

1. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

16.8 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Michelle

CNY721

CNY815 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

2. Quality Inn Franklin

9.8 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Rebecca

CNY738

CNY832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

A building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.

3. Relax Inn

19.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Jerry

CNY503

CNY568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A gazebo with a red roof and beige walls, located in front of a building with a red roof and beige walls.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

4. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

8.9 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Christine

CNY485

CNY546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.

A motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a road in the background.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a bench.

5. Carolina Motel

15.4 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Cynthia

CNY664

CNY729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

6. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

14.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Victoria

CNY599

CNY676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

A train station with a covered waiting area and a small building in the background.

A sign for Economy Inn with a white car parked in front.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

7. Economy Inn Sylva

15.9 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Michael

CNY573

CNY648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

8. Hampton Inn Franklin

9.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Jessica

CNY984

CNY1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

A building with a mural of a landscape featuring mountains, trees, and bears by a river.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, sugar and creamer dispensers, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, wooden headboards, and a large window with curtains.

9. Colonial Inn Franklin

16.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Tracy

CNY490

CNY537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

10. Sapphire Inn

9.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

maarten

CNY530

CNY597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

14.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Tracy

CNY657

CNY743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel with a swimming pool, covered parking, and a red-roofed building.

A wooden interior with a round table and two chairs, a window with a view of a parking lot and trees, and a small black appliance on the wall.

A room with wooden walls, framed pictures, a window, and a small desk with a telephone.

12. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

19.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Laura L

CNY360

CNY442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

A display case with various baked goods, including cookies and muffins.

An outdoor patio with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

13. Jarrett House

14.1 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

CNY724

CNY818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk, a chair, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

A Microtel Inn by Wyndham building with a parking lot and a grassy area in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

14. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

12.8 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Derek

CNY453

CNY510 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

18.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Richard

CNY483

CNY546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Quality Inn Franklin	8.4 Very good 732 reviews	View
Relax Inn	8.6 Excellent 768 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn Franklin	6.8 Good 276 reviews	View
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 697 reviews	View

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Gold City Gem Mine

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Gold City Gem Mine— just one of the landmarks located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from central Franklin. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Franklin has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

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Sheffield Mine

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Sheffield Mine— just one of the landmarks located 6.2 mi (10 km) from central Franklin. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Franklin has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine— just one of the landmarks located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Franklin. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Franklin has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

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Old Cardinal Gem Mine

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Old Cardinal Gem Mine is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Franklin, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Franklin has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Mason Mountain Mine

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Mason Mountain Mine when in Franklin. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Rose Creek Mine

8.0/10 (1 review)

Rose Creek Mine is just one of the landmarks located 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from central Franklin, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Franklin has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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The American Museum of the House Cat

If visiting museums in Sylva are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at The American Museum of the House Cat. If you want to experience more of the culture Sylva has to offer, head to Tuckasegee River, Western Carolina University, and Southwestern Community College.

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Ruby City Gems & Minerals

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Ruby City Gems & Minerals is in the heart of Franklin, so why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Ruby City Gems & Minerals, you'll love Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Parker Meadows Park, both located nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Guests love staying at Long View Resort, which is a lodge near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.
Another highly rated hotel is Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, which is in the larger area.
In fact, you'll have plenty of options to choose from with 6,255 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

On Hotels.com, you can find a variety of room prices depending on when and where you plan to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

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What cheap hotels are close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

For an economical hotel close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine, consider Cherokee Grand Hotel, which offers a free continental breakfast, free parking, and free in-room WiFi.

Can I find hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine that are fully refundable?

Yes, you'll find many hotels that offer refundable room rates as long as you cancel by the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine that offer these rates are Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination and Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy.

What are the best romantic hotels near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

For a romantic stay, Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains offers couples/private dining. It's a 37-minute drive from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.
Another great option is Half-Mile Farm, which is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine with free breakfast?

You can begin your day with the free breakfast at Carolina River Ranch, which is a 33-minute drive from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.
Long View Resort is also a recommended place to stay with a free buffet breakfast, and it's located 44 minutes away by car.

Which hotels near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine have rooms with great views?

Enjoy rooms with mountain or garden views at Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains, which is a 37-minute drive from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.
Also recommended is Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, which has rooms with garden or courtyard views.

What are the best family hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Keep the family happy with a stay at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination which offers free cribs, children's meals, and an indoor pool. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is in the larger area.
Another great option for your family's trip is Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

What are the best luxury hotels near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Indulge yourself when you stay at Long View Resort, which is a 44-minute drive from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and offers hot stone massages and designer stores.

What are the best hotels near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine with free parking?

If you're traveling by car, Long View Resort offers free valet parking and you'll be a 44-minute drive from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy also has free parking and is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool at Nantahala Village. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is a 37-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination.

What cheap motels can I book close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

To stay economically near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine, you can book Sapphire Inn, which offers parking and free in-room WiFi.
Also consider Carolina Motel, which is another inexpensive motel in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

You can explore attractions close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine like Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Bring your beloved pet along when you stay at Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, which is within reach of Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.
Highlander Mountain House is another pet-friendly option.

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