The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Waynesville

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Waynesville

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Waynesville, North Carolina? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Waynesville, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Waynesville to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Waynesville, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Waynesville for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Waynesville for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Located at 176 Country Club Drive, Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has great rooms from $167 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and golf. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a game room, a spa, free parking, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Econo Lodge Waynesville

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Waynesville
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Econo Lodge Waynesville which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 232 Phillips Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, horse riding, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 miles from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

We found Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $118. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a fitness center, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 130 Shiloh Trl. You'll also find hiking, golf, golf, free parking, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


The Yellow House on Plott Creek

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $199, The Yellow House on Plott Creek, at 89 Oakview Drive provides room service, hiking, golf, free parking, and bicycle rental. Its terrific guest rating is 9.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 2.5 miles from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Terrace Hotel at Lake Junaluska

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Waynesville
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The Terrace Hotel at Lake Junaluska has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $110 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 689 North Lakeshore Drive. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, golf, free parking, mini-golf, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Pigeon Forge, Asheville, Greenville, Gatlinburg, and Knoxville.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Asheville, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Asheville, Best Luxury Hotels in Asheville, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Asheville, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Asheville, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Asheville, Best Hotels for One Week in Asheville, Best Hotels for One Night in Asheville, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Asheville, or Best Business Hotels in Asheville.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Waynesville?

Waynesville Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$136

Travelers to Waynesville, North Carolina will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $136. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Waynesville.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $199
  • 3-star hotels: $139
  • 2-star hotels: $103


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