Hotel in Bryson City, NC | Smoky Mountain Suites & Cottages

Welcome to the Hemlock Inn

A Peaceful Mountain
Boutique Hotel in Bryson City

Escape to a peaceful mountain retreat at Hemlock Inn, offering all-inclusive Smoky Mountain lodging for generations of family, friends, and romantic getaways. Located just 1.5 miles from Deep Creek Campground within Great Smoky Mountains National Park and minutes from Bryson City, Cherokee, and Nantahala. Our welcoming country inn offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and quiet relaxation.

Lodging Options

Relax in Comfortable Accommodations

Choose from 19 guest rooms and four cozy cottages overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains.

Guest Rooms & Suites

Each of our 19 guest rooms and suites provides unique décor with country charm, a variety of layouts and bed options, and offers modern amenities, including air conditioning. Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat or a family getaway, we have an option for you.

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Private Cottages

Our four cottages provide more private-style accommodations with the benefit of traditional service, support, and amenities of our mountain resort. Guests can use their own kitchen facilities or join us in the dining room for our Southern-style breakfast and dinner service.

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Breakfast & Dinner

Savor Southern Cuisine Onsite

A rustic dining table set with a variety of Southern dishes, including grilled fish, ham, grits, beans, and salad.

Breakfast & Dinner

Savor Southern Cuisine Onsite

Your stay includes a home-cooked breakfast, and you can opt to add dinner as well (except Sunday dinner), so you can enjoy the tradition of Southern dining on-site. Each meal brings guests together with family-style service and reflects the warm hospitality that has made our North Carolina resort a beloved mountain retreat.

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Sleep Up to 70

Gather, Celebrate and Reconnect

Our peaceful mountain setting is well suited for group retreats, family reunions, and intimate weddings. With comfortable accommodations, welcoming gathering spaces, and scenic views of the Great Smoky Mountains, we're an ideal destination for group getaways and events.

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Weddings & Elopements

Say "I Do" & Celebrate

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Family Reunions

Reconnect & Catch Up

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Group Retreats

Meet & Mingle

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Faith-Based Groups

Congregate in God’s Country

Area Guide

Plan Your Smoky Mountain Itinerary

Area Guide

Plan Your Smoky Mountain Itinerary

Hemlock Inn’s convenient location makes it easy to experience the best of Western North Carolina. We’re just 1.5 miles from Deep Creek Campground within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 3 miles from Bryson City, 5 miles from Cherokee, and 15 miles from the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Whether you’re hiking, rafting, exploring local shops, or discovering scenic drives, adventure is always close by.

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