Best Resorts in North Carolina

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Why Choose a Staycation in North Carolina

North Carolina packs mountain, golf, and beach resorts into one state, so a staycation can look very different from one weekend to the next. You can book a historic stone resort above Asheville, a spa inn in the Blue Ridge town of Highlands, or a classic golf resort in the Sandhills of Pinehurst. On the coast, oceanfront resorts in the Outer Banks and Wrightsville Beach trade fairways for sand and sunsets. Fall color in the mountains and mild winter golf make the cooler months a great time to go.

Best Areas for Resorts in North Carolina

North Carolina's best resorts sit in four easy regions, from Asheville and the High Country to the Sandhills golf towns and the coast.

01

Asheville & the Blue Ridge

Historic resorts above Asheville pair mountain views with spas, golf, and an easy drive to downtown and the Biltmore Estate.

The Omni Grove Park Inn

Spa, mountain views

A historic stone resort from 1913 on Sunset Mountain above Asheville, with a large spa, a golf course, and views of the Blue Ridge.

The Inn on Biltmore Estate

Couples, history

A luxury inn on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, close to the famous house, gardens, and winery.

02

Highlands & the High Country

Small mountain towns like Highlands and Blowing Rock offer spa inns and lake resorts with cool summer air and bright fall color.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa

Spa, couples

A luxury inn and spa in the heart of Highlands, a small mountain town known for its shops, restaurants, and waterfalls.

Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock

Lake, families

A mountain resort in Blowing Rock set around a private lake, with a spa and easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

03

Pinehurst & the Sandhills

Pinehurst and Southern Pines are home to classic golf resorts, with famous courses and quiet village streets.

Pinehurst Resort

Golf, history

A classic golf resort in the Village of Pinehurst with several courses, including the famous Pinehurst No. 2, plus a spa.

Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

Golf, value

A classic golf lodge in Southern Pines with a Donald Ross course, a short drive from the Village of Pinehurst.

04

Outer Banks & Wrightsville Beach

Oceanfront resorts on the Outer Banks and at Wrightsville Beach put the Atlantic right outside your room.

The Sanderling Resort

Beach, spa

An oceanfront resort in Duck on the Outer Banks, with a spa, pools, and views of both the Atlantic and the Currituck Sound.

Blockade Runner Beach Resort

Beach, families

An oceanfront resort at Wrightsville Beach near Wilmington, with direct beach access and views of the sound at sunset.

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