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A modern outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, black and wooden chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern spa entrance with a wooden slat partition, a reception desk, and a sign reading 'SPA'.

A modern hotel with a curved driveway, a parking area, and a well-maintained garden.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs, large windows with a mountain view.

1. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Murphy

Serene mountain retreat with kid-friendly amenities offers family fun at both the hotel and nearby Hiwassee River attractions.

£71

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A Mountain Inn & Suites building at night with illuminated signage, a well-lit driveway, and a parking lot.

A lobby with a wooden staircase, a chair, a table, and a plant.

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

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and decorative wall art.

2. Mountain Inn & Suites

Flat Rock

£82

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a pool with a blue tile edge, and a palm tree in the background.

A beachside restaurant with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a menu board, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a Longboard beer bottle, a beer bottle, a glass of beer, a Bloody Mary, and a basket of nachos.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, a beach towel, a hat, and a bag.

3. Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Surfside Beach

Fun-filled beachfront hotel offers outdoor pool, hot tub, and family amenities for a memorable oceanfront holiday.

£109

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A park with a wooden bench, gazebos, and a clear view of a lake.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door.

A living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, round coffee table, and a wooden ottoman.

A multi-story hotel building with balconies, a parking area, and a sign reading "bask Hotel".

4. Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing

Morehead City

£83

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with a fence, lounge chairs, and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel lobby with patterned armchairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

5. The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

Cedar Point

£74

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A pool area with a white fence, a red lifeguard chair, and a building with balconies in the background.

A rustic interior with a wooden reception desk, a mounted deer head, and a coffee sign.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

6. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

£71

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a mix of seating options, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the outside.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and a large umbrella providing shade.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and indoor plants.

7. Sonesta Select Hotels Statesville

Statesville

Splash into family fun with an outdoor pool, video game consoles, and cots ready for young guests at this Statesville retreat.

£86

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a stone wall.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking area with several cars, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and dumbbells.

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

8. The Inn at River Landing

Wallace

£85

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Mountain Inn & Suites

Flat Rock

£82

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a teal-tiled kitchen, a bed with patterned headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork listing various locations.

A garden with a pathway, a white house, and a black lamp post.

Beaufort Inn

Historic District

£127

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside.

A beach path leading to the ocean with a sunset in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

Shutters on the Banks

Kill Devil Hills

£65

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.

Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing

Morehead City

£83

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and artwork on the walls.

A dual-monitor setup with two keyboards, a printer, and a telephone on a desk.

A red wooden building with a chimney, a garage, and a small porch.

Quality Inn Jonesville I-77

Jonesville

£59

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

A kitchenette with a stainless steel sink, a Keurig coffee maker, and a tray with coffee pods and a mug.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Monroe by IHG

Monroe

£108

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a glass shower, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a computer, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A wooden boardwalk leading to beach huts with a clear view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach in the foreground, and clear blue skies.

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Kill Devil Hills

£96

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen, dining area, and seating space.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a beach in the background, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bed with a bedside table.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Enclave Myrtle Beach

Downtown Myrtle Beach

£91

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern interior with a large sliding door leading to a dining area with wooden chairs and a bar.

A gas station with a covered entrance and a clear sky.

Sonesta Select Hotels Statesville

Statesville

£86

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern interior with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A cafe counter with a clock, a glass jar with lemon slices, and a tray of cookies.

A room with a blue wall, a framed artwork, a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a potted plant.

Baymont by Wyndham Fayetteville NC

Fayetteville

£60

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in The Carolinas

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Cherokee

£71

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Monroe by IHG

Monroe

£108

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach view, and a building with a sign.

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Surfside Beach

£109

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept