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1. Grand Hotel

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Location: 6.6 mi from Watts Bar Dam
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 385 reviews)
Price: £95, includes taxes & fees, 3 Dec - 4 Dec, for Our top choices for Watts Bar Dam hotels
Review: The owners of the hotel were amazing, they took time telling me about their town and made some excellent restaurant recommendations. Would definitely stay there again., by Robert

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Other attractions near Watts Bar Dam

Meigs County Park

Explore the great outdoors at Meigs County Park, a lovely green space in Ten Mile.

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Yellow Creek Wildlife Management Area

Explore the great outdoors at Yellow Creek Wildlife Management Area, a lovely green space in Spring City. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theatre scene.

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Barker Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Barker Island during your travels in Spring City. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theatre scene.

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Foshee Pass Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Foshee Pass Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Ten Mile.

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Thunder Ridge Go Kart Raceway

You can take time to visit Thunder Ridge Go Kart Raceway during your travels to Spring City. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theatre scene.

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Doc Smith Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Doc Smith Island during your travels in Spring City. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theatre scene.

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Sand Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sand Island during your travels in Spring City. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theatre scene.

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Top Watts Bar Dam Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel

Address: 22500 Rhea County Hwy, Spring City, TN, 37381, US
Location: Spring City
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (385 reviews)
Review: For an overnight stop this hotel suited us fine. We would stay again if needed., by Jonmar, 28 May 2013, rated 8/10 Good

Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens Marriott

A modern interior with a seating area, a round wooden table, and a large pendant light.

Location: Athens
Review: Great modern clean hotel. Feesh fruit at breakfast. Great laundry room!, by Anonymous traveller, 22 June 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and large windows with a view of trees.

Location: Athens
Review: Breakfast disappointing and always the same, by Annette, 18 June 2026, rated 8/10 Good

Sleep Inn & Suites Dayton South

An indoor swimming pool with a covered seating area and a pool lift sign.

Location: Dayton
Review: Having travelled over 5000 miles and had everything go wrong the Sleep Inn Dayton was a blessing. welcoming staff, lovely room and a comfy bed. Plenty of options for breakfast. Will definitely be back., by mowgli, 21 September 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

Quality Inn Sweetwater West

A breakfast bar with various food items and appliances, including a waffle maker and coffee machine.

Location: Sweetwater
Review: Had 1st floor room, went for swim & used Hot Tub - all excellent. Staff very helpful & told us a good place to eat - Bradley's Bar - b - cue.Stayed one night as part of longer road trip in US.Near Lost Sea Adventure - nothing to rave over - felt sorry for the poor trout who are kept in artificial surroundings!!, by Diann, 25 November 2012, rated 8/10 Good

Comfort Inn Harriman

A Comfort Inn hotel with a covered entrance, handicap parking, and a modern building facade.

Location: Harriman
Review: Lovely welcome,great room, nice beds, nice choice at breakfast,overall excellent value for money., by Ian, 10 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Watts Bar Dam?

Watts Bar Dam is located in a welcoming area of Decatur that travellers like for its opera houses and theatre scene. You'll find 29 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Watts Bar Dam?

Grand Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. You'll find it 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Watts Bar Dam. Other good choices around the area include Comfort Inn Athens and Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens Marriott.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Watts Bar Dam?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Watts Bar Dam.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watts Bar Dam, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Watts Bar Dam.

What can I see and do near Watts Bar Dam?

Local parks like Watts Bar Dam Recreation Area, Yellow Creek Wildlife Management Area and Rhea Springs Recreation Area are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Meigs County Park, Barker Island and Foshee Pass Recreation Area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Thunder Ridge Go Kart Raceway and Doc Smith Island.