Fairway Forest

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
Building design
Mini-golf
Rafting
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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70 Sapphire Valley Road, Sapphire, NC, 28774
  • Sapphire Valley Ski Resort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Chattooga River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cashiers Farmers Market
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 109 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Sapphire

In Sapphire .Within a 5-minute walk of this Sapphire hotel, you'll find Nantahala National Forest and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort. Sapphire National Golf Club and Cashiers Farmers Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sapphire Valley Ski Resort - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chattooga River - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Cashiers Farmers Market - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lake Glenville - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 15 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Local - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Slab Town Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fix - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fairway Forest

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Fairway Forest offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Fairway Forest. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sapphire hotel.

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Fairway Forest offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Cable television is provided. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.

This Sapphire hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Indoor pool
  • Living room
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [3077 U.S. Highway 64 East, Suite A, Sapphire, North Carolina]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [4352 U.S. Highway 64 East, Sapphire, North Carolina]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 21 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 22.60 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Please note: This property's recreational amenities and dining venue are located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from the resort entrance. Transportation is not provided.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Fairway Forest Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 280 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Twisty roads and unlocked connecting door

We found that driving up to our unit was concerning. It was a 2 1/2 mile drive on twisty roads that were scary. Apparently an easier way to access the unit was closed because of a road washout. Also, the connecting door between our unit and the other unit was not locked and we had to call for maintenance to lock it, so we couldn’t leave the unit until maintenance responded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely accomidation. Modern, clean, and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

This is a hidden gem. We were there for one night and didn’t get to use everything there was to offer. Hopefully we will be back. GPS does not take you to the correct check in. For us it was across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Easley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and received great value for the accommodations. The staff checking in and checking out were great. The property is not as close to the check-in location as I thought but that was okay because it was situated in a very quiet place up on the mountain per se. My only negative is the amenities fee charged for my one-night stay in which I really cannot use. Check-in time is 4 and the pools, mini-golf, games, etc close at 5. By the time one checks in, drives to the unit and then has to drive back to the rec center it's almost 5. Check-out is at 10 and the place opens at 8 but I am not in a rush to go do those activities at 8 am. Would have been nice if the amenities were available until 7 or 8 at least. The price was right so the fee is not that much of a big deal other than I couldn't really use what I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and updated room. Comfortable bed. Good water pressure in the shower. Decent towels. Good shampoo, body wash and lotion provided. Full kitchen with full size appliances and dishwasher, laundry. Kitchen has dishes, pots/pans, silverware. Very comfortable and we felt safe. We had the deluxe suite which has everything on the same level (no climbing a flight of stairs to get to the bedroom). Would stay there again when going to Gorges State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and our one-bed stay was more like a condo. It was so nice and roomy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Fairway Forest thanks to the amazing service provided by the staff. Cora Lee and Nicole at the front desk went above and beyond to accommodate my needs, offering helpful tips about the area and always greeting me with a warm smile. Moreover, Billie, the manager, was exceptionally kind and eager to assist, ensuring my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Overall, the hospitality I experienced made my visit truly memorable, and I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Great front desk staff. Physical unit was a little hard to get to at first, but amazing inside. Well kept, very clean and spacious! Amenities are nice and keep you busy if you want them to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very cozy only thing that I could say bad was the walls are paper thin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heyson

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing! I couldn't believe the space and all the comfort the unit had to offer, especially for the price point! It's truly an amazing deal!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Nice staff. Full kitchen, nice bathrooms, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay

What a great place! Sparkling clean, great balcony, comfy bed, a full kitchen, spectacular shower room, washer/dryer, and even a small living room area. But best of all was the staff. Everyone I met was so friendly and helpful. I should have doubled my 4-night stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The deluxe one bedroom was comfortable and roomy. The patio was perfect for enjoying the Spring weather.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

FERN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Mount Dora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was perfect! It was clean, actually very clean. I was impressed with the bathroom - all white and spotless. The appliances were are in working condition. The kitchen was stocked with clean dishes, drink ware, utensils etc. The view was spectacular. The woman who assisted with check in was helpful and informative. She kept in touch regularly by texting us at appropriate times. Check in and out was seem less, even though the office is not on the premises, it was not inconvenient. The only negative thing, is that you can hear the neighbors showering, flushing etc. it was not such a big deal unless you’re a light sleeper. It still didn’t bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place…. Except when it snows.

The accommodations were perfect. The unit was newly renovated and beautifully done. The only problem was it snowed very hard when I was there and didn’t get to enjoy any of the amenities they offer due to being closed for ice on the roads. You pay for the amenities card as part of your booking, but everything was closed and no possibility of ever using the card. I called and asked for a refund for the amenities portion and got some excuse that wasn’t acceptable. I hate it, but I’ll never book Fairway Forest again over the poor excuse about the refund, but it’s a very nice place indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025