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
Rafting
Mini-golf
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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70 Sapphire Valley Road, Sapphire, NC, 28774
  • Place, Sapphire Valley Ski Resort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
  • Place, Old Edwards Club
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 486 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1170 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 702 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Old Edwards Club - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Whitewater Falls - 23 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Lake Jocassee - 33 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 39 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fix - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casa Amigos - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Fairway Forest

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Fairway Forest offers its guests hot springs, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. A sauna, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Fairway Forest.

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

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 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. 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.

Cable television is provided. 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.

There are hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

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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

Things to do

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

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 following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 10 to May 25:
  • One of the swimming pools
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:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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

  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • 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

Fairway Forest Resort Sapphire
Fairway Forest Resort
Fairway Forest Sapphire
Fairway Forest
Fairway Forest Hotel
Fairway Forest Resort
Fairway Forest Sapphire
Fairway Forest Hotel Sapphire

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fairway Forest to the airport?

Fairway Forest is 44.7 mi (64-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairway Forest?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairway Forest on Dec 11, 2025 start from $121.83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Fairway Forest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fairway Forest.

Does Fairway Forest offer free breakfast?

Fairway Forest does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fairway Forest?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Fairway Forest?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fairway Forest?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Fairway Forest have a pool?

Fairway Forest features 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from October 10 to May 25.

Does Fairway Forest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fairway Forest to downtown Sapphire?

Fairway Forest is 3.3 mi away from Sapphire.

Fairway Forest Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 295 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Clean, spacious and comfortable

We were just a few minutes away from the best Mexican restaurant, it was amazing! The beds and pillows were comfortable, the place was super clean! Plenty of space and everything we needed in the kitchen was there. We were very happy with our unit and would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful suite, very comfortable bed, recently updated, very quiet beautiful setting from our balcony, in our suite we could hear our neighbors like they were in our kitchen. We were disappointed that the pools , lake, mini golf and all other outside amenities are back in town where you check in. But we loved our suite and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Boynton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty wooded property in nice golf club resort community.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, beautiful property that had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

5 Stars!

Loved Fairway Forest! It is our go to place in Cashiers, NC!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

Great mountain getaway

What a beautiful place to stay in the mountains! The two bedroom condo was quiet and comfortable and very clean. In addition the amenities were amazing with an indoor pool and 2 hot tubs and an outdoor pool, also a fun miniature golf course and ping pong and pool tables. The hospitality was top notch, kept checking back with us- changed rooms for us because of noise! A great mountain get away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wallace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
amenities are across the road. we did not use them at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRICE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the full sized Kitchen, the porch was lovely. It is a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette, Caguas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suite was cozy, clean, and spacious. The bed was very comfortable and the towels were soft. Because they're working on road repairs, it's about a 15-minutes drive from the suite to US-64. There aren't many places to eat nearby, but the suite has a fully equipped kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydar

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

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to find, but very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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