Hotels near Cana, VA

Tucked in the highlands of Carroll County, the small town of Cana, Virginia, offers easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Called "America's Most Scenic Drive," the parkway takes you through the area's beautiful peaks and valleys, with plenty of hiking trails to stop and explore along the way. Cana is also less than 10 minutes from the Beaver Dam Creek Trail, where you can hike along a wooded creek bed and glimpse some of Virginia's native birds and wildlife. Although there are plenty of rental cabins in the Cana area, your best bet for a hotel is in nearby Hillsville, 12 miles away.

Hampton Inn

This hotel is less than 15 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River Trail State Park. Standard guest rooms offer one king bed or two queen beds, or you can upgrade to a suite to get an extra sleeper sofa, sink, refrigerator and microwave. Each of the 86 guest rooms offers free high-speed Internet access, a lap desk and the Hampton Bed Experience: Cloud Nine. Start the day with a free hot breakfast in the dining room, or pile your food into a free "On the Run" breakfast bag. Other hotel amenities include a business center, fitness room, pool and children's playground. You'll be near familiar restaurants including Shoney's, Subway and Burger King.

Hampton Inn
90 Farmer's Market Road
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2345
hamptoninn.com

Holiday Inn Express

Just off Interstate 77, the Holiday Inn Express in Hillsville is only eight miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. With 54 guest rooms, you have your choice of a standard room or suite, each with satellite TV, mini fridge, microwave and windows you can open. The hotel features a business center, free high-speed internet, fitness center, heated indoor pool and whirlpool spa. Every morning, you can grab free cinnamon rolls, eggs and sausage for breakfast. Nearby restaurants include Shoney's, Wendy's and McDonald's. Work up an appetite by paddling the New River, accessible via the New River State Trail Park, 10 miles from the hotel.

Holiday Inn Express
1994 Carrolton Pike
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-9100
hiexpress.com

Comfort Inn

If you're looking for lots of little extras, the Comfort Inn offers them. Start the day with the free hot breakfast, including waffles, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage and more. Throughout the day, you can also grab free coffee, tea, cocoa, juice, fresh fruit and bottled water. In the evening, the hotel puts out free cookies. Other food choices include a nearby Applebee's, McDonald's and TCBY. The 73 guest rooms offer free wireless high-speed Internet, a microwave and mini fridge. There's also a computer in the lobby for guest use. After hours, relax in the indoor heated pool, hot tub or fitness center.

Comfort Inn
151 Farmers Market Road
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 730-9999
comfortinn.com

Resources

NPS.gov: Blue Ridge Parkway

Article Written By Jenni Wiltz

Jenni Wiltz's fiction has been published in "The Portland Review," "Sacramento News & Review" and "The Copperfield Review." She has a bachelor's degree in English and history from the University of California, Davis and is working on a master's degree in English at Sacramento State. She has worked as a grant coordinator, senior editor and advertising copywriter and has been a professional writer since 2003.

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