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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Coffee service

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One king bed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two queen beds non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(304 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cherokee

With a stay at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee in Cherokee (Downtown Cherokee), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. .This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park.

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Riverwalk hotel in Cherokee with free parking
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 151 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 20 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1418 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1933 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Freda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and smelled wonderful. The staff were friendly and the coffee in the lobby was always fresh and hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless! Staff were courteous! Great place to stay and located near The Great Smoky Moutain National Park entrance!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Clean room, friendly staff, very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Our room was clean. Checking in and out was easy. We enjoyed it so much. We stayed an extra night. I highly recommend the Great Smokies Inn of Cherokee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is always great that's why we keep coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel but, very comfortable and convenient to everything you want. Staff is friendly and efficient - very courteous, very helpful with local suggestions!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corie, Palm Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shrilakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent. Good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at several locations in Cherokee until this past 2 days. I have now found my room for as long as they are open
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place to stay but be warned the walls are super thin. We could hear the guests just talking in the room next to ours. Also they had a dog and you could hear every bark and whine. I like that they will let pets stay, but maybe put them on one side and the other side with families without pets so they aren’t disturbed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

I made a mistake and booked the wrong area. I have been under a lot of stress lately. I did not realize it until we were on our way and realized this hotel was almost an hour past were we needed to be. I contacted the front desk and explained my situation. The lady told me they charged my card first thing this morning. Which did not make sense, since i was to pay for the room when i arrived. I would really appreciate if i did not get charged for this room. I know it isn't an excuse, but my mother passed away April the 4th and i just made an honest mistake. And i can not afford to be paying for 2 rooms. That one and now the one i am staying in, in Murphy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blakelie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the park and several restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel in nice area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naveed

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel must be one of Cherokee’s best kept secrets! Newly remodeled and updated and super clean. It is a great value for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Very clean hotel

Very clean. Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025