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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Coffee service
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(58 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
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

One king bed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 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
(292 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cherokee

When you stay at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee in Cherokee, you'll be on the riverwalk, 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
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peter's Pancakes and Waffles - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Riverwalk hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

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)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1309 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1818 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for the GREAT coffee! Customer Service was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property with lots of walking options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was clean, quiet, and comfortable for a one night stay. The property is kept up well for an older building. There were several gift shops and restaurants within walking distance. We saw elk about 1/4 mile down the road from the hotel while departing. Would definitely consider staying here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second time to stay - we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a poolside room. The outdoor space was inviting and relaxing. The room was clean and very roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, clean pool and clean rooms, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here several times and never has an issue,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Within minutes of Harrah’s casino. Quiet. Clean. Great for a good night’s sleep! Would stay here again. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Regular Cherokee visitor here. This hotel is a great great value. One of the best places to stay in Cherokee regardless of price! My first choice going forward.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very spacious. Would go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place. Will absolutely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying and it’s perfect for me. Very convenient, quiet, clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Excellent clean. Pool was amazing. Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Jenny and Frances was amazing. Pool very big very clean. Room was clean and house keeping always checked in on us
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great! The front desk staff was accommodating of our late check in, friendly even at 1130 at night! The room was clean and stocked, can’t believe the price! We will definitely be back! Only recommendation is bring your own pillows. Everything else was great! Check out was super easy and the other staff at check out was also super pleasant. Thanks y’all!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

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

6/10 Okay

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying at this place and it is my #1 place to stay in Cherokee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close and convenient to the area and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wenling

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is clean and updated. Staffs are friendly. I had issue with finding printer to print parking tag. Front desk Jennie is exceptional, she was patient with me, and assisted me to print the tag and save me a trip to look for local library. I have t mobile and zero signal in the area. Their WiFi is good and no issue to stay connect during my stay. Breakfast place across the st is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025