Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Exterior
Coffee service
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

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

Non-Smoking

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

Non-Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(278 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

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brio Italian Grille - ‬7 min drive

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.

Languages

English

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)

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1266 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1741 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

czeslaw

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice. Love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice. Made you feel like you were rite at home. Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have a very nice & clean property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quietness ice machine was a little distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated motel that has some of its original features such as bathrooms (small tubs confined space) some older furnishings. Super clean. Staff are pleasant. Pros: Extremely clean Water pressure temp is amazing Decent bed comfort Quiet at night Super convenient to Smoky Natl Park Walk to restaurants convenience store Cons: Very dated property Pool was being refurbished so very loud in AM Small bathroom (toilet bath are tight fit) Walls paper thin Adjoining room doors are broke Original doors in room have seen better days No housekeeping during our 3 days
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Peaceful getaway

The room was clean, the tv could have been upgraded but it was comfortable overall. The staff was wonderful-we made arrangements to stay again in October for the car show. Thinking this will be an annual trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I love the closeness to the casino, but also the quietness of the area around the hotel. The room was pristine and very comfortable even a few nice shops and restaurant close by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is just an ok or adequate place. It is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great but, need coffee pots in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

4/10 Poor

Xerriel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compared to similarly priced hotels in the area, this one had unfriendly staff and limited aminities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abdolazim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The Inn was Ok, but not perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Bathroom was sufficient as far as cleanliness, but needs updated (especially sink & countertop.)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super internet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jingmei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price, this inn is not bad; although I think the review is overrated, the blankets are so thin and the air conditioning too loud if I turn the heat on… you can hear noises outside, I probably should consider the casino hotel instead
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025