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Drama Inn

2.0 star property
Riverwalk motel in Cherokee with a seasonal outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View | Bathroom

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Located on the top floor
  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the ground floor
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Located on the ground floor
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
462 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Drama Inn

Motel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Drama Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an off-lead area and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Drama Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • 37-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, fridges and on-request microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 11 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires an advance deposit for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Drama Inn Cherokee
Drama Inn
Drama Cherokee
Drama Hotel Cherokee
Drama Motel Cherokee
Drama Inn Motel
Drama Inn Cherokee
Drama Inn Motel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

Does Drama Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Drama Inn?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drama Inn on 26 Nov 2024 start from AU$152.65, including 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.

Is Drama Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Drama Inn?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Drama Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drama Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Drama Inn located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this motel is steps from Cherokee Welcome Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Museum of the Cherokee Indian are just steps away.

Drama Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 307 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed wasn't comfortable. Room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was expecting so much more for a place called the drama inn. Right off of the river, WOW sounded Great! HOWEVER NOT SO MUCH. The room was not equipped with enough of anything including toilet paper in which there was only a half a roll. The TVs are way outdated and had blurry screens, the walls were all scratched up All of the brass lighting fixtures were rusted and we found hairs on our pillows. We had to really do a rearrangement just to be able to stay there. It's really sad as this could be a nice place on the river in Cherokee however they're just running it day-to-day. The pillows were so old it was like sleeping on 20 pair of socks through into a pillowcase. I could go on and on but they really need to make some adjustments if they intend on gaining customers. As for me, pricing at $100 a night was not worth it. Again I say wow!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and efficient. The front desk personnel even did a quality check on our room and turned the heater on for us beforehand. I definitely will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was smelly Roach bugs ants everywhere no towels in room wouldn't recommend to anybody !!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just don’t stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating. The property needs a thorough rehabilitation and updating along with a deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Greer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pool was closed it was dirty and the bed broke in the middle of night and I Landon the floor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked the location. The wifi was horrible no signal. We entered our room noticed the smoke alarm was laying on the table not connected. Air conditioning only one setting. Many signs of ceiling leaking. Bathroom fan didn't work. Beds not comfortable at all need replaced. Gutters stopped up allowed rain water to come on the deck. Not enough towels, two sets for three adults . We were told half of staff called out. Didn't receive extra towels untill the last night we stayed. Management were very nice and tried there best they should get a 10 star due to the overwhelming conditions they were put in . Would we stay at Drama Inn again when we come back to visit; probably not will look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only complaint is this: the beds are hard, and none of us rested good because of it. Other than that, it was a pretty good. Nice view of the river from the shared balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Freida

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to event we were going to...The cosutomer service was not the greatest. The room was clean but you could tell they had water damaged on the walls. Shower needed fixing and the beds were very old...it needs remolded but guess price was not to high but thought it was high far the condition of the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
right on river did like that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

RICKIE, HAMMOND

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older building and it may not be for everyone but overall clean and comfortable. The front desk lady was friendly. The location was outstanding. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is old but maintained. Friendly staff excellent location. Love that is dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place
Simple older motel with friendly staff. Very nice view of river from our balcony. Rooms aren't serviced daily, we had to go to office to get coffee packets etc each day (which was no big deal)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs serious updating. Rusted towel bars Paint falling off walls. Stained bed linens. Ugh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was right on the river. Enjoyed watching the geese and ducks swimming. Nice quiet environment, very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024