Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One king bed non smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two queen beds non smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 6 min drive - 4.8 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 Restaurant Group - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A water dispenser, a vending machine and barbecues
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 151 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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)

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
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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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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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-authorise 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 any lifts
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Great Smokies Inn Cherokee have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$158.20, 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 Great Smokies Inn Cherokee pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Great Smokies Inn Cherokee located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oconaluftee Islands Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Harrahs Cherokee Casino is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1152 out of 1600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1600 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dulcy

Great staff and clean comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Loved the place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

The staff was very friendly & professional!! We loved our stay there!! We will definitely stay again when we are in the area!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quay

Always a relaxing stay with a great view of the mountains to wake up to
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Nice rooms, great staff! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Easily accessible, quiet, CLEAN, spacious and appropriately priced compared to the casino.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Off season stay, clean room, quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Fine for a motel and the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Very clean and family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Very friendly and helpful staff the room was nice and clean. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Very clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neecca

The room was spotless with easy access. Front desk staff were very welcoming and friendly. Overall great environment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandon

Nice property and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Convenient to Harrah's and plenty of food options nearby. Staff was friendly and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Fairly priced the staff was great couldn’t have asked for better
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sunja

Hometown feel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

We were in town for a concert at Harrah’s and this was a great place to stay, close and easy to get to!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie Jo

Everything was just wonderful. Very clean and the staff was great. We even got to see the elk roaming in front of the motel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

It was very nice, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Excellent job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Nice place. Wish I had room service but other than that no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025