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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.
A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.
A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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20 River Rd., Highway US 19, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Cherokee Agency
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a green curtain.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window.

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cherokee

At Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in the lobby. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. .With a stay at this Downtown Cherokee motel, you'll be 17.6 km (10.9 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rice Wagon Cherokee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cherokee motel.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Cherokee motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Cherokee
Econo Lodge Hotel Cherokee
Econo Lodge Motel Cherokee
Econo Lodge
Econo Cherokee Near River Park
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Motel
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Cherokee
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Motel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

As of 13 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$100, 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 parking available at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

Yep, Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park has a free self car park.

Does Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is offered at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

No, Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

No, pets are not allowed.

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 966 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good choice to stay, quite, well kept motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and the location was great for walking around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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lady that checked us in was very kind, bed was comfy, very clean for older hotel , effort in property flowers,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best room we had on our trip. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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This location is fantastic! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, activities. Close to Unto These Hills and Harrah’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As close as you can get to downtown and the trout fishing area excellent staff. Great ability lov d the stay will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Very basic stay. The breakfast was very minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quick stay but booked a room with 3 queens. The room was large and comfortable. Staff was nice. Better than other econo lodges we have seen. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was so clean, staff was amazing, Continental breakfast was delicious and our stay was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Safe, clean and comfortable. Reasonable rates and walkable to nearby attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The rooms were super clean. It was A little noisy but everything was great and price was very competitive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to Smokey mountains from North Carolina side
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very quiet. Very helpful! Very clean and friendly people working there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything clean. Very nice breakfast.Excellent location. Will plan to stay there again in the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great, staff was great, awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic property. Clean, spacious rooms, nice staff, and fun location. We stayed one night and ended up staying another two. Easy to get the Smokies and hiking spots. We loved our time here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean renovated room. Close to River, and downtown area. Eas 3 minute drive to Casino. Located on a side road next to Church. Easy access and plenty of parking. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location, within walking distance of the visitor center and the trout stream. Breakfast is minimal, you might want to go out for breakfast. The lady at the front desk is genuine Cherokee, she taught me a couple of native words.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had limited selection, room was nice, bed was not comfortable. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast was good. Nice variety to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great coffee and kids friendly breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025