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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
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee service
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

One king bed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
(304 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cherokee

At Great Smokies Inn Cherokee you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Downtown Cherokee hotel you'll find Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Riverwalk hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cherokee hotel.

  • 151 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 20 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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-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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 and Eurocard. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 20 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Yep, Great Smokies Inn Cherokee has a free self car park.

Does Great Smokies Inn Cherokee have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Great Smokies Inn Cherokee has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to August).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

No, Great Smokies Inn Cherokee does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1418 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1933 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the park and several restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel in nice area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naveed

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel must be one of Cherokee’s best kept secrets! Newly remodeled and updated and super clean. It is a great value for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Very clean hotel

Very clean. Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. The hotel was clean, and in a safe area of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

F. Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean & nicely kept up. Staff was friendly & helpful. Great location for visiting the National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My boyfriend and I stayed for 2 night and it was the best stay I’ve ever had in Gatlinburg the jet tub was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was awesome and the rooms were very clean and the location for what we had planned was perfect . Will stay there again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENADA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice experience with friendly people and close to things that we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roscoe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is one of the best places to stay in Cherokee NC. The rates are competitive with all other places in Cherokee but the place is always very clean and just a bit above. Sheets always smell good and clean. Staff is very professional and friendly. Such a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect downtown, walkable restaurants & ice cream shops. Quiet & friendly guests. Staff was excellent & courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly, garbage near room not emptied in some time, pool closed. All stores surrounding were mostly all closed. No longer has a restaurant on site, limited food choices nearby. Location is out of the way. Might of been the time of year??
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff at the front desk were not terribly helpful during check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Great place!

Very comfortable. Quiet. Clean. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for a weekend trip as we went to the Cherokee casino for a concert and gaming/sportsbook. Rooms were clean and beds were comfy ... walls are thin so be prepared to hear your neighbor's conversations, but not a big deal to us. We were lucky to see a fireworks show Saturday night as there was a small fair across the street, which was great. Some shopping and restaurants are across the street, and it's very close to nice parks and other shopping as well. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfying
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kumar Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025