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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
Coffee service
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherokee Welcome Center
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One king bed non smoking

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

One king bed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Two queen beds non smoking

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

Two queen beds non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(300 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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. .With a stay at this Downtown Cherokee hotel, you'll be 20.5 km (12.7 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

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
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 2.4 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

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

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.

Reviews

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1379 out of 1892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1892 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Staff was friendly. And room was perfect. Also in walking distance to stores. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George David

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and managed property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Good location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, bed was comfortable for me. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

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

Basic room at a good price

Good, basic room in the Smoky Mountains. Good valve for the price. No bells or whistles, room was clean and the staff was friendly. Plan on staying there for our next mountain trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. Within walking distance to shops, clean, quiet, the bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed and pillows so comfortable. The shower water pressure was excellent. Very clean and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed, very clean room, and very nice and hospitable staff. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

BRIAN, WINTERVILLE

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Rooms and grounds were both appeared to be properly maintained and were very clean. Staff was friendly and efficient. I will stay here again when I go back to Cherokee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I have gone to Cherokee the last 5 years for our Anniversary. We decided to stay at a different property this time & we were so glad we did. We discovered a whole new part of Cherokee that we didn’t know about. The property was very nice. Our room was great, clean & most importantly our AC worked perfectly. The pool was clean. The staff were very friendly & helpful. We will definitely be staying there on our trips to Cherokee from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome! Right near everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and lots of things within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Great location

Great location if you are visiting the Smoky Mountain National Park. Rooms are clean and close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025