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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel in Cherokee with free parking

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
BBQ/picnic Area
Property entrance
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Riverwalk hotel in Cherokee with free parking
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. 1410 out of 1922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1922 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica Marroquin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Older hotel, shows wear & tear, but was clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot. Friendly staff. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good as usual! We have stayed there several times. The only negative was the Wi-Fi in our room was really slow. And as an extra bonus… it snowed while we were there!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great location,& lovely customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff was professional and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really friendly staff, comfortable roo., surprisingly quiet. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ZICHEN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A., Jamestown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always choose to stay at the Great Smokies Inn. It’s clean, quiet, and in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 3 nights and I can’t wait to stay again. In a brilliant location for Smokey Mountain National Park, local amenities and the train ride we took in Bryson City. We were made to feel welcome from the minute we arrived and the staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable. The room was clean and parking was extremely convenient, right outside our door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The person that checked me in was super thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with family
Room was clean, but we wanted a non smoking room which we got however it had a door joining another room. So our neighbor decides to smoke pot for hours ans we cpuld not stand it. We chose to leave the hotel and was not given a refund because pot is legal they said.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was exceptionally clean. I’ve stayed in about 20 hotels in the past month and a half on a lengthy road trip and this was honestly the cleanest hotel room I’ve seen. Front desk staff was friendly upon check-in, but I was so tired from hiking in the Smokies that I spent most of the time here sleeping. There are are many restaurants nearby but I opted just to get a meatball sandwich at the local firehouse subs because it was cheap and quick. In room, coffee and in the lobby in the morning were well stocked. I really couldn’t ask for more, especially given the price that I paid on a Saturday night in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

thalene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Staff very friendly! Price was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!!! Jenni was super helpful and a pleasure to chat with. Clean and quiet!!! Loved sitting out by the firepit! Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, Kingsport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff, clean, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025