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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel in Cherokee with free parking

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Lobby sitting area
Coffee service
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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 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. 1422 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1937 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Clean rooms and convenient to cherokee and national park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is literally so close to the visitor center where the elk are seen. Friendly staff and clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean room. Comfortable beds and pillows. Very quiet. This is a gem in Cherokee. It is located close to the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain Park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Freda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and smelled wonderful. The staff were friendly and the coffee in the lobby was always fresh and hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless! Staff were courteous! Great place to stay and located near The Great Smoky Moutain National Park entrance!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Clean room, friendly staff, very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Our room was clean. Checking in and out was easy. We enjoyed it so much. We stayed an extra night. I highly recommend the Great Smokies Inn of Cherokee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is always great that's why we keep coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel but, very comfortable and convenient to everything you want. Staff is friendly and efficient - very courteous, very helpful with local suggestions!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corie, Palm Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shrilakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent. Good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at several locations in Cherokee until this past 2 days. I have now found my room for as long as they are open
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place to stay but be warned the walls are super thin. We could hear the guests just talking in the room next to ours. Also they had a dog and you could hear every bark and whine. I like that they will let pets stay, but maybe put them on one side and the other side with families without pets so they aren’t disturbed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

I made a mistake and booked the wrong area. I have been under a lot of stress lately. I did not realize it until we were on our way and realized this hotel was almost an hour past were we needed to be. I contacted the front desk and explained my situation. The lady told me they charged my card first thing this morning. Which did not make sense, since i was to pay for the room when i arrived. I would really appreciate if i did not get charged for this room. I know it isn't an excuse, but my mother passed away April the 4th and i just made an honest mistake. And i can not afford to be paying for 2 rooms. That one and now the one i am staying in, in Murphy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blakelie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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