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Newfound Lodge on the river

2.0 star property
Riverside hotel with free parking, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Exterior
Front of property
Reception
Double Room, Balcony, River View
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • River view

Single Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cherokee

At Newfound Lodge on the river you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬6 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 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Newfound Lodge on the river

Riverside hotel with free parking, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Newfound Lodge on the river offers 64 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 6 January to 1 April:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay plus a one-off USD 15.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Newfound On The River Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Yep, Newfound Lodge on the river has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Newfound Lodge on the river?

No, Newfound Lodge on the river does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 160 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikkie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, comfortable space with a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doak M

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth , Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony was perfect, didnt use a/c. Used the heating. Worked well..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Flat sheets do not stay tucked, they move and get bunched beneath you making you uncomfortable. There wasn’t a blow dryer to dry my hair. Soap residue was on the sink where a wet bar of soap had sat from previous guest. There was dust all over the furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great. View was awesome. Very clean. Older property so not everything was perfect. I would stay there again! Definitely at least a 9 out of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and needs to be updated. Outside area could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was excellent. Patio/balcony was wonderful. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

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

Dirty and run down

The only redeeming thing was the balcony view. The room was shabby and dirty. Plus I had no towels. And it was very noisy. The most disturbing part were the holes in the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Regena

We can’t give reviews on anything but terrible. Although from the outside it didn’t look like a clean place to stay. We booked a month in advance as well as called 3 times to confirm my husband needed a downstairs room as he is handicap. We arrived late due to traffic as they’d called us three times during our drive there. We arrived and was told only rooms available are upstairs and they didn’t know how our room was given away to someone else. So,at 10:30 pm we was having to look for a place to stay. They didn’t have a care in the world and did nothing to help in the situation. We would never recommend this place to anyone,ever. There was 3 couples and 3 rooms booked. We went over to Maggie Valley and was very well accommodating at the Ramada Inn with excellent care,cleanliness & hot breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great.

Everything in the room needs remodeled. None of the beds or chairs were comfortable. WiFi worked. Good view of the river. Friendly staff. Had hot water problems. Will probably find another place next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with family
Balcony was nice. Room pleasant but carpet was wet in one area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights A/C broke second night, very outdated, wallpaper water stained and peeling everywhere, carpet is crispy, probably about 20 years old
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Greer

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Cherokee. Dog friendly, all rooms have river view balconirs, and it's reasonable priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Uwe

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled musty and the bed had dog hair in it. The sheets were not changed. Nice location but a mediocre motel otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
River 2nd floor balcony was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

KIMMIE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities need a Total renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here so pe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025