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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee service
Lobby sitting area
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)
  • 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

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About the area

Cherokee

With a stay at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee in Cherokee (Downtown Cherokee), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. .This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park.

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 151 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 151 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 20 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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-authorize 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1417 out of 1930 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1930 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1930 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1930 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1930 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had specifically request a king handicap accessible room and when I got there they did not have one. I had to take a queen due to my wife’s disability and they tried to charge me for a king. I had to go through a bit of trouble getting the rate change done. The hotel was however clean and the coffee each morning was nice. I would give them another chance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location if you want to go to the smokies or explore cherokee, overall no issues
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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