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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property
Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Coffee service
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, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

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

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

One king bed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two queen beds non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(294 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Cherokee

In shopping district.You'll find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cherokee hotel. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Harrah's Cherokee Lobby Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee
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 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.

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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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
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-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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each 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 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

How close is Great Smokies Inn Cherokee to the airport?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is 58 mi (75-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee on Sep 28, 2025 start from $79.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Great Smokies Inn Cherokee have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee.

Does Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offer free breakfast?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Great Smokies Inn Cherokee have a pool?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Great Smokies Inn Cherokee have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Great Smokies Inn Cherokee to downtown Cherokee?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is 1.7 mi away from Cherokee.

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1326 out of 1839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1839 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, our room was at the back of the property, so was very quiet. There are stores in walking distance, like a coffee shop and gas stations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

BRIAN, WINTERVILLE

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN, WINTERVILLE

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN, WINTERVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come to the Cherokee area 15 times a year and this is our favorite place to stay. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The rooms are always clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, the staff friendly, there seemed to be an increase in activity on the streets late at night, which may have been completely normal and harmless but it just made me a bit uneasy, being in a new place. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the stay 😁 it was clean actually had a 100 on there health score. Friendly folk and was nice and quiet. There's recreational weed in Cherokee county so you can't beat that
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rennie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we checked out the lady at the desk was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frances

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

REMONA, Bowersville

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostess wasn't the most pleasant and it was just overall not
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tons of shops and things to do around the hotel. Big place, nothing incredibly fancy, but all things were nice enough. Enjoyed it would definitely stay again for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Frances was very helpful on arrival. She was friendly and explained all the amenities about the property. The stay was excellent through the entire stay. Room was very clean and upgraded comparied to other properties in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johnathan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great Basecamp For GSMNP

This is a great basecamp for spending time in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rooms, while older, are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Judy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Ok first of all the front desk staff was terrible. Even though I booked a king room they said they didn’t have any available. Even though I chose “pay at property” they went ahead and ran my card before I got there and told me “oh well we just do that anyways”. Had to take a double queen room, did not get any money refunded and actually got charged another $25 which they told me upon checkout was for any damages, but it should be refunded in 3-7 business days. I guess we will I’ll see. The beds were so hard! The pillows felt like bags of cement. Bring your own shampoo, conditioner, etc because they basically have nothing. Location is run down. What else can I say. Ugh would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Great Place!

Exceptionally Clean. Outside kept clean. Pool area very nice. No complaints and will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super nice people. The place needs some updating but was very clean. Shower water pressure and temperature varies while showering.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025