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Cherokee Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee

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Outdoor pool
Fitness facility
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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185 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

Heart of Cherokee.You'll find Oconaluftee Islands Park and Eastern Cherokee Agency within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Cherokee Welcome Center and Oconaluftee Indian Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cherokee Inn

Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee
Cherokee Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. The business-friendly Cherokee Inn also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Cherokee hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1993
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Cherokee Inn offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cherokee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from December 1 2025 to March 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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, debit cards, and cash
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, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cherokee Inn Hotel
Cherokee Inn Cherokee
Cherokee Inn Hotel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cherokee Inn to the airport?

Cherokee Inn is 66.8 mi (69-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cherokee Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cherokee Inn.

Does Cherokee Inn offer free breakfast?

Cherokee Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cherokee Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cherokee Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Cherokee Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cherokee Inn have a pool?

Cherokee Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 10 PM.The property will be renovating the pool from December 1 2025 to March 1 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does Cherokee Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cherokee Inn to downtown Cherokee?

Cherokee Inn is 0.6 mi away from Cherokee.

Cherokee Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynette, Highlands Ranch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room was comfortable and nice except the floor by the door was slippery and hair in the corners of the bathroom. Breakfast was very basic and no lights for the dining tables.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brandace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy. The room looked good. The business center wasn't working. They are almost finished with remodeling but not quite. My sheets had a couple spots that seemed not completely clean but otherwise older but nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying in Cherokee for fall vacations for over 30 years. This is, BY FAR, the cleanest, most contemporary, well-maintained and friendly establishment we have encountered. GREAT breakfast, spotless facility, well-lit, great furnishings in room and lobby, comfortable beds, nice artwork and accessories, quiet and simply without any flaws that I could see. New bathroom fixtures, simple room temperature controls and a massive Smart TV. Great WIFI access. RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!!!! Will be our Go-To from now on. Kudos to management team and remodeling designers. Well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Concord

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This looks like it was an old Comfort Inn that has been taken over by a private group. But the facilities were in excellent condition. And the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay here. I plan on using this hotel next year as well when we come up for WCU football games. Also, they are apparently still connected with the Choice Hotels group in some way and you can earn or use Choice Hotel points here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had to change rooms due to no hot water. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and Room was very clean and very comfortable as well. Very short drive to the casino
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabel

No good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

Excellent

The room was very clean the staff was very friendly I recommend this hotel to anybody who's staying in the Cherokee area we will definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erica Dolinger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice quiet area just a few min from everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, close to everything, breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean simple room but very cost effective and very clean for price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Gary Bottenfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! I recommend it highly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was not like it used to be or as pictured. At least They weren’t rationing the milk this time. They used to have sausage and eggs and biscuits. This time it was only waffles and cereal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A decent place for 1 night. Price was good. The walls were a little thin for noise blockage from the adjoining room. Breakfast could use an upgrade. It was sparse with 3 options for sugary cereal, a few prepackaged baked goods and the usual waffel maker. Coffee offered only powdered creamer. Got milk from next to cereal. Ho hum....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John, Hiawassee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, big TV but needs to improve on the breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Need hot breakfadt

Hot breakfast would have been great considering the rate for the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025