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Cherokee Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee

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Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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185 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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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
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Viejo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬5 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. Free breakfast is served daily. 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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • 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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 26 2025 to January 5 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Select guestrooms
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Cherokee Inn?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cherokee Inn on Sep 14, 2025 start from $75.65, 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 Cherokee Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cherokee Inn.

Does Cherokee Inn offer free breakfast?

Cherokee Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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.

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. 559 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 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

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ac didn’t work right. It was like a swamp. Floor was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cayce

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

rhonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in the process of being updated. We have stayed here before. Problem is the new updates includes beds that are so high we had trouble getting in bed. They were above my waist. It became a topic of discussion at breakfast with other guests as to how we got into the beds. The girl that works at 8pm told us that she could not get us towel, pillows or clean pillowcases as she was not allowed in the linen closet and did not have a key. She told us to come back at 11pm. We dont stay up until 11pm. WTH
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michele, Harrisburg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was comfortable but the property is under construction.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karuna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect from the Great smoky mountains. The building was clean, safe and the staff were good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

It was a really nice comforting experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had that moldy smell and refrigerator squelled all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

6/10 Okay

Robin

Wanted to pay cash but was told they couldn’t make change. That would have been nice to know before we got there. Complex just ok… will look elsewhere next year
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

Great stay

Great stay but there was a strange humidity in the room, making the floor extremely slipping upon entering and I almost busted my butt twice. Even the carpet felt wet. Other than that, clean and great view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time to stay in Cherokee NC. Close drive to many restaurants and close to to entrance of Great Smokies National Park. Will plan on staying there on our next check thru the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

6/10 Okay

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

cindy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was musty. Stink bugs 8n room. Lumpy mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean , but the bed squeaked . The water pressure in the toilet was very low . We had to continually flush twice almost every time just to make sure the toilet paper would go down . The staff was very pleasant and the free breakfast was also very good. Nice selection of options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok and a basic motel. That area has a lot of places like this. The room had no closet, which I havent seen before. The room was clean, the staff was friendly. We didn't have the breakfast, but it wasn't what we wanted. The pool was closed but it is still early for that now.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
No hot water this morning for a shower. I let it run for15 minutes still not even warm I mentioned it to the front desk he said because of construction you had to let water run 30 minutes or more . How woukd i know this.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigardy

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

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025