Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cherokee

When you stay at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee in Cherokee, you'll be on the riverwalk, 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 - 2 min drive
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 4 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Riverwalk hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • 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

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
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)

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1147 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1592 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Powell

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont like adjoining rooms. There is not a lot of guest, if you have adjoining rooms, you need to stagger the guest. Other than listening to Mariachi music all night, the stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN, WINTERVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was skeptical because the price was sooo low. Mid-week, off-season. Staff was very nice and the room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Consistently Good
Always a good stay. Staff is very helpful and welcoming and property is well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly employees
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine, Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, bed very comfortable, areas was quiet, easy parking, front desk staff friendly and welcoming. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience for this price point was very good. Room was very clean. Everyone was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quay

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly I don’t wanna give a good review because they are so awesome and I like to keep the great places to myself… but the rooms are always clean, staff is always nice and courteous. 5 visits just this year and still amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby decorated to the area. Check in and out very easy. Clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Area in adjacent property had tents set up behind businesses which seemed a little weird
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close proximity to the casino for a concert at a reasonable price and staff was friendly:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Great Smokies Inn. Frances was very friendly and helpful when I checked in after a very long trip. The staff and the cleanliness of the room were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness is superior! Employees are amazing and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Normen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great area and the staff was extremely friendly! I will definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Getaway
Room was fine. Price was right. Courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024