Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Hotel convenient to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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November 2025

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December 2025

Nestled near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers a convenient retreat. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or children's pool, grab a snack from the vending machine, and enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby. With laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance on site, you'll feel right at home.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

Seasonal outdoor pool
Children's pool
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Children's pool
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

One king bed non smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Two queen beds non smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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About the neighborhood

1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

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
‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
‪Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Soundbytes - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

When you stay at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall value.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 151 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Children (20 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas
- No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Pool gate
Fence around the pool

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water tubing nearby
Ziplining nearby
Snow tubing nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

4 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening devices available
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from June to August
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Great Smokies Inn Cherokee does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snow tubing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.

What's the area around Great Smokies Inn Cherokee like?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is in Downtown Cherokee, a short 18-minute walk from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The pool was consistently described as clean, big, and nice, with many guests enjoying their time in it. (37 reviews)
Several great restaurants are within walking or easy driving distance from the property. (19 reviews)
Convenient parking was available and easily accessible at this property. (7 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

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Location

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Breakfast

Casino

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Lobby

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 20, 2025

The staff was awesome and the rooms were very clean and the location for what we had planned was perfect . Will stay there again for sure

Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 20, 2025

It was a very nice experience with friendly people and close to things that we wanted to do.

RENADA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 22, 2025

Very friendly staff. The hotel was clean, and in a safe area of town.

Georgia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 2, 2025

Great place to stay

Very comfortable stay at an extremely convenient location.

Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 11, 2025

Great atay

Clean room and friendly staff conveniently located to everything in town

Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 4, 2025

This motel is consistently clean and comfortable.

Randy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

Always enjoyed staying here

Rosemary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 2, 2025

We had a great stay. Clean and comfortable room. Great location. Friendly staff.

Cathy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 13, 2025

Staff was very friendly

Zach, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2025

Great Inn

Very quite safe and clean place

Hamid, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 3, 2025

Nice easy girls weekend trip. Quiet clean place.

Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2025

Hey, very nice place to stay on your vacation or a trip

Curtis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 8, 2025

I definitely recommend.

This was a last minute place to stay on our way home from Florida. I was pleasantly surprised at how cool the area of Cherokee was and how comfortable the Inn was. We are actually planning on going back next year and hopefully stay here again.

Marianne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 11, 2025

The place was very nice. Interesting lobby. Everyone was friendly and informative and helpful when needed

David and Patti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 10, 2025

it was a nice place to stay at a reasonable price the lady that checked us in was especially nice. i think her name ewas Kelly.

Rick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 9, 2025

It was great we enjoyed our time being with each other

RUTH, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

This was perfect for our little get away. Staff was great!

Justin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 24, 2025

Clean and inexpensive, exactly what I wanted for the night before hiking in the smokies.

Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 20, 2025

The staff was very friendly and the housekeeper Lena was out of this world helpful to us!!!

Lynn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 14, 2025

Love this place. Will absolutely stay again

lynn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 1, 2025

Easy check in, rooms were nice

william, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 22, 2025

Great little place

Jacob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2025

This was our second time to stay - we would definitely stay again.

Ronda, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2025

Very friendly and helpful staff

James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 30, 2025

Lovely motel highly recommended,nice linens/bed very clean, tidy property, staff are friendly and helpfull. Few great shopping and dining options within a 2min walk.