Bay Mountain Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Reception
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1455 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

Located in Downtown Cherokee within a mile (2 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Bay Mountain Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Harrahs Cherokee Casino. This 65-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bay Mountain Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Guests of Bay Mountain Inn enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LED TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June 01 to October 11.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bay Mountain Inn?

Bay Mountain Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Bay Mountain Inn?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Cherokee within a short 17-minute walk of Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and also 20 minutes on foot from Oconaluftee Islands Park. You'll also find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Bay Mountain Inn?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is available on request, RV/bus/truck parking is also available.

Does Bay Mountain Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Bay Mountain Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bay Mountain Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM and the seasonal pool will be open from June 01 until October 11.

Are there hot tubs at Bay Mountain Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Bay Mountain Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Bay Mountain Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Bay Mountain Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bay Mountain Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Bay Mountain Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bay Mountain Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bay Mountain Inn.

Bay Mountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

8/10 Good

Sumitha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was neat and decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great except for the breakfast it's more of a continental breakfast instead of a hot breakfast because the only hot item was a waffle
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic breakfast, everything else was good. Did not use the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, quiet. We would def. stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable beds. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

8/10 Good

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with group
There were 4 of us and we really liked that we had joining rooms. What we didn’t like you had to go to another floor to get ice but other than that the place was great. My friend said she wanted to remember that place cause she really liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and accommodations comfortable. Easy to access attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very new and clean even though the entrance right into the vanity area was small. Comfortable bed and decent breakfast. It was a great value for the $$!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Will definitely stay again

The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The entire hotel was so clean. I was very impressed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and very quiet area. The breakfast was lacking a lot but would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Clean comfy great price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy, McDonough

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, you cant beat it. Perfect location for the Great Smoky Mnts and/or Blue Ridge Parkway. Very friendly staff. My room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025