Newfound Lodge on the river

Property class: 2

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Double Room, Balcony, River View | Free WiFi
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • River view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

Located in Downtown Cherokee within 2 miles (3 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Newfound Lodge on the river is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Harrahs Cherokee Casino. This 64-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cherokee Mountainside Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Newfound Lodge on the river

Guests of Newfound Lodge on the river enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

Newfound On The River Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Newfound Lodge on the river?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Cherokee within a short 5-minute walk of Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and also 13 minutes on foot from Museum of the Cherokee Indian. You'll also find Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Newfound Lodge on the river?

As of Apr 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newfound Lodge on the river on Apr 20, 2026 start from $81, including 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.

Is there parking available at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Newfound Lodge on the river include a casino?

No, Newfound Lodge on the river doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Newfound Lodge on the river?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Newfound Lodge on the river have a hot tub?

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

Does Newfound Lodge on the river have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Newfound Lodge on the river doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Newfound Lodge on the river allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Newfound Lodge on the river though service animals are welcome.

Does Newfound Lodge on the river have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Yes, some guestrooms at Newfound Lodge on the river offer a balcony and may feature river views.

Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 165 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dadaa

Easy and fast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Need to replace carpet. Staff did good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, MIAMI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good. Room a bit outdated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice. We had one small problem and it was fixed immediately. Had a great stay! Definitely going to comeback
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean comfortable room. Could use updated bedding, i.e pillows and comforter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

clyde

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was freezing, sheets where stiff from it so cold, no ice box but It didn't matter because the ice machine didn't work. Toilet run and was tore up, no hot water, to take a shower it was hot water nozel turned on and barely warm. Only one garbage can in the whole room including bathroom. Only a few stations on the little tv, nothing to watch. Little refrigerator wasnt cold at all and not capable of holding or keeping drinks in it. Heater was turned on immediately and we left to go eat and when we came back the room was still freezing and was on high heat. 12 hrs later the little heater finaly clicked off. This was the worst place i believe i could have picked to stay in cherokee NC.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa, dahlonega ga 30533

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Statesville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was dated but clean. Loved the balcony over the river
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

KIMMIE

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view from balcony rooms are clean, only two problems, no decent chairs to sit in and the toilet is extremely low. Other than that, it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the view for the price. The place reminded me of being at my grandparent’s cabin. Clean, cozy, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinga, EIGHTY FOUR

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Staff & service
Decent room. Not the nicest but it was a pet friendly room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes room was not cleaned it wasn't at all like the pictures showed and the staff was rude, the place was desolate very old motel 1941old we even checked out a day earlier then we were booked forjust wasnt a very feel good place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Good!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access, view to river
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025