Cherokee Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Cherokee with an outdoor pool and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast area
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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185 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

Within a short walk of Oconaluftee Islands Park, Cherokee Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Eastern Cherokee Agency. This 67-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cherokee Inn

Hotel in Cherokee with an outdoor pool and a fitness center
At Cherokee Inn, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free weekday newspapers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1993
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from December 1 2025 to March 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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.
  • 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:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to August.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Cherokee Inn?

Cherokee Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Cherokee Inn?

As of Feb 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cherokee Inn on Mar 11, 2026 start from $68.47, 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.

What's there to see around Cherokee Inn?

This hotel is located in Cherokee within a short 14-minute walk of Oconaluftee Islands Park. You'll also find Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Cherokee Inn?

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

Does Cherokee Inn include a casino?

No, Cherokee Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cherokee Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 8 AM and 10 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until August.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cherokee Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Cherokee Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cherokee Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

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

Does Cherokee Inn allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Cherokee Inn have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cherokee Inn?

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

Cherokee Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Tipp City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room needed work... toilet ran, heater/ air was loud and didn't seem to display a correct temp. TV reset itself every hour. Staff was very friendly. We let things ride as they weren't initially noticeable and we didn't spend too much time in the room , and let them know the issues at checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed. It's a designated 'no smoking' facility, place was super clean, rooms super clean, in great condition and all was quiet (we were on the back side). The complimentary breakfast was a pleasant surprise as it wasn't advertised. That said, a tad better quality options would be nice for us picky eaters :) Overall, we had a great stay and really appreciate what they offer for a fair/reasonable price. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean and everything worked properly check in and out every easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Billye Raye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a pleasant surprise. I expected a dated, older looking hotel and room, but the condition of everything was in great shape. The morning continental breakfast was especially nice and the little lady behind the counter was friendly and fun to talk to. I found the hotel to be an unexpected gem and will stay there again the next time we head in that direction.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious, bed wa absolutely amazing. Now the breakfast was awful. There was hardly anything and what they had was all junk food. Last year it was an actual breakfast this year so sad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
They have three handicapped parking spaces with is insufficient given the many seniors that stay here during the summer and fall season. The parking lot is poorly lit with many holes. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vitaliy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Kingsport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sungmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Pickens

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was good with our stay. We would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Everything was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

8/10 Good

Lynette, Highlands Ranch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room was comfortable and nice except the floor by the door was slippery and hair in the corners of the bathroom. Breakfast was very basic and no lights for the dining tables.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brandace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy. The room looked good. The business center wasn't working. They are almost finished with remodeling but not quite. My sheets had a couple spots that seemed not completely clean but otherwise older but nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025