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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park

2.0 star property
Motel with a casino, near Harrahs Cherokee Casino

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Exterior
Property grounds
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free continental breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 River Rd., Highway US 19, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brio Italian Grille - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park

Motel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino
At Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a casino, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Casino
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is steps from Oconaluftee Islands Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Eastern Cherokee Agency and Cherokee Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 791 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

It was a clean, quaint place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This was an amazing room for an affordable price! The location was right in Cherokee and the staff was great! Will definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Across feom Oconalufte Island Park
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Pros: Beds are comfortable, room clean, easy check in check out, staff welcoming Cons: would have liked sausage, eggs, or omelets for breakfast. Overall great place to stay, I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

The property was okay. The WiFi was slow.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

This was our second stay at the econo lodge and it's been very clean both stays. Front desk staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great place! Centrally located. Clean. Just all around awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very helpful front desk staff! Rooms were sparkly clean, plenty of hot water (it was cold this past weekend) and location was great for going out and sight-seeing the area! Price per night is reasonable - you get your bang for the buck!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We were comfortable and the room was clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Clean and convenient, near to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Good price and service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Everything was clean and tidy. Staff was awesome and friendly. We walked to the park and all the way to get some ice cream and it felt very safe. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

When I walked into the room I could smell the clean bed linens. Even though it was an older hotel it was very clean and in good shape. It was conveniently located and the staff was very personable. I stayed in a Hilton the night before and I actually preferred the Econolodge. If I go back I'm staying here, for the price it cannot be beat!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

We have stayed here several times and it is always lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Stayed there before and was very happy But needs more TV channels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

It was our 2nd stay at Econo Lodge. It didn't disappoint. It's clean, comfy and safe. The location is close to everything we wanted and the staff are always friendly. It isn't fancy, but weren't looking for luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Check in was easy. Property was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023