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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window.

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Cherokee, a neighborhood in Cherokee, Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Cherokee travel guide
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20 River Rd., Highway US 19, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • A river flowing through a forest with a wooden bridge.
    Oconaluftee Islands Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A winter scene with a wooden wagon, snow-covered landscape, and bare trees.
    Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.
    Cherokee Welcome Center
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • An outdoor amphitheater with rows of seats, surrounded by dense forest and a river.
    Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    133 min drive

Restaurants

  • Granny's Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Arby's
    3 min drive
  • Noodle Bar
    4 min drive
  • The Rice Wagon Cherokee
    4 min drive
  • Peter's Pancakes & Waffles
    3 min drive

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 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 on-site 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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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

This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park located?

Located in Downtown Cherokee, 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 961 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, helpful and friendly staff, perfect location, reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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Clean and Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
It needs to assign smoking areas; guests smoke outside their doors and smoke gets into the rooms. The staff is nice and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Clean room Awesome room Great location Only negative saw a road crawling where utensils were kept for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Roy

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lady that checked us in was very kind, bed was comfy, very clean for older hotel , effort in property flowers,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harmon

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I was quite in empressed. When we stayed in Gatlinburg the rooms were nasty and not fit. This wasn’t nothing like that. As a matter of fact we may stay there next time we go to Cherokee. The whole city and surroundings were awesome! We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best room we had on our trip. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As close as you can get to downtown and the trout fishing area excellent staff. Great ability lov d the stay will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were super clean. It was A little noisy but everything was great and price was very competitive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Very helpful! Very clean and friendly people working there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, within walking distance of the visitor center and the trout stream. Breakfast is minimal, you might want to go out for breakfast. The lady at the front desk is genuine Cherokee, she taught me a couple of native words.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean renovated room. Close to River, and downtown area. Eas 3 minute drive to Casino. Located on a side road next to Church. Easy access and plenty of parking. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was great, awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast was good. Nice variety to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place is clean, and the staff is nice. The area felt safe. The rooms are on the small side. Nothing fancy. Just a place to sleep. The free breakfast is good. They have coffee, juice, toast, pastries, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caridad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great coffee and kids friendly breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maurichia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was in a quiet safe area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, no issues
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good breakfast very informative staff and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location nestled in the mountains...friendly staff and very accommodating...clean rooms with excellent house keeping
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Always good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026