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Cherokee Inn

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

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Lobby
Cherokee Inn offers a comfortable stay near Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, stay fit at the gym, or handle work in the business center. The hotel provides high-speed WiFi and attentive staff, balancing comfort and practicality.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cherokee, Cherokee Inn is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are cultural highlights. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Map
185 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harrah's Cherokee Lobby Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Viejo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cherokee Inn

Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, laundry facilities, and a gym at Cherokee Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 67 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 26 2025 to January 5 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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

Does Cherokee Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10 PM.

Is Cherokee Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cherokee Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cherokee Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cherokee Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cherokee Inn located?

Located in the heart of Cherokee, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Eastern Cherokee Agency and Cherokee Welcome Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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