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Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Property class: 2.5

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Located in Cherokee, this welcoming hotel offers self-serve breakfast and free WiFi. Enjoy on-site hiking, biking, and fishing, or use the shuttle to visit Harrahs Cherokee Casino. The property accommodates RVs, buses, and trucks with dedicated parking.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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(42 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Cherokee, a neighborhood in Cherokee, Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside is in the entertainment district and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oconaluftee Islands Park and Sequoyah National Golf Club. 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 nearby. Visit our Cherokee travel guide
Map
671 US 441 North Bypass, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park
    Oconaluftee Islands Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cherokee_CherokeeWelcomeCenter_553248621551385148_05
    Cherokee Welcome Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cherokee_SmokeyMountainGold&RubyMine_553248621532656839_01
    Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino
You can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby at Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and fishing. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, RV/bus/truck parking, and access to a nearby health club
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 121 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
2 children, up to the age of 16 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.

Optional extras

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80.4672 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
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

Property is also known as

Quality Cherokee
Quality Inn Cherokee
Quality Hotel Cherokee
Cherokee Quality Inn
Quality Inn Cherokee Hotel
Quality Inn Cherokee Cherokee
Quality Inn Cherokee Hotel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

Does Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside located?

Located in Downtown Cherokee, this hotel is steps from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Museum of the Cherokee Indian and Oconaluftee Islands Park are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the casino rooms and everything were clean place was quiet and the breakfast was okay as well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nohemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very friendly, the rooms are very clean, and there is a river near this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MariaElaina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was welcoming & extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great. Nice to have a balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was courteous and room was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

C L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room , staff everything was very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to local Activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were great. Room was nicely furnished and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was simple; hot and cold options were good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly staff. Food was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, quiet room, polite staff, little bit more variety on breakfast, pastries hashbrowns, bacon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The friendly staff were the best!! Location was good, and the facility was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!! So clean comfortable decorative loved it all. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great when we had to switch hotels last minute. He was verry helpful. The rooms were great with a balcony. Everything we clean and nice. I will stay there agin and quality inn is my first go to for now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very good had a pretty good selection. In the dining area you could look off the deck at the river in the back very peaceful! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

kathryn Shannon

Liked: Staff & service
Casey was great and helpful at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room climate was great, Parking was safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and very professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet location but still close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful. Room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed everywhere in Cherokee and this is the nicest experience so far. A little dated (the hotel) but the staff was super friendly and the hotel was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility is convenient to major Cherokee activities. Clean room, common areas and breakfast dining. Very attentive and helpful staff. From this base we were able to visit Bryson Cilty, Maggie Valley and Oconuluftee Welcome Center. Will definitely stay again in future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025