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The Cardinal Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A porch with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola sign. - The Cardinal Inn (Maggie Valley)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. - The Cardinal Inn (Maggie Valley)
Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a window with a view of a bed and a red blanket. - The Cardinal Inn (Maggie Valley)
Two black doors with white frames, numbered 3 and 2, and a hanging plant above door 3. - The Cardinal Inn (Maggie Valley)
A patio area with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a window. - The Cardinal Inn (Maggie Valley)
Located close to Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Gem Mine, The Cardinal Inn provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A black tray with two Deer Park water bottles and a clear plastic bag on a countertop.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A black tray with two Deer Park water bottles and a clear plastic bag on a countertop.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A black refrigerator with a stainless steel microwave on top.

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A patio area with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a window.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Maggie Valley, The Cardinal Inn is in the city center and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Soco Falls and Cataloochee Valley, while Maggie Valley Opry House and Wheels Through Time Museum are cultural highlights. Maggie Valley Gem Mine and Tube World are two other places to visit that come recommended. 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 Maggie Valley travel guide
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3735 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751

What's nearby

  • A building with a large garage door, a parked motorcycle with a sidecar, and another motorcycle in the background.
    Wheels Through Time Museum
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Fantasy Golf & Game Room
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maggie Valley Opry House
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Catrina’s Cantina
    6 min drive
  • Joey's Pancake House
    11 min walk
  • Maggie's Galley
    14 min drive
  • Caffeine & Chaos
    9 min drive
  • Ben’s Backdraft BBQ
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 25 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cardinal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 25 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cardinal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cardinal Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Cardinal Inn located?

Located in the heart of Maggie Valley, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Gem Mine. Wheels Through Time Museum and Tube World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

The Cardinal Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great,room was clean.View was awesome.Seen Elk walk right past are room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great mountain getaway

Fantastic family-owned mountain business. Incredibly friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds. You cannot go wrong with a stay at the Maggie Valley Cardinal Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an enjoyable stay. Comfortable and clean. Owners go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Wonderful Inn. Super comfy and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

In the Valley of Giants

I’ve been staying at the Cardinal each year these last 5 or 6 years always because it is a small well run Inn with helpful hosts. It is a serene place to be when the need is to relax after a days business or vacation affairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Well maintained facilities. A little dated and showing signs of age, but not like we expected a luxury resort. Perfect mix of affordable, clean, quiet and friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old retro motel but with the modern amenities that travelers have come to expect. Staying here was an exceptional trip into the past. It made me long for the good ole days. Absolutely loved this place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo skiing

The ladies working there were very sweet and helpful. Everywhere they recommended was on point. The room was very clean and comfortable. I'm going back for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Orrin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Haven't been here since i was a child in the 80"s and it brought back so many memories. The check- in was was a good surprise. It says 3 but they texted me at 1:30 and said our room was ready. Loved everything and will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time

Comfy beds, updated rooms—shower was large and relaxing- very clean. Loved having a fire pit and lawn chairs to use in the evening. The complementary coffee, hot cocoa and popcorn in the room were a wonderful addition. The convenience of parking directly outside your room was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This mom & pop motel is an exceptional find!

This place is a gem and we will certainly stay there in the future. When we arrived the room was warm and there was a bucket of ice in the mini-fridge. This is not a large chain location. Many small touches from rolled towels to hand soaps, to a small rubber ducky on the bathroom towel set make this a comfortable place. I was able to park my my truck up right in front of the room door. I was unsure of our stay since the price point was excellent. I can see now that this establishment likely makes good money on tips. The only review deficiency I made was in comfort by one star due to the mattresses being softer than I like. That is a minimal thing that some would differ in opinion. The overall stay was excellent and superior to the $400/night resort down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to find peace and if u get luckly like my wife you can see elks and has a great area for our dogs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charlotte and Paula are excellent hosts and they went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. I highly recommend this cute little boutique style motel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and out, clean rooms with all info needed for surrounding area. Very quaint and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay! First time we stayed there and we will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sweet and accommodating staff. Comfortable beds and pillows. Great location. We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how close everything was to the hotel and the quiet of the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older but very well maintained motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed! Very friendly!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property pet friendly. Parking easy. Staff helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Maggie Valley. A real motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner and staff are excellent. We had a great stay. See you next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022