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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Murphy with 5 restaurants and a casino

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in the mountains offers an energetic retreat. Guests can dine at five restaurants, enjoy live entertainment, or sip drinks at the bars. Rooms include WiFi, and concierge services help travelers make the most of their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Valley Premium Room , 1 King (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

River Tower Deluxe Room 2 Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Valley Mountain View Room , 2 Queen (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Valley Mountain View Room , 2 Queen (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (River Tower)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (River Tower) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (River Tower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Valley Mountain View Room , 1 King (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Valley Mountain View Room , 1 King (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (River Tower)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (River Tower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (River Tower)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (River Tower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for River Tower Mountain View Room 2 Queens

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

River Tower Mountain View Room 2 Queens

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for River Tower Deluxe Room King

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

River Tower Deluxe Room King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Valley Deluxe Room , 1 King (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Valley Deluxe Room , 1 King (Newly Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Valley Deluxe Room , 2 Queen (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Valley Deluxe Room , 2 Queen (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Valley Luxury Room , 2 Queen (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Valley Luxury Room , 2 Queen (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Valley Luxury Room , 1 King (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Valley Luxury Room , 1 King (Newly Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
777 Casino Parkway, Murphy, NC, 28906

What's nearby

  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Murphy River Walk - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Hiwassee Lake - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Hiwassee River - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Hanging Dog Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramsay’s Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel

Hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to a casino, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 300 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and on-request microwaves

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Casino

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 37.61 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Valet parking

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino Hotel Murphy
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino Hotel
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino Murphy
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel. Murphy River Walk and Hiwassee Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and casino are beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ewell

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room rates were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay. Mountains beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t wait to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay especially if you're there for the casino.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Husane

Liked: Cleanliness
I had an amazing stay highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an overall great hotel/casino.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Amenities
Great facility and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time visit was a great experience. The property was well taken care of and the staff attended to our every need. We definitely will visit again and tell everyone it is worth the travel time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Amenities
Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smaller than Cherokee but had everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and free valet parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not packed with a lot of people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, clean rooms, and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Resort fee Deposit per Day
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stop off. Newly renovated rooms are worth paying more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our time away
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice get a way spot in the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, view of the mountains.The casino and hotel both were very clean. Wonderful time, Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khrista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always nice to stay here. Staff are great, rooms comfortable and clean. Starbucks in the lobby, YEAH!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and out, rooms were nice and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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