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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 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 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 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

Map
185 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬5 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • 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

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from December 1 2025 to March 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
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. The property will be renovating the pool from December 1 2025 to March 1 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is Cherokee Inn 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 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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Cherokee Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely furnished and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, close to everything, breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erica Dolinger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice quiet area just a few min from everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and Room was very clean and very comfortable as well. Very short drive to the casino
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed. It's a designated 'no smoking' facility, place was super clean, rooms super clean, in great condition and all was quiet (we were on the back side). The complimentary breakfast was a pleasant surprise as it wasn't advertised. That said, a tad better quality options would be nice for us picky eaters :) Overall, we had a great stay and really appreciate what they offer for a fair/reasonable price. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to every thing we wanted to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, big TV but needs to improve on the breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, clean and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious, bed wa absolutely amazing. Now the breakfast was awful. There was hardly anything and what they had was all junk food. Last year it was an actual breakfast this year so sad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean simple room but very cost effective and very clean for price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shivaguru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient area, breakfast was very good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Family Vacation

This is an older hotel but is still in good shape and they are doing some remodeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This looks like it was an old Comfort Inn that has been taken over by a private group. But the facilities were in excellent condition. And the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay here. I plan on using this hotel next year as well when we come up for WCU football games. Also, they are apparently still connected with the Choice Hotels group in some way and you can earn or use Choice Hotel points here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karuna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect from the Great smoky mountains. The building was clean, safe and the staff were good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time to stay in Cherokee NC. Close drive to many restaurants and close to to entrance of Great Smokies National Park. Will plan on staying there on our next check thru the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Staff & service
Room was comfortable and nice except the floor by the door was slippery and hair in the corners of the bathroom. Breakfast was very basic and no lights for the dining tables.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, convenient location, good value. We were happy with our stay and will gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
They have three handicapped parking spaces with is insufficient given the many seniors that stay here during the summer and fall season. The parking lot is poorly lit with many holes. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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