The Best Hotels Closest to Oconaluftee Islands Park in Cherokee for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

John

￥13,136

￥15,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

1.9 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Alice

￥14,857

￥17,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

1.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Shanna

￥9,205

￥10,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

4. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

1.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Douglas

￥12,207

￥14,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

5. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Cheryl

￥9,860

￥11,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

6. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 2.1 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

￥10,654

￥12,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

1.8 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Monica

￥16,234

￥18,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

8. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Ardella

￥8,010

￥15,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing natural light.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.1 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Jose

￥14,611

￥16,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 0.3 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Carol

￥10,482

￥12,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.8 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Wayne

￥9,305

￥14,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and utensils.

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.7 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

kishan

￥12,925

￥14,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

1.9 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

jackie

￥10,115

￥11,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

A balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

A room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

1.6 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Catinna

￥10,888

￥12,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

A room with a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Agnes

￥10,396

￥11,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Juanita

￥8,970

￥10,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Debra

￥10,377

￥11,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

A room with a large window, a round wooden table, and a patterned sofa.

A bathroom with a vanity, a large mirror with lights, a hairdryer, and a trash can.

A room with a round table and two patterned chairs, a window with yellow curtains, and a view of a wooden deck and trees.

18. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Misty

￥13,893

￥15,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

13.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Gary

￥30,533

￥34,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

A teepee in a park with a playground and a building in the background.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by a fence, with lounge chairs and a yellow umbrella.

20. Route 19 Inn

19.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Patricia

￥16,906

￥18,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Islands Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,879 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,170 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,278 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 955 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Islands Park Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"Stay 3 days 2 nights. 1st time at a casino resort. Upon arriving Valet & front staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean, stocked with towels. One little young security officer was rude when asked for a little direction is why 3 star for staffing. But we figured it out. Casino and restaurants staff I encountered was Great. Great place to get your steps in, wear comfortable shoes. Wasn’t a big winner on this trip but had a Great time. We’ll be back to enjoy the rest of resort entertainment stores we did get experience and win a JACKPOT."

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very clean and well managed motel, yes the rooms are somewhat dated but most of us are also, having a small outdoor sitting area facing the river was a huge sell, the staff was friendly and check in was a breeze, the staff answered all questions and was very nice. The younger crowd may not appreciate the nostalgia of this establishment but the older crowd will appreciate the memories this place reminds them of . I highly recommend this motel"

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Overall clean rooms, no nasty cigarette smells!"

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay there just wish there was a pool."

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Husband stayed enjoyed it"

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"We were very pleased with everything 😁!!!"

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice stay. Beds a little soft but comfy. Everything went well."

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8/10 Good

"It was just a continental breakfast.And everything was gone Before nine o'clock"

Rolling Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"Tasty cooked to order breakfast each morning, but only a one hour window available. Staff was friendly enough, but you were not allowed to enter the lobby. I had to check in and order breakfast through a window while standing outside. The location was very conveniently located while also away from the traffic in the city. We had an awesome view of a bull elk from the property at night and in the morning. I will absolutely stay there again when I visit the area."

Other attractions near Oconaluftee Islands Park

A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.

Cherokee Welcome Center

8.8/10 (351 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center during your stay in Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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A museum exhibit with indigenous artifacts, including a large painting and a mounted animal head.

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

8.8/10 (669 reviews)

This remarkable site pieces together thousands of years of Cherokee Indian history through multimedia exhibits, ancient artifacts and life-size figures.

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An outdoor amphitheater with rows of seats, surrounded by dense forest and a river.

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A large outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

8.8/10 (144 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Oconaluftee Indian Village

8.8/10 (325 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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A rustic building with a sign for Ruby Mine and a sign for Gold Mine.

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

8.2/10 (238 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cherokee with a trip to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Eastern Cherokee Agency

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

Eastern Cherokee Agency is just one of the places to see in Cherokee, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Oconaluftee Islands Park is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Adjacent to Oconaluftee Islands Park, Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park and Cherokee Grand Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Oconaluftee Islands Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oconaluftee Islands Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Oconaluftee Islands Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Oconaluftee Islands Park?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Oconaluftee Islands Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Oconaluftee Islands Park?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum, or Mingus Mill. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.

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Our top choices for Oconaluftee Islands Park hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

5. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

6. Bay Mountain Inn

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

8. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

18. Drama Inn

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

20. Route 19 Inn

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Top Oconaluftee Islands Park Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Newfound Lodge on the river

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Bay Mountain Inn

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Rolling Hills Lodge

Other attractions near Oconaluftee Islands Park

Cherokee Welcome Center

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Eastern Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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