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Our top choices for Cherokee motels

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

1. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (964 reviews)
"Very nice staff."
United States
jodell
The price is ￥10,076
￥11,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
2.0 star property
Cherokee
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It’s ok, it’s in a great location and affordable."
United States
Jacob
The price is ￥10,604
￥12,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
2.0 star property
Whittier
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. The river was nice."
United States
Juanita
The price is ￥9,788
￥11,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

4. Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
2.0 star property
Bryson City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (163 reviews)
"2nd time staying at Two Rivers. Quiet and well maintained. Great place to stay close to the Smoky Mountain National Park."
United States
Ruth
The price is ￥10,045
￥11,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Two Rivers Lodge
A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

5. Drama Inn

Drama Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee
7.0 out of 10, Good, (417 reviews)
"Super nice staff and a great place to stay right on the river... have already planned another stay in the coming months!"
United States
Misty
The price is ￥14,054
￥16,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Drama Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a door.

6. Travelowe's Motel

Travelowe's Motel
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (445 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Would stay here again."
United States
Dorothy
The price is ￥9,285
￥10,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Travelowe's Motel
A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

7. Jonathan Creek Inn

Jonathan Creek Inn
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"It had a very nice little deck area down by the river"
United States
Ryan
The price is ￥15,396
￥17,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Jonathan Creek Inn
A motel with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a fire extinguisher.

8. Laurel Park Inn

Laurel Park Inn
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (446 reviews)
"Stayed here 2x. Staff is pleasant and rooms were clean."
United States
Amber
The price is ￥8,586
￥9,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Laurel Park Inn
A room with a brown sofa, a blue table, and a blue door.

9. Cozy Bear Inn

Cozy Bear Inn
Maggie Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"what a gem this place is, we will be returning!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥13,305
￥14,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Cozy Bear Inn
A natural stream surrounded by dense greenery and a building with balconies.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Maggie Valley

Ramada by Wyndham Maggie Valley
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was extremely helpful. Loved the creek side balcony."
United States
Ann
The price is ￥9,253
￥10,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Maggie Valley
A stone fire pit with a roaring fire in the center, surrounded by a grassy area.

11. A Holiday Motel

A Holiday Motel
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (360 reviews)
"A great low cost option, I’d stay there any time."
United States
Joel
The price is ￥11,788
￥13,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
A Holiday Motel
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with stools, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

12. Castlewood Inn

Castlewood Inn
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (512 reviews)
"The entire day, the staff was around cleaning and checking on us to make sure we were doing okay. Frankie (the onsite manager) is just an all around good person and you'll enjoy meeting her. I had an excellent stay and plan to stay again in the future."
United States
Billy
The price is ￥9,738
￥10,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Castlewood Inn
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, white cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
2.0 star property
Waynesville
7.4 out of 10, Good, (872 reviews)
"The property have the best views."
United States
Victoria
The price is ￥13,382
￥14,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

14. Economy Inn Sylva

Economy Inn Sylva
2.5 star property
Sylva
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (187 reviews)
"Convenient location"
United States
Laquan
The price is ￥12,465
￥14,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Economy Inn Sylva
A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a lush green forest and a rocky stream below.

15. Four Seasons Inn

Four Seasons Inn
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (647 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! Comfy bed and clean room, very friendly and helpful staff too!! Love sitting out listening to the creek so relaxing 😊"
United States
Vonda
The price is ￥19,739
￥21,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Four Seasons Inn
A sign for Parkway Inn welcoming guests with free WiFi.

16. Parkway Inn

Parkway Inn
2.5 star property
Ivy Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (131 reviews)
"Staff was courteous and very helpful. Nice room for the money. Will stay again."
United States
mark
The price is ￥10,914
￥12,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Parkway Inn
A wooden gate with a climbing plant arching over it, surrounded by greenery.

17. Clarketon Motel

Clarketon Motel
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (119 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and nice. Place could use some fixing up and better cleaning."
United States
stacey
The price is ￥12,475
￥14,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Clarketon Motel
A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

18. Route 19 Inn

Route 19 Inn
2.5 star property
Maggie Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. Cute property."
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥20,587
￥22,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Route 19 Inn
A gazebo with a fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and a flowing stream.

19. The Valley Inn

The Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Maggie Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (115 reviews)
"We very much enjoyed our stay the room was very clean and comfortable!! Staff was great very friendly and helpful!!! We will be back to stay there again-!!"
United States
debbie
The price is ￥10,105
￥11,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Valley Inn
A porch with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola sign.

20. The Cardinal Inn

The Cardinal Inn
2.5 star property
Maggie Valley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"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"
United States
Andreas
The price is ￥25,266
￥28,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Cardinal Inn
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Top Cherokee Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean hotel. The free breakfast is amazing. Right across the street by the Casino. Great location"
Geoff 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Find out more about Cherokee

Cherokee Motels information

Number of reviews
8,058
Accommodation
30 Motels
Lowest Price
￥9,530
Highest Price
￥28,045

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Cherokee?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Cherokee has to offer. Top sights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The word "motel" was conceived in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.
What are the best motels in Cherokee?
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Enjoy access to the RV/bus/truck parking, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park: A 24-hour front desk along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of Harrahs Cherokee Casino.
What things can I to do in Cherokee?
Enjoy the scenic riverfront and majestic mountain landscape in this quaint area while you're sightseeing. Visitors like Cherokee for the theater scene, museums, and waterfalls. Must-see local attractions include Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Soco Falls, and Clingmans Dome. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, and Anakeesta.
What's the weather like in Cherokee?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Cherokee to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Cherokee is 61 inches.
What are my options for getting around Cherokee when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Cherokee to help you navigate your stay: Fly into McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is located 43.9 mi (70.6 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is 44.2 mi (71.1 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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