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Our top choices for Cherokee motels

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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, (946 reviews)
"Very clean, helpful and friendly staff, perfect location, reasonably priced"
United States
Charlene
The price is ￥10,564
￥12,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | TV

2. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"We stay here several times per year and love it! Close to the casino and some rooms are right on the river. Beautiful hidden gem."
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥9,735
￥11,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
Pool

3. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Our stay at the Day’s Inn was pleasant the room was very clean and smelled nice upon popping the door staff was vey helpful. "
United States
Debra
The price is ￥9,321
￥10,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
Property grounds

4. Drama Inn

Drama Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee
7.2 out of 10, Good, (405 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 ￥14,001
￥16,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Drama Inn
Property grounds

5. Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
2.0 star property
Bryson City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (153 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Yamil
The price is ￥11,529
￥13,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Two Rivers Lodge
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

6. Economy Inn Sylva

Economy Inn Sylva
2.5 star property
Sylva
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (175 reviews)
"Very clean quaint property. Would stay again."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥12,704
￥14,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Economy Inn Sylva
Exterior

7. Laurel Park Inn

Laurel Park Inn
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (436 reviews)
"Very nice owners, keeping the Motor Inn feeling alive."
United States
Da-Mosi
The price is ￥9,987
￥11,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Laurel Park Inn
1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

8. Travelowe's Motel

Travelowe's Motel
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (431 reviews)
"Beds were super comfortable which that’s a plus and owners are very humble people"
United States
Mateo
The price is ￥10,139
￥11,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Travelowe's Motel
Exterior

9. Ramada by Wyndham Maggie Valley

Ramada by Wyndham Maggie Valley
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed at Ramada in Maggie Valley and will stay with them again when in town. Convenient location, clean, friendly and helpful staff and guests."
United States
Cindy
The price is ￥11,610
￥12,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Ramada by Wyndham Maggie Valley
Property grounds

10. Jonathan Creek Inn

Jonathan Creek Inn
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Very good place but little expensive on weekdays as well."
United States
sravanth
The price is ￥18,878
￥20,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Jonathan Creek Inn
Living area

11. Cozy Bear Inn

Cozy Bear Inn
Maggie Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean"
United States
Randy
The price is ￥18,102
￥20,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Cozy Bear Inn
Balcony

12. Four Seasons Inn

Four Seasons Inn
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (638 reviews)
"."
United States
William
The price is ￥19,665
￥21,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Four Seasons Inn
Lobby

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
2.0 star property
Waynesville
7.4 out of 10, Good, (854 reviews)
"Over priced for and old motel."
United States
Barry
The price is ￥10,029
￥11,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
Exterior

14. The Valley Inn

The Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Maggie Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (104 reviews)
"Pet friendly"
United States
Joy
The price is ￥14,017
￥15,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
The Valley Inn
Property grounds

15. Route 19 Inn

Route 19 Inn
2.5 star property
Maggie Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (281 reviews)
"Absolutely will be staying here in the future. Super cute hotel, with a great atmosphere! They staff is amazing, highly recommend!"
United States
ALLISON
The price is ￥18,682
￥20,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Route 19 Inn
Exterior

16. Parkway Inn

Parkway Inn
2.5 star property
Ivy Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (126 reviews)
"Very nice accommodation, clean smells clean, very nice staff and very helpful"
United States
Hope
The price is ￥10,540
￥11,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Parkway Inn
Property grounds

17. A Holiday Motel

A Holiday Motel
2.0 star property
Maggie Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (356 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff"
United States
Connie
The price is ￥13,423
￥14,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
A Holiday Motel
Garden

18. Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages
2.0 star property
Robbinsville
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (330 reviews)
"The price is great and the rooms are nice. You are within walking distance to a couple of restaurants."
United States
Michael A. SMSgt
The price is ￥14,001
￥15,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages
Reception

19. Sapphire Inn

Sapphire Inn
2.0 star property
Franklin
7.2 out of 10, Good, (334 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Frenchie was very helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to converse with. Rooms are clean, staff are polite and friendly. We will stay there again when we come back to Franklin."
United States
James
The price is ￥10,074
￥11,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Sapphire Inn
Exterior

20. The Cardinal Inn

The Cardinal Inn
2.5 star property
Maggie Valley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"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."
United States
Becky
The price is ￥22,811
￥25,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
The Cardinal Inn
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Top Cherokee Hotel Reviews

Newfound Lodge on the river

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent
"The balcony o:erlooking the river is outstanding, room was comfortable, bed nice, bathroom alittle hard for disabled husband to maneuver, could not get in and out easily and could not step over tub but since we were only there 2 nights was ok, loved the river view"
Jan 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Newfound Lodge on the river

Find out more about Cherokee

Cherokee Motels information

Number of reviews
7,525
Accommodation
30 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,720
Highest Price
￥25,320

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?
These are some of our customers' top motels in the larger area. 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. Bear Creek Inn: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a private balcony. Central Cherokee is 19.6 mi (31.6 km) away. Mountain Aire Inn Sevierville/Pigeon Forge: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 29.4 mi (47.3 km) from the heart of Cherokee. Downtown Inn and Suites: Central Cherokee is 43.7 mi (70.3 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Sleepy Bear Motel: 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from the heart of Cherokee. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
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 Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and Soco Falls. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, Anakeesta, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
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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