The Best Hotels Closest to Cherokee Mountainside Theatre 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 building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.8 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

James

￥11,908

￥13,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

2.1 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

John

￥11,619

￥13,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

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

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

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 1 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Charlene

￥12,425

￥14,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.

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

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

4. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.5 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Mary

￥10,734

￥12,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

1.7 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

jerry

￥13,746

￥15,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

2.1 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Richard

￥8,352

￥15,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

1.8 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Barbara

￥12,001

￥13,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, multiple tables, and chairs.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

2 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Monica

￥15,728

￥18,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, a coffee machine, and a stone accent wall.

A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

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.

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.2 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Jose

￥16,137

￥18,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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, 0.9 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Carol

￥11,499

￥13,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

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, 0.2 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Jason

￥9,382

￥14,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.1 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Dorathy

￥14,470

￥16,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

2.4 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Indranil

￥10,429

￥12,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.

14. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 1 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Joe

￥12,598

￥14,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

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

15. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.1 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Shan

￥11,555

￥13,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2.6 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Juanita

￥9,732

￥10,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

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.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.3 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Jacob

￥10,558

￥12,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A room with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

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

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

18. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.2 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Misty

￥13,998

￥16,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bathroom with a stone wall, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and decorative wall art.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

19. Stony Creek Motel

19.6 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Chris

￥11,912

￥13,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

14 km from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Gary

￥36,992

￥41,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,860 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,214 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 963 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View

Top Cherokee Mountainside Theatre Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

8/10 Good

"Very nice and excellent location"

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious room. Nice size TV. Everything was top notch. Nice fridge and microwave. Very nice, clean, and comfortable sitting sofa. No coffee pot in room, but they did have coffee in lobby. Only two floors, but there was an elevator."

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

8/10 Good

"No remotes for the tv in the room"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff"

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The property and room was very clean, and it was within walking distance to the casino. The front staff were friendly and welcoming."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice stay overall close by alot of things to do and peaceful. The residents are really nice as well. The food is banging and the dispensary was really nice lol"

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff"

Newfound Lodge on the river

8/10 Good

"The room was clean. The carpet was new. The view of the river was excellent. Had a few issues but the staff quickly corrected them. We plan to stay here in the future"

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

8/10 Good

"It was good"

Other attractions near Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

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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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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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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A river flowing through a forest with a wooden bridge.

Oconaluftee Islands Park

8.8/10 (214 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Oconaluftee Islands Park, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint 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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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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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 Cherokee Mountainside Theatre?

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre is located in a welcoming 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 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cherokee Mountainside Theatre?

Adjacent to Cherokee Mountainside Theatre, Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside 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 Drama Inn and Rolling Hills Lodge.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Cherokee Mountainside Theatre?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cherokee Mountainside Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Cherokee Mountainside Theatre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cherokee Mountainside Theatre?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Cherokee Mountainside Theatre, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Cherokee Mountainside Theatre?

Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum, and Mingus Mill feature captivating exhibits. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, or Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. At Mingo Falls, Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond, and Mount Stand Watie, you can surround yourself with nature.

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Our top choices for Cherokee Mountainside Theatre hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

4. Bay Mountain Inn

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

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. Newfound Lodge on the river

15. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

18. Drama Inn

19. Stony Creek Motel

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Top Cherokee Mountainside Theatre Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Newfound Lodge on the river

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Other attractions near Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Welcome Center

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Eastern Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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