The Best Hotels Closest to Smokemont Riding Stables 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 building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

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, 6.1 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

James

￥11,925

￥13,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

9.4 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

John

￥11,622

￥13,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

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.

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

9.3 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Kevin

￥8,353

￥15,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

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

4. Cherokee Grand Hotel

9.2 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Christopher

￥8,894

￥10,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

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

5. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 6.3 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Mary

￥10,006

￥11,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A hotel lobby with a snack bar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

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

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

9.4 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Monica

￥15,588

￥17,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

7. Jonathan Creek Inn

19.3 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Danny

￥14,158

￥15,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

8. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 8.6 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Charlene

￥12,427

￥14,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, a coffee machine, and a stone accent 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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

9.4 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Jose

￥14,724

￥16,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 8.5 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Carol

￥11,098

￥12,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

11. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 7.5 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Dorathy

￥13,025

￥14,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

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

12. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

8.9 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

jerry

￥13,308

￥15,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

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

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

13. Route 19 Inn

18.4 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Patricia

￥17,037

￥18,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

10 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Indranil

￥10,194

￥12,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

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

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

A living room with a ceiling fan, a patterned rug, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

15. Stony Creek Motel

19 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Chris

￥19,236

￥21,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

19.9 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Tyana

￥18,877

￥21,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

17. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

9 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Shan

￥11,218

￥12,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a lush green forest and a rocky stream below.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a small sink. There is a wooden cabinet and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a metal fence.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

18. Four Seasons Inn

19.7 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Vonda

￥19,664

￥21,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

19. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 6.6 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Joe

￥12,187

￥14,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

20. Two Rivers Lodge

13.5 km from Smokemont Riding Stables

Tabitha R

￥13,064

￥14,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Smokemont Riding Stables

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,869 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,200 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.6 Excellent 3,613 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,290 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Smokemont Riding Stables Hotel Reviews

Nestled inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first time using vrbo for renting. Overall experience was painless. We liked the place. Melissa was great with communication and availability. Would definitely rent again."

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"Everything was so accessible and very clean"

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent

"We love coming here. The view from the second floor is great."

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

8/10 Good

"It was a clean room. Comfortable bed. It did smell like bleach when you walked in."

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The TV had a not so good picture and no option for streaming. Staff was very helpful with information about the area. Would stay again if in the area."

Rolling Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"Rooms are older but very clean. Our bed this year was lumpy but the staff are very friendly and serve a good breakfast."

Drama Inn

8/10 Good

"Pet friendly and amazing view and acess to the river."

Panther Creek Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great although we had last minute issues of our own creation the manager was accommodating beyond our expectations communication was easy and responsive"

Great Fishing! Quiet & Relaxing! Close to Casino & Mingo Falls!

10/10 Excellent

"Was very impressed with location and the up keep of the property and house."

Other attractions near Smokemont Riding Stables

A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.

Mingo Falls

9.0/10 (348 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mingo Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area.

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A rustic wooden cabin with a wooden bridge and a small waterfall in a lush forest.

Mingus Mill

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mingus Mill during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A modern building with large windows and a stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly landscape.

Mountain Farm Museum

Historic wood cabins from across the Smoky Mountains are gathered in an open-air museum with live blacksmith and animal demonstrations.

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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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Mount Stand Watie

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Stand Watie during your travels in Cherokee. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

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Oconaluftee Visitor Center

9.0/10 (222 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views 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 Smokemont Riding Stables?

Smokemont Riding Stables is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and top-notch casinos. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Smokemont Riding Stables?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Smokemont Riding Stables. Other good choices within a few miles include Bay Mountain Inn and Newfound Lodge on the river.

How many hotels will I find near Smokemont Riding Stables?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Smokemont Riding Stables.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smokemont Riding Stables, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Smokemont Riding Stables.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Smokemont Riding Stables?

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What can I see and do near Smokemont Riding Stables?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mingus Mill, or Mountain Farm Museum. 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 Smokemont Riding Stables hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

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

4. Cherokee Grand Hotel

5. Bay Mountain Inn

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

7. Jonathan Creek Inn

8. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

12. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

13. Route 19 Inn

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

15. Stony Creek Motel

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

17. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

18. Four Seasons Inn

19. Newfound Lodge on the river

20. Two Rivers Lodge

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Top Smokemont Riding Stables Hotel Reviews

Nestled inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Newfound Lodge on the river

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Rolling Hills Lodge

Drama Inn

Panther Creek Cabins

Great Fishing! Quiet & Relaxing! Close to Casino & Mingo Falls!

Other attractions near Smokemont Riding Stables

Mingo Falls

Mingus Mill

Mountain Farm Museum

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Mount Stand Watie

Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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