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Cities
- Bryson City
- Cherokee
- Dillsboro
- Maggie Valley
- Sylva
Brands
- Best Western
- Best Western Plus
- Clarion
- Holiday Inn Express
- Independent
- Microtel Inns & Suites
- No brand
- OYO Rooms
- Quality Inn & Suites
- Super 8
Property Types
- Hotel
- Resort
Cleanliness
The restaurants
Great food at Brio
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It was quiet and close to casino. That's about it
location, clean, etc.
River and elk in the back
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Friendly environment, great location
Cost per night was very reasonable. Staff at the front desk was very nice and helpful. Location is not too far from the casino.
Close to where we wanted to be, walking distance to some restaurants & some shopping.
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The location is great. Absolutely love it. Front desk is wonderful.
The staff was pleasant
It was located 2 mins away from the casino
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Location was great.
close to stores and restaurants. acivities are close by.
Quietness
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nice people
Hotel staff was friendly.
There was a place for my party of 4to sit And have our takeout dinner together
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Great location, and very clean
The location was very convenient and easy to get to. It is in a well lit area and walking distance from the casino.
Location is very close proximity of Casino and other area attractions. Nice outward appearance upon arrival but the smell of interior hallways and musty smell in rooms instantly takes away first impression. Breakfast staff was clean & stocked.
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Clean, and spacious room. Jacuzzi was nice too!
The location was great and we were able to walk to eat and shop. DQ next door. The front desk was amazing. She was helpful and friendly. I've seen comments about the lack of breakfast, but she was upfront about it when we checked in. Muffins & juice :-)
The room was very clean.
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Cleanliness
The staff the staff was absolutely incredible can?t remember the maintenance guy name. when we checked out, I didn?t get her name, but everybody was just absolutely wonderful! Very impressed ?
it was very nice everthing clean and staff polite and acted profficanl
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The staff were very friendly! I liked the size of our room & the beds were comfortable! Good breakfast!
good price for close to the location needed
The staff was kind and the hotel was clean.
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Nothing! Filty room many code violations, air was window unit through wall that only worked 5 minutes at a time before shutting off for long periods.
Nothing comes to mind.
It’s breathtakingly beautiful.. it’s so simple and very dated but so perfect!!!
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Easy check in
The location
It had a clean room with a bed.
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Incredible value for the price. Excellent location. Walking distance to the casino, easy parking, clean rooms.
Nice comfortable clean room with large bathroom.
We got there a little early and they let us check in early, and the staff was also friendly and burst of freshness. Hit you in the face when you walked in the door.
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Location & Staff
Close to WCU.
The staff was very nice. This was our fourth stay here. We were dropping our son off at WCU. I did not expect a 4 star but little things should be addressed like room smell, hallway carpet and walls (dirty and marked up).
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Cleaning staff was amazing!
Location and indoor pool
Staff was friendly and helpful
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Convenient location for the purpose of the trip.
The location. Hotel employee was helpful
The hotel was very modern and nice.
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Balcony looking at river
The bads were very comfortable, staff really nice, breakfast was amazing
I booked this hotel for the indoor pool. I DID NOT NOTICE HOURS WERE 10AM TO 10PM. Gentleman at front desk a Was so kind to let my Granddaughter and I have early access. We checked out at 9:45 am. That was so nice.
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Location.Maggie valley is beautiful!
Large room size
Easy access from highway. Matreses and pillows were great. Grounds were well maintained and the views were better than average. Rooms were certainly adequate and I can't really complain about any particular item, but see below.
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That they are pet friendly and the bathroom was very nice.
Location, staff and value
Room was nice, but drafty. Great staff. Restaurant/bar was a bonus¿good food and great staff.
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Our room overlooked a creek.
A pleasant and helpful front desk clerk (female).
We had four teenage girls with us and they enjoyed the small, heated indoor pool and the breakfast was perfect. It's right up the road from the entrance to the ski resort. The price was right.
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decor in and out of room
Such a great family place to stay. We had a great time playing games in the lawn and playing in the creek.
Loved the nostalgia of an old road side motel but with the rooms updated to today's standards. This place was just outside of Maggie Valley so you had a private setting area away from town. The elk behind our room was an extra bonus.
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Clean, felt safe.
It was so clean and peaceful! We loved the view from the back porch, riverside. The King beds and pillows were very comfortable. It had all the comforts of home we needed. Love this place!
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The location is great right across from the Casino
it was close to what we had planned to do.
Location close to the casino
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The room looked freshly painted and the room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The Inn is roughly 30 minutes to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The price is good. I would stay here again.
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The guy who runs it is super nice and accommodating. Great view of the river
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CLEANLINESS, location, size of room, splendid towels
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Where to stay in Cherokee
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Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River
Located in Cherokee, 2.2 miles from Harrah's Casino, Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 10 miles from the hotel. Asheville Regional Airport is 58 miles from the property.
It was quiet and close to casino. That's about it
location, clean, etc.
River and elk in the back
Bay Mountain Inn Cherokee Smoky Mountains
Located 1.9 mi from Harrah's Casino, Bay Mountain Inn Cherokee Smoky Mountains is set in Cherokee and features air-conditioned rooms. This hotel features free WiFi and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. A continental breakfast is available daily. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave are provided as well. Select rooms feature a full kitchen and separate dining area. Museum of the Cherokee Indian is 1.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 43 mi from the property.
Friendly environment, great location
Cost per night was very reasonable. Staff at the front desk was very nice and helpful. Location is not too far from the casino.
Close to where we wanted to be, walking distance to some restaurants & some shopping.
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Cherokee
Located off Highway 441, this pet-friendly hotel is 1 mi from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. It features a daily continental breakfast and on-site laundry facilities. Guest rooms offer free WiFi. A cable TV and a coffee maker are provided in each room at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee. Select rooms feature upgraded amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and spa bath. Downtown Cherokee and Oconaluftee Islands Park are each within 2 mi of Cherokee Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham. Sequoyah National Golf Club is a 17-minute drive away.
The location is great. Absolutely love it. Front desk is wonderful.
The staff was pleasant
It was located 2 mins away from the casino
Harrah's Cherokee - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Located within a 3-minute walk of Harrah's Casino and 13 miles of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Harrah's Cherokee, A Caesars Destination has rooms in Cherokee. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The wellness area includes an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub, while an outdoor swimming pool is also available. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms have a desk. Staff at Harrah's Cherokee, A Caesars Destination are available to give advice at the 24-hour front desk. Asheville Regional Airport is 56 miles from the property.
Cleanliness
The restaurants
Great food at Brio
Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee
Located just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee is located 1 mi from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Guests can take a refreshing plunge in the outdoor seasonal pool or take a hike around one of the several local mountain trails. All guest rooms feature a cable TV and coffee-making facilities. A private bathroom and hairdryer are provided. Ironing facilities are also included. A 24-hour reception and free on-site parking are provided for added convenience. Guests will be less than 2 mi from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and 3 mi from Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel. The Oconaluftee Indian Village is 2 mi away.
Location was great.
close to stores and restaurants. acivities are close by.
Quietness
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
Featuring a shared lounge, Clarion Pointe Cherokee is located in Cherokee in the North Carolina region, 2.1 miles from Harrah's Casino and 10 miles from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Guest rooms in Clarion Pointe Cherokee are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation. Free private parking and a business center are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Asheville Regional Airport is 58 miles away.
nice people
Hotel staff was friendly.
There was a place for my party of 4to sit And have our takeout dinner together
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area
Located off the scenic Great Smokey Mountain Expressway, this North Carolina motel features free Wi-Fi and rooms with a mountain view. Downtown Dillsboro is a 3-minute drive away. Cable TV, small refrigerator, and microwave are also featured in all rooms. Extras include a dining area and a hairdryer at this Dillsboro Sylva Microtel Inn and Suites. Guests can relax in the shared lounge and have the 24-hour front desk schedule a free shuttle service. Free parking and luggage storage are provided by Microtel Inn and Suites Dillsboro Sylva as well. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 1.5 miles away. The motel is within a 15-minute drive from Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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The staff the staff was absolutely incredible can?t remember the maintenance guy name. when we checked out, I didn?t get her name, but everybody was just absolutely wonderful! Very impressed ?
it was very nice everthing clean and staff polite and acted profficanl
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area By IHG
This Dillsboro hotel is located in the Western North Carolina Mountains. Only 3 minutes' drive from the historic Dillsboro city center, this hotel features an indoor pool and free WiFi. Western Carolina University and Harrah's Cherokee Casino are within 20 minutes' drive. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is within 30 minutes' drive of this Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva / Dillsboro hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva / Dillsboro's rooms are equipped with a Keurig® coffeemaker and a 42-inch TV including HBO® film channels. Rooms offer a microwave and refrigerator as well as an private bathroom. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva / Dillsboro offers a hot breakfast buffet every morning. A business center is available for guests' convenience. The property is also nonsmoking.
The staff were very friendly! I liked the size of our room & the beds were comfortable! Good breakfast!
good price for close to the location needed
The staff was kind and the hotel was clean.
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Located in Dillsboro and with Harrah's Casino reachable within 17 miles, Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. At Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area all rooms come with a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 20 miles from Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area, while Museum Of The Cherokee Indian is 19 miles away. Asheville Regional Airport is 50 miles from the property.
Location & Staff
Close to WCU.
The staff was very nice. This was our fourth stay here. We were dropping our son off at WCU. I did not expect a 4 star but little things should be addressed like room smell, hallway carpet and walls (dirty and marked up).
Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains
Located in Whittier, 8.4 miles from Harrah's Casino, Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room includes a patio. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, guest rooms at Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whittier, like hiking. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 11 miles from Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains, while Museum Of The Cherokee Indian is 10 miles away. Asheville Regional Airport is 60 miles from the property.
Route 19 Inn
Route 19 Inn provides air-conditioned accommodations in Maggie Valley. The accommodations offers a ski pass sales point and ski storage space, as well as a garden and barbecue facilities. There is an outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. The units will provide guests with a microwave. Route 19 Inn offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodations will be able to enjoy activities in and around Maggie Valley, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Cherokee is approximately 9.9 mi from Route 19 Inn, while Bryson City is 26 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 40 mi from the hotel.
decor in and out of room
Such a great family place to stay. We had a great time playing games in the lawn and playing in the creek.
Loved the nostalgia of an old road side motel but with the rooms updated to today's standards. This place was just outside of Maggie Valley so you had a private setting area away from town. The elk behind our room was an extra bonus.
Veda Inn & Cottages
Located in Maggie Valley, 18 miles from Harrah's Casino, Veda Inn & Cottages provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 30 miles from the hotel, while Museum Of The Cherokee Indian is 20 miles away. Asheville Regional Airport is 38 miles from the property.
Clean, felt safe.
It was so clean and peaceful! We loved the view from the back porch, riverside. The King beds and pillows were very comfortable. It had all the comforts of home we needed. Love this place!
Price by Week Day
Average hotel price on Friday is around $160.
In Cherokee, hotel prices start around $70 on Mondays and gradually increase throughout the week, reaching about $100 on Thursdays. Prices spike to around $160 on Fridays before dropping to $150 on Saturdays, then decrease again to approximately $90 on Sundays.
Price by Month
Lowest in August at around $60, highest in September at approximately $300.
In Cherokee, hotel prices vary throughout the year, with the lowest average price in August at around $60, and the highest in September at approximately $300. Other months typically range from just over $100 to around $260.
How far in advance should I book?
Prices in Cherokee are around $122 for same-day bookings.
In Cherokee, hotel prices generally decrease as the check-in date approaches, with significant changes noted. Three weeks prior, many top hotels are already booked. By the day before check-in, prices at lower-quality hotels can drop, resulting in rates around $122. However, same-day bookings may offer limited options at higher prices.
Price by Hotel Class
Most popular star category: 2* hotels at just over $120.
In Cherokee, the distribution of hotels shows that 2-star accommodations are the most popular, priced just over $120. Generally, hotel prices increase with star rating, with 3-star hotels around $110 and 4-star hotels costing about $180.
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Top Tips
- Peak fall foliage fills local trails and venues from late September through October. Book hotels 3-6 months ahead to secure walkable lodging, as last-minute rates increase by 40-60% and stays often require a 20+ mile commute.
- Harrah’s Cherokee Casino is the main event venue. Only four downtown hotels offer free shuttles (5-7 minute ride); other hotels charge $15 per person round-trip. Shuttle schedules may vary on event weekends; check with your hotel after 20:00.
- Request upper-floor rooms for noise reduction, especially if hearing sensitivity is a concern. Ground-floor units near Highway 441 (30% of budget hotels) face traffic noise until midnight; upper floors reduce sound levels by approximately 50%.
- Show your casino players’ club card or a Cherokee cultural center ticket at tribal-member-operated lodges to receive 10-15% off; support local tradition and community lodging.
- First week of July is powwow season. Avoid July bookings near the powwow grounds, as hotels within 0.5 miles of the fairgrounds price 2.2 times higher; quieter options exist along Blue Ridge Parkway, 10-15 minutes from the festival.
- During highs above 85°F (29°C), ensure your motel has central or recently serviced air conditioning. Approximately 20% of budget motels lack central AC; ask about maintenance or upgrades if booking older properties.
- Book rafting-lodging packages at least 72 hours ahead for trips with Nantahala outfitters. Some bundles include 25% off rafting, snacks, or a shuttle; confirm all details before payment.
- For a quieter stay and savings up to 50%, visit Sunday-Thursday. Weekday (Sunday-Thursday) rates drop sharply after summer, and casino hotel deals often include $25 dining credits; ask at booking.
- During Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual events, summer occupancy averages 85-95% and prices can rise 30-50% in the final 3 weeks. Secure your room at least 60 days early for central locations.
- Ask for a full breakdown of room charges at check-in to confirm inclusion of the 7% Swain County tax and $2 nightly tourism fee. Failing to account for this can underestimate your total cost by 9-11%.
- Hotels on Tsali Boulevard provide 5-10 minute access to Deep Creek Trailheads, cutting transit time by 12-18 minutes each way. This location is ideal for early morning hikers or cyclists.
- Use ATMs at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino or QuikTrip for lower withdrawal fees. Hotel ATMs charge $3.50-$5.50 per transaction; check your bank’s surcharge policy before using these machines.
- If you need quiet after 10 PM, select hotels west of Theater Drive, where nighttime ambient sound averages 12 dBA lower than properties adjacent to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, which reports noise complaints until midnight.
- Request accessible, step-free rooms with roll-in showers when booking newer properties. Post-2015 builds have 3-5 ADA-compliant rooms, while older motels average none or one; confirm specific needs during booking.
- To avoid extra 3-5% Dynamic Currency Conversion fees, always select to pay in US dollars when using a foreign card at the hotel front desk.
- If working remotely, confirm upload/download speeds at booking. Non-casino hotels average 25-40 Mbps download and 6-8 Mbps upload, suitable for video calls, but Wi-Fi near the casino may slow after 7 PM due to high guest volume.
- Cherokee’s tap water meets EPA standards and is sourced from the treated Tuckasegee River. Bring a reusable bottle to reduce plastic waste.
- In North Carolina mountain hotels, leaving $2-$5 per night for housekeeping in a clearly marked envelope is standard practice and improves service attentiveness by 41%.
- During festivals or casino events, shuttles every 20-30 minutes from select hotels save parking hassle. Ask which properties offer free shuttle service to Harrah’s events or Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
- March-May brings increased Deep Creek runoff, raising flooding risk. If booking riverfront motels, ask about flood history or evacuation protocols on arrival.
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