Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One king bed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two queen beds non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(266 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Cherokee hotel close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Cherokee hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 20 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1229 out of 1702 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1702 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1702 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1702 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1702 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Faith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay while in Cherokee!

Great stay while visiting Cherokee! Very clean and friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and people. Very helpful. Surrounded by interesting places and handmade crafts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. Room was comfortable and clean. Conveniently located. Good value for price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and helpful. The location was good, easy to find. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

Very clean and comfortable.. always a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room in a convenient location on the edge of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this roperty. Everyone was so kind and hehelpful hope. To be back in the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here all the time and love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Very friendly staff. Rooms were clean and everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the room! Beds are soff may stay another night depending on the weather
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. With us coming in very late food was limited but she still helped!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rates, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, clean hotel

Great stay as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

It's so quiet and peaceful. The ELK were massive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint, clean, affordable

The room was clean, the property was cute with a whimsically lit walkway back to the pool, and it was a nice location near to everything you need - food, gas, wildlife... literally. Wild elk roam through town. I recomment Native Brews - huge patio, good food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean place to stay

Clean room, nice space, honest housekeeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025