Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

2.0 star property

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Free continental breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $91
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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20 River Rd., Highway US 19, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cherokee Welcome Center
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Motel in Downtown Cherokee
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a lobby fireplace, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Cherokee motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A complimentary breakfast is offered. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Cherokee motel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Cherokee
Econo Lodge Hotel Cherokee
Econo Lodge Motel Cherokee
Econo Lodge
Econo Cherokee Near River Park
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Motel
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Cherokee
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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 921 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 921 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 921 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 921 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 921 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was great, awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caridad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great coffee and kids friendly breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice beds loved the area..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Room was very good. Staff was the BEST!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good breakfast very informative staff and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chayut

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, the staff are very pleasant and helpful, easy to fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location nestled in the mountains...friendly staff and very accommodating...clean rooms with excellent house keeping
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes , and they dont charge for late check out and everyone is so friendly and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well satisfied, family visit for Thanksgiving.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sapopa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best hotel in Cherokee. The staff were super nice, the rooms were very clean, and the location was perfect. It is the only hotel I stay at when I go to Cherokee once or twice a year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. The check in and check out was fast and easy. The front desk people were fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying there. The staff is always great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Last year the room we were in was very musty smelling but not this year. It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a no frills hotel but extremely clean. The desk clerks were very nice and the hotel is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were so happy to see a spotless room. The employees were super accommodating and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean. fine room. decent breakfast and coffee for free and until 9:30am. and everyone working there was super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

No Complaint, exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are clean. The staff is great. Housekeeping are also great. Hotel is quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

We never stay in econo lodge’s just because they never seems to have good reviews. When looking for a place in Cherokee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025