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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Exterior
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee service

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $102
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One king bed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(120 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two queen beds non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(317 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Hotel in Downtown Cherokee
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.

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.

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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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. 1404 out of 1909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1909 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay at Great Smokies is always good. Pleasant staff, good location, clean room and good price. This trip had the added feature of seeing a couple Elk walking down the road near the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean room, comfortable beds, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, people at front desk were super kind! The hotel is within walking distance to many restaurants, very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanina, MIAMI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and big room, great location. Staff very freindly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

RANDY

Traveled with partner
Room clean not spotless. Guest left robe on back door in bathroom plus dirty behind bathroom door which makes sense about the robe. Afternoon manager terrible and not friendly. Morning staff much better. Would stay again overall nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ekrem

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly, courteous and helpful. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Teddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No rooms are very good and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff clean room at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for us, we stay there often. Fair price and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and great location.staff were very hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Robert, Rutherfordton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The HVAC kept the room at optimal temperature. The shower had good pressure and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Torris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is wonderful!! Rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with friendly staff. Older motel that has been updated. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Azad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, clean grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelleigh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026