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Newfound Lodge on the river

2.0 star property

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Double Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Double Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$77
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

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1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Double Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Newfound Lodge on the river

Cherokee hotel close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hotel.
Newfound Lodge on the river offers 64 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Newfound On The River Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel Cherokee

Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 55 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value for the price

Good room with a great river view from the balcony. Rooms are right on the river. No maid service while we were there. Dated facilty and decor, but good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

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

Room from the 70's! And just as nasty!

Cherokee is just not the same as it used to be. Seems like most everything is not even Native owned or operated. Prices are just ridiculous for food. 6 o'clock and everything closes down. Looks like a ghost town after 6pm. Probably be the last time I 'll visit Cherokee. The bed was horrible! Could not sleep at all. Woke up sore the next day. Cannot watch TV from the bed with the paper thin pillows. And 1 smelled like pee real bad! No cleaning service the next day. Had to walk to front desk to get everything. Only 1 ice machine at the other end of the motel and limited to a bucket a day. See pictures attached. Would not recommend to a homeless person!
Carpet was very nasty - Need socks or flip flops all the time. Seems like the room had been flooded but no repairs?
Bathroom vanity - NO hair dryer
Wall paper peeling everywhere - 1 ply toilet paper and only 1 roll
Carpet coming up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is dirty, with rust, holes, dirty carpet. Came back to someone changing the locks on our door with no notice that someone would be entering our room, even with the do not disturb sign. Good location but would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

A little outdated, but for the most part, great service and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James, Lindale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome place to stay, but it does need to be updated. The view of the river is nice. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony overlooking river was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We brought our son to NC for his 10th bday trip and he caught his 1st native trout in the river behind the hotel, pink meat. That was his only request. While fishing in the river we looked up the river and seen a heard of elk crossing, very cool. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Travis

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was sufficient for the purpose, a bed to sleep in while on a fishing trip with buddies. I wouldn’t want to bring my wife to stay. Walls had major water damage and dry wall buckling with wall paper peeling off the walls. The room was cool and had good AC. Was just one step above primitive camping but for $88 it was survivable for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebekah

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water damage visible with black mold. Dirty carpet. Musty smell. The balcony however was great with view of creek. Needs to be lit up thou, very dark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Birthday in the Mountains

This was a great location that had several close food locations. The balcony was large and the river was beautiful! I appreciated them putting out bird seed so we could watch them. A second key would have been very helpful as well as changing the wallpaper in the bathroom that was peeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spent most of my time in the Cherokee casino. When I checked in they were friendly and courteous. The beds were comfortable. The parking was next to the rooms. I was pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of it was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

Relaxation at its finest!

Absolutely loved staying there. The little balcony with the rocking chairs next to the stream was everything. So peaceful. So quiet. Just beautiful. Well kept place to stay. Literal went to Dairy Queen which was steps away. So close to everything. We hardly left. Friendly staff. Easy to book.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One additional item you might consider for each room would be a small coffee maker; other than that the room was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean

Hotel is older..but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting around the property. There was nothing I disliked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Peaceful river view

Nice river view. Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The microwave didn't work, fridge quit, light were dim, air cond leaking, walls stained with something , curtains were stained.y daughters room had a ceiling leaking onto theiddle.of the bed and the air didn't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just didnt seem like it had been kept up and thoroughly cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view did not look like the picture it was Growed up, the room was dirty. Furniture all messed up look like a place that drug addicts should stay. Did not feel safe would not go back. Would not recommend anybody to go. I would not even recommend your company to book anybody a room there Had had to ask for toilet paper. Had to ask for wash clothes Just. A nasty place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hazel

Disliked: Staff & service

Dont make reservations

The road from Gatlinburg closed due to a mud slide from heavy rains. We were not allowed to cancel or modify our reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025