10 Best Hotels in Downtown Cherokee, Cherokee for 2026

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,908 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 918 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Rolling Hills Lodge	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee	2.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,064 reviews	View

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Top Downtown Cherokee Hotel Reviews

Sleepy Bear Motel

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my room immensely The bed was so comfortable felt like sleeping like on a cloud. I really enjoyed the patio where you could sit and listen to the creek and look at the wildlife. The shower was a good spray I also took a bath when I first got there with some Epsom salts so I enjoyed the fact I could do both. I didn't take advantage of the coffee at 8:30 but right across the street there was coffee at 7:00 in the morning also a very nice restaurant kitty cornered from the place The proprietor was conscientious and helpful and very welcoming excellent customer service"

Brookside Lodge

6/10 Okay

"$5/day is now charged for vehicle parking. Something of which I didn’t see until I showed up to check in. This is ridiculous because the parking lot is never full when we are there and it’s not like it’s cleaned. My mom went to the office at 7am looking for coffee by the office. They told her she had to go to the gas station! (WTH), mind you they have a free breakfast. My mom is 70yo. We come every year. I’m not impressed this year and will be looking for some where else to stay. I’m sorry Brookside that you felt the need for the changes."

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

6/10 Okay

"I booked a room on Expedia as a non-smoking king size room. When I checked in they gave a smoking room king size and was told that since I booked through a third party this is what I had to take. Not thrilled and the room and floor smelled terrible. Room service was not offered so I had to beg the staff for clean towels and wash clothes for the second night. Overall the hotel and casino was nice but not thrilled with the resort fee charges that everyone seems to be getting away with nowadays."

Glenstone Lodge

6/10 Okay

"The inn was not full; however I was given a room on the 3rd floor at the very back of the inn which was not acceptable. I am a senior citizen and had to bring my suitcases up even though there was an elevator. I should have been given a room on the first or second floor and there were plenty available in the wing I was in. If I were to stay here again I would insist on a room on a lower level. I could understand this if the inn was full; however there were a number of rooms available."

Bear Creek Inn

6/10 Okay

"We really liked the location. That was the best part and that the price was fairly reasonable. Things in the room were broken- there was a hole in the back of the bathroom door and the button on the lotion dispenser was broken. I wanted to tell staff about this when we check out around 8:30 am but the office was locked and there was just a drop box for the key. When we walked barefoot in the room our feet ended up black so you can see how the floors hadn’t been cleaned well. There is a balcony overlooking a beautiful stream but right across from our balcony was a rundown house and discarded rubbish in the creek"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Cherokee?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Cherokee's Downtown Cherokee neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Cherokee travel tips? Be sure to check out Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and Museum of the Cherokee Indian while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Cherokee?

Based on our traveler data, Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Cherokee. This hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside and Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee.

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Cherokee?

Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Cherokee and start exploring everything Cherokee has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Cherokee, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Cherokee.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Cherokee?

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and Oconaluftee Islands Park are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Cherokee. Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and Eastern Cherokee Agency are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Cherokee include Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama, and Oconaluftee Indian Village. While you're out sightseeing, Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Oconaluftee Visitor Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cherokee.

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Bay Mountain Inn

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Newfound Lodge on the river

Rolling Hills Lodge

Drama Inn

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Smoky Falls Lodge

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley

Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas

Two Rivers Lodge

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Where to stay in Downtown Cherokee

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Sleepy Bear Motel

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