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Newfound Lodge on the river

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free parking, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Newfound Lodge on the river provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Cherokee, a neighborhood in Cherokee, Newfound Lodge on the river is in the mountains and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oconaluftee Islands Park and Smokemont Riding Stables. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Cherokee travel guide
Map
1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Cherokee_SmokeyMountainGold&RubyMine_553248621532656839_01
    Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park featuring a river or creek
    Oconaluftee Islands Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cherokee
    Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cherokee_CherokeeWelcomeCenter_553248621551385148_05
    Cherokee Welcome Center
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
    6 min drive
  • Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar
    6 min drive
  • Granny's Kitchen
    7 min drive
  • Noodle Bar
    7 min drive
  • Qualla Java Cafe
    3 min drive

About this property

Newfound Lodge on the river

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Close to Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Newfound Lodge on the river has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All 64 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 6 to April 1:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay plus USD 15.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Newfound Lodge on the river pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 15.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newfound Lodge on the river located?

Located in Downtown Cherokee, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and Museum of the Cherokee Indian are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice. We had one small problem and it was fixed immediately. Had a great stay! Definitely going to comeback
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was excellent. Patio/balcony was wonderful. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Disliked: Amenities
Need to replace carpet. Staff did good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the view for the price. The place reminded me of being at my grandparent’s cabin. Clean, cozy, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the view of the river, I was down there for trout fishing. It was a nice, quiet, and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, comfortable space with a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful view of river, friendly staff,great location ,quite atmosphere. Close areas for shopping. Close proximity to national park. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay at newfound lodge again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that all the balconies face the river. So beautiful and peaceful. Wonderful price great location. It’s perfect for the Cherokee experience and for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
River 2nd floor balcony was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

The river view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
The river view and balcony with rocking chairs was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had room 106, the room was very clean, the outside porch was very nice, wonder view of the river, location was ideal for good resturants, the staff was really nice and helpful answering questions. we will deinitely be back to this wonderful lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great. View was awesome. Very clean. Older property so not everything was perfect. I would stay there again! Definitely at least a 9 out of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth , Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony was perfect, didnt use a/c. Used the heating. Worked well..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pornthip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good viewing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed rhe river view. The room was nice you can tell it is a very old hotel. They were fixing to start repairs on some of the rooms for little minor things and to me that shows they are upkeeping it as best they can for it being old. Great location and the distance from town is amazingly close. Overall we really enjoyed the stay. (PS. IF YOU NEED A FIRM BED ROOM 116 IS NOT.)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. People was nice. Little dated but the balcony made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, easy in and out, great price for the comfort, balcony is very nice and quiet.
Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Luzminda

Liked: Amenities
In the back of the bedroom is a river. Also accepting service dog. Front desk is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10 out of 10! Will come back

No complaints. Able to check in earlier than expected time. Room was clean, front desk receptionist was outstanding with customer service. Check on was very easy and fast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy, staff was helpful, the property is outdated. Room was clean. Just a quick stay. It was all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025