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Our top choices for Oconaluftee Visitor Center hotels

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,900 reviews)
"Excellent stay!!"
United States
Sherry
The price is P4,594
P5,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Reception

Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 1.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The lady at the front desk stood out the most, she was helpful and polite."
United States
Alvado
The price is P4,144
P4,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Bay Mountain Inn
Lobby

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 3.2 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great base camp for the coloring the Smokies. Good breakfast selection and lots of parking. Close to town and park. "
United States
Kelly
The price is P5,247
P6,034 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
Lobby

Rolling Hills Lodge

Rolling Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 3.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Outstanding place to stay. The mountain view I had while eating breakfast was outstanding. Check in was probably the easiest I've ever had anywhere. Nice, quiet and easy access to the park and river walk and the casino. I plan on staying here next time I come the Cherokee."
United States
Joel
The price is P3,772
P5,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Rolling Hills Lodge
Exterior

Newfound Lodge on the river

Newfound Lodge on the river
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
7.8 out of 10, Good, (167 reviews)
"Room is a little outdated. Carpet was in need of being changed . You could see box spring on bed and it was made. Outside patio needed blowing of leaves. Location was great ."
United States
kevin
The price is P4,610
P5,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Newfound Lodge on the river
Lobby sitting area

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (917 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
James
The price is P5,259
P6,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Free continental breakfast

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 4.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (899 reviews)
"Convenient location and very friendly staff. "
United States
Geneva
The price is P4,034
P4,639 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
Outdoor pool

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Facility was a little dated, but clean."
United States
Tara
The price is P4,447
P5,115 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
Free daily continental breakfast

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,199 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Kathy
The price is P4,524
P5,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Bar (on property)

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,270 reviews)
"I loved everything about this hotel/casino!"
United States
India
The price is P2,580
P5,283 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Exterior

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 4.2 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,064 reviews)
"Great staff, clean andquiet room."
United States
Cameron
The price is P4,130
P4,749 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
2.5 star property
5 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great breakfast, good customer service "
United States
Cedric
The price is P6,316
P7,264 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Property grounds

Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
2.0 star property
10.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (117 reviews)
"Very clean, host was accommodating, very nice stay"
United States
Beck
The price is P4,209
P4,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Two Rivers Lodge
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee
2.0 star property
5.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"The room was clean, and the staff was friendly. "
United States
Todd
The price is P3,936
P4,526 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee
Front of property

McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn
3.0 star property
16.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (327 reviews)
"Super friendly staff and the accommodations where top notch!"
United States
Justin
The price is P10,932
P12,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
McKinley Edwards Inn
Terrace/patio

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Calhoun House Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
15.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"The owner/Innkeepers were the cherry on top of an excellent stay. The facility and location was perfect."
United States
Angela
The price is P13,665
P15,441 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Calhoun House Inn & Suites
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Sylva

Hotel Sylva
2.0 star property
17.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (184 reviews)
"Nice rooms, great stay close to restaurants and shops."
United States
Anne
The price is P7,857
P8,878 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Hotel Sylva
Seasonal outdoor pool

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
2.0 star property
5 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice and convenient to the casino"
United States
Jennifer
The price is P4,318
P4,966 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
Property grounds

Drama Inn

Drama Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 3.5 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
7.2 out of 10, Good, (385 reviews)
"Room was nice, view is great. The park is walking distance. We will stay there again "
United States
Brandi
The price is P5,405
P6,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Drama Inn
Property grounds

Route 19 Inn

Route 19 Inn
2.5 star property
17.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (272 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable, we enjoyed a nice quiet visit"
United States
Jeff
The price is P7,212
P8,005 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Route 19 Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lobby sitting area
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,900 reviews
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Reception
Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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Lobby
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
2.5 star property
8.4
Very Good
1,002 reviews
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Lobby
Rolling Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
8.4
Very Good
1,001 reviews
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Exterior
Newfound Lodge on the river
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
167 reviews
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Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

6/10 Okay
"The property is average compared to other casinos I've been to. (In regards to the value of the nightly rate) The Outdoor pool was closed and indoor pool wasn't the cleanest when we went."
Eric 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Hotels near other Oconaluftee Visitor Center attractions

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Mountain Farm Museum

Historic wood cabins from across the Smoky Mountains are gathered in an open-air museum with live blacksmith and animal demonstrations.
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Mingus Mill

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mingus Mill during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oconaluftee Visitor Center?
Oconaluftee Visitor Center is located in Cherokee. Travelers love the area for its magnificent mountain views, hiking, and top-notch casinos. You'll find 76 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center?
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located 1 mi (1.6 km) from Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Other good options within 5 miles include Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination and Bay Mountain Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center?
Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oconaluftee Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
What can I see and do near Oconaluftee Visitor Center?
Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum, and Mingus Mill feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Oconaluftee Islands Park and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.