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Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, 28719, North Carolina, United States

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Casino

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

Welcome to the Great Smokies Inn, where adventure meets relaxation in the heart of Cherokee, North Carolina! Just a hop, skip, and a jump (approximately 1.7mi) from the bustling city center, this 2-star gem is perfectly positioned for those looking to explore the stunning Smoky Mountains. With room rates starting at an incredible $122, you can treat yourself to a well-deserved getaway without breaking the bank!

Drench yourself in fun with fabulous features at the Great Smokies Inn! Picture yourself splashing around in the free outdoor swimming pool or lounging in the Kids' pool while the little ones make unforgettable memories. When the sun sets, why not try your luck at the on-site casino or indulge in some delightful barbecue at the picnic area? Got a taste for adventure? Enjoy horseback riding and soak in the stunning mountain views from the comfort of your balcony. With 2,478 glowing reviews, past guests have loved every moment spent here!

More than just a place to rest your head, the Great Smokies Inn promises a warm and welcoming experience with 24-hour front desk assistance and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Parking is a breeze with plenty of space available at no charge, and the hotel offers wheelchair accessibility for everyone’s convenience. Outdoor enthusiasts will revel in our close proximity to golf courses and plenty of outdoor activities. So, pack your bags and get ready for a Smoky Mountain escape that you'll cherish forever!

Unwind in style at the Great Smokies Inn, where the spirit of adventure mingles with comfort! As you dive into your Smoky Mountain getaway, don't miss the chance to enjoy the serene vibes of our seasonal outdoor pools. The kids will have a blast splishing and splashing in their very own pool while you kick back and relax in the adults-only oasis. With plenty of lounge chairs and sunshine streaming down, you might just find yourself losing track of time as you soak in the delightful views of the surrounding greenery!

Feeling a little lucky? Roll the dice at our on-site casino, where the excitement never seems to fade. Whether you're testing your luck at the tables or simply soaking in the vibrant atmosphere, it's the perfect way to step out of your comfort zone in a fun and relaxed environment! And if barbecue is your jam, gather your friends and family at the picnic area for a mouthwatering dining experience under the open sky. With tantalizing scents and laughter filling the air, it's an adorable way to create unforgettable memories with those you cherish most.

When the sun sets over the Smoky Mountains, you can retreat to your cozy room and reflect on the day's adventures. With a variety of accommodations available, including spacious double rooms and king suites, there’s the perfect spot for every type of traveler. From couples seeking a romantic getaway to families looking to create lasting memories, the Great Smokies Inn has you covered. Our welcoming atmosphere, coupled with our prime location and fun-filled amenities, promises a getaway that you’ll be raving about long after you've returned home. So pack your bags and get ready for a Smoky Mountain escape that combines adventure with that homely feel you crave!

Closest airports

Asheville Regional Airport

43.4mi

McGhee Tyson Airport

44mi

Most popular amenities

Casino

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Picnic area

View

Barbecue

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

Queen Room - Smoking in Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

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Queen Room, Smoking Allowed

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking allowed

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

King Room - Non-Smoking in Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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1 King Bed

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, low-height counter and sink, wheelchair accessible, and grab bar near toilet

Non-Smoking

Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Room - 2 Queen, Smoking Allowed

2 Queen Size Beds

Smoking allowed

Refrigerator

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2 Queen Beds

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, low-height counter and sink, wheelchair accessible, and grab bar near toilet

Smoking

Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking in Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Two Queen Beds Non Smoking

King Room, Smoking Allowed

1 King Size Bed

Smoking allowed

Balcony

Refrigerator

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King Bed Smoking

Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Queen Size Bed

Room With Mountain View

Smoking not allowed

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Room Mountain View

Room, Smoking Allowed

Smoking allowed

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Room Smoking

Standard Room

Smoking not allowed

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Standard

Room - 2 Queen, Pets Allowed

2 Queen Size Beds

Smoking not allowed

Pet Friendly

Refrigerator

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2 Queen Beds

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, low-height counter and sink, wheelchair accessible, and grab bar near toilet

Non-Smoking

Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Room - 2 Double

1 Twin Bed

2 Double Beds

Smoking not allowed

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Room Selected at Check in

Smoking not allowed

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Guest reviews

8.8

2,965 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Mariam

8.2

January 2025

The location put you within walking distance of restaurants and shops. The rooms were clean. The beds were very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The price was reasonable compared to similar offerings in the area. WiFi was available throughout the property and Dish cable was clear and reliable. There were several charging ports as well as a power cube that provided plenty of space to plug in anything you brought with you. Even though the temperature was frigid outside, the room stayed pretty comfortable. There was a table and chairs so you could eat in room if you so desired.

The room could have had a few minor repairs. Air came in around the entrance door, but the heat compensated for that. The bathroom door had a couple small holes, but the bathroom itself was very clean. There was a slight musty smell initially, but perhaps that room hadn’t been used in a while. It dissipated quickly. The ice machines were frozen up, but the desk actually brought me a small amount from the ice they used in the office. There was street noise, but you are on a main road, so that would have been in any hotel you chose in this area. The pools were closed, but we knew they were seasonal when we booked.

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Roblesusc

9.1

November 2024

Great Customer service! Carsen was super sweet and very attentive. The room, microwave, fridge, lobby and grounds were very very clean. Did not see a single piece of trash or even a cigarette butt anywhere on the ground. Very taken care of for an older hotel. Close to everything. We even woke up to seeing 5 - 6 Elk outside of our room ... AMAZING! We Will definitely be back ❤️

A/C unit in room a little noisy and outside porch light shined in room but no biggie. The fact that the room was very clean and beds along with pillows were comfortable was all that mattered truly. It was a GREAT place to stay.

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Kerry

9.1

July 2024

It is the perfect location and a great value. The pool is perfect for children, and the staff are very friendly. There is always someone available if you have any questions or need assistance. There is a laundry room available for guests, but it takes quarters. You will need $4.50 to wash and dry a load. Our microwave messed up during our stay and the maintenance man came and switched it out for us. Great customer service!

We stayed 4 nights and housekeeping never came in to change our sheets or bring us new towels, etc. I had to go to the front desk every day to get new towels, toilet paper and trash bags. That was the only thing that I can say is a minus in terms of rating. For the price, we didn't mind taking the extra time to do it.

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Fabian

10

July 2024

We live in the Metro Atlanta area and need to get away from the fast pace of our lives. We love going to the NC Mountains to do that. This was our first time staying at this hotel. I can not say enough about this hotel. The staff was very very nice and made great suggestions on eating places, things to do etc. The place is an older hotel but you would not know it by the way it has been taken care of. It is within walking distance of many things to do and eat. It was a very peaceful stay. We will be coming back for more mini vacations in the future.

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Gregory

9.1

March 2024

This is exactly what I expected and paid for -- nothing fancy by any means but everything was cleaqn and comfortable. The location is ideal for a visit to Cherokee -- close to shops and places to eat as well as the a river walk for exercise. Good water pressure, and the microwave & fridge were clean and functional.

It was not exactly quiet in my room -- a child running about in a room above me sometimes until night. Can't really complain, but the hotel was not fully booked at the time and I suspect it would be a different story in the busy season.

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Cheryl

9.1

August 2024

The room was very clean. The beds are very comfortable. We were given plenty of towels. The location of the motel was in a quiet area but still close to everything. Very pleased with our stay.

The lighting in the room could have been better. Only one lamp and an overhead light above the table and chairs. I'm older and don't have the best sight. A bit more counter space in the living area would be nice as well but we made do. Neither of these issues would stop us from staying here again.

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Richard

10

July 2024

I really liked the lobby. It's a gorgeous, rustic log cabin look. Flawless landscaping. Very nice pool area. Everything was clean and the staff was super friendly. We were just passing through on a road trip but this by far was the most peaceful. It's not on the main strip but to me that's a plus. Check out a creekside park just maybe 1/2 mile away. Excellent for wading, floating, picnics etc.

The only negative I had was no decaf coffee in the lobby. They had packets in the room though so no big deal. My wife can't have caffeine.

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Anonymous

10

October 2023

Everything! Convenient to both the Cherokee activities and is the closet Inn to the National Park. As to personnel, all are superb. A standout is the daytime desk clerk, Sarah. She has had years of hotel experience and it shows. Congenial, efficient, capable and caring. When asking for decaf coffee for the hospitality table, she was more than happy to oblige. She also happily procured a rolling cart for us to use with the transfer of luggage to our room. Probably the best at what she does that we have experienced in our travels in a number of years. Our room was spotless when we arrived. The best lodging for the money we have encountered in a long time. Not the newest facility, but extremely well maintained. We were VERY PLEASED with the room. Spacious, great queen mattresses, well furnished with microwave, room-sized refrigerator and a table for eating with two chairs.

It was all good

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Sarah

10

August 2024

* Amazing atmosphere * Great, clean and comfortable Rooms * Great location, next to essential shops with their own charm and so close to the National Park and Route 441 * Friendly and helpful staff ---- Honestly, we did a road trip through the north east and midwest of the US, and of all the Inns and Hotels we stayed in, this one was the best - by a mile.

Don't have any complaints. The WiFi could be better, but I got a feeling that's more the overall location and less the Inn.

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Ted

10

November 2023

The room was totally refurbished top to bottom - immaculate! Staff was friendly, and location was a short walk to shops, the river, and a great restaurant. Room rate was great, new fridge, microwave, heat/ac unit - a perfect overnight stay. Closeby was Mingo Falls and the Museum of the Cherokee People. We used a national park system fall leaf map to find the dates when they were peaking for colors. We were a few days late for the higher elevations due to warmer than usual temps and drought conditions, but in and around Cherokee they were beautiful.

Everything was perfect - no issues at all.

Points of Interest Around Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

Attractions

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

1.1mi

Oconaluftee Indian Village

1.2mi

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR)

9.3mi

Wheels Through Time Museum

12.9mi

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

18.9mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

18.9mi

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

18.9mi

Mysterious Mansion

19.1mi

Wild Bear Falls Water Park

20.1mi

Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park

23.4mi

Main Event Theater

25.4mi

Red Skelton Tribute Theater

26.2mi

Grand Majestic Dinner Theater

26.6mi

Titanic Pigeon Forge

27mi

NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains

27.6mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

Casino

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Picnic area

View

Barbecue

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee?

Rooms at Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee become available for check-in at 03:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee?

Yes, Great Smokies Inn in Cherokee offers free private on-site parking. No reservation is required.

How much does a stay at Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee cost?

Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee has a starting price of $122 for accommodations. Do remember that actual rates might deviate based on the room and date. Insert your dates for a detailed price view.

Which room categories can I book at Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee?

At Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee, guests have the option of choosing between non-smoking and smoking rooms. Non-smoking rooms include a King Room with a King size bed or a Queen Room with Two Queen Beds. Smoking rooms include a Standard King Room with a Twin bed or a Queen Room with two Queen size beds. All rooms have a room size of 301 sqft and can accommodate either 2 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children.

Where can guests find entertainment in Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee?

Guests at Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax and cool off in the outdoor swimming pool, which has both a shallow end for adults and a kids' pool for the younger guests. The pools are seasonal and available only during certain times of the year.

In addition to swimming in the pools, guests can also make use of other leisure amenities such as the casino, golf course, and beach chairs/loungers. The hotel also offers outdoor fireplaces and barbecue facilities, allowing guests to enjoy a cozy and relaxing evening outdoors. Those who enjoy more active pursuits can go horseback riding, bowling, cycling, hiking, or fishing, all of which are available at or near the hotel. With such a range of leisure amenities, guests at Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee have plenty of options to choose from to make their stay enjoyable.

Is there a swimming pool at Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee?

Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee has two seasonal pools. Pool 1 is an outdoor pool with a shallow end and is restricted to adults only. Pool 2 is also an outdoor pool, but it is restricted to kids only.

What methods of payment does Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee accept?

Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee accepts Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Visa as methods of payment. However, cash is not accepted.