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Our top choices for Cherokee Welcome Center hotels

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 1.2 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,800 reviews)
"Great place to stay and was very clean."
United States
Bella
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
2.5 star property
1.3 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,340 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jill
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

3. Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 1 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Everything at this motel was good."
United States
Georgia
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Bay Mountain Inn
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 0.5 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (976 reviews)
"Clean room and breakfast perfect for what we needed"
United States
Kontent
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
A modern building with a river in front, surrounded by trees.

5. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
1.3 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,736 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean"
United States
Tierney
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

6. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee
2.5 star property
1 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Was a great place to stay only complaint was thin walls herd everything in hallways."
United States
Jamie
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
A reception desk with a modern design, a blue geometric wall decoration, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
2.5 star property
1.2 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!! Staff and breakfast was great!"
United States
Viola
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

8. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
3.0 star property
1.4 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Super clean and very healthy Breakfast options. Highly recommend this location and property while visiting Smoky"
United States
unnikrishnan
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 0.5 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,031 reviews)
"Stayed here twice,clean,location great"
United States
Angela
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

10. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 0.2 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Lots of parking, friendly staff"
United States
Muzakkir
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee
2.0 star property
1.4 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room staff was friendly and breakfast was good"
United States
Wesley
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

12. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River
2.0 star property
1.2 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and the room was amazing! And the front desk staff Daniel was so nice to me and my guest."
United States
Sabrina
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River
A river with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees. There is a building with balconies in the background.

13. Newfound Lodge on the river

Newfound Lodge on the river
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 0.7 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
7.8 out of 10, Good, (317 reviews)
"Older basic hotel in a great location overlooking the river, really enjoyed sitting on the balcony"
United States
Sabina
The price is £45
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Newfound Lodge on the river
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
2.0 star property
1.6 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"The best homestay I’ve stayed at for this price point."
United States
Jimin
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
2.0 star property
1.4 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Love the convenience of across the street from casino"
United States
James
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

16. Drama Inn

Drama Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, < 0.1 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
7.0 out of 10, Good, (423 reviews)
"Super nice staff and a great place to stay right on the river... have already planned another stay in the coming months!"
United States
Misty
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Drama Inn
A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

17. McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (359 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful inn"
United States
Jie
The price is £188
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
McKinley Edwards Inn
A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

18. Stony Creek Motel

Stony Creek Motel
2.0 star property
12.2 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff were so kind and helpful. Would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area."
United States
Kim
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stony Creek Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

19. Hotel Sylva

Hotel Sylva
2.0 star property
9.1 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (255 reviews)
"The room was very clean and cozy. The location is close to restaurants and major attractions. I loved the rocking chairs on the entrance porch."
United States
CARL
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel Sylva
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

20. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.7 mi from Cherokee Welcome Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"This was a great location! It had a stream running behind it, I spent a lot of time out on my balcony. The breakfast was tasty and the breakfast staff was terrific. WILL stay again!"
United States
Jerry
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
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Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Welcome Center

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,800 reviews
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A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,340 reviews
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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.
Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,007 reviews
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A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
976 reviews
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A modern building with a river in front, surrounded by trees.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
3,736 reviews
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Other attractions near Cherokee Welcome Center

A sign for the Museum of the Cherokee Indian with a stone wall and greenery in the foreground.

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

8.8/10 (669 reviews)
This remarkable site pieces together thousands of years of Cherokee Indian history through multimedia exhibits, ancient artifacts and life-size figures.
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Top Cherokee Welcome Center Hotel Reviews

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Downtown Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in a great little town. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Would definitely come back again.
United Kingdom
Scott
Reviewed April 16, 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Cherokee Welcome Center?

Cherokee Welcome Center is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cherokee Welcome Center?

Adjacent to Cherokee Welcome Center, Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices close by include Drama Inn and Rolling Hills Lodge.

How many hotels will I find near Cherokee Welcome Center?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cherokee Welcome Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cherokee Welcome Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Cherokee Welcome Center.

What can I see and do near Cherokee Welcome 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. Enjoy the outdoors at Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center or Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.