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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.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

James

£65

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.2 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Mary

£55

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

3. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 2 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Dorathy

£71

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.

4. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 1.4 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Joe

£67

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

5. McKinley Edwards Inn

10.2 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Gary

£175

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A porch with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola sign.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a window with a view of a bed and a red blanket.

A patio area with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a window.

Two black doors with white frames, numbered 3 and 2, and a hanging plant above door 3.

6. The Cardinal Inn

12.1 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Andreas

£120

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

A two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

7. Hotel Sylva

10.6 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Nicholas

£115

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by a fence, with lounge chairs and a yellow umbrella.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

8. Route 19 Inn

11.1 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Patricia

£108

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

9. Jonathan Creek Inn

11.6 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Danny

£75

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

10. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3.1 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

John

£63

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10.5 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Peggy

£89

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A compact kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a black refrigerator.

A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a beige sofa, and a painting of horses on the wall.

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window, and a door.

A spacious RV interior with a kitchen, dining area, and seating space.

12. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

11.3 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Tina

£146

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

A lodge with a covered porch, a red car, and a mountainous backdrop.

A river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

13. Stony Creek Motel

11.4 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Chris

£102

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a lush green forest and a rocky stream below.

A building with a large, well-maintained green hedge in front.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a small sink. There is a wooden cabinet and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a metal fence.

14. Four Seasons Inn

11.8 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Vonda

£104

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A compact room with wooden paneling, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, a television, and a dresser.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

15. Two Rivers Lodge

6.3 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Tabitha R

£69

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.

16. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 2.6 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Charlene

£68

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

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

3 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Kevin

£74

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

18. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

3 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

jerry

£73

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

19. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

12.1 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Eugene

£89

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

9.7 mi from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Tyana

£102

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,869 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Newfound Lodge on the river	8.0 Very good 283 reviews	View
McKinley Edwards Inn	9.8 Exceptional 348 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Nestled inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first time using vrbo for renting. Overall experience was painless. We liked the place. Melissa was great with communication and availability. Would definitely rent again."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

8/10 Good

"The property was pretty well kept it could use some paint on balconies. The bathtub floor needed to be SCRUBBED, it was dirty so we didn’t use the shower. Other than that it was very convenient to the casino but a lot better price than Harrah’s resort. Will definitely stay there again."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Pool outside"

Cherokee Grand Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and the amenities were on target. The mattress was a whole different matter. It was hard as a rock. I like a firm bed but it was beyond firm."

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent

"We love coming here. The view from the second floor is great."

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

8/10 Good

"It was a clean room. Comfortable bed. It did smell like bleach when you walked in."

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The TV had a not so good picture and no option for streaming. Staff was very helpful with information about the area. Would stay again if in the area."

Rolling Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"Rooms are older but very clean. Our bed this year was lumpy but the staff are very friendly and serve a good breakfast."

Drama Inn

8/10 Good

"Pet friendly and amazing view and acess to the river."

Other attractions near Oconaluftee Visitor Center

A modern building with large windows and a stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly landscape.

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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A rustic wooden cabin with a wooden bridge and a small waterfall in a lush forest.

Mingus Mill

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mingus Mill during your travels in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A rustic building with a sign for Ruby Mine and a sign for Gold Mine.

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

8.2/10 (238 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cherokee when you stop by Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Oconaluftee Indian Village

8.8/10 (325 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oconaluftee Indian Village during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

8.8/10 (144 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama on your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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An outdoor amphitheater with rows of seats, surrounded by dense forest and a river.

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your stay in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this quaint area.

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Mount Stand Watie

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Stand Watie during your travels in Cherokee. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oconaluftee Visitor Center?

Oconaluftee Visitor Center is located in Cherokee. Travellers love the area for its magnificent mountain views, hiking and first-class casinos. You'll find 85 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is 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 traveller 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 Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination and Bay Mountain Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get 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.

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Our top choices for Oconaluftee Visitor Center hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Bay Mountain Inn

3. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

4. Newfound Lodge on the river

5. McKinley Edwards Inn

6. The Cardinal Inn

7. Hotel Sylva

8. Route 19 Inn

9. Jonathan Creek Inn

10. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

12. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

13. Stony Creek Motel

14. Four Seasons Inn

15. Two Rivers Lodge

16. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

18. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

19. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

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Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Nestled inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Newfound Lodge on the river

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Rolling Hills Lodge

Drama Inn

Other attractions near Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Mountain Farm Museum

Mingus Mill

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Mount Stand Watie

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