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

A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

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

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.9 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

James

HK$594

HK$683 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

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.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

John

HK$532

HK$612 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 0.9 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Kontent

HK$477

HK$548 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

4. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Deborah

HK$494

HK$568 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern building with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with a stream.

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

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

2.1 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Richard

HK$333

HK$683 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

6. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

1.6 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

jerry

HK$527

HK$606 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A modern office space with a desk, computer, and two orange chairs.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom in the background.

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

2 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Monica

HK$800

HK$921 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

A hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

8. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.2 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Robert

HK$735

HK$845 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

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

9. Cherokee Grand Hotel

1.7 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Barbara

HK$585

HK$672 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

A swimming pool with a small building in the background, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 0.8 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Angela

HK$494

HK$568 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.3 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Irene

HK$409

HK$665 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.3 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Nancy

HK$629

HK$723 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

2.3 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Indranil

HK$509

HK$585 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

A room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Betty

HK$504

HK$579 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A room with a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 1.2 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Joe

HK$645

HK$742 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2.5 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Joseph

HK$465

HK$525 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.3 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Jacob

HK$527

HK$606 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

A room with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

A bathroom with a vanity, a large mirror with lights, a hairdryer, and a trash can.

A room with a window overlooking a deck, a round table, and two patterned sofas.

18. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, < 0.1 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Misty

HK$698

HK$803 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bathroom with a stone wall, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and decorative wall art.

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

19. Stony Creek Motel

19.7 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Chris

HK$648

HK$720 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

13.8 km from Cherokee Welcome Center

Gary

HK$1,742

HK$1,969 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Welcome Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,842 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,247 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 966 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.6 Excellent 3,652 reviews	View

Top Cherokee Welcome Center Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and helpful staff"

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"ice maker not working on my floor."

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay and was very clean."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable and super convenient location for visiting the casino and driving over to Bryson City."

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

8/10 Good

"The entire place was being remodeled, there were old appliances and furniture sitting everywhere. Parking spaces were blocked with trash bins and pallets. Wasn’t very pleased. Would have liked to know before booking"

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is really nice the staff were extremely nice and friendly and they did a great job maintaining the property and the grounds everything was clean so it was a great experience"

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8/10 Good

"Clean room with s good price near Occon"

Newfound Lodge on the river

8/10 Good

"The only thing I had a problem with was I couldn't get anyone at the front desk. The sign said they were at the desk at 10am but Noone was there. I needed to extend my stay and I needed help doing it. But there wasn't anyone there to help me so I had to pack up my room and go to another hotel."

Other attractions near Cherokee Welcome Center

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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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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A river flowing through a forest with a wooden bridge.

Oconaluftee Islands Park

8.8/10 (214 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Oconaluftee Islands Park, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint 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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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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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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Eastern Cherokee Agency

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

Eastern Cherokee Agency is just one of the places to see in Cherokee, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and casinos 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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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.

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Our top choices for Cherokee Welcome Center hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

4. Bay Mountain Inn

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

6. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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

8. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

9. Cherokee Grand Hotel

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

18. Drama Inn

19. Stony Creek Motel

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Welcome Center

Top Cherokee Welcome Center Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Newfound Lodge on the river

Other attractions near Cherokee Welcome Center

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Eastern Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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