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Newfound Lodge on the river

2.0 star property
Riverside hotel in Cherokee with free parking

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Exterior
Reception
Free WiFi
Front of property
Free WiFi
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Newfound Lodge on the river provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$497
HK$554 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Newfound Lodge on the river

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Close to Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Newfound Lodge on the river has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All 64 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 15.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay plus a one-off USD 15.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Newfound On The River Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

Is Newfound Lodge on the river pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 15.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Newfound Lodge on the river?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newfound Lodge on the river on 2 Nov 2025 start from HK$497.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newfound Lodge on the river located?

Located in Downtown Cherokee, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and within 3 miles (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and Museum of the Cherokee Indian are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Cherokee. Dog friendly, all rooms have river view balconirs, and it's reasonable priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay and beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that all the balconies face the river. So beautiful and peaceful. Wonderful price great location. It’s perfect for the Cherokee experience and for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
River 2nd floor balcony was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

The river view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
The river view and balcony with rocking chairs was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony overlooking river was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Doak M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had room 106, the room was very clean, the outside porch was very nice, wonder view of the river, location was ideal for good resturants, the staff was really nice and helpful answering questions. we will deinitely be back to this wonderful lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk employee was and is always amazing. This was our 2nd time staying here and we have made this best choice!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, easy in and out, great price for the comfort, balcony is very nice and quiet.
Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luzminda

Liked: Amenities
In the back of the bedroom is a river. Also accepting service dog. Front desk is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting around the property. There was nothing I disliked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs.....enough said.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice, low-budget room with outdoor balcony on a river. I was very pleased with my accommodations at the Newfound Lodge - spacious room, very comfortable bed, mini-fridge w/ freezer, microwave, and river view. The room furnishings are old with saggy carpet, scratched walls, and a small TV and bathroom. Also a musty odor when first entering the room. But for the price and location, it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

sidney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet or sticky to walk on bathroom was dirty no hot water, told the girl at the front desk about no hot water. She said she would turn it on. We never did receive any hot water. The view out the balcony was nice, but that was the only part of the stay worth anything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed rhe river view. The room was nice you can tell it is a very old hotel. They were fixing to start repairs on some of the rooms for little minor things and to me that shows they are upkeeping it as best they can for it being old. Great location and the distance from town is amazingly close. Overall we really enjoyed the stay. (PS. IF YOU NEED A FIRM BED ROOM 116 IS NOT.)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the view of the river, I was down there for trout fishing. It was a nice, quiet, and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, comfortable space with a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and needs to be updated. Outside area could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Regena

We can’t give reviews on anything but terrible. Although from the outside it didn’t look like a clean place to stay. We booked a month in advance as well as called 3 times to confirm my husband needed a downstairs room as he is handicap. We arrived late due to traffic as they’d called us three times during our drive there. We arrived and was told only rooms available are upstairs and they didn’t know how our room was given away to someone else. So,at 10:30 pm we was having to look for a place to stay. They didn’t have a care in the world and did nothing to help in the situation. We would never recommend this place to anyone,ever. There was 3 couples and 3 rooms booked. We went over to Maggie Valley and was very well accommodating at the Ramada Inn with excellent care,cleanliness & hot breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025