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

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

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

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Pedro

NT$2,648

NT$3,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Cornelia

NT$2,105

NT$2,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and utensils.

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.

3. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 3.2 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

kishan

NT$2,605

NT$2,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

4. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 3.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Toni

NT$1,876

NT$2,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Joe

NT$2,074

NT$2,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

6. McKinley Edwards Inn

16.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Gary

NT$6,041

NT$6,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

7. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

4.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

John

NT$2,230

NT$2,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

8. Hotel Sylva

17.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Gretchen

NT$3,649

NT$4,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

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

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

9. Jonathan Creek Inn

18.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Teresa C

NT$2,832

NT$3,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A room with a brown sofa, a blue table, and a blue door.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a heater, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.

10. Cozy Bear Inn

19 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Jeffrey

NT$2,720

NT$3,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A woman sitting in a bathtub with a glass of milk, a fireplace, and a window with a view of trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a bathtub, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A cabin with a stone chimney, wooden deck, and surrounding trees.

11. Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains

13.7 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Scott

NT$11,040

NT$23,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

A sunlit living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a chair, large windows, and a view of a deck and outdoor area.

12. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

18.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Shawn

NT$3,398

NT$6,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

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

13. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

16.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Cynthia

NT$3,040

NT$3,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A porch with white columns, wicker chairs, and a sign reading "MOVIE GALLERY".

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a stove, and a refrigerator.

A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

15.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Nikki

NT$7,080

NT$8,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

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

15. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Crystal

NT$1,959

NT$2,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Douglas

NT$2,521

NT$2,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

17. Four Seasons Inn

19.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Meredith

NT$3,933

NT$4,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

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

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

18. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 4.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Cheryl

NT$2,486

NT$2,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

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.

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

15.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Telissa

NT$2,769

NT$3,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

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.

20. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

19.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Philip

NT$3,532

NT$3,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,862 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	8.4 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View
Rolling Hills Lodge	8.4 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View
Newfound Lodge on the river	8.0 Very Good 270 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, very clean premises."

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"Clean n location was great!!"

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed on the 20th floor in building 4…. the mountain view was amazing, everything was super clean, & all of the staff was very helpful with getting around. it’s a big place & the casino is soooo much fun!!!"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was great!"

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Nice pool. Room was nice and had a great bedding package."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"it was charming , they keep the exterior up , took notes of anything we noticed, there was not hot breakfast . well be back"

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Panther Creek Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great although we had last minute issues of our own creation the manager was accommodating beyond our expectations communication was easy and responsive"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Very friendly stuff."

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 exploring the galleries in Mingus Mill during your trip to 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 with a trip to 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 studying the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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A large outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

8.8/10 (144 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama during 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 trip to 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. Travelers love the area for its magnificent mountain views, hiking, and top-notch casinos. You'll find 85 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a casino. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Other good options within 5 miles include Great Smokies Inn Cherokee and Bay Mountain Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Oconaluftee Visitor Center?

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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. Rolling Hills Lodge

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

6. McKinley Edwards Inn

7. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

8. Hotel Sylva

9. Jonathan Creek Inn

10. Cozy Bear Inn

11. Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains

12. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

13. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

14. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

15. Cherokee Grand Hotel

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

17. Four Seasons Inn

18. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

20. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Panther Creek Cabins

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

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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