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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

John

NT$3,154

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Sandra

NT$2,007

NT$2,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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.

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

3. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 3.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Wayne

NT$1,442

NT$2,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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.

4. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 3.2 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

kishan

NT$2,552

NT$2,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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.

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Agnes

NT$2,122

NT$2,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

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

6. McKinley Edwards Inn

16.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Gary

NT$6,117

NT$6,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

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

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

7. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

4.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Alice

NT$2,968

NT$3,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

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

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

8. The Cardinal Inn

19.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Andreas

NT$4,620

NT$5,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A motel with a stone facade, a signboard, and a parked truck.

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

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

9. Cozy Bear Inn

19 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Randy

NT$2,754

NT$3,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

10. Hotel Sylva

17.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Gretchen

NT$4,645

NT$5,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A wooden interior with a table set for two and six red chairs. Large windows offer a view of a garden and a pond.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

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

11. Jonathan Creek Inn

18.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Regina

NT$3,823

NT$4,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

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.

12. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

16.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Cynthia

NT$3,070

NT$3,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf.

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

13. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

15.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Nikki

NT$7,168

NT$8,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 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.

14. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

18.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Shawn

NT$3,441

NT$6,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

15. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 4.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Cheryl

NT$2,139

NT$2,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

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

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Steven

NT$1,353

NT$2,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

17. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Elaine

NT$2,373

NT$2,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Douglas

NT$2,546

NT$2,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

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.

19. Two Rivers Lodge

10.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Tabitha R

NT$2,538

NT$2,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a heater, and framed pictures on the wall.

20. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

16.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Veda

NT$2,835

NT$3,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,893 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Rolling Hills Lodge	8.4 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	8.4 Very Good 1,006 reviews	View
Newfound Lodge on the river	8.0 Very Good 251 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay for two nights. I was visiting for concert at the casino across the street. It was super convenient and there was quite a few things to see that were walking distance. Clean room and very friendly staff. The breakfast was really good - such a great inclusion for the stay. Free parking in the lot made things easy after a long drive."

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The young lady at the front desk was amazing. Offered to let me park my motorcycle under the front awning so it would be in the shade. This was our first time staying in Cherokee, usually stay around Townsend or Tellico Plains Tennessee but we will 100% be back next time we travel down that way. Nice quiet location away from the main strip, but close enough that we could walk to a few places."

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

8/10 Good

"Great stay , just charged after prepaid."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and courteous, there was plenty of self-parking and we were provide with coffee round the clock, There's restaurants within walking distance offering (offering pancakes & waffles, hot food and salad bars - buffet style service, burger joint, DQ, and a family style restaurant) over all very nice place to stay."

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean and maintained..great continental breakfast.. easy access in and out."

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing fancy but perfect for what I needed and the view of the river was amazing. The staff was on point"

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and convenient"

Panther Creek Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Staff always called back if we needed anything."

Rolling Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"Tasty cooked to order breakfast each morning, but only a one hour window available. Staff was friendly enough, but you were not allowed to enter the lobby. I had to check in and order breakfast through a window while standing outside. The location was very conveniently located while also away from the traffic in the city. We had an awesome view of a bull elk from the property at night and in the morning. I will absolutely stay there again when I visit the area."

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 quaint 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.

Find hotels near Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Cherokee from NT$2,308

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Our top choices for Oconaluftee Visitor Center hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Bay Mountain Inn

3. Rolling Hills Lodge

4. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

6. McKinley Edwards Inn

7. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

8. The Cardinal Inn

9. Cozy Bear Inn

10. Hotel Sylva

11. Jonathan Creek Inn

12. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

13. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

14. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

15. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

17. Cherokee Grand Hotel

18. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

19. Two Rivers Lodge

20. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Newfound Lodge on the river

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Panther Creek Cabins

Rolling Hills Lodge

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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