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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 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.

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

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Bella

NT$2,451

NT$2,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Deborah

NT$2,041

NT$2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 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 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.

3. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 3.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Teresa

NT$1,687

NT$2,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

4. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 3.2 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Muzakkir

NT$2,595

NT$2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 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.

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Callie

NT$2,595

NT$2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 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.

6. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

4.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Tammy

NT$2,197

NT$2,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

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

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Josh

NT$1,376

NT$2,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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.

8. Stony Creek Motel

18.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Kim

NT$2,686

NT$2,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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.

9. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Barbara

NT$2,414

NT$2,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

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, 4.2 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Angela

NT$2,038

NT$2,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

11. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 4.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Kontent

NT$1,967

NT$2,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a wooden floor.

A modern coffee shop interior with seating, coffee machines, and a large window offering a view of trees.

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

5 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Monica

NT$3,305

NT$3,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing natural light.

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.

13. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

5 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Robert

NT$3,033

NT$3,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

14. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

16.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Margaret

NT$3,218

NT$3,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

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

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

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

15. Two Rivers Lodge

10.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Avalee

NT$2,237

NT$2,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

5.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Wesley

NT$2,100

NT$2,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

17. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

jerry

NT$2,176

NT$2,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A coffee station with a daydream blend coffee machine, a milk dispenser, and various food items.

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

18. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

16.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

William

NT$2,568

NT$2,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

19. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

19.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Melvin

NT$3,189

NT$3,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and an American flag.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A reception area with a large mural, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall mural of a sunset.

20. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

17.5 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Traci

NT$2,499

NT$2,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,836 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Rolling Hills Lodge	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	8.4 Very good 1,008 reviews	View
Newfound Lodge on the river	7.8 Good 297 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect and the room was amazing! And the front desk staff Daniel was so nice to me and my guest."

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"Rooms could use some upgrades. The bathroom was clean but not spotless. Check in was very slow with the line being quite long and self check in was not working. The property is in a beautiful setting and we’ll plan to return."

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Good breakfast."

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, ac worked, shower was hot, staff was accommodating and friendly."

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice staff, very clean rooms, and very convenient to activities in Cherokee."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Maid came once during 4 days.. and a brand new charging cord was stolen… I just reported it Otherwise it was great"

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"So spacious, clean"

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay here. Very close to so many interesting sites at the reservation! Walking distance to many of the attractions and retail stores. Very close to the river to wade in or trout fish in! Lots to do and see! Rooms are clean and updated. The breakfast are is small but easy to get a plate for breakfast and take back to your room."

Rolling Hills Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The location was great."

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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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 87 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?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 can I expect to find close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center?

Expedia has 87 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$2,262

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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. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

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

8. Stony Creek Motel

9. Cherokee Grand Hotel

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

13. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

14. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

15. Two Rivers Lodge

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

17. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

18. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

19. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

20. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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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