The Best Hotels Closest to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine in Cherokee for 2026

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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.

1. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

John

NT$2,000

NT$2,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.9 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Mary

NT$2,007

NT$2,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

3. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

jerry

NT$2,139

NT$2,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

4. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Barbara

NT$2,373

NT$2,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, multiple tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick building in the background.

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Monica

NT$3,250

NT$3,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Richard

NT$1,353

NT$2,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, a coffee machine, and a stone accent wall.

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

7. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Robert

NT$3,269

NT$3,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Carol

NT$2,112

NT$2,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

9. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Dorathy

NT$2,724

NT$3,133 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.

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.

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

10. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Irene

NT$1,659

NT$2,699 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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Indranil

NT$2,004

NT$2,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

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.

12. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Shan

NT$2,044

NT$2,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Jacob

NT$2,139

NT$2,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

14. Stony Creek Motel

19.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Chris

NT$2,742

NT$3,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

15. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

14.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Ginny

NT$3,266

NT$3,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

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

13.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

tia

NT$4,142

NT$4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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.

17. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

19 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Leigh

NT$3,441

NT$6,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

18. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

17.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Eugene

NT$3,427

NT$3,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

19. Relax Inn

14 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Gregory

NT$2,230

NT$2,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

A modern hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

20. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

16.1 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Traci

NT$2,952

NT$3,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,223 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,294 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8/10 Good

"Very nice staff."

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good with lots of variety. GSL"

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The location of this INN is probably one of the best in the area. Short drive, and even walk to the Welcome Center of the Great Smokey National Park as well as to the south entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Watch the herds of elks in the area. This facility is very well maintained - outside and inside. We have found everything we needed. Great value for your money, highly recommended."

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet"

Drama Inn

8/10 Good

"It was pet friendly, beds slept well. We were able to get a smoking room. View of river was great ."

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to start. Clean, quiet and friendly people."

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful in recommending places to eat. The breakfasts were very good."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Had booked a room with balcony all i can say is don't waste your money it was absolutely filthy like it had never been brushed or mopped in years covered with cobwebs and what looked like wasp nests the railings were rusty too and could be doing with a lick of paint! Room was clean enough and lovely big toilet. Plenty free parking. Would i stay again, probably not which is a shame as we had stayed previously and liked the area."

Rolling Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very quaint and quiet property, reminiscent of a 1950’s style motor lodge. Definitely a “no frills” establishment, but the property is kept clean and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Location is convenient to most major attractions in the area."

Other attractions near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

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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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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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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A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.

Cherokee Welcome Center

8.8/10 (351 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center during your stay in Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos 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 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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Adjacent to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, Newfound Lodge on the river is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Great Smokies Inn Cherokee and Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

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What can I see and do near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Study the collections at Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum, or Mingus Mill. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. Local parks like Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine hotels

1. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2. Bay Mountain Inn

3. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

4. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

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

7. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

9. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10. Rolling Hills Lodge

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

12. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

14. Stony Creek Motel

15. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

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

17. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

18. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

19. Relax Inn

20. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

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Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Bay Mountain Inn

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Drama Inn

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Rolling Hills Lodge

Other attractions near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Cherokee Welcome Center

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Eastern Cherokee Agency

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