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

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

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.2 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Bella

NT$2,451

NT$2,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Stonebrook Lodge with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating its name.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

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

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

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Tammy

NT$2,197

NT$2,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious living area with a coffee table, two patterned armchairs, and a kitchen in the background.

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

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

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

3. Bay Mountain Inn

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

Deborah

NT$2,041

NT$2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Kontent

NT$1,970

NT$2,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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 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.

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Mei Mei

NT$2,176

NT$2,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

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

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Josh

NT$1,376

NT$2,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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.

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Barbara

NT$2,414

NT$2,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

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.

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Robert

NT$3,033

NT$3,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

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

Angela

NT$2,038

NT$2,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

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

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

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

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

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 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.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

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

Nancy

NT$2,595

NT$2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Wesley

NT$2,100

NT$2,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Betty

NT$2,079

NT$2,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

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

A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

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

Callie

NT$2,595

NT$2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

tina

NT$2,176

NT$2,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden flooring and a lattice railing.

A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

A room with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

A room with a window overlooking a deck, a round table, and two patterned sofas.

17. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Misty

NT$2,884

NT$3,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

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

18. Stony Creek Motel

19.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Kim

NT$2,677

NT$2,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

14.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Jie

NT$7,193

NT$8,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

20. Hotel Sylva

15.2 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Sheryl

NT$3,748

NT$4,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,834 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,273 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 970 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel with casino and restaurants on site! Reasonably priced too’"

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

8/10 Good

"Not close to main road there is a river in back but not main river shown in Expedia pictures. It does have a mold smell ok"

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"

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Love the convenience of across the street from casino"

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"So spacious, clean"

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Was great. We will def stay here again."

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and the view was nice, had private balcony, but there was 2 down falls witch was the beds were pretty hard and I could here the neighbors at 3 in the morning yelling! Or the owners"

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."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The room and facilities were clean and well maintained. Comfortable bed and pillows"

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. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Bay Mountain Inn

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

17. Drama Inn

18. Stony Creek Motel

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

20. Hotel Sylva

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Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

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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