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.

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.

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

1. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

John

NT$2,010

NT$2,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

2. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Barbara

NT$2,385

NT$2,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

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

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

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Monica

NT$3,393

NT$3,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent glass facade and a curved structure.

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Richard

NT$1,360

NT$2,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

5. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Steven

NT$3,285

NT$3,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

6. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

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

Dorathy

NT$2,737

NT$3,148 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 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.

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

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Indranil

NT$1,959

NT$2,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

8. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Shan

NT$2,054

NT$2,362 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 reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

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

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

9. 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 4 - Oct 5

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

A room with a large window, a round wooden table, and a patterned sofa.

A room with a round table and two patterned chairs, a window with yellow curtains, and a view of a wooden deck and trees.

A bathroom with a vanity, a large mirror with lights, a hairdryer, and a trash can.

10. Drama Inn

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

Misty

NT$2,835

NT$3,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

11. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

17.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Eugene

NT$3,443

NT$3,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

13.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

tia

NT$3,137

NT$3,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

13. Relax Inn

14 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Gregory

NT$2,241

NT$2,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

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

14. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

13.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Joyce

NT$2,857

NT$3,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

A train station with a covered waiting area and a small building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

15. Economy Inn Sylva

15 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Laquan

NT$2,724

NT$3,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

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

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

3.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Juanita

NT$1,981

NT$2,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a stone fireplace, a bed with a blue quilt, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A wooden interior with a round table and two chairs, a window with a view of a parking lot and trees, and a small black appliance on the wall.

A hotel with a swimming pool, covered parking, and a red-roofed building.

17. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

7.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Fabian

NT$1,717

NT$2,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a mirror.

An outdoor patio with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

A display case with various baked goods, including cookies and muffins.

18. Jarrett House

14.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

NT$3,457

NT$3,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

13.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Michael

NT$2,294

NT$2,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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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 1,222 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,292 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.6 Excellent 3,627 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee	8.6 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View

Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"BEST RESORT EVER!! Clean room and professional staff."

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"reasonably priced and very clean"

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."

Cherokee Grand Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything was nice except the bed and pillows. Bed was not comfortable and pillows need upgraded. Everything else was great!"

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."

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect. Comfortable bed, sufficient towels and a satisfying breakfast."

Newfound Lodge on the river

8/10 Good

"The room was clean. The carpet was new. The view of the river was excellent. Had a few issues but the staff quickly corrected them. We plan to stay here in the future"

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. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

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

5. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

6. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

8. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

10. Drama Inn

11. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

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

13. Relax Inn

14. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

15. Economy Inn Sylva

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

17. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

18. Jarrett House

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

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Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Rolling Hills Lodge

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Newfound Lodge on the river

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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