The Best Hotels Closest to Oconaluftee Islands Park in Cherokee - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

James

₹7,318

₹8,416 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

1.9 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

John

₹6,558

₹7,542 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

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.

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

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Kontent

₹5,877

₹6,758 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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.

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.

4. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 2.1 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Deborah

₹6,093

₹7,007 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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

1.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

jerry

₹6,496

₹7,470 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Richard

₹4,109

₹8,415 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A modern office space with a desk, computer, and two orange chairs.

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

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

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

1.8 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Monica

₹9,867

₹11,347 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

8. Cherokee Grand Hotel

1.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Barbara

₹6,630

₹7,624 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.1 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Robert

₹9,054

₹10,413 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 0.3 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Angela

₹6,085

₹6,997 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

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

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.8 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Irene

₹5,036

₹8,194 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.7 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Nancy

₹7,748

₹8,911 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

1.9 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Indranil

₹6,268

₹7,209 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

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

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

1.6 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Betty

₹6,207

₹7,138 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Joe

₹6,995

₹8,044 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

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

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Joseph

₹5,730

₹6,474 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

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

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Jacob

₹6,496

₹7,470 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

18. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Misty

₹8,609

₹9,901 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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.

19. Stony Creek Motel

20 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Chris

₹7,992

₹8,871 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

13.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Gary

₹21,475

₹24,268 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Islands Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,842 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,247 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 966 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Islands Park Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"We were only at the Super 8 one night but we were very happy with our room and experience. I recommend this hotel to anyone."

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was very easy. The rooms are excellent, the casino and shops along with the restaurants are fantastic"

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and helpful staff"

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"ice maker not working on my floor."

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay and was very clean."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable and super convenient location for visiting the casino and driving over to Bryson City."

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

8/10 Good

"The entire place was being remodeled, there were old appliances and furniture sitting everywhere. Parking spaces were blocked with trash bins and pallets. Wasn’t very pleased. Would have liked to know before booking"

Newfound Lodge on the river

8/10 Good

"The only thing I had a problem with was I couldn't get anyone at the front desk. The sign said they were at the desk at 10am but Noone was there. I needed to extend my stay and I needed help doing it. But there wasn't anyone there to help me so I had to pack up my room and go to another hotel."

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A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.

Cherokee Welcome Center

8.8/10 (351 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center as part of your travels around Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos 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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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 stay in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

8.8/10 (144 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama on your trip to Cherokee. Wander 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 exploring the galleries in Oconaluftee Indian Village during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly 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 when you stop by Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Oconaluftee Islands Park is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Adjacent to Oconaluftee Islands Park, Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park and Drama Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Oconaluftee Islands Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oconaluftee Islands Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Oconaluftee Islands Park.

What can I see and do near Oconaluftee Islands Park?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits 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. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.

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Our top choices for Oconaluftee Islands Park hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

4. Bay Mountain Inn

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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

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

8. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

18. Drama Inn

19. Stony Creek Motel

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

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Top Oconaluftee Islands Park Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Newfound Lodge on the river

Other attractions near Oconaluftee Islands Park

Cherokee Welcome Center

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Eastern Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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