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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 rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

James

₹7,246

₹8,333 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

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

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Deborah

₹6,033

₹6,938 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

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.

3. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 3.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

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 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.

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

Nancy

₹7,672

₹8,823 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Joe

₹7,870

₹9,051 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

6. Stony Creek Motel

18.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Chris

₹7,914

₹8,784 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

7. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

4.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Michelle

₹6,494

₹7,468 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

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

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

8. Hotel Sylva

17.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Nicholas

₹11,079

₹13,280 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A teepee in a park with a playground and a building in the background.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by a fence, with lounge chairs and a yellow umbrella.

9. Route 19 Inn

17.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Gale F

₹12,466

₹13,838 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. McKinley Edwards Inn

16.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Jie

₹21,264

₹24,029 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A porch with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola sign.

A patio area with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a window.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a window with a view of a bed and a red blanket.

Two black doors with white frames, numbered 3 and 2, and a hanging plant above door 3.

11. The Cardinal Inn

19.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Herb

₹15,325

₹17,011 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

A wooden interior with a table set for two and six red chairs. Large windows offer a view of a garden and a pond.

12. Jonathan Creek Inn

18.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Ryan

₹9,482

₹10,526 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

13. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

16.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Margaret

₹9,650

₹10,905 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

14. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 4.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Kontent

₹5,819

₹6,692 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A porch with white columns, wicker chairs, and a sign reading "MOVIE GALLERY".

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a stove, and a refrigerator.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.

15. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

15.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Nikki

₹24,667

₹27,874 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A room with a brown sofa, a blue table, and a blue door.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a heater, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a stone facade, a signboard, and a parked truck.

16. Cozy Bear Inn

19 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Jeffrey

₹8,827

₹9,798 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

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

15.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Candace

₹9,195

₹10,390 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Richard

₹4,069

₹8,332 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a beige sofa, and a painting of horses on the wall.

A spacious RV interior with a kitchen, dining area, and seating space.

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

19. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

18.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Leigh

₹10,345

₹18,666 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

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

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

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

20. Two Rivers Lodge

10.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Ruth

₹6,017

₹6,799 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,844 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Rolling Hills Lodge	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Newfound Lodge on the river	8.0 Very good 291 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff , needs better training in customer services"

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

8/10 Good

"We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was also comfortable. Highly recommend this hotel."

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great. All was good"

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"We had an awesome stay. Beautiful and clean. Would definitely stay again."

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."

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."

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."

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 studying the exhibits at Mingus Mill during your travels in 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 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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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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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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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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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. Travellers love the area for its magnificent mountain views, hiking and first-class casinos. You'll find 87 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is 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 traveller 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 will I be able to find close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center?

Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

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.

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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. Stony Creek Motel

7. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

8. Hotel Sylva

9. Route 19 Inn

10. McKinley Edwards Inn

11. The Cardinal Inn

12. Jonathan Creek Inn

13. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

14. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

15. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

16. Cozy Bear Inn

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

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

19. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

20. Two Rivers Lodge

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Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Bay Mountain Inn

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Newfound Lodge on the river

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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