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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, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Pedro

S$122

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

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.

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Cornelia

S$97

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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 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.

3. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 3.2 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

kishan

S$120

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

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.

4. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 3.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Toni

S$103

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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 parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

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

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Joe

S$97

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

6. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

4.9 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

John

S$103

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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 rustic log cabin 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.

7. McKinley Edwards Inn

16.4 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Gary

S$274

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

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

8. The Cardinal Inn

19.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Andreas

S$204

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

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

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

9. Route 19 Inn

17.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Patricia

S$152

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

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.

10. Hotel Sylva

17.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Gretchen

S$185

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 wooden interior with a table set for two and six red chairs. Large windows offer a view of a garden and a pond.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

11. Jonathan Creek Inn

18.6 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Burt

S$126

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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 bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a mirror.

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

12. Cozy Bear Inn

19 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Jeffrey

S$121

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 bedroom with a wooden bed frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

13. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

15.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Nikki

S$322

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

14. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

16.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Cynthia

S$138

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A woman sitting in a bathtub with a glass of milk, a fireplace, and a window with a view of trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A cabin with a stone chimney, wooden deck, and surrounding trees.

A two-story log cabin with a balcony, surrounded by autumn foliage.

15. Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains

13.7 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Scott

S$929

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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 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.

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

16. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Crystal

S$90

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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 cozy bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window, and a door.

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

17. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

18.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Shawn

S$246

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

18. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 4.3 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Charlene

S$103

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

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

4.8 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Steven

S$122

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a lush green forest and a rocky stream below.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a metal fence.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a small sink. There is a wooden cabinet and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Four Seasons Inn

19.1 km from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Meredith

S$175

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,889 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Rolling Hills Lodge	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Newfound Lodge on the river	8.0 Very good 268 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was easy, room was clean. Would stay again in the future."

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"My stay was very good, the only thing I would complain about is the coffee in room. Being a big property it would be nice to have a few real coffee stations in the lobby. It can be a very long walk to get to the overpriced Starbucks."

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The room was wonderful and the location was perfect for us."

Newfound Lodge on the river

8/10 Good

"Great location and great place to stay"

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Panther Creek Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great although we had last minute issues of our own creation the manager was accommodating beyond our expectations communication was easy and responsive"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Very friendly stuff."

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good bed. Older but clean place. Great bed actually."

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is very good!"

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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A large outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.

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 85 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?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a casino. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Other good options within 5 miles include Great Smokies Inn Cherokee and Bay Mountain Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Oconaluftee Visitor Center?

Expedia has 85 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. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

4. Rolling Hills Lodge

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

6. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

7. McKinley Edwards Inn

8. The Cardinal Inn

9. Route 19 Inn

10. Hotel Sylva

11. Jonathan Creek Inn

12. Cozy Bear Inn

13. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

14. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

15. Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains

16. Cherokee Grand Hotel

17. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

18. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

20. Four Seasons Inn

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Top Oconaluftee Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Newfound Lodge on the river

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Panther Creek Cabins

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Bay Mountain Inn

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee 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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