⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo for 2026

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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 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.

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

3.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Jacob

S$99

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3.5 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

John

S$92

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

3.9 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Barbara

S$100

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

9.8 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Joyce

S$129

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick building in the background.

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.

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

3.6 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Monica

S$156

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

3.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Richard

S$111

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

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

7. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

13.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Eugene

S$156

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

8. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

4.8 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Juanita

S$98

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Economy Inn Sylva

10.8 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Laquan

S$123

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

3.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Steven

S$151

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a door.

A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a pool, and a sign indicating the entrance.

A hotel room with a desk, a black office chair, a television on a cabinet, and a lamp.

A two-story motel with a balcony on the ground floor, a parking area in front, and a forested hill in the background.

11. Travelowe's Motel

17.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Dorothy

S$83

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 5.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Dorathy

S$126

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, an American flag, and a sign for Best Western Mountainbrook Inn.

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, and a buffet area.

A reception area with a granite counter, a plant, and a snack shelf.

13. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

16.6 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Bobbie

S$106

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

4.5 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Indranil

S$92

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, white chairs, and a covered area with large windows.

A reception area with a brown sofa, a small table with magazines, a stone-textured counter, and a wall with a sign promoting breakfast.

A reception area with a stone wall, a door, and a sign for Quality Inn & Suites.

A row of modern multi-story buildings with a uniform architectural style, featuring a mix of stone and stucco exteriors, red roofs, and a central flagpole with an American flag.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

16.7 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

john

S$93

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, tiled floor, and seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, two ottomans, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa set, a small table, and a cart with a laptop.

16. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

17.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Christie

S$95

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 room with wooden walls, framed pictures, a window, and a small desk with a telephone.

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

10.8 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Fabian

S$84

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

18. Relax Inn

17.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Gregory

S$101

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

9.8 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

tia

S$142

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 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.

20. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

6.5 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Shan

S$94

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino	7.4 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,221 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,292 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo Hotel Reviews

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."

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"I was here on business and am not much of a gambler but there were plenty of food options and the amenities were clean."

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!"

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Right across from casino"

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."

Other attractions near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. You'll find 170 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

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 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee and Cherokee Grand Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo.

What can I see and do near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

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 can wander around Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center or Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo hotels

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

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

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

7. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

8. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

9. Economy Inn Sylva

10. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

11. Travelowe's Motel

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

13. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

15. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

16. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

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

18. Relax Inn

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

20. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

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Top Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo Hotel Reviews

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Rolling Hills Lodge

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Other attractions near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Welcome Center

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Eastern Cherokee Agency

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