Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Property class: 2
Mountain motel within easy reach of Harrahs Cherokee Casino

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When you stay at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking
The current price is $61
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 River Rd., Highway US 19, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 79 min drive
  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rice Wagon Cherokee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

  • When you stay at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Also known as

Econo Lodge Cherokee
Econo Lodge Hotel Cherokee
Econo Lodge Motel Cherokee
Econo Lodge
Econo Cherokee Near River Park
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Motel
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Cherokee
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Motel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park like?

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park is a short 18-minute walk from Oconaluftee Indian Village and 19 minutes' walk from Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant area was well-stocked, clean, and maintained with friendly staff. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with a good variety of options, including fresh and tasty choices. (15 reviews)
  • The property offers easy access and plenty of parking. (4 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Clean room. Friendly staff. Great location. Only bad thing I can think of was the breakfast was not a great selection
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8/10 Very good

lady that checked us in was very kind, bed was comfy, very clean for older hotel , effort in property flowers,
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10/10 Exceptional

Sparking clean and fresh room
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10/10 Exceptional

This was the best room we had on our trip. Very clean.
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8/10 Very good

This location is fantastic! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, activities. Close to Unto These Hills and Harrah’s.
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10/10 Exceptional

As close as you can get to downtown and the trout fishing area excellent staff. Great ability lov d the stay will be going back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quick stay but booked a room with 3 queens. The room was large and comfortable. Staff was nice. Better than other econo lodges we have seen. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and very friendly staff.
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6/10 Good

The rooms were super clean. It was A little noisy but everything was great and price was very competitive.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet. Very helpful! Very clean and friendly people working there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great, staff was great, awesome place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean renovated room. Close to River, and downtown area. Eas 3 minute drive to Casino. Located on a side road next to Church. Easy access and plenty of parking. Will stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, within walking distance of the visitor center and the trout stream. Breakfast is minimal, you might want to go out for breakfast. The lady at the front desk is genuine Cherokee, she taught me a couple of native words.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Continental breakfast was good. Nice variety to choose from
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10/10 Exceptional

Great coffee and kids friendly breakfast.
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8/10 Very good

The place is clean, and the staff is nice. The area felt safe. The rooms are on the small side. Nothing fancy. Just a place to sleep. The free breakfast is good. They have coffee, juice, toast, pastries, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, fruit.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was in a quiet safe area
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room good breakfast very informative staff and nice staff
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful location nestled in the mountains...friendly staff and very accommodating...clean rooms with excellent house keeping
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10/10 Exceptional

Room is clean, the staff are very pleasant and helpful, easy to fine.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, no issues
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean as well.
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8/10 Very good

Always good
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very good. Staff was the BEST!