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Drama Inn

Property class: 2

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A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.
A room with a large window, a round wooden table, and a patterned sofa.
A room with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.
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.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $102
$89 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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462 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cherokee Welcome Center
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • River view
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with patterned bedding, a bedside table with a telephone and keys, and a lamp on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

  • Park view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a leather sofa, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room

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

Signature Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Room

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a round wooden table, and a chair.

Signature Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 403 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

With a stay at Drama Inn in Cherokee (Downtown Cherokee), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 6 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This motel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cherokee Welcome Center.
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What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cherokee Mountainside Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rice Wagon Cherokee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peter's Pancakes & Waffles - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Drama Inn

Drama Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This motel also features a picnic area and a vending machine.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Drama Cherokee

Drama Hotel Cherokee

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Drama Inn Motel Cherokee

Drama Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 411 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony facing the river building was an older one but was clean and well maintained Staff were very good people helpful and courteous will stay there again on next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jose Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stop for the night. Close to the park entrance. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Unn is family owned and fabulous. Welcomed us like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are nice, front desk clerk was rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our one night stay. Front desk was very nice! Loved that they are pet friendly too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, fast and easy check in and out process, most certainly will be coming back when have more time to spend and enjoy everything that Cherokee in the surrounding area has the offer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, view is great. The park is walking distance. We will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and cozy. Loved the rocking chairs out on the porch looking over the river. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , nice staff. Nice view of the river in the back , highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a wonderful river view and close to everything Very kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable, my dogs are welcome no fee, convenient to shopping and dining!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony over the river!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but nice place right on the river. We had a river view room, nice deck. Good time, we'll stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location on the river and easy to walk to local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel to stay! Willbe back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
I like the real actual KEY to get into room, hotel feels like a comfy home style, people very nice, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice while this is an older inn the rooms were clean but outside did not look very good but inside it looked good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on river was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hengli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice river view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023