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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.
A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $70
$61 nightly
$70 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Explore the area

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20 River Rd., Highway US 19, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Cherokee Agency
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪12 min walk‬

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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

Cherokee

With a stay at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park in Cherokee (Downtown Cherokee), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 7 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This motel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park.
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What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • 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

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Cherokee motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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 rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 970 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, helpful and friendly staff, perfect location, reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good choice to stay, quite, well kept motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and the location was great for walking around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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lady that checked us in was very kind, bed was comfy, very clean for older hotel , effort in property flowers,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was the best room we had on our trip. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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This location is fantastic! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, activities. Close to Unto These Hills and Harrah’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Very basic stay. The breakfast was very minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was so clean, staff was amazing, Continental breakfast was delicious and our stay was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Safe, clean and comfortable. Reasonable rates and walkable to nearby attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The rooms were super clean. It was A little noisy but everything was great and price was very competitive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to Smokey mountains from North Carolina side
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very quiet. Very helpful! Very clean and friendly people working there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything clean. Very nice breakfast.Excellent location. Will plan to stay there again in the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great, staff was great, awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was okay overall for a short stay — decent location and basic amenities. Unfortunately, the room itself was a letdown: it felt dirty and quite rundown, with visible dust, stains, and worn-out furnishings. Housekeeping could definitely do better. Would only recommend if you're on a tight budget and don't mind the condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic property. Clean, spacious rooms, nice staff, and fun location. We stayed one night and ended up staying another two. Easy to get the Smokies and hiking spots. We loved our time here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had limited selection, room was nice, bed was not comfortable. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026