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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 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.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $71
$62 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a desk.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rice Wagon Cherokee - ‬4 min drive

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

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. 509 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 957 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean and comfortable. Reasonable rates and walkable to nearby attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean, staff was amazing, Continental breakfast was delicious and our stay was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manohar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Smokey mountains from North Carolina side
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything clean. Very nice breakfast.Excellent location. Will plan to stay there again in the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was great, awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast was good. Nice variety to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caridad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great coffee and kids friendly breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice beds loved the area..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurichia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was in a quiet safe area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, no issues
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No amenities…
Stayed 13 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Always good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good breakfast very informative staff and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that was good was the coffee and the office was too small to handle the customers that came in to get the breakfast. For the price I paid I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location nestled in the mountains...friendly staff and very accommodating...clean rooms with excellent house keeping
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025