With a stay at Newfound Lodge on the river in Cherokee (Downtown Cherokee), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
What's nearby
Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Cherokee Welcome Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 111 min drive
Restaurants
Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - 6 min drive
Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - 6 min drive
Noodle Bar - 7 min drive
Granny's Kitchen - 7 min drive
Soundbytes - 6 min drive
About this property
Newfound Lodge on the river
Newfound Lodge on the river offers 64 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Outdoors
In the mountains
On a river
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent
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
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
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Newfound On The River Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Clean room, beautiful view of river, friendly staff,great location ,quite atmosphere. Close areas for shopping. Close proximity to national park. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay at newfound lodge again.
Love that all the balconies face the river. So beautiful and peaceful. Wonderful price great location. It’s perfect for the Cherokee experience and for the family.
Janette
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ronald
Jan 3, 2026
Disliked: Amenities
Need to replace carpet. Staff did good.
Ronald
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandrea
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean comfortable room. Could use updated bedding, i.e pillows and comforter