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Newfound Lodge on the river

2.0 star property

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A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.
A room with a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.
A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.
A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.
A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $85
$74 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a television on a small table, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • River view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

With a stay at Newfound Lodge on the river in Cherokee (Downtown Cherokee), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. .This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine.

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cherokee Mountainside Theatre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 236 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. We only stayed for 1 night but will definitely be back.
River behind hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

No pool, staff okay, room fairly clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Cherokee. Dog friendly, all rooms have river view balconirs, and it's reasonable priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Definitely had a great time here, would love to come again and stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was excellent. Patio/balcony was wonderful. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here so pe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room is a little outdated. Carpet was in need of being changed . You could see box spring on bed and it was made. Outside patio needed blowing of leaves. Location was great .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay and beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cassidy

The carpet was very outdated. Other than that the view was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the view for the price. The place reminded me of being at my grandparent’s cabin. Clean, cozy, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the view of the river, I was down there for trout fishing. It was a nice, quiet, and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access, view to river
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice. We had one small problem and it was fixed immediately. Had a great stay! Definitely going to comeback
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobette

Wonderfully relaxing!

Balcony view was fantastic! Staff was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
The river view and balcony with rocking chairs was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was dated but clean. Loved the balcony over the river
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

The river view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nikkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, comfortable space with a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dadaa

Easy and fast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025