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SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

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A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.
A room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.
A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.
A balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $86
$74 nightly
$86 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

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44 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Cherokee Agency
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Balcony (River View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Balcony (River View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a wooden table, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Refrigerator & Microwave)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Jetted Tub (River View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (River View)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Mountain View)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (River View)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a painting, and a bathroom.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (River View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

With a stay at SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River in Cherokee, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 8 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park.

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peter's Pancakes & Waffles - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Native Brews Tap & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. This Cherokee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to September 01
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

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn River
Comfort Inn River Cherokee
Comfort Inn River Hotel Cherokee
Rodeway Inn River Hotel Cherokee
Rodeway Inn River Cherokee
Rodeway Inn River
Comfort Inn Cherokee Nc
Cherokee Comfort Inn
Rodeway Inn Suites On The River
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River Hotel
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River Cherokee
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River Hotel Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1010 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and the AC did keep the room cool. Accommodations were comfortable and the balcony at back of room with the river right outside was very pleasant. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nunya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room, comfortable bed and great location. Breakfast was decent. Facilities are definitely dated but solid value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel to stay at clean, easy parking friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Munmun

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy, room was clean, air conditioning worked well. Our room had balcony with river view which was so serene & beautiful! Not much options for breakfast though, very very basic. Overall good for 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ample parking. Clean room, great view of river. Convenient drive to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use some updates & repairs, but room was very clean, staff was friendly, location was great, quiet and secluded but close enough to town! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful my husband and I will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was very nice and had a great view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Appreciate smoking rooms. Toilets need updating, too small/short.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view of the river was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and room was clean. Great view of river.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MELISSA L

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay..... Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie or Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is beautiful from the balcony and the air kept the room. We love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms,quite location friendly staff just wish they still had there breakfast. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toussaint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jigar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good rooms need some upgrades on shower heads and toiletry stuff and also need to add breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice, very comfortable, clean room with a balcony overlooking a river. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Colby

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not bad, a bit bare-bones in terms of amenities but the location is good, price was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025