Nestled near Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Connect to WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, or unwind on outdoor furniture.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - 3 min drive
Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - 4 min drive
Noodle Bar - 4 min drive
Soundbytes - 4 min drive
Qualla Java Cafe - 5 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park puts you within a 10-minute drive of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
39-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
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Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park like?
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park is a short 12-minute walk from Museum of the Cherokee Indian and 19 minutes' walk from Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama.
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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The property offers a fresh and tasty continental breakfast. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
Very safe
Very convenient
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Amazing
Wonderfull hotel, Great beds, Nice looking, clean and comfy, perfect service.
Will come back..
Was all we wished for.
Marleen
Marleen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2025
Nice place to stay but wasn't a fan of the breakfast .
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
I felt it was extremely well kept with pleasant staff would stay there again
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
It was a clean, quaint place to be.
Becky
Becky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Easy access and the hotel staff were great! No complaints at all.
Zach A.
Zach A., 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
This place is very warm and family friendly. I recommend to everybody.
Bhisma
Bhisma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Pros: Beds are comfortable, room clean, easy check in check out, staff welcoming
Cons: would have liked sausage, eggs, or omelets for breakfast.
Overall great place to stay, I would recommend.
Theresa
Theresa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
The Energy is Awesome Here!
This is where we will always stay when we visit Cherokee. We loved the staff. We loved the proximity to the park. It was beautiful, comfortable, clean. And sincerely the staff there- every one of them are top notch people, very kind and personable and accommodating. The hotel is beautiful with gorgeous flower boxes everywhere and an exquisite view of the mountains and sky. This is a very special place. Thank you for our visit!!
Marielle
Marielle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Across feom Oconalufte Island Park
Kimberly
Kimberly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Excellent check in service, super clean and nice room. Comfy beds, sweet location. Can’t ask for anything more. Oh! Nice price!!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
great
michael
michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
The property is well maintained as it always clean & ready for occupancy, after a long ldistance of driving.
Whenever I visit the Cherokee location, I always stay at this Econolodge, because I like the way everything is kept. Including the plants that are on the property.
Guy
Guy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Very happy with our stay.. staff was great
Stay overall was fine.. room had obviously need of repairs because of the unpainted drywall all over. The staff was amazing. We had to leave out early and they refunded our other night back to us. Everyone was supper friendly… I would still recommend it to anyone coming to town. Great location as well.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
Good place
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
This was our second stay at the econo lodge and it's been very clean both stays. Front desk staff very friendly.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Great place
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Great place! Centrally located. Clean. Just all around awesome!
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Friendly staff, clean rooms
Clay
Clay, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2024
We have stayed here several times and it is always lovely!
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
We were comfortable and the room was clean and nice
rebekah
rebekah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Very helpful front desk staff!
Rooms were sparkly clean, plenty of hot water (it was cold this past weekend) and location was great for going out and sight-seeing the area!
Price per night is reasonable - you get your bang for the buck!
Dwight
Dwight, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Clean and convenient, near to everything
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2023
Great stay!
Devin
Devin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2023
It was perfect for us will definitely be staying there again.