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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Property class: 2

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A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.
A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.
A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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About this property

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a lobby fireplace, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Oconaluftee Islands Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a lobby fireplace, and a vending machine
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 7 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cherokee motel.

Guests are served free 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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. 508 out of 953 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 953 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 953 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 953 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 953 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Always good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms, my only problem was no microwave in the room, had to go to the office. But b other than that, everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had very little selection of proteins. ALL BREADS, CEREALS and only fruit was banana which I found on a bottom shelf. Staff was great rooms were nice and clean and pretty up to date. I would stay here again and bring my own breakfast protein.They need casino shuttle at least on weekends!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chayut

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, the staff are very pleasant and helpful, easy to fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025