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Our top choices for Oconaluftee Islands Park hotels

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,802 reviews)
"Great place to stay and was very clean."
United States
Bella
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
2.5 star property
1.9 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,344 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jill
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

3. Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 2.1 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Everything at this motel was good."
United States
Georgia
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Bay Mountain Inn
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (977 reviews)
"Clean room and breakfast perfect for what we needed"
United States
Kontent
The price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
A modern building with a river in front, surrounded by trees.

5. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,726 reviews)
"Property was very clean I enjoyed my visit"
United States
Vicky
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

6. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was a good stay based on our small amount of time we visited Cherokee"
United States
jerry
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
A reception desk with a modern design, a blue geometric wall decoration, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
2.5 star property
1.8 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!! Staff and breakfast was great!"
United States
Viola
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

8. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Super clean and very healthy Breakfast options. Highly recommend this location and property while visiting Smoky"
United States
unnikrishnan
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 0.3 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,031 reviews)
"Stayed here twice,clean,location great"
United States
Angela
The price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

10. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
2.5 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 0.7 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Lots of parking, friendly staff"
United States
Muzakkir
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee
2.0 star property
1.9 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room staff was friendly and breakfast was good"
United States
Wesley
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

12. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River
2.0 star property
1.6 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and the room was amazing! And the front desk staff Daniel was so nice to me and my guest."
United States
Sabrina
The price is NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River
A river with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees. There is a building with balconies in the background.

13. Newfound Lodge on the river

Newfound Lodge on the river
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
7.8 out of 10, Good, (319 reviews)
"Older basic hotel in a great location overlooking the river, really enjoyed sitting on the balcony"
United States
Sabina
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Newfound Lodge on the river
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Love the convenience of across the street from casino"
United States
James
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

15. Drama Inn

Drama Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
7.0 out of 10, Good, (423 reviews)
"Super nice staff and a great place to stay right on the river... have already planned another stay in the coming months!"
United States
Misty
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Drama Inn
A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

16. McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn
3.0 star property
13.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (360 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful inn"
United States
Jie
The price is NZ$445
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
McKinley Edwards Inn
A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

17. Hotel Sylva

Hotel Sylva
2.0 star property
14.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (255 reviews)
"The room was very clean and cozy. The location is close to restaurants and major attractions. I loved the rocking chairs on the entrance porch."
United States
CARL
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hotel Sylva
A campfire in a rocky fire pit surrounded by a forested area with a river in the background.

18. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
13.7 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"This was a great location! It had a stream running behind it, I spent a lot of time out on my balcony. The breakfast was tasty and the breakfast staff was terrific. WILL stay again!"
United States
Jerry
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, chairs, a red cabinet, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Route 19 Inn

Route 19 Inn
2.5 star property
19.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (292 reviews)
"Great staff comfortable safe area."
United States
Bill
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Route 19 Inn
A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

20. Stony Creek Motel

Stony Creek Motel
2.0 star property
20 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff were so kind and helpful. Would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area."
United States
Kim
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stony Creek Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Islands Park

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,802 reviews
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A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,344 reviews
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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.
Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,010 reviews
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A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
977 reviews
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A modern building with a river in front, surrounded by trees.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
3,726 reviews
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A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.

Cherokee Welcome Center

8.8/10 (351 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center as part of your travels around Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
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Top Oconaluftee Islands Park Hotel Reviews

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Downtown Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

Great property. Great town.
Australia
Reeder
Reviewed September 15, 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Oconaluftee Islands Park is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Adjacent to Oconaluftee Islands Park, Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park and Drama Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Oconaluftee Islands Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oconaluftee Islands Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Oconaluftee Islands Park.

What can I see and do near Oconaluftee Islands Park?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum or Mingus Mill. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.