The Best Hotels Closest to Oconaluftee Islands Park in Cherokee for 2026

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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.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Bella

AED 278

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 2.1 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Deborah

AED 217

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Kontent

AED 223

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

4. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

1.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

jerry

AED 278

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

5. Cherokee Grand Hotel

1.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Christina

AED 254

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

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

2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Josh

AED 156

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, and seating area.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a wooden floor.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of trees through large windows.

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

1.8 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Monica

AED 382

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing natural light.

8. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.1 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

James

AED 325

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

9. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.8 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Teresa

AED 191

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

A swimming pool with a small building in the background, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 0.3 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Angela

AED 228

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and utensils.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

11. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.7 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Muzakkir

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

1.9 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Wesley

AED 233

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

1.6 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Sabrina

AED 236

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A river with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees. There is a building with balconies in the background.

A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.

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.

14. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Callie

AED 245

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

15. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Joseph

AED 249

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

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

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.2 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

James

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

A room with a round table and two patterned chairs, a window with yellow curtains, and a view of a wooden deck and trees.

A room with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

A room with a window overlooking a deck, a round table, and two patterned sofas.

17. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Misty

AED 327

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

A lodge with a covered porch, a red car, and a mountainous backdrop.

A river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

A cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a kitchen area with a stove, sink, and refrigerator.

18. Stony Creek Motel

20 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Kim

AED 290

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

A rustic wooden building with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

13.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Jie

AED 815

AED 921 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, chairs, a red cabinet, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by a fence, with lounge chairs and a yellow umbrella.

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

20. Route 19 Inn

19.5 km from Oconaluftee Islands Park

Bill

AED 398

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconaluftee Islands Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,818 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 971 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,299 reviews	View

Top Oconaluftee Islands Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"great hotel, great breakfast, good beds, just across the street from the casino."

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were comfortable. Nice inside the room. Balcony had pretty view."

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and peaceful. Convenient to the casino if that’s your thing. We enjoyed driving around and taking in the beautiful fall scenery and colors. Nice ride to Gatlinburg. Saw some beautiful wildlife. Was very pet friendly our pup was very happy on her trip also"

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean and the staff was very nice .I was their the weekend of the car show that made it extra nice."

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"I was treated like family by the General Manager and felt at home. Planing on going back between Christmas and New Year's! Only thing I missed was a microwave in the room"

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay, would definitely go back."

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The facility was in very good condition and well maintained. Out room was very quiet. The elevator was conveniently located near parking to carry our luggage to the second floor. The location of the motel was away from the congestion of downtown."

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Woukd stay again. Very clean and secure"

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8/10 Good

"Bien pour le prix"

Other attractions near Oconaluftee Islands Park

A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.

Cherokee Welcome Center

8.8/10 (351 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center during your stay in Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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Museum of the Cherokee Indian

8.8/10 (669 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of the Cherokee Indian during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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An outdoor amphitheater with rows of seats, surrounded by dense forest and a river.

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

8.8/10 (144 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Oconaluftee Indian Village

8.8/10 (325 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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A rustic building with a sign for Ruby Mine and a sign for Gold Mine.

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

8.2/10 (238 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cherokee with a trip to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Eastern Cherokee Agency

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

Eastern Cherokee Agency is just one of the places to see in Cherokee, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this quaint area.

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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 top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 are there close to Oconaluftee Islands Park?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Oconaluftee Islands Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Oconaluftee Islands Park?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Oconaluftee Islands Park, head over to our customer service page.

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.

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Our top choices for Oconaluftee Islands Park hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Bay Mountain Inn

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

4. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

5. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

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

8. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

9. Rolling Hills Lodge

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

13. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

14. Newfound Lodge on the river

15. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

17. Drama Inn

18. Stony Creek Motel

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

20. Route 19 Inn

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Top Oconaluftee Islands Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Bay Mountain Inn

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Other attractions near Oconaluftee Islands Park

Cherokee Welcome Center

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Eastern Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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