The Best Hotels Closest to Mingus Mill 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 rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

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

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, 2.4 km from Mingus Mill

James

AED 278

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

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

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

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 2.6 km from Mingus Mill

Deborah

AED 231

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

A room with a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.

3. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 3 km from Mingus Mill

Joe

AED 269

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

4. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

5.8 km from Mingus Mill

John

AED 249

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bathroom with a stone wall, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

5. Stony Creek Motel

18.7 km from Mingus Mill

Chris

AED 303

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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.

6. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 4.9 km from Mingus Mill

Kontent

AED 224

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

7. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

17.7 km from Mingus Mill

Margaret

AED 370

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

8. Hotel Sylva

17.9 km from Mingus Mill

Nicholas

AED 425

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern building with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with a stream.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

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

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

5.6 km from Mingus Mill

Richard

AED 156

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

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

A teepee in a park with a playground and a building in the background.

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

10. Route 19 Inn

18.1 km from Mingus Mill

Gale F

AED 478

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

A wooden interior with a table set for two and six red chairs. Large windows offer a view of a garden and a pond.

11. Jonathan Creek Inn

18.9 km from Mingus Mill

Ryan

AED 364

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

A breakfast buffet area with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign indicating the roll selection, and a patterned wall in the background.

A reception desk with a modern design, a blue geometric wall decoration, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

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

5.8 km from Mingus Mill

Monica

AED 375

AED 431 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

13. Two Rivers Lodge

10.5 km from Mingus Mill

Ruth

AED 236

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

14. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

5.8 km from Mingus Mill

Robert

AED 344

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

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

15. Cherokee Grand Hotel

5.6 km from Mingus Mill

Barbara

AED 274

AED 315 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

5.4 km from Mingus Mill

jerry

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A room with a brown sofa, a blue table, and a blue door.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.

A motel with a stone facade, a signboard, and a parked truck.

17. Cozy Bear Inn

19.3 km from Mingus Mill

Jeffrey

AED 322

AED 357 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

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

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 4.9 km from Mingus Mill

Angela

AED 231

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A porch with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola sign.

Two black doors with white frames, numbered 3 and 2, and a hanging plant above door 3.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a window with a view of a bed and a red blanket.

A patio area with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a window.

19. The Cardinal Inn

19.9 km from Mingus Mill

Andreas

AED 588

AED 652 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

6.4 km from Mingus Mill

Indranil

AED 238

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mingus Mill

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,838 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Newfound Lodge on the river	8.0 Very good 291 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,241 reviews	View
Stony Creek Motel	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View

Top Mingus Mill Hotel Reviews

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay!! Incredibly clean, comfortable, friendly staff, beautifully decorated, walking distance to the casino ( casino is across the street) comfy beds, great price.. I highly recommend staying here, you won't be disappointed!"

Nestled inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

10/10 Excellent

"The drive to the home was beautiful, we saw baby elk morning and evening. When I had a question the host responded immediately and was very friendly. The only privately owned property inside Smokey Mountains State Park, was a very cool experience. The drive was only 15 minutes to town and even closer to the best dining we found (Native Brew Tap House)."

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

8/10 Good

"The room is good but the hallway carpet looks old and dirty, Maybe because it has dark color."

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8/10 Good

"Clean room with s good price near Occon"

Newfound Lodge on the river

8/10 Good

"The only thing I had a problem with was I couldn't get anyone at the front desk. The sign said they were at the desk at 10am but Noone was there. I needed to extend my stay and I needed help doing it. But there wasn't anyone there to help me so I had to pack up my room and go to another hotel."

Cabins In The Pines Unit 3-Motorcycle Friendly-Wood Fireplace - Covered Porch

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay Very clean with basic necessities"

Drama Inn

8/10 Good

"It was pet friendly, beds slept well. We were able to get a smoking room. View of river was great ."

Cabins In The Pines Unit 2-Covered Porch - - Charcoal Grill - Wood Fireplace

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental agency was great, great location, it was nothing fancy but location was great and we had elk walk right down the street by the cabin."

Great Fishing! Quiet & Relaxing! Close to Casino & Mingo Falls!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, well equipped, and well stocked. Great experience for us."

Other attractions near Mingus Mill

A modern building with large windows and a stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly landscape.

Mountain Farm Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mountain Farm Museum during your trip to Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and 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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A wooden bridge over a rocky stream with a waterfall in a forested area.

Mingo Falls

9.0/10 (348 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mingo Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos 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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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 Visitor Center

9.0/10 (222 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Mount Stand Watie

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Stand Watie during your travels in Cherokee. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

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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 Mingus Mill?

Mingus Mill is located in a welcoming area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 79 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Mingus Mill?

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mingus Mill. Other good options within 5 miles include Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination and Bay Mountain Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Mingus Mill?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mingus Mill.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mingus Mill, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Mingus Mill.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mingus Mill?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Mingus Mill, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Mingus Mill?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village and Mountain Farm Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Islands Park, or Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.

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Our top choices for Mingus Mill hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Bay Mountain Inn

3. Newfound Lodge on the river

4. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

5. Stony Creek Motel

6. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

7. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

8. Hotel Sylva

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

10. Route 19 Inn

11. Jonathan Creek Inn

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

13. Two Rivers Lodge

14. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

15. Cherokee Grand Hotel

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

17. Cozy Bear Inn

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

19. The Cardinal Inn

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

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Top Mingus Mill Hotel Reviews

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Nestled inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Newfound Lodge on the river

Cabins In The Pines Unit 3-Motorcycle Friendly-Wood Fireplace - Covered Porch

Drama Inn

Cabins In The Pines Unit 2-Covered Porch - - Charcoal Grill - Wood Fireplace

Great Fishing! Quiet & Relaxing! Close to Casino & Mingo Falls!

Other attractions near Mingus Mill

Mountain Farm Museum

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Mingo Falls

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Mount Stand Watie

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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