The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee for 2026

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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.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

1. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

John

AED 231

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.5 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Mary

AED 231

AED 266 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 modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

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 lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

3. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

1.7 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

jerry

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

4. Cherokee Grand Hotel

1.8 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Barbara

AED 238

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

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

2.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Richard

AED 156

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, a coffee machine, and a stone accent wall.

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 spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

6. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.2 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Robert

AED 344

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 0.9 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Carol

AED 244

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

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

8. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.2 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Dorathy

AED 314

AED 361 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 forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

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

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

9. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.3 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Irene

AED 191

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

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

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

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

2.4 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Indranil

AED 231

AED 273 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

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.

11. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Shan

AED 236

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

12. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2.6 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Juanita

AED 227

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.3 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Jacob

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

14. Stony Creek Motel

19.6 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Chris

AED 316

AED 351 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

15. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

14.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Ginny

AED 377

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

12.9 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

tia

AED 433

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A compact kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a black refrigerator.

A spacious RV interior with a kitchen, dining area, and seating space.

A sunlit living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a chair, large windows, and a view of a deck and outdoor area.

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window, and a door.

17. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

19.2 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Leigh

AED 397

AED 716 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

18. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

17.2 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Eugene

AED 395

AED 446 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

A building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

19. Relax Inn

13.6 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Gregory

AED 257

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall mural of a sunset.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

20. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

15.8 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Traci

AED 340

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,221 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,294 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.6 Excellent 3,632 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Cherokee Indian Hotel Reviews

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet"

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 ."

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to start. Clean, quiet and friendly people."

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful in recommending places to eat. The breakfasts were very good."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Had booked a room with balcony all i can say is don't waste your money it was absolutely filthy like it had never been brushed or mopped in years covered with cobwebs and what looked like wasp nests the railings were rusty too and could be doing with a lick of paint! Room was clean enough and lovely big toilet. Plenty free parking. Would i stay again, probably not which is a shame as we had stayed previously and liked the area."

Rolling Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very quaint and quiet property, reminiscent of a 1950’s style motor lodge. Definitely a “no frills” establishment, but the property is kept clean and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Location is convenient to most major attractions in the area."

Newfound Lodge on the river

8/10 Good

"The room was clean. The carpet was new. The view of the river was excellent. Had a few issues but the staff quickly corrected them. We plan to stay here in the future"

Other attractions near Museum of the Cherokee Indian

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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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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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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A river flowing through a forest with a wooden bridge.

Oconaluftee Islands Park

8.8/10 (214 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Oconaluftee Islands Park, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint 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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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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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 Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

Museum of the Cherokee Indian is located in a welcoming 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 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

Adjacent to Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside 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 options within a short distance include Drama Inn and Rolling Hills Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of the Cherokee Indian, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

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What can I see and do near Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

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. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.

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Our top choices for Museum of the Cherokee Indian hotels

1. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2. Bay Mountain Inn

3. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

4. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

6. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

8. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

9. Rolling Hills Lodge

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

11. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

12. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

14. Stony Creek Motel

15. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

17. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

18. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

19. Relax Inn

20. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Top Museum of the Cherokee Indian Hotel Reviews

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Drama Inn

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Rolling Hills Lodge

Newfound Lodge on the river

Other attractions near Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Cherokee Welcome Center

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Eastern Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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