The Best Hotels Closest to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine 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 building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

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.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.2 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

James

AED 278

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

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

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Michelle

AED 249

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

3. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.9 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Deborah

AED 231

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

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.

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Kontent

AED 223

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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.

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Richard

AED 156

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

6. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

jerry

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

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

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Barbara

AED 274

AED 315 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A reception area with a large wall map, a seating bench, and a dining area with red chairs.

A modern office space with a desk, computer, and two orange chairs.

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

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Monica

AED 375

AED 431 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Robert

AED 344

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Angela

AED 231

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

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

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Irene

AED 191

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

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

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Nancy

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 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.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Indranil

AED 238

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

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

A room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Betty

AED 236

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Joe

AED 302

AED 347 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

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.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

tina

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A bathroom with a vanity, a large mirror with lights, a hairdryer, and a trash can.

17. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Misty

AED 327

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and decorative wall art.

18. Stony Creek Motel

19.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Chris

AED 290

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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

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

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

14.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Jie

AED 815

AED 921 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

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

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

20. Hotel Sylva

15.2 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Nicholas

AED 425

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,844 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,250 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 966 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.6 Excellent 3,656 reviews	View

Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff , needs better training in customer services"

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

8/10 Good

"We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was also comfortable. Highly recommend this hotel."

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great. All was good"

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay here again. Clean and staff was friendly"

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 more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time and loved the place. We will be renting from you again and again. Already planing another trip. We loved the porches and the location. There is a resident that lives above this cabin that drives this road way to fast which makes me wary of bringing my dogs. This is not your fault but someone e needs to talk to them before someone gets hurt."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"We were only at the Super 8 one night but we were very happy with our room and experience. I recommend this hotel to anyone."

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

8/10 Good

"The entire place was being remodeled, there were old appliances and furniture sitting everywhere. Parking spaces were blocked with trash bins and pallets. Wasn’t very pleased. Would have liked to know before booking"

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."

Other attractions near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine 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 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Adjacent to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, Newfound Lodge on the river is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Great Smokies Inn Cherokee and Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Study the collections 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. Local parks like Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Bay Mountain Inn

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

6. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

17. Drama Inn

18. Stony Creek Motel

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

20. Hotel Sylva

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Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Bay Mountain Inn

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

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

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Newfound Lodge on the river

Other attractions near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Cherokee Welcome Center

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Eastern Cherokee Agency

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