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 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.

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

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

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

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

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.

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.

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

3. Bay Mountain Inn

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

Mary

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 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.

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

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

jodell

AED 270

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

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

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

jerry

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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.

6. 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

2 Nov - 3 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 lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Barbara

AED 238

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, multiple tables, and chairs.

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

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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 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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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

Carol

AED 244

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

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

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

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

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

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

Dorathy

AED 314

AED 361 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 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 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 large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

Shan

AED 236

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

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 building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Jacob

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A room with a large window, a round wooden table, and a patterned sofa.

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.

16. Drama Inn

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

Misty

AED 327

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a forested valley and distant mountains.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden wall paneling, a bed with a patterned blanket, a bench, and a view of a forested mountain range.

A modern wooden cabin with a stone foundation, large windows, and a metal staircase.

A kitchen area with a tray of sandwiches and three large pots on a stove.

17. Long View Resort

19.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Laura

AED 984

AED 1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.'

18. Stony Creek Motel

19.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Chris

AED 303

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

14.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Gary

AED 815

AED 921 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

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

20. Route 19 Inn

18.9 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Patricia

AED 478

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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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 1,849 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,223 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 964 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms where clean and conveniently located"

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Great service"

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8/10 Good

"Very nice staff."

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good with lots of variety. GSL"

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The location of this INN is probably one of the best in the area. Short drive, and even walk to the Welcome Center of the Great Smokey National Park as well as to the south entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Watch the herds of elks in the area. This facility is very well maintained - outside and inside. We have found everything we needed. Great value for your money, highly recommended."

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."

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."

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."

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. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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

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. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

16. Drama Inn

17. Long View Resort

18. Stony Creek Motel

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

20. Route 19 Inn

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Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Bay Mountain Inn

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Drama Inn

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

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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