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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

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

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

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

John

AED 231

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

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

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

jodell

AED 234

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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.

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

4. 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 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 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.

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

jerry

AED 287

AED 330 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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

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

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

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Richard

AED 173

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

7. 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

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

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

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 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 244

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 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.

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

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

Barbara

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

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

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Indranil

AED 225

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 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.

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 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 reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

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

Joe

AED 265

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 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.

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

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Jacob

AED 246

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Drama Inn

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

Misty

AED 327

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 329

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

20. Hotel Sylva

15.2 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Nicholas

AED 425

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 1,856 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,232 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 964 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean hotel. The free breakfast is amazing. Right across the street by the Casino. Great location"

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The check-in process was easy and Zelda was very helpful and recommended local restaurants and sites to see while we were there. The room was very clean and well maintained as well as the rest of the property. This was an exceptional value for us and we will definitely stay there again when in the area."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here twice,clean,location great"

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

8/10 Good

"Location was good."

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. It was such a great value and one of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in, including some much more expensive, "fancier" hotels. Your staff is top-notch and provided excellent customer service throughout our visit. The hotel could benefit from some updates, but considering the value, cleanliness, and exceptional service, I would definitely stay here again. Thank you all so much, and great job to the entire team! The hotel is within walking distance of the casino and offers complimentary pastries and coffee, which were a nice added bonus. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and truly appreciated the hospitality."

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"

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch property. Very clean and well maintained. Quite and comfortable. Would stay there again."

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8/10 Good

"Very nice staff."

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 ."

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. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

4. Bay Mountain Inn

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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

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

8. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Drama Inn

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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