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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Great Smokies - NC · United States

20 River Road, Highway US 19View location

8.8/10Excellent975 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.6/108.6
Location8.6/108.6
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Quality8.2/108.2
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

The well-being of guests is top of mind at Choice-branded hotels. Guests may experience a variety of new, improved cleanliness protocols and products. An easy stop on the road awaits you at the Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park hotel in Cherokee, NC.

Our hotel is near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama, Oconolufte River Island Park and Cherokee Botanical Gardens.

We provide all the amenities you need so you can stick to your budget and focus on the important reasons you travel, including free Easy Starts continental breakfast, free WiFi and outdoor parking. All of our guest rooms have a flat-screen TV, hair dryer, coffee maker, refrigerator and more.

Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program. No Pets Allowed.

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With a stay at Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park in Cherokee (Downtown Cherokee), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 7 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This motel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 5:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Oconaluftee Islands Park 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Eastern Cherokee Agency 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Cherokee Welcome Center 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Museum of the Cherokee Indian 1 km / 0.6 mi
Cherokee Mountainside Theatre 1 km / 0.6 mi
Oconaluftee Indian Village 1.5 km / 1 mi
Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail 1.5 km / 1 mi
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama 1.6 km / 1 mi
Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Harrahs Cherokee Casino 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Great Smoky Mountains National Park 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Mountain Farm Museum 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Oconaluftee Visitor Center 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Mingus Mill 6.6 km / 4.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • GymExtra charge
  • Casino
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
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  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsDOUBLE • Accessible-Two Queen BedsDBL.H6-2Q

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    Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

    DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-2Q

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  • TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDTRIPLE • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²TPL.QN-1
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    Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

    TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    3 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.QN-1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • QUADRUPLE NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • NON SMOKINGQUA.NM

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    Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

    QUADRUPLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBL.2Q-2
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    Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-2

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.KG-NM
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    Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Toiletries
    • Cable TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

    Room THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.3B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBL.2Q-1
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    Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Room photos

    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8.8
Excellent
975 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Quality
8.2 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2026
Juanita
Very clean room. Easy access to hotel. Very friendly staff. We had no issues at all. We would stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2026
Brian
Nice tucked away location. Room was very clean. Nice helpful staff.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2026
Kim
Staff was great. Quiet place and liked the location. Clean and the beds were comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2026
Melissa
Great staff
Clean room
Awesome room
Great location
Only negative saw a road crawling where utensils were kept for breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Charlene
Very clean, helpful and friendly staff, perfect location, reasonably priced
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
17 Jul 2026
Evgeniy
The hotel was okay overall for a short stay — decent location and basic amenities. Unfortunately, the room itself was a letdown: it felt dirty and quite rundown, with visible dust, stains, and worn-out furnishings. Housekeeping could definitely do better. Would only recommend if you're on a tight budget and don't mind the condition.
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2026
Vladislavs
Very basic stay. The breakfast was very minimal.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Roy
lady that checked us in was very kind, bed was comfy, very clean for older hotel , effort in property flowers,
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Wendi
This was the best room we had on our trip. Very clean.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2026
Daniel
Good choice to stay, quite, well kept motel
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Katie
This location is fantastic! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, activities. Close to Unto These Hills and Harrah’s.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Matthew
Great stay! Friendly staff and clean room. Cindy bed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
katie
Quick stay but booked a room with 3 queens. The room was large and comfortable. Staff was nice. Better than other econo lodges we have seen. Would definitely stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Darin
No wifi in the rooms. I had to go to the outside of the office area to recieve a strong signial.
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2026
Shirley
First and last Time. Within two hours of arrival we noticed small worms on the floor, coming out of the baseboards and climbing the walls. At least 10. I captured several and proceeded to the office with them in a cup and was hoping we could be relocated to another room. That didn’t happen and the desk receptionist said that is the norm for this time of the year due to being on the creek and mountains behind the structure. After I told her one was crawling on my bed she said she had swept up at least 20 that day in the office. She then said she would be glad to come to our room and sweep them up. I was flabbergasted and left the office so disheartened. I travel for my business December through June and stay four nights a month in three different motels in Helen Georgia on the creek and mountain side for over eight years and have never seen a worm like these in any of the rooms so that being the norm isn’t an excuse. I am very disappointed that the issue wasn’t addressed to my satisfaction.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2026
Angelica
Small place with simple breakfast. The staff is very professional and attentive. Only stayed one night.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Israel
Friendly staff and the location was great for walking around.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
gary
As close as you can get to downtown and the trout fishing area excellent staff. Great ability lov d the stay will be going back.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Debbie
Very quiet. Very helpful! Very clean and friendly people working there.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Jennifer
The rooms were super clean. It was A little noisy but everything was great and price was very competitive.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Manohar
Close to Smokey mountains from North Carolina side
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Crystal
No amenities…
Business
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2026
John
Great location, within walking distance of the visitor center and the trout stream. Breakfast is minimal, you might want to go out for breakfast. The lady at the front desk is genuine Cherokee, she taught me a couple of native words.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
William
The place is clean, and the staff is nice. The area felt safe. The rooms are on the small side. Nothing fancy. Just a place to sleep. The free breakfast is good. They have coffee, juice, toast, pastries, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, fruit.
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Johnny
Room was clean, no issues
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Bruce
Very clean renovated room. Close to River, and downtown area. Eas 3 minute drive to Casino. Located on a side road next to Church. Easy access and plenty of parking. Will stay again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 May 2026
Lorelei
Clean rooms, but very noisy people fighting and carrying on in the parking lot before 8:00 AM and nothing was done about it. Others also confirmed the noise. No quiet signs posted between certain hours.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Warren
The only thing that was good was the coffee and the office was too small to handle the customers that came in to get the breakfast. For the price I paid I would not stay there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Lisa
The breakfast was very small, more of a continental breakfast but smaller even. We had trouble getting a handicapped room, which my husband needs for the higher stool and a bath chair. They moved us to one after two days though, so it's better. I would suggest if you need a taller stool, to bring your own riser, as they don't have one.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Donald
Safe, clean and comfortable. Reasonable rates and walkable to nearby attractions.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2026
Melanie
Breakfast had very little selection of proteins. ALL BREADS, CEREALS and only fruit was banana which I found on a bottom shelf. Staff was great rooms were nice and clean and pretty up to date. I would stay here again and bring my own breakfast protein.They need casino shuttle at least on weekends!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
michael
Great staff, clean rooms, my only problem was no microwave in the room, had to go to the office. But b other than that, everything was great
Business
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2026
Alicia
The room was clean bedding nice and fresh. It looks like there are alot of patches in the wall uneven, burn spot in shower but overall ok. The door was hard to lock. The view was amazing! The staff was helpful. Lots of emergency vehicles all night
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2026
Janice
Breakfast had limited selection, room was nice, bed was not comfortable. Staff was friendly
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Brian
The room was so clean, staff was amazing, Continental breakfast was delicious and our stay was wonderful
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Catherine
Everything clean. Very nice breakfast.Excellent location. Will plan to stay there again in the fall.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Kate
Fantastic property. Clean, spacious rooms, nice staff, and fun location. We stayed one night and ended up staying another two. Easy to get the Smokies and hiking spots. We loved our time here
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2026
Bryan
Always good
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Geneva
Convenient location and very friendly staff.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Ann
Continental breakfast was good. Nice variety to choose from
Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2026
Roger
Rooms were nice and clean but they do not have microwaves in the room. If you want to heat up something you have to go to the front desk.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Maurichia
It was in a quiet safe area
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
Stephen
Excellent stay
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
Kevin
The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean as well.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Kenneth
Room was very good. Staff was the BEST!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2026
Trevor
Nice Hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Pamela
Room was very clean. Last year the room we were in was very musty smelling but not this year. It was very clean.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Tommy
Room was great, staff was great, awesome place to stay.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2026
Chelsea
The room was clean and spacious and the best was wonderful with 2 fussy babies. Only thing I had an issue with is they don't state on here that you have to do a $100 deposit. We had no choice but to use the only 100 we had left for food so we could sleep warm that night. They didn't refund it til the next day, so I had to scrounge what I had to make sure 2 kids ate
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
james
Yes , and they dont charge for late check out and everyone is so friendly and kind
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Phu
It was nice and clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Caridad
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Chayut
Room is clean, the staff are very pleasant and helpful, easy to fine.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2026
Sheri
The room was spotless. The check in and check out was fast and easy. The front desk people were fabulous.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Bradley
Clean room, nice beds loved the area..
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Tina
Great coffee and kids friendly breakfast.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Max
Clean room good breakfast very informative staff and nice staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
David
No Complaint, exceeded our expectations.
2/10
Poor
28 Dec 2025
Jennifer
It wasnt clean, the toilet clogged twice, breakfast was frozen, not enough variety. The fridge broke, was trying to get ice to put in my cooler to keep my milk cold, but they refuse and said we couldnt get ice for our cooler. Our milk spoiled over night and had to buy new milk.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2025
ANITA
The staff were so friendly and caring. They kept the food area stocked and clean. I love that:). The room smelled good, was clean and very good smelling. The outdoor was also well kept up and clean. I love that they maintain a quiet ordinance. It didn’t looked old and run down. Close to everything. I will stay there again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2025
Ashley
We never stay in econo lodge’s just because they never seems to have good reviews. When looking for a place in Cherokee
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
Susan
We were so happy to see a spotless room. The employees were super accommodating and very nice.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Nicholas
very clean. fine room. decent breakfast and coffee for free and until 9:30am. and everyone working there was super nice.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Kimberly
Easy and friendly
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Meredith
This was my second time staying there. The staff is always great
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Alice
Well satisfied, family visit for Thanksgiving.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2025
Steve
Beautiful location nestled in the mountains...friendly staff and very accommodating...clean rooms with excellent house keeping
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Nov 2025
Melinda
We did not partake in the breakfast due to limited space for dining.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
michael
Room was good, bed was comfortable. They are doing some work in some of the rooms but overall I would stay again.
The staff was very friendly. The continental breakfast was okay. The things like sausage sandwich and french toast were premade and had to microwave them. Coffee was very good, it was great for a quick breakfast. Within walking distance of a lot of shops and a five minute drive to the casino.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Sapopa
Best hotel in Cherokee. The staff were super nice, the rooms were very clean, and the location was perfect. It is the only hotel I stay at when I go to Cherokee once or twice a year.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Valerie
Rooms are clean. The staff is great. Housekeeping are also great. Hotel is quite.
Business
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2025
Jo
This is a no frills hotel but extremely clean. The desk clerks were very nice and the hotel is in a great location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Jacqueline
I was quite skeptical but I was highly impressed
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Julia
The beds were comfy and it was great having three beds in the room. The only drawback was the WiFi was nonexistent. We stayed two nights and it wasn’t too big a problem but If you are someone who needs WiFi this may not be the place for you.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Belinda
The room was very clean and the staff was wonderful. I t was great to be able to get coffee first thing of a morning. We have stayed there the last two years and we will stay there again on our next trip.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Oct 2025
Brooks
You get what you pay for - musty/stale smell in the room, lots of dust on surfaces, toilet flushed wonky. It was fine for a night but I wouldn't book again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
James
Very safe
Very convenient
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Mark
Room was very clean, but breakfast wasn't good with very little to eat.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Phyllis
Very clean and had nice new air conditioner


Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Wilma
The wi-fi was the only problem. It was horrible but everything else was great.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2025
Shana
had more than 2 beds and walk across the street
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Sonia
Good breakfast
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
Terry
Good location to downtown
6/10
Pleasant
20 Aug 2025
Emily
The room was clean but smelled musty. The a/c unit was too high to reach without standing on a chair that felt unsafe.
Very clean and close to eating/shopping.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2025
Lori
Hostess was very friendly. Room was clean. Really enjoyed our weekend away
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Ruth
Staff very friendly
A/C was very loud
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
Nice place to stay but wasn't a fan of the breakfast .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Laurie
It was a very nice place
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Marielle

The Energy is Awesome Here!

This is where we will always stay when we visit Cherokee. We loved the staff. We loved the proximity to the park. It was beautiful, comfortable, clean. And sincerely the staff there- every one of them are top notch people, very kind and personable and accommodating. The hotel is beautiful with gorgeous flower boxes everywhere and an exquisite view of the mountains and sky. This is a very special place. Thank you for our visit!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
John
The staff was polite and knowledgeable of the surrounding area and helped directing us ro sights. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2025
Ramona
Friendly staff, room clean and good continental breakfast. No complaints.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2025
Zach A.
Easy access and the hotel staff were great! No complaints at all.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Guy
The property is well maintained as it always clean & ready for occupancy, after a long ldistance of driving.

Whenever I visit the Cherokee location, I always stay at this Econolodge, because I like the way everything is kept. Including the plants that are on the property.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Sarah
Excellent check in service, super clean and nice room. Comfy beds, sweet location. Can’t ask for anything more. Oh! Nice price!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
michael
great
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Paul

Very happy with our stay.. staff was great

Stay overall was fine.. room had obviously need of repairs because of the unpainted drywall all over. The staff was amazing. We had to leave out early and they refunded our other night back to us. Everyone was supper friendly… I would still recommend it to anyone coming to town. Great location as well.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
Bhisma
This place is very warm and family friendly. I recommend to everybody.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2025
Dennis
I felt it was extremely well kept with pleasant staff would stay there again
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2025
Kimberly
Across feom Oconalufte Island Park
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Becky
It was a clean, quaint place to be.
Leisure Family

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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
20 River Road, Highway US 19, Cherokee, United States

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