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Newfound Lodge on the river

2.0 star property
Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee

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Double Room, Balcony, River View
Double Room, Balcony, River View

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪17 min walk‬

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee stay.Your stay at this Downtown Cherokee hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Also, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine is within half a mile (1 km) and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cherokee Mountainside Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Newfound Lodge on the river

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Newfound Lodge on the river offers 64 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 6 to April 1:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay plus USD 15.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Newfound On The River Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river Cherokee
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Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 157 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Microwave and coffee maker were dirty and old. Carpet was dirty. Limited access for pet area and nobody had cleaned up after their pets in a long time. Disgusting odor in that area and couldn’t access it due to the feces everywhere. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had not been cleaned when we checked in but the staff was great about getting it clean asap. It’s an older property which could use some updating. However, the water took six minutes to warm up and never did get hot. Thanks to the lukewarm showers, I can’t recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be serviced
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay down the road

Poor service and not clean. I arrived at 9pm to no one in the office to check me in. Room was gross and pillow cases were stained. Also had no towels. I'm usually a go with the flow, just need a place to sleep kinda girl but this was not even bare minimum... One positive note was pretty view of the creek from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is in shabby shape.stayed here years ago so sad now.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and great view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a relaxing night on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette, Gastonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that all the balconies face the river. So beautiful and peaceful. Wonderful price great location. It’s perfect for the Cherokee experience and for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's not for everyone but thats the point

First off, this hotel is dated and it shows, so if you are looking for modern creature comforts this is place is not for you. Wallpaper is coming off, water stains on the ceiling, and outdate furniture. If you ask me this gives it charm. The place was clean and lady at check was polite. The biggest draw of this place is how close you are to one of the best National parks and the view from the balcony. You could keep the balcony door open and fall asleep to the sound of the river running. The only negative i had during my stay and it wasn't the hotels fault was the strong smell of cannabis coming from outside balcony area at night. It wasnt there in the morning so we were able to enjoy a nice relaxing morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan, Myrtle Beach

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. People was nice. Little dated but the balcony made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stormy

Travelled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its a bit dated, and needs an upgrade, but... the point of vacation isn't to stay in the room! Great balcony, wonderful location, comfortable bed, and great water pressure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

sidney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet or sticky to walk on bathroom was dirty no hot water, told the girl at the front desk about no hot water. She said she would turn it on. We never did receive any hot water. The view out the balcony was nice, but that was the only part of the stay worth anything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
PET FRIENDLY - THAT IS WHY WE CHOSE NEDWFOUND OUTSIDE LIGHT ON BALCONY DID NOT WORK. LIGHT OUTSIDED OF ROOM DOOR DID NOT WORK.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at newfound Lodge many times over the years. It was a little surprised that I did not have a phone microwave, coffee pot or refrigerator in my room was told not all rooms have them also a little surprised the last day of my stay the lady to clean my room went into my room 45 minutes before I was to check out I had not gotten everything out of my room also had a do not disturb sign on the door. She apologized, but still did not read her paperwork and the door handle note even though this happened, I will stay again. I’ve always called Cherokee, North Carolina my second home, cause I’ve been going all my life starting out with my parents taking me when I was a child.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs.....enough said.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
The large balcony on the river with rocking chairs was great. We had a large room with a king bed and loveseat which was nice. Some road noise but not bad. We saw several elk very near the hotel. Canadian geese, hawks and other birds were on the river. Be warned on your room location: We had one of the worse rooms there. It was on the ground floor next to the laundry/boiler room where an industrial dryer's very large vent was mounted on the back wall next to our balcony. We stayed 3 nights. One day and a half was ruined from the very loud dryer vent almost continuously in use. We could not hear anything else. This totally defeated the reason we chose to stay on the river. I'm sure the room above ours and the room over the laundry was also impacted by the noise. The small closet area was repurposed for the small fridge and microwave sitting on a table. Great idea but it left us with a tiny area to hang our clothing with 3 hangers on each side. And having clothing up against these appliances does not seem safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was okay.

Lovely view of the river, but it is an older hotel and the age shows in the fixtures and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025