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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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Exterior
Double Room, Balcony, River View
Reception
Double Room, Balcony, River View
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 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
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 7 min drive - 5.1 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
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬6 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

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

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
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel Cherokee

Reviews

Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 139 reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Birthday in the Mountains

This was a great location that had several close food locations. The balcony was large and the river was beautiful! I appreciated them putting out bird seed so we could watch them. A second key would have been very helpful as well as changing the wallpaper in the bathroom that was peeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spent most of my time in the Cherokee casino. When I checked in they were friendly and courteous. The beds were comfortable. The parking was next to the rooms. I was pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of it was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

Relaxation at its finest!

Absolutely loved staying there. The little balcony with the rocking chairs next to the stream was everything. So peaceful. So quiet. Just beautiful. Well kept place to stay. Literal went to Dairy Queen which was steps away. So close to everything. We hardly left. Friendly staff. Easy to book.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One additional item you might consider for each room would be a small coffee maker; other than that the room was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean

Hotel is older..but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting around the property. There was nothing I disliked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Peaceful river view

Nice river view. Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The microwave didn't work, fridge quit, light were dim, air cond leaking, walls stained with something , curtains were stained.y daughters room had a ceiling leaking onto theiddle.of the bed and the air didn't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just didnt seem like it had been kept up and thoroughly cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view did not look like the picture it was Growed up, the room was dirty. Furniture all messed up look like a place that drug addicts should stay. Did not feel safe would not go back. Would not recommend anybody to go. I would not even recommend your company to book anybody a room there Had had to ask for toilet paper. Had to ask for wash clothes Just. A nasty place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hazel

Disliked: Staff & service

Dont make reservations

The road from Gatlinburg closed due to a mud slide from heavy rains. We were not allowed to cancel or modify our reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower walls and shower curtain had blue body wash or shampoo on it. Drains very slow. Carpet is filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice, low-budget room with outdoor balcony on a river. I was very pleased with my accommodations at the Newfound Lodge - spacious room, very comfortable bed, mini-fridge w/ freezer, microwave, and river view. The room furnishings are old with saggy carpet, scratched walls, and a small TV and bathroom. Also a musty odor when first entering the room. But for the price and location, it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Benji

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
The river view and balcony with rocking chairs was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was guilt, beds were comfy! Older motel but clean! Good for the price, we chose to stay and extra night. Only bad was it said it had a pool ! When I ask where it was . He said they didn’t have a pool! If it wasn’t for the rocking chair over looking the river and watching the tubers going down , I would have not stayed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk employee was and is always amazing. This was our 2nd time staying here and we have made this best choice!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025