Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

2.5 star property
Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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671 US 441 North Bypass, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Business Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and Museum of the Cherokee Indian are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cherokee Mountainside Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A free area shuttle within 5 miles is available. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cherokee hotel.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1994
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Cherokee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80.4672 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80.4672 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in September.
  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 974 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was not nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room climate was great, Parking was safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was okay. It is a 2-3 star property. The breakfast bar was limited - the waffle was the best part. Everything was working in the room and the staff was very friendly. It is on a main highway and close to fast food. It was fine for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room 101 unpleasant odor -previous visits here did not have this issue
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and very professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHELLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great website
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service checking in and out. They were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility is convenient to major Cherokee activities. Clean room, common areas and breakfast dining. Very attentive and helpful staff. From this base we were able to visit Bryson Cilty, Maggie Valley and Oconuluftee Welcome Center. Will definitely stay again in future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Comfortable and Clean Room

Check in was very easy. The front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We got a room with a balcony overlooking the pool. We had a very nice experience at this hotel. They also have a complimentary hot breakfast for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna, kingsport

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs remodeling and or updating Very old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful. Room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Basic and convenient

A good basic hotel with spacious rooms and huge beds conveniently situated just a 4 minute drive from the centre of Cherokee.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

belinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie Messinger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large room. Hotel smelled clean everywhere which sounds unusual but other hotels in area smell musty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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