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Newfound Lodge on the river

2.0 star property
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Double Room, Balcony, River View | Free WiFi - Newfound Lodge on the river (Cherokee)
Newfound Lodge on the river puts you within a 10-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is $71
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

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

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive
  • 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

Newfound Lodge on the river puts you within a 10-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Harrahs Cherokee Casino. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 64 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15.00

Policies

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 credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Newfound Lodge on the river?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Newfound Lodge on the river like?

Newfound Lodge on the river is located by the river in Downtown Cherokee, a short 5-minute walk from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and 13 minutes' walk from Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

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Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8/10 Very good

The location was excellent. Patio/balcony was wonderful. Great stay.
Jim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Definitely had a great time here, would love to come again and stay!
Daniel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love the creek view from balcony, hotel is old and just needs some TLC to get it back up to par, bed killed my back, staff was excellent
Danny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and great view
Kerrie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yes
clyde, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay and beautiful view
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The river view was amazing
Mandy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a relaxing night on the river.
Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was great. View was awesome. Very clean. Older property so not everything was perfect. I would stay there again! Definitely at least a 9 out of 10!
Anna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The river view and balcony with rocking chairs was wonderful.
Natalie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dated but a nice stay

The property is definitely dated and could use a deep clean, however, the staff was great, the beds were comfortable and the view was amazing.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Decent room. Not the nicest but it was a pet friendly room
Kristopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Balcony was perfect, didnt use a/c. Used the heating. Worked well..
Kenneth , Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Balcony overlooking river was a great bonus.
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had room 106, the room was very clean, the outside porch was very nice, wonder view of the river, location was ideal for good resturants, the staff was really nice and helpful answering questions. we will deinitely be back to this wonderful lodge.
John, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is an awesome place to stay, but it does need to be updated. The view of the river is nice. Will be staying here again.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the stay. My only suggestion would be to cut and upkeep the little walk bridge. It was such a beautiful place.
Wesley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good viewing
Pornthip, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk employee was and is always amazing. This was our 2nd time staying here and we have made this best choice!!
Betty, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A little outdated, but for the most part, great service and clean rooms.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The room smelled musty and the bed had dog hair in it. The sheets were not changed. Nice location but a mediocre motel otherwise.
Uwe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All of it was great
Randy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean

Hotel is older..but very clean
Mavis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly service, easy in and out, great price for the comfort, balcony is very nice and quiet.
Balcony
Dawn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good value for the price

Good room with a great river view from the balcony. Rooms are right on the river. No maid service while we were there. Dated facilty and decor, but good value for the price.
Susan, 2-night trip