The Best Hotels Closest to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine in Cherokee - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.2 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

James

฿2,797

฿3,216 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

John

฿2,453

฿2,821 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

3. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.9 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Mary

฿2,112

฿2,429 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 1.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Charlene

฿2,626

฿3,020 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

jerry

฿2,812

฿3,234 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

6. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Kevin

฿1,765

฿3,297 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Christopher

฿2,063

฿2,373 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A hotel lobby with a snack bar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A breakfast buffet area with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign indicating the roll selection, and a patterned wall in the background.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.6 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Monica

฿3,291

฿3,784 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, a coffee machine, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Jose

฿3,111

฿3,578 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

A swimming pool with a small building in the background, surrounded by trees.

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Carol

฿2,345

฿2,697 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Jason

฿1,981

฿3,119 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and utensils.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Dorathy

฿2,752

฿3,165 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

3 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Indranil

฿2,154

฿2,543 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

A room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.5 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Shan

฿2,368

฿2,723 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

A room with a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 0.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Joe

฿2,991

฿3,440 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Jacob

฿2,232

฿2,567 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

A room with a round table and two patterned chairs, a window with yellow curtains, and a view of a wooden deck and trees.

A bathroom with a vanity, a large mirror with lights, a hairdryer, and a trash can.

A room with a large window, a round wooden table, and a patterned sofa.

17. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.8 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Misty

฿2,958

฿3,402 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a forested valley and distant mountains.

A kitchen area with a tray of sandwiches and three large pots on a stove.

A modern wooden cabin with a stone foundation, large windows, and a metal staircase.

A room with a large window, a view of trees, and a knitted blanket on the bed.

18. Long View Resort

19.7 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Laura

฿7,903

฿9,870 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

14.4 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Gary

฿6,501

฿7,347 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

20. Hotel Sylva

15.2 km from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Gretchen

฿4,806

฿5,593 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,869 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,200 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 961 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"Everything was so accessible and very clean"

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Pool outside"

Cherokee Grand Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and the amenities were on target. The mattress was a whole different matter. It was hard as a rock. I like a firm bed but it was beyond firm."

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent

"We love coming here. The view from the second floor is great."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

8/10 Good

"It was a clean room. Comfortable bed. It did smell like bleach when you walked in."

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

8/10 Good

"It was close to the casino. Breakfast was fine and right at 10 they started taking it down with people still eating"

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The TV had a not so good picture and no option for streaming. Staff was very helpful with information about the area. Would stay again if in the area."

Rolling Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"Rooms are older but very clean. Our bed this year was lumpy but the staff are very friendly and serve a good breakfast."

Other attractions near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

An outdoor amphitheater with rows of seats, surrounded by dense forest and a river.

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your stay in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Museum of the Cherokee Indian

8.8/10 (669 reviews)

This remarkable site pieces together thousands of years of Cherokee Indian history through multimedia exhibits, ancient artifacts and life-size figures.

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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

8.8/10 (144 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama on your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.

Cherokee Welcome Center

8.8/10 (351 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center as part of your travels around Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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Oconaluftee Indian Village

8.8/10 (325 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oconaluftee Indian Village during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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A river flowing through a forest with a wooden bridge.

Oconaluftee Islands Park

8.8/10 (214 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Oconaluftee Islands Park, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area.

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Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this quaint area.

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Eastern Cherokee Agency

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

Eastern Cherokee Agency is just one of the places to see in Cherokee, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Adjacent to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, Newfound Lodge on the river is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Great Smokies Inn Cherokee and Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine.

What can I see and do near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine?

Study the collections at Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum or Mingus Mill. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. Local parks like Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Bay Mountain Inn

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

6. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Rolling Hills Lodge

12. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

15. Newfound Lodge on the river

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

17. Drama Inn

18. Long View Resort

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

20. Hotel Sylva

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Top Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Newfound Lodge on the river

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Rolling Hills Lodge

Other attractions near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Cherokee Welcome Center

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Eastern Cherokee Agency

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