Newfound Lodge on the river

Mountain hotel within easy reach of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Fri 23 Jan
January 2026
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February 2026
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 such as WiFi and self-parking.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited hour front desk
£64
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Double Room, Balcony, River View | Bathroom
Double Room, Balcony, River View | Free WiFi
Double Room, Balcony, River View | Free WiFi
Double Room, Balcony, River View | Free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony, River View

Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
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 area

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
  • Alcoa - Knoxville 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

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 such as WiFi and self-parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 64 rooms

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

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

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Pets

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

Policies

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 23 kg 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 on-site 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

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice place to stay
Janice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Cherokee. Dog friendly, all rooms have river view balconirs, and it's reasonable priced.
Lynn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Always love staying here so pe
kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean comfortable room. Could use updated bedding, i.e pillows and comforter
Sandrea, 1-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

clean room, wonderful staff
Glenda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, beautiful view of river, friendly staff,great location ,quite atmosphere. Close areas for shopping. Close proximity to national park. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay at newfound lodge again.
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Janette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

River 2nd floor balcony was excellent
Kevin, 1-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

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

8/10 Very good

Yes
clyde, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reasonable price. Clean rooms.
Wilma, 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

Balcony overlooking river was a great bonus.
Tina, 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

Balcony was nice. Room pleasant but carpet was wet in one area.
Roger, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place is in shabby shape.stayed here years ago so sad now.
Wayne, 2-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