Newfound Lodge on the river

Mountain hotel within easy reach of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Exterior - Newfound Lodge on the river (Cherokee)
Double Room, Balcony, River View | Free WiFi - Newfound Lodge on the river (Cherokee)
Double Room, Balcony, River View | Free WiFi - Newfound Lodge on the river (Cherokee)
Reception - Newfound Lodge on the river (Cherokee)
Front of property - 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 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
£57
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026

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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath 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 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

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

The location was excellent. Patio/balcony was wonderful. Great stay.
Jim, 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

clean room, wonderful staff
Glenda, 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

The river view was amazing
Mandy, 2-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good viewing
Pornthip, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean. People was nice. Little dated but the balcony made up for it.
Carol, 2-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

10/10 Exceptional

In the back of the bedroom is a river. Also accepting service dog. Front desk is friendly
Luzminda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10 out of 10! Will come back

No complaints. Able to check in earlier than expected time. Room was clean, front desk receptionist was outstanding with customer service. Check on was very easy and fast.
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dirty and run down

The only redeeming thing was the balcony view. The room was shabby and dirty. Plus I had no towels. And it was very noisy. The most disturbing part were the holes in the walls.
Nancy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Check-in was easy, staff was helpful, the property is outdated. Room was clean. Just a quick stay. It was all we needed.
Greg, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

PET FRIENDLY - THAT IS WHY WE CHOSE NEDWFOUND OUTSIDE LIGHT ON BALCONY DID NOT WORK. LIGHT OUTSIDED OF ROOM DOOR DID NOT WORK.
William, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Penny, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Carpet or sticky to walk on bathroom was dirty no hot water, told the girl at the front desk about no hot water. She said she would turn it on. We never did receive any hot water. The view out the balcony was nice, but that was the only part of the stay worth anything
sidney, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Property has potential but assuming flood got it and it never recovered. Room smelled like wet dog and sheets had holes in it. But it was beautiful to see river behind it.
Jeremy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's not for everyone but thats the point

First off, this hotel is dated and it shows, so if you are looking for modern creature comforts this is place is not for you. Wallpaper is coming off, water stains on the ceiling, and outdate furniture. If you ask me this gives it charm. The place was clean and lady at check was polite. The biggest draw of this place is how close you are to one of the best National parks and the view from the balcony. You could keep the balcony door open and fall asleep to the sound of the river running. The only negative i had during my stay and it wasn't the hotels fault was the strong smell of cannabis coming from outside balcony area at night. It wasnt there in the morning so we were able to enjoy a nice relaxing morning.
steve, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well it was good enough for what we paid for. But one bed was completely clean... the other bed was hidding what you don't wanna see. Yellow water marked pillows and sheets. (Could have been pee. Ya never know.
Gabriela, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The large balcony on the river with rocking chairs was great. We had a large room with a king bed and loveseat which was nice. Some road noise but not bad. We saw several elk very near the hotel. Canadian geese, hawks and other birds were on the river. Be warned on your room location: We had one of the worse rooms there. It was on the ground floor next to the laundry/boiler room where an industrial dryer's very large vent was mounted on the back wall next to our balcony. We stayed 3 nights. One day and a half was ruined from the very loud dryer vent almost continuously in use. We could not hear anything else. This totally defeated the reason we chose to stay on the river. I'm sure the room above ours and the room over the laundry was also impacted by the noise. The small closet area was repurposed for the small fridge and microwave sitting on a table. Great idea but it left us with a tiny area to hang our clothing with 3 hangers on each side. And having clothing up against these appliances does not seem safe.
Teresa, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Not great.

Everything in the room needs remodeled. None of the beds or chairs were comfortable. WiFi worked. Good view of the river. Friendly staff. Had hot water problems. Will probably find another place next visit
Jason, 4-night trip