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Drama Inn

2.0 star property
Mountain motel within easy reach of Harrahs Cherokee Casino

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
Signature Room | Living area
Signature Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
Surrounded by the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Drama Inn offers a convenient stay with free WiFi in public areas. Unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
The current price is £74
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

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Signature Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Signature Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Hairdryer
Oven
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Double Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
462 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 73 min drive
  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Drama Inn

When you stay at Drama Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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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 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (2 total, up to 11 kg per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Off-lead area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Fishing

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self-parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property requires an advance deposit for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Also known as

Drama Inn Cherokee
Drama Inn
Drama Cherokee
Drama Hotel Cherokee
Drama Motel Cherokee
Drama Inn Motel
Drama Inn Cherokee
Drama Inn Motel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

Does Drama Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Drama Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Drama Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Drama Inn?

Yes, pets stay for free, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 11 kg per pet. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Drama Inn?

Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drama Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at Drama Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Drama Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.

Does Drama Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Drama Inn like?

Drama Inn is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Oconaluftee Islands Park and 2 minutes' walk from Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

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Drama Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
River
Service staff
Location
Bed
View
Booking
Companies
Shower
Bathtub

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I would stay again.
Bradley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was nice but you could tell it had a little damage from Helene. Had a slight musky smell at first but it went away. The stay it self was very pleasant. Had a view if the rive behind us and it was right there at the River Park.
Katina, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Just don’t stay there!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent
Norman, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was kind and efficient. The front desk personnel even did a quality check on our room and turned the heater on for us beforehand. I definitely will be back!
Janet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel is old but maintained. Friendly staff excellent location. Love that is dog friendly
Wayne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff was friendly and accommodating. The property needs a thorough rehabilitation and updating along with a deep cleaning.
William, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Bed wasn't comfortable. Room was very nice.
Dean, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful area and views
Randi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location on the river and easy to walk to local attractions.
Heather, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Older building and it may not be for everyone but overall clean and comfortable. The front desk lady was friendly. The location was outstanding. I would stay there again.
RICKIE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved that it was right on the river. Enjoyed watching the geese and ducks swimming. Nice quiet environment, very peaceful
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place
Kristina, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Location on river was great
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was so nice. We brought our dog for her first trip to the mountains to hike with the family and this was the perfect stay right by the river and very relaxing.
Taylor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

agradable hotel
Fernando, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was smelly Roach bugs ants everywhere no towels in room wouldn't recommend to anybody !!!
Norma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners are very nice and accommodating to all your needs. Great location and walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Lynn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Older hotel, but the view of the river is awesome. Great location and close to everything.
Annabelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful

The check in woman was beyond friendly!! The bed was comfortable. You're right on the river and it's so peaceful at night to listen to it.
Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overlooks the river and park. There was a festival and concert there during our stay also!
Cynthiaann Lee, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

right on river did like that
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

John at the desk was extremely helpful upon check in. The hotel is old but in great condition for its age, lovely views of the river and quiet except for trucks first thing in the morning. Middle of everywhere you would wish to go. Very reasonably priced
Gwyneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the quaintness of this hotel and that they are pet friendly. Really large room. Older hotel but quiet comfortable!
Beth, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The only complaint is this: the beds are hard, and none of us rested good because of it. Other than that, it was a pretty good. Nice view of the river from the shared balcony.
Barry, 1-night trip