10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Cherokee Bear Zoo in Cherokee from AU$98

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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 hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

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, 2.9 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Bella

AU$125

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

1.1 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Tammy

AU$112

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 2.6 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Deborah

AU$98

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 0.7 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Kontent

AU$101

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

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.

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

1.3 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Josh

AU$125

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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.

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

6. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

1.5 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

jerry

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

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

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

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

0.7 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Barbara

AU$110

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A modern coffee shop interior with seating, coffee machines, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.

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

1 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Monica

AU$169

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

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

9. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

1.3 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Robert

AU$155

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 0.7 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Angela

AU$104

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

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

11. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 1.4 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Nancy

AU$133

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

12. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 1.5 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Teresa

AU$122

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

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

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

1.1 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Wesley

AU$107

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

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 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Betty

AU$106

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

15. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

1.4 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Joseph

AU$110

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

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

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

16. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 2.3 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Callie

AU$118

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

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.

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

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

1.5 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

tina

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 room with a window overlooking a deck, a round table, and two patterned sofas.

A room with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

18. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.1 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Misty

AU$147

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A bathroom with a stone wall, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and decorative wall art.

A river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

19. Stony Creek Motel

19.8 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Kim

AU$132

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

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

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

13.5 km from Cherokee Bear Zoo

Jie

AU$361

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Bear Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,834 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,270 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 970 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.6 Excellent 3,671 reviews	View

Top Cherokee Bear Zoo Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"So spacious, clean"

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"Lots of parking, friendly staff"

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Was great. We will def stay here again."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"I would say that, besides the breakfasts only hot options being (make it yourself) pancakes and waffles and hot water for oatmeal and grits; it was a very excellent hotel"

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and the view was nice, had private balcony, but there was 2 down falls witch was the beds were pretty hard and I could here the neighbors at 3 in the morning yelling! Or the owners"

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay here. Very close to so many interesting sites at the reservation! Walking distance to many of the attractions and retail stores. Very close to the river to wade in or trout fish in! Lots to do and see! Rooms are clean and updated. The breakfast are is small but easy to get a plate for breakfast and take back to your room."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The room and facilities were clean and well maintained. Comfortable bed and pillows"

Rolling Hills Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The location was great."

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is outdated but clean and quiet. Had a ton of parking. Very close to the casino. My TV wasn't working but the lady working the front desk came up quickly and fixed it for me. No complaints"

Other attractions near Cherokee Bear Zoo

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cherokee Bear Zoo?

Cherokee Bear Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and fishing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Cherokee Bear Zoo?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a casino. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cherokee Bear Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee and Cherokee Grand Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Cherokee Bear Zoo?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cherokee Bear Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cherokee Bear Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Cherokee Bear Zoo.

What can I see and do near Cherokee Bear Zoo?

Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.

Top Hotels Near Cherokee Bear Zoo in Cherokee from AU$98

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Our top choices for Cherokee Bear Zoo hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Bay Mountain Inn

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

6. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

12. Rolling Hills Lodge

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

15. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

16. Newfound Lodge on the river

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

18. Drama Inn

19. Stony Creek Motel

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Bear Zoo

Top Cherokee Bear Zoo Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Rolling Hills Lodge

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Other attractions near Cherokee Bear Zoo

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Cherokee Welcome Center

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Eastern Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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