10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo in Cherokee from AU$94

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

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

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

3.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Debra

AU$107

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

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.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3.5 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Lori

AU$152

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

3.9 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Crystal

AU$94

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

4. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 5.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Pedro

AU$134

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

3.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Ardella

AU$138

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

3.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Jose

AU$149

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

3.6 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Monica

AU$166

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

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.

8. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 5.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cornelia

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

9. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 5.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cheryl

AU$99

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

10. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

11.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cynthia

AU$151

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 5.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Carol

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

A wooden interior with a table set for two and six red chairs. Large windows offer a view of a garden and a pond.

12. Jonathan Creek Inn

15.9 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Burt

AU$139

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

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

13. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 5.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

kishan

AU$132

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 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.

14. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

6.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Douglas

AU$125

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

15. Balsam Mountain Inn

16.7 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Egle

AU$131

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

4.5 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

jackie

AU$103

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

17. Hotel Sylva

10.9 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Gretchen

AU$174

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

9.8 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Telissa

AU$165

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A teepee in a park with a playground and a building in the background.

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

19. Route 19 Inn

15.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Patricia

AU$167

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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 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.

20. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 5.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Agnes

AU$106

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino	7.4 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,173 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,281 reviews	View
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,885 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.6 Excellent 3,599 reviews	View

Top Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo Hotel Reviews

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and friendly check in staff! Fun lodge decor. Beautiful views!!!"

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Thumbs up, I’ll stay again."

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The only problem that I had was slee I because s I mething in the room was setting off my asthma and allergy the smell wasn't pleasant. But everything else l se was lovely. Great price for the stay."

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"I like the hotel. Will be back to stay again."

Panther Creek Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Staff always called back if we needed anything."

Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Creek Access: Whittier Cabin!

10/10 Excellent

"We had the best time here with our family! Fishing in the creek, cooking meals out on the grill, hanging out by the fire pit & enjoying the fresh mountain air on the front porch. The kids enjoyed the hot tub, too! Anything we needed was just a short drive down the mountain. We would love to come back & stay very soon!"

Nature's Landing Cabin at Panther Creek

10/10 Excellent

"This is an amazing place ! Absolutely beautiful !!! Very affordable. One of the best places we have stayed yet !"

The Ridge: 6 mins to Casino+PetFriendly+Gas Grill

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Sweet Haven-Pet-Friendly - Fire Pit - Chained Fence Pet Area

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were able to spend a wonderful week at the Sweet Haven VRBO in Cherokee, NC. The house was just outside town, in the treed hilly area near Cherokee. It had 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, a dining area, kitchen and great room. it was comfortable, and with a fenced yard, it was great for our dog. She was able to run around safely and chase fireflies. There is also a car port, so our car was covered from the elements. There is a firepit, although we did not use it, but the weather was nice enough to sit outside with few mosquitoes to bother us. The only thing lacking was a dishwasher (not really needed for just the 2 of us), but having ice trays would have been nice to be ab le to make ice for our travel water bottles. The setting of the house is very nice, with trees around and shade in the fenced in yard. It was a relaxing trip."

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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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A museum exhibit with indigenous artifacts, including a large painting and a mounted animal head.

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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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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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 rustic building with a sign for Ruby Mine and a sign for Gold Mine.

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

8.2/10 (238 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cherokee when you stop by Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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A large outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. You'll find 170 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and 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 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee and Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino.

How many hotels will I find close to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo.

What can I see and do near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and 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. You can wander around Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center or Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail if you want a dose of fresh air.

Top Hotels Near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo in Cherokee from AU$94

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Our top choices for Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo hotels

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

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

6. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

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

8. Bay Mountain Inn

9. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

10. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

12. Jonathan Creek Inn

13. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

14. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

15. Balsam Mountain Inn

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

17. Hotel Sylva

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

19. Route 19 Inn

20. Newfound Lodge on the river

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Top Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo Hotel Reviews

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Panther Creek Cabins

Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Creek Access: Whittier Cabin!

Nature's Landing Cabin at Panther Creek

The Ridge: 6 mins to Casino+PetFriendly+Gas Grill

Sweet Haven-Pet-Friendly - Fire Pit - Chained Fence Pet Area

Other attractions near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Welcome Center

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Eastern Cherokee Agency

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