Rodeway Inn & Suites On The River sits near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering free in-room WiFi and a seasonal outdoor pool. Travelers appreciate the 24-hour front desk, RV/bus/truck parking, vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and notably helpful staff.
Cherokee is home to Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Sequoyah National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. Visit our Cherokee travel guide
44 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
What's nearby
Oconaluftee Islands Park
2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Cherokee Welcome Center
3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
3 min drive - 1.9 miles
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Oconaluftee Indian Village
5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
126 min drive
Restaurants
Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
5 min drive
Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar
5 min drive
Granny's Kitchen
5 min drive
Noodle Bar
5 min drive
Waffle House
3 min drive
About this property
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River
Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
RV/bus/truck parking, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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2 buildings
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to September 01
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River?
As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River on Apr 19, 2026 start from $86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River located?
Situated in Cherokee, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Eastern Cherokee Agency and Cherokee Welcome Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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I booked a room with this property for 1 night, the next day before check out I called the front desk and advised I would stay another night. After some discussion I realized I had to go thru Expedia again to get a lower rate, which I did. Unknown to me the employee at the front desk CANCELED my reservation and did not advised me of this.
Later that day while I was in the room, this employee showed up at my door with the "manager" and advised me my resv. had been cancelled. After a lenghty discussion as to why???? I have yet to understand why I was cancelled. Ive stayed at the property many times in the last 6 months. Also, the employee said she had called my room twice to advise. If she did I never heard it. In fact when I had called the desk earlier, and told her I would just get a reservation via Expedia, she stated she would have to talk to the "manager" and see if that was "ok". She put me on hold for 20 mins and never came back on to advise me , at any time. Also as previously mentioned when the manager and employee came to my room door, she had told the manager I had come to front desk to drop my 2 room key cards off. I did not. I showed the manager the 2 keys which were in my pocket.
Lastly, the employee handed me a typed letter which said the room had been cancelled, a cancellation # (which Expedia CS could not find in the system), and the letter ERRONEOUSLY stated I had cancelled the room.
I DID NOT!
This hotel was not what was advertised at all!!! I was so disappointed and will never use Expedia again. This is the third time I have been screwed on a room. I have all the pictures to show exactly what this hotel actually looked like.
This is not as pictured. The property is very dated and very rough. Pillows and beds were not comfortable and didn’t feel clean. The whole property is in bad need of a renovation. Bathroom is too small and shower head had mildew on it.
Staff was great and room was clean. Great view of river.
Brenda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Debra
Jan 3, 2026
I didn't stay. Room was not what I booked, no microwave or refrigerator. Balcony view of the river was a small porch over looking a small pool. Room had a very strong smell that burned my throat when I walked in. Was told refund had to be given through Expedia since I booked 3rd party. Yes I understand this is a 2 star hotel, but I stay in 2 and 3 star hotel's all the time and they are excellent.
Debra
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
sherrie
Jan 2, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was so outdated and stained on the furniture and the carpet. The bed , well mattress was like sleeping on the floor. The cherry on top was being woke up by the smell of weed coming in from somewhere. We packed up as fast as we could, the smell was nauseating.
Very good rooms need some upgrades on shower heads and toiletry stuff and also need to add breakfast.
Jigar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Michael
Jan 1, 2026
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was not fit to rent. Toilet did not work, no curtains only blinds that let light in, strange stain on chair and bathroom had some kind of debris splashed on wall. Looks like this room was neglected.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Leonard
Dec 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
When .my wife an I arrived for our anniversary getaway at the hotel to check in. The process was ok. But when we got to our room the key wouldn't work. We had went back to the front desk. To get it taken care of. They reprogrammed the key for the second time out of four times total. At this point they sent maintenance man to open the door because none of the keys they tried would work. The maintenance man had informed us there was nothing else they could do until the next morning when he would come back and change the locks to fix the door .What really is an inconvenience got even worse. When We were told they couldn't move us to another room. We had already been dealing with this before being able to get in the room for atleast 1 and a half hours. Also ever time we had to enter our room we had to get the person who was at the front desk tocome open the door. Witch took so long that i had to use the bathroom. And got embarrassed on my anniversary because I had to wait for help to get in my room. Resulting in having to take a shower and get redresssed so my wife and I could proceed with our plans for the evening.
P.s. > the door was never fixed during our stay.
This was supposed to be a special weekend for me and my wife. It felt more like being babby sat waiting for someone to come let us in to our room at their convenience.
The room did not look anything like the pictures. Very old and out dated, shower did not work properly, parts of the wall were rotting and bulging out. The pictures for the inside of the room do not even look like the same place at all. Biggest problem was the smell of the room, musty and moldy. Will not be staying here again. Positive is nothing for broken into.
Only balcony view is great, but heater dont work, everything is old, nobody in the front desk more than hour waiting for check in is literally ALONE nobody in front desk in tree times diferent never come back there
We really enjoyed our stay..... Everything was perfect
Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Susan
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Not all rooms have refrigerator so I had to be moved to a bigger room which cost more. No breakfast, just coffee and tea.
My card key wasn’t working so 2 days I had to get it renewed. Finally my last day the door didn’t open at all.
Otherwise the view is fabulous!
The hotel has some age on it but they have upgraded the exterior and interior to a place where this is a solid value. Right on the river the rooms have excellent views from their balconies. The Room 151 was perfect. Great location to the casino. Pete’s Pancake House best place for breakfast.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Colby
Dec 5, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not bad, a bit bare-bones in terms of amenities but the location is good, price was ok.
The motel was dated but clean. Loved the river in the back. Had a balcony which was great to sit outside and listen to the river and watch the wildlife.