Newfound Lodge on the river

Hotels
Independent
7.2 (75 reviews)
1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, North Carolina, 28719 , Cherokee , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Front desk (limited hours)
Free self parking
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful river views
Friendly service
Pet friendly
Cons:
Dated facilities
Issues with cleanliness
No hot water

Categories

Cleanliness
6.01
Several guests mentioned issues such as a dirty bathroom and carpet being sticky.
Service
7.98
Most reviews indicated polite and friendly service, though some service issues were noted.
Location
8.52
Many guests highlighted the beautiful river view and proximity to national parks.
Room Quality
6.47
Reviews mentioned the hotel is dated and in need of upgrades, but some had nice balconies.
Amenities
7
Some mentioned the lack of microwaves and coffee pots in rooms.
Value for Money
7.46
Generally perceived as good value despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Not explicitly mentioned in reviews; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.98
Mixed feelings due to cleanliness and room quality, but overall a decent stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:30

Property Description

Experience unparalleled comfort at Newfound Lodge, your gateway to the breathtaking beauty of Cherokee.

Cozy Accommodations
Our 64 charming guestrooms provide a home-like atmosphere, offering a perfect escape after a day of adventure and exploration.

Prime Location
Just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, immerse yourself in nature's splendor or try your luck at Harrahs Cherokee Casino, both conveniently located nearby.

Complimentary Amenities
Stay connected with our free wireless internet access and enjoy the convenience of free self-parking during your stay.

Dive into the heart of Cherokee and enjoy all the local attractions that surround you. Book your unforgettable stay at Newfound Lodge today!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Only dogs are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 75 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.01
Service: 7.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 6.47
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 6.98
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Kevin
10
Pros:

River 2nd floor balcony was excellent

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Uwe
4
Pros:

The room smelled musty and the bed had dog hair in it. The sheets were not changed. Nice location but a mediocre motel otherwise.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
K
kathy family
10
Pros:

Always love staying here so pe

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
K
KIMMIE family
6
Pros:

Facilities need a Total renovation

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
D
Danny
8
Pros:

Love the creek view from balcony, hotel is old and just needs some TLC to get it back up to par, bed killed my back, staff was excellent

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Denzel
4
Pros:

It was good, the bathroom is small like room closet small. the sink water doesn't have enough pressure and doesn't get hot very well.

Also had issues with my card to enter my room and couldn't get in my room late one night and with no overnight support i was stuck with sleeping in my car overnight until morning probably not staying in this spot for a while

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Deborah family
8
Pros:

Clean room, beautiful view of river, friendly staff,great location ,quite atmosphere. Close areas for shopping. Close proximity to national park. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay at newfound lodge again.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Gordon partner
4
Pros:

Microwave and coffee maker were dirty and old. Carpet was dirty. Limited access for pet area and nobody had cleaned up after their pets in a long time. Disgusting odor in that area and couldn’t access it due to the feces everywhere. Wouldn’t stay there again.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Tonya
4
Pros:

Our room had not been cleaned when we checked in but the staff was great about getting it clean asap. It’s an older property which could use some updating. However, the water took six minutes to warm up and never did get hot. Thanks to the lukewarm showers, I can’t recommend staying there.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Tanya
6
Pros:

Needs to be serviced

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
A
ashley
2
Stay down the road
Pros:

Poor service and not clean. I arrived at 9pm to no one in the office to check me in. Room was gross and pillow cases were stained. Also had no towels. I'm usually a go with the flow, just need a place to sleep kinda girl but this was not even bare minimum... One positive note was pretty view of the creek from the balcony.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
W
Wayne friends
10
Pros:

Place is in shabby shape.stayed here years ago so sad now.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
J
Janice family
10
Pros:

Really nice place to stay

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
K
Kerrie
10
Pros:

Clean room and great view

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
W
Wayne
8
Pros:

Was a relaxing night on the river.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
G
Glenda
8
Pros:

clean room, wonderful staff

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
J
Janette partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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steve
8
It's not for everyone but thats the point
Pros:

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.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
C
Carol partner
8
Pros:

Very clean. People was nice. Little dated but the balcony made up for it.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Stephen partner
10
Pros:

Its a bit dated, and needs an upgrade, but... the point of vacation isn't to stay in the room! Great balcony, wonderful location, comfortable bed, and great water pressure!

2025-09-09 via Nuitee