Name: Clarion Pointe Cherokee
Address: 185 Tsalagi Road, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States of America, Cherokee, North Carolina, US
Price range: $76–$200 per night
Rating: 8.67

What guests think

Across reviews of Clarion Point Cherokee, travellers often praise clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and good value, while noting recurring drawbacks such as inconsistent breakfast, dark parking-lot lighting, occasional pool closures, and maintenance issues like hot water or HVAC.

Several reviews mention ongoing renovations and limited exterior signage, with a few reporting room assignment mix-ups or lax key verification at the desk. The location is convenient for the Great Smoky Mountains and the casino, and the setting is generally quiet. Expect a budget-friendly stay with variable amenities.

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Facilities

Parking-lot lighting is repeatedly described as very dim, and renovations and limited exterior signage are noted. Several guests also found the pool closed during their stays.

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10

Diane

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Need to upgrade lighting in the parking lot. Too dark!

8

CHARLES

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking lot needs lighting, very dangerous at night. Great hotel, nice and clean

10

Wesley

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is inbetween owner changes, so the sign has nothing on it. The front desk was great. Room was clean, smelled good and bed was comfortable. We had the king bed with sofa sleeper. We didnt use the pool but it looked clean. Breakfast was delicious. Each day they had different choices of waffles and hot food. Overall our stay was great. We will stay here again if we are in the area. The only bad was the hallway carpet.

10

Nancy

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, good selection for hot breakfast. Pool was closed and had not been cleaned.

10

Kevin

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was nice and clean and offered a free breakfast in the morning. We will stay at this hotel again on our next trip. The only downside is that the pool was down and we could not swim. We did happen to open up the shade one evening and saw three elk walking right outside the window.

10

Melissa

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is dated but very clean. The staff that I encountered were all very friendly. The breakfast was very good with plenty of options. The lighting in the parking lot was not good, they need to fix this asap. I have seen other reviews that mention the lack of lighting in the parking lot as well. Overall our stay was very nice and comfortable.

10

Kendra

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spacious room. Very clean and quiet. Also in the midde of the night ALL outside lights are turned off making it extremely dark in the parking lot.

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Bryan

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Housekeeping very attentive and helpful and worked hard to keep common areas clean. Property needs refreshing. Breakfast was good but towards the end of scheduled time, ran out of many items. No lighting in parking lot so very dark at night. Ok place to stay if looking to save money and you don't mind it feeling a little worn and outdated.

10

James

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay for a short weekend trip. Nice pool. Friendly front desk.

8

PAM

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in the middle of major upgrading - changing from one brand to another; still, the interior was clean, well appointed and inviting. The staff was welcoming and well trained. The outside needs signs to indicate it is open, because it looks like it is closed.

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Cleanliness

Many guests highlight very clean rooms and common areas, but recurring issues include bugs (ladybugs or stink bugs), musty odors, and occasional missed or partial housekeeping.

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Hunter

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were bugs in our room and the man that worked the front desk smelled horrible. He brought a roll away bed to our room and no lie, our room smelled like a barn for hours. Absolutely nauseating. We also went downstairs to fix our kids cereal, and the milk was sour and rancid.

10

Tonya

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very clean !! We have stayed her twice , and each time the rooms were very clean and staff was very friendly and helpful when we asked questions!! We will stay here again.

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THOMAS

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We found bugs in the room both days. To our horror they were on our baby's humidifier.

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Michelle

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac didn’t work right. It was like a swamp. Floor was dirty.

10

Roger

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and a good price!

10

Meredith

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and safe.

10

Shirley

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and pleasant check in. Associate was friendly. Room was clean, neat and well maintained. I had a good night sleep. Hotel is well maintained.

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Ronald

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When this was Hampton Inn, it was kept up. Now it has deteriorated, carpets are disgusting, hair left in shower and sink areas. Needs to be updated and cleaned better. I have stayed there 10 plus times over the last 5-6 years and this is the worst it has ever been. I will not be back unless something is done!

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Christopher

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is super friendly and the property is really nice and laid back. The only issue i had is i dont believe the room had been vacuumed because there was about 20 ladybugs on the floor near the air unit and a couple of stink bugs.

10

Alan

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was nicely furnished and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable—often spacious or updated with large TVs—but several reviews cite noisy or damp HVAC, musty smells, thin walls, and occasional maintenance issues like faulty locks or fixtures.

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Jessica

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay but there was a strange humidity in the room, making the floor extremely slipping upon entering and I almost busted my butt twice. Even the carpet felt wet. Other than that, clean and great view.

10

Ralph

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice comfortable room.

6

JEFF

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The heating and cooling unit in the room was very loud and sounded like it needed maintenance. The door did not lock very securely.

6

Robert

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room needed work... toilet ran, heater/ air was loud and didn't seem to display a correct temp. TV reset itself every hour. Staff was very friendly. We let things ride as they weren't initially noticeable and we didn't spend too much time in the room , and let them know the issues at checkout.

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Deanna

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and spacious, bed wa absolutely amazing. Now the breakfast was awful. There was hardly anything and what they had was all junk food. Last year it was an actual breakfast this year so sad.

10

Billye Raye

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a pleasant surprise. I expected a dated, older looking hotel and room, but the condition of everything was in great shape. The morning continental breakfast was especially nice and the little lady behind the counter was friendly and fun to talk to. I found the hotel to be an unexpected gem and will stay there again the next time we head in that direction.

10

Ryan

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good hotel. Spacious king room. AC/heat was wall controlled and worked perfectly. Good breakfast.

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Bruce

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A decent place for 1 night. Price was good. The walls were a little thin for noise blockage from the adjoining room. Breakfast could use an upgrade. It was sparse with 3 options for sugary cereal, a few prepackaged baked goods and the usual waffel maker. Coffee offered only powdered creamer. Got milk from next to cereal. Ho hum....

10

Steve

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We have stayed in Cherokee many many times. This was our favorite hotel room by far. Comfortable bed, big rooms, safe and quiet area. My hubby enjoyed the hot breakfast options. We liked having the laundry facilities available.

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Helen

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok, buffet breakfast was fine. A/C unit was as incredibly noisy and smelled damp when heating the room, left it off so sleep was possible.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in. A few reports note misassigned rooms, weak key verification, or limited after-hours access to linens.

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Rita

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful

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Chris

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, the stay was ok. Some of the staff wasn't so friendly. The room was ok, it did have a musty/stuffiness to it. The beds are HARD, just an fyi. It was clean-ish. We did have to get towels and toilet paper from the front because it wasn't stocked. Semi-quiet, our last night it was a bit noisey, but nothing major. My family and I were disappointed in the breakfast. There was really nothing to it. Pancakes and waffles you cook yourself. Cereal and oatmeal. That was all. So we opted to find food some place else. (Shout out to Mabel's Kitchen)

10

Sheldon

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was great and the staff are fantastic!!

8

rhonda

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is in the process of being updated. We have stayed here before. Problem is the new updates includes beds that are so high we had trouble getting in bed. They were above my waist. It became a topic of discussion at breakfast with other guests as to how we got into the beds. The girl that works at 8pm told us that she could not get us towel, pillows or clean pillowcases as she was not allowed in the linen closet and did not have a key. She told us to come back at 11pm. We dont stay up until 11pm. WTH

10

Amelia Gaye

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place to stay when in Cherokee. The breakfast was really good and that made all the difference in the world in comparison to other places in the area. All staff were super nice and helpful. Chris at front desk is very experienced in this field and knows how to handle every issue.

8

Michael

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First room smelled heavily of smoke even though this was a “smoke free” property. Second room had not been prepared for guests and the third room the lamp was broken and the socket and bulb were hangout. I carried it down to the front desk and she got another lamp and brought it to the room. She hooked it up and it worked. The bed was the best attribute of this property.

10

BETTY

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The employees were really nice. Got me checked in quickly.

10

veronica

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was awesome and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

4

Deborah C

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked months ago and renovations are not completed. We had to move out of first roon as renovated but no furniture a refrigerator was broken...receptionist moved asap. Second room no TV working so called desk and had tofix phone. The poor hot water later in shower and sink had no plug was disappointing...then next day pool has squirl in filter again front deck and pool area had not been swept in a while...never again. Breakfast uhhh.

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Shirley

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and pleasant check in. Associate was friendly. Room was clean, neat and well maintained. I had a good night sleep. Hotel is well maintained.

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Location

Convenient for the Great Smoky Mountains and nearby attractions, with a short drive to the casino. The setting is generally quiet and a bit outside central Cherokee.

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Michael

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and Room was very clean and very comfortable as well. Very short drive to the casino

10

Edward

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, good breakfast and very clean. Quiet as well since not in downtown Cherokee but only 10-15 minutes away. Would stay again!!

8

Lois

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access to area

10

Robert B

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in staff was great and location was very convenient to the GSMR.

10

Jonghoon

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet, peaceful area, easy to access Great Smoky mountains NP.

10

Joan

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was close to every thing we wanted to do

10

Brian

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First time to stay in Cherokee NC. Close drive to many restaurants and close to to entrance of Great Smokies National Park. Will plan on staying there on our next check thru the area.

8

Karuna

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is perfect from the Great smoky mountains. The building was clean, safe and the staff were good.

8

Casie

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was in a good location.

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Joretta

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a older hotel, rooms were quiet, seemed further away from activities than listed in review

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: some stays feature hot items and a well-stocked spread, while others find it basic or sparse, with missing fruit or milk and inconsistent start times.

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scott

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We have been staying in Cherokee for fall vacations for over 30 years. This is, BY FAR, the cleanest, most contemporary, well-maintained and friendly establishment we have encountered. GREAT breakfast, spotless facility, well-lit, great furnishings in room and lobby, comfortable beds, nice artwork and accessories, quiet and simply without any flaws that I could see. New bathroom fixtures, simple room temperature controls and a massive Smart TV. Great WIFI access. RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!!!! Will be our Go-To from now on. Kudos to management team and remodeling designers. Well done.

6

Keith

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was not like it used to be or as pictured. At least They weren’t rationing the milk this time. They used to have sausage and eggs and biscuits. This time it was only waffles and cereal.

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Deanna

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and spacious, bed wa absolutely amazing. Now the breakfast was awful. There was hardly anything and what they had was all junk food. Last year it was an actual breakfast this year so sad.

10

Shaunee

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great! Breakfast was a good hot breakfast. Clean and comfy rooms :)

8

Bruce

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A decent place for 1 night. Price was good. The walls were a little thin for noise blockage from the adjoining room. Breakfast could use an upgrade. It was sparse with 3 options for sugary cereal, a few prepackaged baked goods and the usual waffel maker. Coffee offered only powdered creamer. Got milk from next to cereal. Ho hum....

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Tommy

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the breakfast was not good at all there was no milk for cereal available unless you went to the desk and asked for it, there was no fruit and there was no hot food (eggs bacon,

6

Isabel

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No good breakfast

10

Anita

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, close to everything, breakfast was great.

10

Timothy

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Extremely courteous and helpful staff. Convenient location to local attractions. Breakfast was included with stay and was great each day.

10

Michal

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, clean and breakfast was great!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $78	16 $78	17 $82	18 $122	19 $140
20 $78	21 $78	22 $78	23 $78	24 $79	25 $100	26 $103
27 $76	28 $93	29 $82	30 $82

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $93	2 $119	3 $122
4 $103	5 $100	6 $100	7 $103	8 $103	9 $145	10 $154
11 $108	12 $103	13 $101	14 $101	15 $114	16 $200	17 $184
18 $104	19 $116	20 $116	21 $112	22 $117	23 $173	24 $178
25 $107	26 $107	27 $107	28 $107	29 $107	30 $144	31 $148

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