Free Wi-Fi
Parking (Self) (free)
Front Desk (limited hours)
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
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At Newfound Lodge on the river, travelers praise the peaceful riverfront balconies and scenic views, while noting the property is older and shows wear, with maintenance and temperature issues reported in some rooms.
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Deborah
May 21, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Amanda
May 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
catherine
May 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
Apr 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Melissa
Apr 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
With a stay at Newfound Lodge on the river in Cherokee (Downtown Cherokee), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine(0.2 miles)
Cherokee Mountainside Theatre(0.7 miles)
Museum of the Cherokee Indian(0.7 miles)
Oconaluftee Islands Park(0.7 miles)
Cherokee Welcome Center(0.7 miles)
Eastern Cherokee Agency(1 miles)
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
The property is located 0.2 miles from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and 0.7 miles from Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. It is also near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, approximately 1.7 miles away.
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