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Newfound Lodge on the river

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Double Room, Balcony, River View
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

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1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cherokee

At Newfound Lodge on the river you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Downtown Cherokee hotel, you'll be 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Newfound Lodge on the river

WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Newfound Lodge on the river offers 64 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Newfound On The River Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Yep, Newfound Lodge on the river has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Newfound Lodge on the river?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newfound Lodge on the river on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$159, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Newfound Lodge on the river?

No, Newfound Lodge on the river does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Newfound Lodge on the river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 174 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Expedia let us make reservations several months ago for Super Bowl Weekend but did not coordinate with the owners of Newfound Lodge as the hotel was closed for the season. Expedia should not be making reservations for a hotel that is closed and also should let customers know that it wasn’t going to be open. I don’t blame Newfound Lodge but this needs to be fixed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dadaa

Easy and fast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities
Need to replace carpet. Staff did good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, MIAMI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good. Room a bit outdated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice. We had one small problem and it was fixed immediately. Had a great stay! Definitely going to comeback
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean comfortable room. Could use updated bedding, i.e pillows and comforter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was freezing, sheets where stiff from it so cold, no ice box but It didn't matter because the ice machine didn't work. Toilet run and was tore up, no hot water, to take a shower it was hot water nozel turned on and barely warm. Only one garbage can in the whole room including bathroom. Only a few stations on the little tv, nothing to watch. Little refrigerator wasnt cold at all and not capable of holding or keeping drinks in it. Heater was turned on immediately and we left to go eat and when we came back the room was still freezing and was on high heat. 12 hrs later the little heater finaly clicked off. This was the worst place i believe i could have picked to stay in cherokee NC.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa, dahlonega ga 30533

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Statesville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was dated but clean. Loved the balcony over the river
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

KIMMIE

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view from balcony rooms are clean, only two problems, no decent chairs to sit in and the toilet is extremely low. Other than that, it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the view for the price. The place reminded me of being at my grandparent’s cabin. Clean, cozy, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinga, EIGHTY FOUR

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Staff & service
Decent room. Not the nicest but it was a pet friendly room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025