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Drama Inn

2.0 star property
Riverwalk motel in Cherokee with a seasonal outdoor pool

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Interior entrance
Signature Room | Living area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
Signature Room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

Map
462 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Hairdryer
Stovetop
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cherokee

At Drama Inn you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room balconies. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a vending machine. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this Cherokee motel you'll find Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Drama Inn

Riverwalk motel in Cherokee with a seasonal outdoor pool
As a guest of Drama Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cherokee motel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Drama Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Drama Inn Cherokee
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Drama Cherokee
Drama Hotel Cherokee
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Drama Inn Motel Cherokee

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Drama Inn?

Drama Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Drama Inn?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drama Inn on 1 Apr 2025 start from AU$157.86, 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 parking available at Drama Inn?

Yep, Drama Inn has a self car park, for a fee.

Does Drama Inn have a pool?

Drama Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drama Inn?

No, Drama Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drama Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Drama Inn?

Furry friends are welcome at Drama Inn, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet.

Drama Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 315 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed wasn't comfortable. Room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was expecting so much more for a place called the drama inn. Right off of the river, WOW sounded Great! HOWEVER NOT SO MUCH. The room was not equipped with enough of anything including toilet paper in which there was only a half a roll. The TVs are way outdated and had blurry screens, the walls were all scratched up All of the brass lighting fixtures were rusted and we found hairs on our pillows. We had to really do a rearrangement just to be able to stay there. It's really sad as this could be a nice place on the river in Cherokee however they're just running it day-to-day. The pillows were so old it was like sleeping on 20 pair of socks through into a pillowcase. I could go on and on but they really need to make some adjustments if they intend on gaining customers. As for me, pricing at $100 a night was not worth it. Again I say wow!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and efficient. The front desk personnel even did a quality check on our room and turned the heater on for us beforehand. I definitely will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was smelly Roach bugs ants everywhere no towels in room wouldn't recommend to anybody !!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just don’t stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating. The property needs a thorough rehabilitation and updating along with a deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Greer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pool was closed it was dirty and the bed broke in the middle of night and I Landon the floor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked the location. The wifi was horrible no signal. We entered our room noticed the smoke alarm was laying on the table not connected. Air conditioning only one setting. Many signs of ceiling leaking. Bathroom fan didn't work. Beds not comfortable at all need replaced. Gutters stopped up allowed rain water to come on the deck. Not enough towels, two sets for three adults . We were told half of staff called out. Didn't receive extra towels untill the last night we stayed. Management were very nice and tried there best they should get a 10 star due to the overwhelming conditions they were put in . Would we stay at Drama Inn again when we come back to visit; probably not will look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was horrible, two sets of box springs plus top matress the bed was too high and very uncomfortable. They charged for a jacuzzi tub that doesn’t work and by the looks hasn’t worked since the 80’s. The bathroom was very old the toilet seat was badly carved into. The carpet smelt like cat urine. They charge double what the room is worth. The staff member that did the check in has terrible customer service experience. I’ve stayed at this location before but will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only complaint is this: the beds are hard, and none of us rested good because of it. Other than that, it was a pretty good. Nice view of the river from the shared balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Freida

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to event we were going to...The cosutomer service was not the greatest. The room was clean but you could tell they had water damaged on the walls. Shower needed fixing and the beds were very old...it needs remolded but guess price was not to high but thought it was high far the condition of the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
right on river did like that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024