Rivers Edge Motel, Cherokee
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suite Details
Rivers Edge Motel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations accessible via exterior corridors. Rooms include cable TV, in-room coffee, a phone with free local calls, a refrigerator, a hair dryer, and wireless Internet. Bathrooms feature tub-shower combinations and complimentary toiletries. Options include king rooms, double rooms, and a privacy suite. The privacy suite includes French doors to a Juliette balcony, two TVs, and a larger bathroom. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the Oconaluftee River. Amenities include ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, a sitting area, and a patio. Smoking is prohibited in all rooms and on private balconies; a $250 fee applies for violations. The lobby has a microwave for guest use during lobby hours.
Leisure and Entertainment
The motel features a garden, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area. Guests have access to complimentary wireless Internet and can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle. The property provides a mixed-use trail for walking or riding. Nearby attractions include the Fire Mountain Trail System (0.75 miles), Oconaluftee Island Park (1.5 km), and the Oconaluftee River for fishing from the garden area. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just 2 miles away, offering hiking, swimming, biking, and kayaking.
Location and Access
Located on Tsali Boulevard (US 441), Rivers Edge Motel is midway between the Cherokee Historical District and the Sanooke Village shopping area. The motel is a half-mile from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance (0.6 miles). Landmarks nearby include Cherokee Rapids River Tubing (1 km), Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual (0.5 km), and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian (1.5 km). Asheville Regional Airport is 95 km away, and the nearest airport is 70 km from the property. Harrah's Cherokee Casino is 2.7 km away.
Area Exploration
The motel is near various attractions, including the Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill. Guests can explore Cherokee's unique shops and attractions that celebrate the history of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Elk herds can be spotted grazing near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center (2.5 miles). Additional points of interest include Unto These Hills outdoor drama (0.5 miles), Mingo Falls (3.5 miles), and Sequoyah National Golf Club.
Essential Services
Rivers Edge Motel offers wake-up calls and designated smoking areas on the property. Restaurants are conveniently located within walking distance (0.2 miles), and convenient stores are nearby. The Cherokee Welcome Center and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian are cultural highlights. Business-friendly amenities include phones with free local calls. The property accommodates certain bookings, excluding group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Vending machines
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
