Hotels closest to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo in Cherokee

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

3.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Debra

€66

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3.5 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

John

€70

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

3.9 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Crystal

€61

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

4. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Steven

€83

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

5. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 5.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Pedro

€83

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, a coffee machine, and a stone accent wall.

A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

A hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

3.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Jose

€93

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A breakfast buffet area with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign indicating the roll selection, and a patterned wall in the background.

A hotel lobby with a snack bar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

3.6 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Monica

€96

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

8. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 5.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cheryl

€70

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

9. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 5.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cornelia

€66

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 5.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Carol

€69

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

11.2 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cynthia

€94

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

12. Jonathan Creek Inn

15.9 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Teresa C

€86

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and utensils.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

13. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 5.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

kishan

€82

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

6.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Douglas

€79

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

4.5 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

jackie

€66

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

16. Balsam Mountain Inn

16.7 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Egle

€81

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

A teepee in a park with a playground and a building in the background.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by a fence, with lounge chairs and a yellow umbrella.

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

17. Route 19 Inn

15.3 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Patricia

€103

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

18. Hotel Sylva

10.9 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Gretchen

€126

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

19. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 5.1 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Toni

€81

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

9.8 km from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Telissa

€106

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino	7.4 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,180 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,285 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.6 Excellent 3,588 reviews	View
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,889 reviews	View

Top Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"The BEST Casino Resort I’ve been to in a long time. Quality and professional staff at all times."

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"The room was wonderful and the location was perfect for us."

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Panther Creek Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great although we had last minute issues of our own creation the manager was accommodating beyond our expectations communication was easy and responsive"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Very friendly stuff."

The Hilltop: 6 Minutes to Hiking, Casino & Golf

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the privacy, the porch and golf in the area"

Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Creek Access: Whittier Cabin!

10/10 Excellent

"We had the best time here with our family! Fishing in the creek, cooking meals out on the grill, hanging out by the fire pit & enjoying the fresh mountain air on the front porch. The kids enjoyed the hot tub, too! Anything we needed was just a short drive down the mountain. We would love to come back & stay very soon!"

Nature's Landing Cabin at Panther Creek

10/10 Excellent

"This is an amazing place ! Absolutely beautiful !!! Very affordable. One of the best places we have stayed yet !"

The Ridge: 6 mins to Casino+PetFriendly+Gas Grill

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Other attractions near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

An outdoor amphitheater with rows of seats, surrounded by dense forest and a river.

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your stay in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A museum exhibit with indigenous artifacts, including a large painting and a mounted animal head.

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

8.8/10 (669 reviews)

This remarkable site pieces together thousands of years of Cherokee Indian history through multimedia exhibits, ancient artifacts and life-size figures.

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A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.

Cherokee Welcome Center

8.8/10 (351 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center as part of your travels around Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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A river flowing through a forest with a wooden bridge.

Oconaluftee Islands Park

8.8/10 (214 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Oconaluftee Islands Park, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area.

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A rustic building with a sign for Ruby Mine and a sign for Gold Mine.

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

8.2/10 (238 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cherokee when you stop by Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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A large outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

8.8/10 (144 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama on your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Oconaluftee Indian Village

8.8/10 (325 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oconaluftee Indian Village during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Eastern Cherokee Agency

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

Eastern Cherokee Agency is just one of the places to see in Cherokee, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. You'll find 169 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a casino. It's located 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee and Cherokee Grand Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

Expedia has 169 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo.

What can I see and do near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo?

Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. You can wander around Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center or Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo hotels

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

5. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

6. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

8. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

9. Bay Mountain Inn

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

12. Jonathan Creek Inn

13. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

14. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

16. Balsam Mountain Inn

17. Route 19 Inn

18. Hotel Sylva

19. Rolling Hills Lodge

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Top Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Panther Creek Cabins

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

The Hilltop: 6 Minutes to Hiking, Casino & Golf

Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Creek Access: Whittier Cabin!

Nature's Landing Cabin at Panther Creek

The Ridge: 6 mins to Casino+PetFriendly+Gas Grill

Other attractions near Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Welcome Center

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Eastern Cherokee Agency

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