Riverwalk motel in Cherokee with a seasonal outdoor pool
This motel features self parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a picnic area and a vending machine.
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.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Drama Inn, you're just a quick walk from Cherokee Welcome Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a seasonal outdoor pool and self-parking (surcharge). This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Self-parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
Services include tour or ticket assistance
Just a 4-minute drive from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 6 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Pets welcome free of charge
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (surcharge)
Limited on-site self parking
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
More
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 at the property
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property requires an advance deposit for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
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
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Drama Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 377 reviews
10 - Excellent
115
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 377 reviews
8 - Good
105
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 377 reviews
6 - Okay
64
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 377 reviews
4 - Poor
39
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 377 reviews
2 - Terrible
54
7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Betty
20 Oct 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A place to sleep,not up to date no plug ends in rooms nothing near the beds. Needs remodeling
Betty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Ken
Travelled with partner
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained. Loose toilet seat. Shower spout was not even the proper size. Towels are very thin. Had to use a towel as a mat. Air conditioning limited to low. Doors are improper fits. Broken loose tile in the bathroom. Receptacles are behind the bed. We had to move the beds out to be able to plug our cpaps. It’s sad to see the property poorly maintained. It reflects badly on Cherokee.
Ken
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Robert
Travelled with family
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ok
Ahh, it was ok. The lady running the check in was awesome! She done an excellent job. Sadly, after that, things went south. I had the job of getting an 80yr old woman to the second floor without the assistance of an elevator. No big deal if I had been forwarded.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Toska
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
John was helpful and friendly at checkin. The room was very clean and adequately stocked. The property is showing its age a bit but was exactly what I’d expected. Good stay for the price point.
Toska
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
TOMMY
18 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TOMMY
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura, Sevierville
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Well this is the truth. Upon arrival the woman behind the counter acked as thou I wasn't even there. After about 30 seconds l let her know that I was standing there and she then finally acknowledged that I was standing there. I found this very disrespectful. Finally got my room and went upstairs and opened the door. The room smelt like dirty carpet and was very outdated. The beds were very uncomfortable as were the pillows. The only positive thing that I could say was the view of the river from the balcony. This hotel is very outdated and obviously not well maintained. Both myself and my wife would not stay at this hotel again. Would not recommend.Woke up with a terrible backache and maybe got four hours of sleep.
It needs remodeling. Wall outlets didn’t work. Queen mattress in king frame. Holes in walls. Paneling bowed because it leaks. Lady at front desk was beyond rude. We had to ask the towels and she fussed about it. The microwave smelled like something died in it.
The View was amazing! Everything else was nasty! The roof was caving in. There were stink bugs all in the room. There were cockroaches in the room. The shower head was coming out of the wall.
I like the property, very convenient to shopping and dining, clean, quiet, balcony overlooking the river. I didn't like the stairs, they need to upgrade their beds and pillows, overall loved my stay!
Was recommended by someone. I knew it was going to be somewhat outdated from the reviews so I was ok with that but the beds were horrible you could feel the springs. You had a fitted sheet on the bed and a thin scratchy blanket to cover with. We had to let the water run for 10 min to get hot water to shower. I would never stay here again luckily we spent most our time out the first day. The second day the inn and surrounding area lost power for most of the day. We left a day early because we just couldn’t do another night there.