Near Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
With a stay at Bay Mountain Inn in Cherokee, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
RV, bus, truck parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Secured parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
6.0/10
Recommendation
86.7%
Closest airports
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
92.4 km / 57.4 mi
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
113.6 km / 70.6 mi
What's nearby
Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Oconaluftee Islands Park
1.6 km / 1 mi
Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Cherokee Welcome Center
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Eastern Cherokee Agency
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Oconaluftee Indian Village
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Mountain Farm Museum
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Mingus Mill
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
4.8 km / 3 mi
Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo
7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Smokemont Riding Stables
8.1 km / 5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
RV, bus, truck parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Secured parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
RV, bus, truck parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Secured parking
Things to do
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Full-service spa
Parking (limited spaces)
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible
Free dial-up internet access
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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