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Drama Inn

462 Tsali Boulevard, US 441 North, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Drama Inn
Ranked #26 of 28 hotels in Cherokee
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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Cherokee NC is full of "classic motel" style lodging, Drama Inn is no exception. Not luxurious. Beds were firm but good, but bring your own pillow. Pretty basic room felt a little '70's ish. Now the interesting part...the Oconaluftee River is in the back yard. Several rooms have a back deck so you can get right down to the river... More

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Maryville, Tennessee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012

Was booked for 2 nights but stayed only 1 night because of death of a friend. The staff was helpful with our troubles with the room.They even helped move us. They also refunded 1 night because we had to leave for Tenn.the next day. Great people and will stay again. Signed, A pleased guest

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Morristown, Tennessee
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

My parents and i had entried a fishing tournament and stayed two nights there. Its not the first time ive stayed there we have plenty of times but may be the last. Couldnt get ahold of anyone to book room, when we did and went to check in they werent there to check you in and we had to leave... More

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Ocoee, Tennessee
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Stopped at this hotel. The price was $59 per night plus taxes so we booked it for one night. The room was terrible. My wife pulled back the bed covers and there was hair all over the bed. Like the sheets weren't changed from the pervious guess. The night stand next to the bed was real sticky. To say the... More

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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

this is a good place to stay the people at the motel are nice friendly helpful they even trust you u with your own check inn if u go there youll see what i mean the room was clean on the river this room had its own private balcony and 2 minutes from harrahs its in the cherokee Indian reservation... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Great hotel. Very friendly and laid back kind of place. Make sure to ask for upstairs river front room, it is worth the extra money.

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Cordele, Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

we loved staying there the rooms were very clean and the staff was very hospitable. The rates are very resonable. The staff there were so nice. I would tell anyone coming that way that is the place to stay. LOVED IT

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polkville,Nc
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2011

The Location of the Drama Inn could have not been better. Wished I could have said the same for the rooms and the service. When I checked I the clerk said that theupstairs rooms were better than the down stairs rooms which were full. the rooms are very out of date. Color on walls old mustard yellow. The comode in... More

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usa
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011

Toilet in room stopped flushing after the first flush on Thurs, reported it and it was supposed to have been fixed. Repair man showed up Sat as we were checking out. ALso toilet leaked across floor whole time. BEWARE.

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lincoln,alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011

My sister and myself stayed at the drama inn and we will go back again,from the guy who checked us in to the lady that runs the inn everone was great.This is an older inn but it is on the water and the staff is great and that goes a long way with me.If you are in the cherokees give... More

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Additional Information about Drama Inn

Also Known As:
Drama Hotel
Drama Hotel Cherokee
Drama Motel Cherokee
Address: 462 Tsali Boulevard, US 441 North, Cherokee, NC 28719
Region: United States > North Carolina > Cherokee
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #26 of 28 hotels in Cherokee
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Drama Inn is a historic motel nestled on the bank of the Oconaluftee River. There are rooms with balconies overlooking the river with rocking chairs at every room to relax and enjoy the view. If fishing is your thing you'll love our easy access to the river. We are located directly across from the ceremonial grounds in downtown Cherokee and within walking distance of the Unto These Hills drama, river tubing,restaurants, souvenir shops and many more. We are also 2 miles from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Come experience Cherokee in a new way ! ... more   less 

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