Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Wheels Through Time Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Tube World - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 145 min drive
Restaurants
Maggie's Galley - 15 min drive
Haywood Smokehouse - 15 min drive
Joey's Pancake House - 11 min walk
Guayabitos - 6 min walk
Pop's Place Biscuits, Burgers & BBQ - 9 min walk
About this property
The Cardinal Inn
The Cardinal Inn is a great choice for a stay in Maggie Valley. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Hydromassage shower head
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Microwave
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Cardinal Inn Maggie Valley
Cardinal Inn
Cardinal Maggie Valley
The Cardinal Inn Motel
The Cardinal Inn Maggie Valley
The Cardinal Inn Motel Maggie Valley
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cardinal Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Cardinal Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Cardinal Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 25 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Cardinal Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cardinal Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Cardinal Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Cardinal Inn and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and horse riding. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Cardinal Inn like?
The Cardinal Inn is in the heart of Maggie Valley, a short 9-minute walk from Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and 15 minutes' walk from Wheels Through Time Museum.
The Cardinal Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Great mountain getaway
Fantastic family-owned mountain business. Incredibly friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds. You cannot go wrong with a stay at the Maggie Valley Cardinal Inn.
Justin
Justin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Janet
Janet, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Exceptional
Wonderful Inn. Super comfy and clean
christin
christin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
Rhonda
Rhonda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2024
Our favorite place to stay in Maggie Valley. A real motel
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 April 2024
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 April 2024
The manager was very helpful. The only thing I didn't like was the water. Very rusty. I made coffee with it not realizing how bad it was. Yuck.
J David
J David, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 December 2023
Great time
Comfy beds, updated rooms—shower was large and relaxing- very clean. Loved having a fire pit and lawn chairs to use in the evening. The complementary coffee, hot cocoa and popcorn in the room were a wonderful addition. The convenience of parking directly outside your room was an added bonus.
Glen
Glen, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2023
Beautiful old retro motel but with the modern amenities that travelers have come to expect. Staying here was an exceptional trip into the past. It made me long for the good ole days. Absolutely loved this place!
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2023
Anna Lee
Anna Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 July 2023
This is a very clean and cute motel. The owners do a lot to please their customers. The lot is on the smaller side, so if there is more than one person there with a car trailer, it takes juggling around and good maneuvering around during your stay.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2023
The Cardinal Inn is wonderful and serene. The rooms are updated and extremely clean. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Easy walk to shopping, dining etc. We stay here every year and will be back. Thank you.
EARL
EARL, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2023
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2023
Had a wonderful stay. Beds very comfortable. The room had everything we could need during our trip. A
Heather
Heather, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 March 2023
Always a pleasure to stay here!
Michael
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2023
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2023
Edward
Edward, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2023
Everything was comfortable, quiet, and clean. Checking in and out was a breeze. The staff communicates so well! Plenty of linens and towels. We’ll definitely be staying here again when visiting Maggie Valley!
Kasey
Kasey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 February 2023
Cardinal Inn doesn't disappoint
Exceptionally clean and quiet
Russell
Russell, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 February 2023
Great place to stay! First time we stayed there and we will go back.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 January 2023
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2022
Charming and super clean!
Alexis
Alexis, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 November 2022
We loved the clean updated room. The only issue we had was we felt that heater was really noisy.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2022
I loved how close everything was to the hotel and the quiet of the town.
Morgan
Morgan, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2022
Best little motel
Amazing little motel! Every detail was thought of to make our stay nice. Very clean room, water, coffee, hot chocolate and popcorn included. Highly recommend and we will be back.