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The Cardinal Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Maggie Valley Opry House

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The Cardinal Inn, in the heart of Maggie Valley, offers a quiet getaway with a relaxing garden. Nearby attractions include the Maggie Valley Opry House and Gem Mine. Amenities include express check-out, barbecue grills, and WiFi for guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM455
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
3735 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751

What's nearby

  • Fantasy Golf & Game Room - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tube World - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie Valley Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pop's Grits & Eggs - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Butts On The Creek - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cardinal Inn

Motel near Wheels Through Time Museum
Located close to Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Gem Mine, The Cardinal Inn provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Cardinal Inn boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 14 April 2026 to 19 April 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25, per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 25 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is The Cardinal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 25 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardinal Inn?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardinal Inn on 17 Nov 2025 start from RM 454.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Cardinal Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cardinal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cardinal Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Cardinal Inn located?

Located in the heart of Maggie Valley, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Gem Mine. Wheels Through Time Museum and Tube World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Cardinal Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older but very well maintained motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how close everything was to the hotel and the quiet of the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orrin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Haven't been here since i was a child in the 80"s and it brought back so many memories. The check- in was was a good surprise. It says 3 but they texted me at 1:30 and said our room was ready. Loved everything and will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

In the Valley of Giants

I’ve been staying at the Cardinal each year these last 5 or 6 years always because it is a small well run Inn with helpful hosts. It is a serene place to be when the need is to relax after a days business or vacation affairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here!

10/10 Excellent

EARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel that goes the extra mile for it's customers.

We went to Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska. The Cardinal Inn was close to restaurants, shopping, Maggie Valley, Waynesville. The owners are friendly and always willing to interact with those staying there. If you need anything, they will gladly get it for you. Not a chain restaurant. We enjoyed the relaxing stay and will go back again.

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the clean updated room. The only issue we had was we felt that heater was really noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner and staff are excellent. We had a great stay. See you next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an enjoyable stay. Comfortable and clean. Owners go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo skiing

The ladies working there were very sweet and helpful. Everywhere they recommended was on point. The room was very clean and comfortable. I'm going back for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This mom & pop motel is an exceptional find!

This place is a gem and we will certainly stay there in the future. When we arrived the room was warm and there was a bucket of ice in the mini-fridge. This is not a large chain location. Many small touches from rolled towels to hand soaps, to a small rubber ducky on the bathroom towel set make this a comfortable place. I was able to park my my truck up right in front of the room door. I was unsure of our stay since the price point was excellent. I can see now that this establishment likely makes good money on tips. The only review deficiency I made was in comfort by one star due to the mattresses being softer than I like. That is a minimal thing that some would differ in opinion. The overall stay was excellent and superior to the $400/night resort down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Well maintained facilities. A little dated and showing signs of age, but not like we expected a luxury resort. Perfect mix of affordable, clean, quiet and friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

christin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Wonderful Inn. Super comfy and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Maggie Valley. A real motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

J David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Beds very comfortable. The room had everything we could need during our trip. A
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cardinal Inn doesn't disappoint

Exceptionally clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023