Wellness & Fitness
Mandara Spa services and hydrotherapy; reservations required for treatments.
Mandara Spa Mountain Retreat
Step into Mandara Spa, an 18,000-square-foot sanctuary inspired by Balinese traditions and the soothing mountain setting of Cherokee, North Carolina. Designed for calm between casino excitement, meetings, dining and adventure, the spa offers a restorative pause with treatment rooms, a creek-side relaxation lounge, sauna, Jacuzzi/hydrotherapy pool and two couples suites with shared hydrotherapy baths. Here, wellness extends beyond the treatment table. Guests can pair massage, facial care, bathing rituals, sound wave therapy or salon services with time at the 24-hour fitness facilities, the indoor pool or the seasonal outdoor pool. Spa reservations are required for massage services and treatments, so plan ahead for a smoother escape.
Spa Treatment & Rituals
Mandara Spa’s menu blends Balinese-inspired rituals with the Elemis spa-therapy brand, offering therapies designed to relax, refresh and renew. Signature options include the Balinese Massage and Balinese Body Scrub, while facial treatments feature choices such as the Lavender Healing Repair Facial, created with herbs from the Native American Pharmacopeia. Guests can also reserve massages, facials, bathing rituals, sound wave therapy and salon services. For a focused men’s ritual, the Mountain Escape for Men combines a Deep Tissue Massage with an Elemis Skin IQ for Men Facial. Couples can retreat to two dedicated suites with shared hydrotherapy baths.
- Massages: Balinese, Deep Tissue & Signature
- Facials: Elemis, Lavender & Men’s Care
- Rituals: Bathing, Body Scrub & Hydrotherapy
- Wellness: Sauna, Sound Therapy & Salon
Opening Hours
Monday–Thursday & Sunday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Open 24 hours daily
Contact the resort for current class scheduling.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort features a 24-hour fitness center available to all hotel guests, equipped with free weights, cardio machines, and other strength-training equipment. The fitness area is included as part of the resort's nightly amenity fee, which also covers indoor pool access and Wi-Fi. Guests staying in the hotel towers can use the facility around the clock, making it easy to fit in a workout before a day exploring the Smoky Mountains or after an evening on the casino floor. The fitness center complements the resort's Mandara Spa, giving guests a full range of wellness options without leaving the property.
Spa & Wellness FAQs
What spa services are offered at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort?
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort is home to the Mandara Spa, an 18,000-square-foot facility offering a Balinese-inspired treatment menu, Elemis-based facials, signature Balinese Massage and Body Scrub, and exclusive treatments using Native American Pharmacopeia herbs, such as the Lavender Healing Repair Facial.
What are the hours for Mandara Spa at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort?
Mandara Spa at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort is open Monday–Thursday and Sunday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Friday–Saturday from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Do I need a reservation for spa treatments at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort?
Yes, reservations are required for all massage services and spa treatments at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and can be arranged by contacting the property prior to arrival.
Is there a fitness center at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort?
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort offers a 24-hour fitness center with weights and cardio machines, available to all registered hotel guests at no extra charge beyond the resort fee.
Are the pools at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort open to the public?
No. Pool access at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, including the Resort Pools and the Cherokee Terrace Pool, is restricted to hotel guests only.
What pool options does Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort offer?
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort features a heated indoor pool open year-round, a seasonal outdoor pool open May through September, and the Cherokee Terrace Pool on the convention center's third floor.
What spa amenities beyond treatments are available at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort?
Guests of Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort's Mandara Spa can enjoy a sauna, a Jacuzzi/hydrotherapy pool, a creek-side relaxation lounge, and two couples suites each with a shared hydrotherapy bath.
Is Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort's pool and spa area family-friendly?
Yes, the pool areas at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort cater to both families and adults, with poolside food and beverage service, though the casino floor itself is restricted to guests 21 and older.
Does Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort charge a resort fee for wellness amenities?
Yes, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort charges a nightly resort fee of about USD 38.14, which includes fitness center access, pool access, internet access, and valet parking.
Are there age requirements for using the wellness facilities at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort?
At Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, guests of all ages are welcome in the hotel, while the casino floor is limited to those 21 and older; the spa, pools, and fitness center support the resort's overall welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere outside the gaming areas.
Resort fee includes fitness & Wi‑Fi
- Lowest rate guarantee
- Complimentary perks & upgrades
- 24/7 concierge