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Sapphire Inn

2.0 star property

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Reception
Free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave
Free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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761 E. Main Street, Franklin, NC, 28734
  • Place, Scottish Tartans Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruby City Gems & Minerals
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sapphire Inn

Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site.
Sapphire Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Franklin motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sapphire Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 12 minutes on foot from Ruby City Gems & Minerals
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Sapphire Inn offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sapphire Inn also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Franklin motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 15 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sapphire Inn Franklin
Sapphire Inn
Sapphire Inn Motel
Sapphire Inn Franklin
Sapphire Inn Motel Franklin

Sapphire Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 334 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good parking. Washer dryer avaliable. Restaurant actoss the street, thru hiker rates available
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an amazing place to stay,the owners are super friendly and we had a light out in our room and they came right away and fixed it.I would highly recommend a stay here if your in the area!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there several times and always go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff safe place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean and affordable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Staff very helpfull kind
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great value and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

stan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good news it is inexpensive and good location. However very dated and time for a remodel makeover.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there frequently because affordable and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was nice. Property is well won but good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, comfortable, affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Love it!

The room was nice. I enjoyed the outdoor openness of the hotel. I’ve already booked this same hotel 2 more times and will continue staying at this location when I visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has been there a while but the price can't be beat and at that price it exceeded expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Older hotel good price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only issues we had was the lady that checked us in was extremely rude, like we were bothering her. The rest of the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cheap place to stay. Old but nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing exceptional, but it wa clean and met our expectations, considering what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was great. It is a quiet place with nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Nice for the price. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful night to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good for an inexpensive motel

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