Best Motel Franklin in 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Franklin?

Colonial Inn Franklin : Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Sapphire Inn : Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Carolina Motel : Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

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Our top choices for Franklin motels

Sapphire Inn

Franklin

Michael Ray

₹7,156 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Feb - 22 Feb

Colonial Inn Franklin

Franklin

FRANK

₹6,227 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Two Rivers Lodge

Bryson City

Donnie

₹6,021 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Economy Inn Sylva

Sylva

Michael

₹7,299 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Chatuge Mountain Inn

Hayesville

steven

₹8,053 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Americas Best Value Inn Clayton

Clayton

Javokhir

₹8,796 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Route 19 Inn

Maggie Valley

Tammy

₹7,785 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton

Clayton

Breonna

₹6,747 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Tommy

₹7,414 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Robbinsville

John

₹8,915 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

The Wells Hotel Cashiers

Cashiers

Graham

₹14,502 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Rachel

₹9,281 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | TV

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Whittier

Sherell

₹6,340 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Hotel Cashiers

Cashiers

Adan

₹12,849 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Cherokee

Lissette

₹8,238 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

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Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. The bed, the breakfast, the room, the staff. Except the bathroom was pretty small... at least in the Ruby suite."

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Franklin Motels information

Number of reviews	7,161
Accommodation	3 Motels
Lowest Price	₹6,021
Highest Price	₹14,502

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Franklin?

If you can't find a motel in Franklin, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find something similar from more than 430 hotels and other lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

At most motels, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels became more prevalent in the US at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Franklin?

Colonial Inn Franklin: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Sapphire Inn: Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Carolina Motel: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

What things can I to do in Franklin?

Those who've visited Franklin have good things to say about its shops and mountain landscape. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. Enjoy nature with a stop at Nantahala River and Parker Meadows Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Ruby City Gems & Minerals, Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Some historical places you might want to see include Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.

What's the seasonal weather like in Franklin?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Franklin to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Franklin is 1830 mm.

What are my options for getting around Franklin while staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about getting around Franklin to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is located 50.7 mi (81.6 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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