Sapphire Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Franklin with free parking

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Reception
Free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Exterior
Free WiFi
Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is ₹4,487
₹5,060 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

Explore the area

Map
761 E. Main Street, Franklin, NC, 28734
  • Popular LocationRuby City Gems & Minerals12 min walk
  • Popular LocationFranklin Gem and Mineral Museum15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts5 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)73 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, Sapphire Inn is in the business district and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Rose Creek Mine. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.

What's nearby

  • Ruby City Gems & Minerals - 12 min walk
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 15 min walk
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 5 min drive
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min drive
  • Franklin Golf Course - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Caffe Rel - 6 min walk
  • KFC - 2 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 16 min walk
  • Currahee Brewing Company - 4 min walk

About this property

Sapphire Inn

Motel in the business district, revitalised in 2019
Sapphire Inn provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Sapphire Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping

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
  • Renovated entire property - March 2019

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 15 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sapphire Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lb per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Sapphire Inn?

As of 26 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sapphire Inn on 28 May 2024 start from ₹4,487.13, 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 Sapphire Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Sapphire Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sapphire Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest, Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Scottish Tartans Musuem. Angel Medical Center and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Sapphire Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 242 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not leave reviews normally and understand that I chose a cheap hotel while I was in the area, but I chose it by the reviews that had been left. This is the nastiest place I have ever stayed at. My feet got dirty on the laminate flooring in the main room after showering. When I got the bathroom floor wet after my shower I attempted to wipe up the water and made mud!! The kind gentleman who is running the place claimed he had staffing issues recently… the nasty had been building over a long period of time. I suggested a spring cleaning to go with the excuses that were offered. Please if you do decide to stay, check the room before you pay! Good luck
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Price and location were right. The room needs a dehumidifier. The clean towels felt damp. My jacket as well when I put it on in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A budget hotel with large rooms and comfortable beds. Refrigerator. Needs more outlets and poor wifi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not check in. I called the number at the window, and it kept going to a busy signal. I knocked. Waited 5 minutes and kept calling, same busy signal. It wasn't fun having to find a different hotel at 10:45PM. I hope I don't get charged.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property. Seems to cater to hikers in the area. They had a Friday night karaoke event for charities, and it was alternately execrable and excellent (as karaoke often is). Best version of "The Prayer" that Chris and I have ever heard. The owner was quite friendly on check in, and fine during subsequent encounters. Be advised, this is a family operation, and if the family goes to eat in town, your phone calls to the desk will go unanswered. We had an oil stained sheet, on check in, that we wanted to be replaced, and they weren't there. But they fixed it that night. But otherwise, a good place to stay. Overall enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Dale

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Know what you are getting
Their website says pets welcome but doesn't state there is an additional fee of $10 dollars per pet per day. The toilet was not secured to the floor. It rocked when sat on. There was no extra toilet paper in the room. Had to ask for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the area around the property. As for the staff everyone was pleasant except for the wife she verbally berated me for finding a good deal on their rooms and then put me in the what I believe to be the worst room they had. The sheets were not washed, the plumbing was horrible, and the air conditioner did not work correctly. All in all, this place is not worth staying at.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023