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Sapphire Inn

Property class: 2

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A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.
A building with a covered parking area, a speed limit sign, and a car parked in front.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a telephone, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled wall, and a towel rack.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $89
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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761 E. Main Street, Franklin, NC, 28734
  • Place, Scottish Tartans Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Macon County Historical Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About this property

Sapphire Inn

Franklin motel with free self parking
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, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Sapphire Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

Sapphire Inn features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Franklin motel also offers a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sapphire Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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

  • 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 available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 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 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

Sapphire Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 338 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Frenchie was very helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to converse with. Rooms are clean, staff are polite and friendly. We will stay there again when we come back to Franklin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint old motel with a very nice owner
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Frenchie gave us a great experience. He is very helpful and attentive to our needs. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is unbeatable for the price. The rooms, furnishings, and bedding were clean and of a higher quality than you would expect at this price point. The staff were very responsive, friendly, and helpful. The location and security are excellent. I will DEFINITELY stay there again, since I return to the Smokey Mountains area several times a year, and this is the best combination of security, comfort, and convenience I have found in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to restaurants. It is convenient for going to the ruby mines. It is a low cost, tidy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

maarten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms. quiet. no road noise/traffic from the road out front at night. bed was comfortable. tv had plenty of channels. rooom was clean. shower had hot water. towels could use a new batch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was fine, room was old looking, but smelled clean. Toilet wasn't fastened to the floor very well. But over all a pleasant visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the TV didn't work and half way thru a shower the freaking water turned extremely hot for no reason but the bed was comfortable that was the only good thing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

8/10 Good

Debra

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