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Sunset Motel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Suite | Mini-refrigerator
Suite | Living room | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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Suite | Living room | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$111
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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199 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC, 28906
  • Place, Murphy River Walk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiwassee River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sunset Motel

Murphy motel steps from Nantahala National Forest
This motel features free self parking, free WiFi in public areas, and a vending machine.
Sunset Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Sunset Motel features a vending machine. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

Sunset Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Murphy
Sunset Murphy
Sunset Motel Motel
Sunset Motel Murphy
Sunset Motel Motel Murphy

Reviews

Sunset Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 644 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great service. The young lady at the front desk was friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, simple and reasonably priced place to stay. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great older place to stay. Clean and affordable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect spot to stay! Our room was so clean, and decorated perfectly. Loved the chairs outside to sit & enjoy the evening! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this motel! Great staff, clean, spacious rooms, fun decor, nice amenities. Boutique in the best possible way. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay here. Suggest you choose a room closer to the office- this most recent visit we stayed near the far left end, and unfortunately the hot water never got above warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Colorado Springs

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, a block from downtown. Was quiet and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, DeBary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Art Deco very qute
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Retro style. Its all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Somvilay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff, location in town and the small but cool rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025