Sapphire Inn

2.0 star property

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Enjoy a view of the city from the comfort of your room, with a window overlooking the street scene.
Guests can park their vehicles in the covered area and enter the two-story motel through the central entrance.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this building offers a convenient entrance and ample parking.
Kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove, featuring white cabinetry and a countertop.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, nightstand, and table, featuring artwork and a mirror.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
761 E. Main Street, Franklin, NC, 28734
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Factory
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Franklin

With a stay at Sapphire Inn in Franklin, you'll be in the business district, just a 1-minute walk from Nantahala National Forest and 12 minutes by foot from Ruby City Gems & Minerals. .This motel is 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from Western Carolina University and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Scottish Tartans Musuem.

What's nearby

  • Ruby City Gems & Minerals - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Factory - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 6 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Rel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sapphire Inn

Motel in Franklin with free parking
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • 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

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

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

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 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. 76 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 291 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Problem with the bedding was taken care of immediately. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business 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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gonzalo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Stacy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luigi, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive. Clean room. No hair dryer. Fridge and microwave in the room. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy

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

8/10 Good

Darla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner Frenchie was awesome! Room was fine and clean. Perfect price. It filled up full b4 8pm. Would totally stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clair

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay quiet and peaceful ✌

awesome stay. very very very cool management 👌 👍 😎 👏 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024