Sunset Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Nantahala National Forest

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Suite | Living room | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Parking included

Explore the area

199 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC, 28906

Murphy River Walk
‪8 min walk‬
Hiwassee River
‪1 min drive‬
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite

Exceptional

500 sq ft
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

172 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

118 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Murphy

Sunset Motel places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Murphy River Walk. Each of the 16 rooms at this motel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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What's nearby

Murphy River Walk - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Hiwassee Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Murphy Trussel - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Hiwassee River - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬7 min walk
‪Rib Country BBQ - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Nantahala National Forest

Sunset Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. A stay here includes free parking. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.

Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

$97 nightly

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Total includes taxes and fees

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

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

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

This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

This property doesn't allow children 14 and younger (only guests older than 14 are allowed)

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

Check-in: 3 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Murphy

Sunset Murphy

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Sunset Motel Murphy

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sunset Motel?

Sunset Motel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Sunset Motel?

Guests positively rate the motel's walkable location in Murphy, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and Valley River Arts, and within a short walk of Hiwassee River. You'll also find Hiwassee Lake and Murphy River Walk less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Sunset Motel?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Sunset Motel have a casino on the premises?

No, Sunset Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sunset Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Sunset Motel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub and a pillowtop mattress as well as a firepit.

Does Sunset Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sunset Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Sunset Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sunset Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sunset Motel though service animals are welcome.

Does Sunset Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sunset Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sunset Motel.

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

May 18, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Mar 17, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Somvilay

Mar 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Mar 3, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Mar 2, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Mar 2, 2025

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

Clean, comfortable and worth the money.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Feb 28, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Feb 27, 2025

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

Comfy and clean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Feb 22, 2025

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

Feb 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Feb 16, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Feb 13, 2025

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

Perfect little motel

This is a great retro motel! So clean and smelled so good in the room! Staff was friendly and great. Lots of food places within a mile.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Feb 10, 2025

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

Joyful

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Feb 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Feb 1, 2025

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

Nice stay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jan 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, service not so good

Check-in was a little odd. All literature said checking was from 3 to 9pm however no one answered phone until 3:30pm at the earliest. Upon arrival at the motel around 4pm, there was no one at front desk even though we had just talked to the girl 1/2 hour prior. There was a buzzer to ring. After ringing buzzer she came from behind a door to check us in. Not very welcoming. She basically told us our room number and where to park and took the credit card. Also informed us to leave key in room upon check out. That was it!! When we got to our room there was only 1 washcloth and 2 small sample size bars of soap and one small shampoo for 2 people for 2 day stay. No extra toilet paper and Kleenex box had 3 tissues in it. 2 bath towels and 2 hand towels were provided. Amenities are definitely lacking here. It is very obvious that motel does not want to staff many people or have basic necessities. For price we paid, service was lacking.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Jan 25, 2025

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

Awesome little Gem

Wonderful little stay! Probably the cleanest room I’ve ever stayed in.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Jan 21, 2025

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

Kitschy Cute!!!

Check in was friendly and a breeze. Room was comfortable, clean and kitschy cute! I love women run motels. Two thumbs up.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler, Traveled with family

Jan 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Jan 6, 2025

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

Great value

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Jan 4, 2025

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

Great little motel!

Always try to stay here when nearby Murphy. Can't beat the value. Parking lot is very we lit and two good eating establishments within walking distance, suuper close like 1/16th mile.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner

Jan 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My husband and I stayed there for New Year’s Eve and I will say it was the cleanest motel we have ever been to. The staff was friendly and the room was so cute. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024