Sunset Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Nantahala National Forest in Murphy

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Murphy

In shopping district.Your stay at this Murphy motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Murphy River Walk. Hiwassee River and Hiwassee Lake are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rib Country BBQ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel near Nantahala National Forest in Murphy
Sunset Motel offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Murphy motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Murphy
Sunset Murphy
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Sunset Motel Murphy
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunset Motel to the airport?

Sunset Motel is 83.8 mi (101-min drive) away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sunset Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sunset Motel.

Does Sunset Motel offer free breakfast?

Sunset Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunset Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Sunset Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sunset Motel have a pool?

Sunset Motel does not have a pool.

Does Sunset Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sunset Motel to downtown Murphy?

Sunset Motel is 0.2 mi away from Murphy.

Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 660 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really nice and helpful, room clean, in really good shape. Shower nice with soap and shampoo.A chair outside o the patio. Two cold bottles of water and a nice breakfast basket in the room. A nice step back in time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth and right on time. The Lady at the desk came in just before 3 as stated. She offered good advice on travel in the area. The room was clean, in really good shape. Two cold bottles of water in the refrigerator in the room along with a breakfast basket. Bed was comfortable, the area was quiet, the shower was nice. Chair out front to sit on the porch.A nice step back in time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Friendly staff, clean, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall everything was awesome like stepping back in time retro 70’s!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good clean & cozy place to stay and very peaceful. The host makes you feel at home. Thanks for everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay T

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic no bells and whistle for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora Buchanan

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

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

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