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Sunset Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Nantahala National Forest in Murphy

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

Explore the area

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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

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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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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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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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, 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

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).
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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

  • ‪Ramsay’s Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬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.

Similar properties

Exterior

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,003 reviews
$93 nightly
The price is $103
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel

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. 496 out of 640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 640 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024