In the heart of the business district, Sapphire Inn offers a peaceful retreat with free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests can unwind in the garden or grab a snack from the vending machine, while RV/bus/truck parking adds convenience.
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min drive
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 20 min drive
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 136 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
When visiting Franklin, Sapphire Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi, self-parking and wired Internet. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 7 kg per pet)*
Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Sapphire Inn Franklin
Sapphire Inn
Sapphire Inn Motel
Sapphire Inn Franklin
Sapphire Inn Motel Franklin
Frequently asked questions
Does Sapphire Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sapphire Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sapphire Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 7 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Sapphire Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sapphire Inn?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sapphire Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Sapphire Inn like?
Sapphire Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Nantahala National Forest and 15 minutes' walk from Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum.
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Sapphire Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Very quiet and peaceful night to stay here
amy
amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Have stayed there frequently because affordable and convenient.
Clair
Clair, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Friendly staff and clean
amy
amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2024
Always a great value and location
David H
David H, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Oct 2024
The owner Frenchie was awesome! Room was fine and clean. Perfect price. It filled up full b4 8pm. Would totally stay there again!
Darla
Darla, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
13 Nov 2024
Filthy
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
Inexpensive. Clean room. No hair dryer. Fridge and microwave in the room. Good value.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Great stay quiet and peaceful ✌
awesome stay. very very very cool management 👌 👍 😎 👏 😀
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2023
Great clean and affordable stay.
Sherri
Sherri, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
12 Aug 2024
I was in Franklin for a couple nights in between travel. It’s a beautiful little town. Location was super convenient to highways. Staff was friendly and helpful. Updates on the horizon but it was clean, quiet and comfortable. I will stay again if I find my way in this neck of the woods again.
Angie
Angie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2024
Super nice.
Super nice staff, easy registration, clean and nice room. Everything worked perfectly!
Louise
Louise, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Dec 2022
very good for an inexpensive motel
Debra
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2023
Felt safe and you had a variety of places to eat and it was clean with fresh towels every day
amy
amy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2023
Stay there every time we come to Franklin.
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2022
Will stay here again!
Really comfortable beds and clean rooms. Much cleaner than a lot of the overpriced big name brand hotels!
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2023
Classic hotel with friendly atmosphere
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2024
Room wasn't quite ready when I arrived, but manager was SUPER friendly and it was ready in minutes. It may not be a Hilton, but for the price, you can't really beat it. A simple, no-frills room for a night.
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jun 2023
Close to serval places to eat and shop rooms where very clean
amy
amy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
A budget hotel with large rooms and comfortable beds. Refrigerator. Needs more outlets and poor wifi.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2023
Very friendly staff and reasonable
Jerry
Jerry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2023
It was well cleaned and the staff was friendly when I checked in and they made sure I didn't need anything through my stay
amy
amy, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Mar 2023
Bed was very comfortable.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2023
The staff was very friendly and accomodating, the room was very clean and comfortable. I definitely will book again
tom
tom, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
2 Aug 2024
Convenient location, but pretty dilapitated and out dated. Noisy neighbors upstairs stomping around and didn't sleep well. Sheets were pretty ratty but i guess you get what you pay for
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
13 Jul 2024
FLIES! Otherwise good
Room was clean and decently maintained/updated. However there were flies everywhere in the room to the point we did not use any of the towels or shower or anything in the room. If flies were not there I would give it a 4 stars, as everything was good not exceptional.
Also pet fees for conditions of rooms are a bit high if you have a pet, more than the $30 their website says.