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Sunset Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Nantahala National Forest

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Terrace/patio
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
Aerial view
Nestled near the Hiwassee River, Sunset Motel offers a cozy retreat with a firepit to unwind. Connect to WiFi, enjoy free self parking and explore the nearby Murphy River Walk. Helpful staff have made lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NT$3,354
NT$3,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
199 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC, 28906

What's nearby

  • Murphy River Walk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Murphy Trussel - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hiwassee River - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

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 Hiwassee River
Located close to Murphy River Walk and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel, Sunset Motel provides a firepit. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunset Motel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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

More

  • 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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Murphy
Sunset Murphy
Sunset Motel Motel
Sunset Motel Murphy
Sunset Motel Motel Murphy

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Motel?

As of 2025/8/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 2025/8/26 start from NT$3,354, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sunset Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunset Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sunset Motel located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest, Murphy River Walk, and Hiwassee River. Hiwassee Lake and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 639 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

Fran

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. No frills but was perfect for a two night stopover in Murphy. Easy check in and out. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

tina

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

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

John

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, a block from downtown. Was quiet and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Small local place to stay.

Always a nice clean local place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Art Deco very qute
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Danielle

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

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

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Retro style. Its all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

The room was very clean and the property is well maintained. The location is convenient to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay

Room was very clean and smelled nice. Will definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and cute space. Definitely a stay every time I visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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