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Sapphire Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Franklin with free parking

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Reception
Free WiFi
Fridge, microwave
Exterior
Exterior
Sapphire Inn offers a quiet retreat in the business district with essential amenities. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, a relaxing garden, and vending machines for snacks. The property also welcomes RVs, buses, and trucks with dedicated parking.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is RM294
RM332 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Franklin, Sapphire Inn is in the business district and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Rose Creek Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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Map
761 E. Main Street, Franklin, NC, 28734

What's nearby

  • Angel Medical Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Factory - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 6 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Rel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sapphire Inn

Motel in the business district
Sapphire Inn provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sapphire Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 7 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sapphire Inn Franklin
Sapphire Inn
Sapphire Inn Motel
Sapphire Inn Franklin
Sapphire Inn Motel Franklin

Frequently asked questions

Is Sapphire Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 7 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Sapphire Inn?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sapphire Inn on 15 Sept 2025 start from RM 294.15, 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 Sapphire Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sapphire Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sapphire Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest, Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Scottish Tartans Musuem. Angel Medical Center and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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