Name: Econo Lodge Waynesville
Address: 232 Phillips Road, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States of America, Waynesville, North Carolina, US
Price range: US$75–US$228 per night
Rating: 8.15

What guests think

At Econo Lodge Waynesville, travelers highlight sweeping mountain views from balconies with rocking chairs, generally clean and comfortable rooms, and fair prices, while noting basic, older-motel accommodations, firmness of beds, and a limited continental breakfast.

The hilltop location is convenient to Waynesville, Maggie Valley, and Lake Junaluska, though the steep driveway and some highway noise are mentioned. Facilities are simple, with a seasonal outdoor pool and pet-friendly rooms, and there is no elevator. Service is often praised as friendly and accommodating, though a few guests reported miscommunication or maintenance oversights. Expect a modest, value stay in a scenic spot.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: balconies with rocking chairs and an outdoor pool are highlights, and the property is pet friendly. Accessibility and access can be challenging, with no elevator, a steep drive, and occasional tight parking.

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10

Alan

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our family of 5 stayed here as a halfway point on our way south for a family wedding. We stayed here again on our way back home. The property is beautiful! It’s set way up on a hill overlooking the town with the mountains in the background. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly. We all enjoyed the outdoor pool. It’s a little small, but enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again.

10

David

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice view from the top of the hill. Room is clean, excellent for the price. Nothing that is spectacular, but great for the price range. Also they accept pets $25.00 a day.

10

Anna

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property needs more parking, but overall experience is good. The View is breathtaking.

8

Richard

8 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

convenient to Lake Junaluska and freeway. facilities and staff were very nice. very steep driveway to motel. room refrigerator had vibration noise.

10

Amy

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful view from our balcony of the mountains. We loved the porch rockers on the balcony. Bed was very comfortable. The room was clean and spacious enough for what we needed. Nice TV, good size fridge for us too. Great recommendations for local restaurants too. Haywood and Bocelli's are great food choices! Hotel is quiet, far enough up the road and in the mountain off the highway. Only downfall is no workout room. Nice, simple breakfast offering. All employees we encountered were kind and personable.

10

Sandra Carnahan

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, balconies with rocking chairs, and a magnificent view. We stayed during Fall and the pool was closed for the season. Great personality at the front desk

8

Donna

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room. Basic accommodations but the view was amazing on the balcony. All rooms face a gorgeous mountain view and have rockers on the balcony. No elevator, so keep that in mind if stairs are a challenge.

4

Reavis

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Balcony is not wheelchair accessible

10

Kala

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love the location up in the Smokey Mountains- beautiful view! Great balcony with 2 rocking chairs.

10

David

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful site on top of a hill overlooking the mountains. Clean nice pool. Friendly staff. decent breakfast bar. Clean comfortable room. You will enjoy this property.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and grounds as very clean and well maintained. A minority reported musty or smoke odors, worn linens or floors, and occasional missed details.

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Teresa

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No elevator, floor in room was peeling up, pillows were flat, bed sheet had a hole in it

10

William

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly, room was clean and bed was comfortable. We will be visiting again someday.

6

Judy

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had our service dog with us. Placed in room on 2d level. Parking was directly in front of room. Room was VERY musty. Turned on AC and opened the patio door to air our the room. Light switches were all sticky. Had to wakk diwn to front ofc fir ice and vending. Coffe maker in room had weak brand of coffee. Water pressure and temp control was fine. Continental brkfst offerings (no protein options) had been picked thru by 855am. Fresh fruit was only 2 green bananas. Best part was the absolutely stunning vie from our bakcony. Save for the view, this was a disappointing hotel.

4

Clem

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms and facilities need to be cleaner. For the price, we expected more attention to cleanliness!

10

Brian

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazingly clean and well maintained facility and room! Would absolutely stay again. Effortless and friendly check in and check out.

10

Charlotte

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very courteous and helpful. The room was spotless and the view was beautiful. We plan to stay there again. The location was perfect to go to all the towns we were visitong in Tennesse and North Carolina.

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Philippe

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a non smoking room and the room provided was very obviously reeking of old smoke. This was brought to the attention of the front desk attendant who told me that the room may smell of smoke if someone was smoking on the unit balcony. Nice. So much for non smoking. The smell was so intense I got no sleep and had to wash all of my clothes when I got home. This was disgusting. As for the room, I can’t say anything good about the dinghy lighting and chipped bathtub. The place is a dive and needs to be torched.

10

Ken

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The good reviews were warranted. Clean, comfortable room with a nice view. Good TV and a comfortable bed. The ample outlets and USB power ports were appreciated greatly. When I think “EconoLodge”, I honestly don’t think of a facility quite this decent. I’d stay here again.

6

Marcio Francisco

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lodge was conveniently located and great view to the mountains but room was older, floor was dirty and there were cigars in the balcony.

10

Robert

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is older but very well kept and updated. Super clean rooms and very helpful staff

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and partly updated, with balconies and mountain views; beds are comfortable for some but too firm or with flat pillows for others. Noise from neighbors or the highway and some dated fixtures or maintenance issues are noted.

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10

Don

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is close to my son's house. Always clean, friendly staff. Only downfall is noise from other rooms on occasion.

6

Jason

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The view was nice, probably one of the better views that I've ever had from a hotel. Breakfast options was below average. No eggs, biscuits, sausage, or bacon. We had leftovers from a cafe nearby so I went down to get two cups of orange juice, which turned out really sour. Hotel room was clean, but the beds where really hard & the pillows went flat laying on them. Staff was nice though.

10

BETHANY

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was a bit hard, the A/C was loud but the room was clean, and in very good condition.

6

Teresa

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No elevator, floor in room was peeling up, pillows were flat, bed sheet had a hole in it

10

Shannon

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

My only complaint is when we arrived at our room the heat was not on at all... the heater took quite a while to raise the room from about 50 degrees to 68. Other than that it was clean and comfortable.

6

Red

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was nice, the room was clean though not in the best condition - there was no towel holder... you could see where it used to be but it was just missing. The ceiling had some spots where it was patched or repaired and just not blended well. Get the top floor if you can. While the room above me seemed to go to bed around the same time as me, I could hear every footstep. And it sounded like two kids were having races from the balcony to the front door. The view is amazing as the building is up a winding road. I would stay here again if I can get the top floor. For the price, it was one unit of hotel.

6

JAMES

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and updated and the view was very nice with a balcony and rocking chairs. check in was easy. It was not very restful as the room above use must have been playing tennis in the room half the night. was told at check in that breakfast started at 6:30 but at 7:00 and 7:15 the breakfast area was closed and dark. We had to go out and buy food and when we returned the breakfast area was then open. Told them about it at check out but did not offer any discount. Was over priced for what it was

6

Thomas

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great views from the balcony, but road noise was terrible!

8

Corinne

23 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute motel with a great view on the smoky mountains. Having a balcony was fantastic. Room was renovated too. However, the A/C was blowing the air directly on our faces so we had to turn it off and got hot at night. The bed needs a new mattress too. And watch out for the black bear. There was one behind the garbage bin in the parking lot !!!

8

Nancy

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful views to enjoy from your outdoor rocking chair.Temperature controls worked well and bed was comfortable. Continental breakfast could use whole wheat bread and maybe peanut butter.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and efficient at check in, with some going above expectations. A few guests mentioned miscommunication, limited follow up, or curt interactions.

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Bridgette

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was rude. TV was broken, room smelled musty, beds had. Rooms dated. I was asked to pay for for 2 people bc I reserved for 2 instead of 4 not thinking it mattered. I chose to leave because the room was not worth any more money than I had paid. The staff argued with me saying I wanted a refund bc I didn’t want to pay for the other 2 ppl. I didn’t want to pay anymore because the room was not to the standard for that kind of money. I spent the same price down at clarion a must nicer hotel down the road. I deserve my money back. I did not stay there.

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John

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Someone tried to break into my room at 11:14 PM while I was asleep. They pounded and rammed the door as hard as they could. They must have had a key because the door was open an inch or two. The only thing keeping them out was the safety lock at the top of the door as they continued to try and force their way in. Probably drunk. I ran to the door and screamed for them to leave. They eventually did and I called the front desk to report the incident. She said she would handle it. No follow up regarding it. Needless to say it was difficult to sleep afterwards. The next day I told a lady when I checked out what happened. She was aghast and apologetic. She said was going to tell the manager. I later surmised that the night person on duty gave a key to my room to someone else. I called the motel and told the person what I thought happened. She said had already discussed it with the manager. Thought I might get a call from the manager, maybe even a discount or comped night for such a restless night. But no. Not a peep. I won't be back to any Econo Lodge, and if I see Choice Hotels I will "choose" to run the other direction.

10

Alec

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good. We where rained out while camping and They were super acomodating very late at night. We are very greatful.

10

Amy

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed wasn't to comfortable due to metal at bottom but the view was beautiful and service was amazing checking in, other than I was told wrong room number and couldnt get in but front desk guy fitted no problem.

10

Brian

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazingly clean and well maintained facility and room! Would absolutely stay again. Effortless and friendly check in and check out.

10

david

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

At the last minute I had to cancel my trip due to an illness even though I was not eligible for a refund the owner still gave it to me. It was very much appreciated.

10

Susan

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All of the staff was very friendly and helpful.

10

James

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check in and in nice condition. Convenient to shopping in Waynesville and highway.

10

Alexander

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool location, clean room, nice staff, comfortable king size bed. The free breakfast was just okay, but there were other breakfast options close by.

10

Sarah

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Rooms have amazing views!

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Location

Hilltop setting offers a scenic outlook and convenient access to Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, and major roads. The steep driveway and some road noise are recurring remarks.

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James

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic view, easy in and out. Says Waynesville but Maggie just 5 min away

8

Leslie

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to nearby towns and had a nice view

8

Richard

8 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

convenient to Lake Junaluska and freeway. facilities and staff were very nice. very steep driveway to motel. room refrigerator had vibration noise.

8

Tara

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and beautiful view!

10

Steven

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

For me this property is in the perfect location!

8

Wayne

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unique place on top of a mountain

8

Christina

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great for the price, friendly staff, beautiful mountain views and close to everything.

10

James

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check in and in nice condition. Convenient to shopping in Waynesville and highway.

10

Dano

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was nice. Staff was friendly and place was clean. The locations as complicated to get to, and a bit of a drive to other amenities.

6

Thomas

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great views from the balcony, but road noise was terrible!

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Dining

Breakfast is a simple continental spread (waffles, pastries, yogurt, cereal) with limited variety and few protein options; some found it just okay while others were satisfied. Occasional timing inconsistencies were reported.

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Jason

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The view was nice, probably one of the better views that I've ever had from a hotel. Breakfast options was below average. No eggs, biscuits, sausage, or bacon. We had leftovers from a cafe nearby so I went down to get two cups of orange juice, which turned out really sour. Hotel room was clean, but the beds where really hard & the pillows went flat laying on them. Staff was nice though.

10

karen

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, comfortable and good breakfast.

10

Richard

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice, clean, quiet and conveniently located. Owners were nice and helpful. The hilltop location provided a great view for all rooms. (The steep driveway could be challenging for extra large vehicles, though.) Breakfast was very basic. Bananas were the only fruit offered. We would gladly book here again.

10

Sarah

28 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great view from balcony! Room was nice and it was clean. Nice people and good continental breakfast.

10

Amy

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful view from our balcony of the mountains. We loved the porch rockers on the balcony. Bed was very comfortable. The room was clean and spacious enough for what we needed. Nice TV, good size fridge for us too. Great recommendations for local restaurants too. Haywood and Bocelli's are great food choices! Hotel is quiet, far enough up the road and in the mountain off the highway. Only downfall is no workout room. Nice, simple breakfast offering. All employees we encountered were kind and personable.

10

Bonnie

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff in the office who were very friendly. The included breakfast was great. Clean room and easy parking.

10

Patricia

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older hotel. They gave have done remodeling. It was very clean, staff VERY accommodating. Breakfast was muffins, yogurt, cereal, waffles, etc. the view off the balcony is AMAZING!!! Sunrise was beautiful! We would stay there again.

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JAMES

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and updated and the view was very nice with a balcony and rocking chairs. check in was easy. It was not very restful as the room above use must have been playing tennis in the room half the night. was told at check in that breakfast started at 6:30 but at 7:00 and 7:15 the breakfast area was closed and dark. We had to go out and buy food and when we returned the breakfast area was then open. Told them about it at check out but did not offer any discount. Was over priced for what it was

10

Alexander

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool location, clean room, nice staff, comfortable king size bed. The free breakfast was just okay, but there were other breakfast options close by.

8

Nancy

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful views to enjoy from your outdoor rocking chair.Temperature controls worked well and bed was comfortable. Continental breakfast could use whole wheat bread and maybe peanut butter.

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Month	Average price
January	US$81
February	US$82
March	US$77
April	US$92
May	US$93
June	US$95
July	US$97
August	US$90
September	US$92
October	US$113
November	US$89
December	US$84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $98	18 $123	19 $133
20 $81	21 $75	22 $83	23 $83	24 $102	25 $123	26 $123
27 $81	28 $84	29 $83	30 $84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $97	2 $168	3 $167
4 $86	5 $85	6 $89	7 $92	8 $112	9 $173	10 $173
11 $87	12 $90	13 $95	14 $98	15 $132	16 $228	17 $228
18 $95	19 $96	20 $99	21 $95	22 $113	23 $227	24 $228
25 $89	26 $88	27 $91	28 $88	29 $89	30 $173	31

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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