Name: Murphy Motel
Address: 8950 US Highway 64 West, Murphy, North Carolina, United States of America, Murphy, North Carolina, US
Price range: $72–$79 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

At Murphy Motel, feedback highlights a basic older roadside property with friendly owners, mixed cleanliness (some clean, others report stained linens and bugs), small rooms with variable comfort and frequent highway noise, spotty Wi‑Fi, and good value for budget travelers.

Amenities are simple, often just a fridge, microwave and coffee maker, with parking at the door and outdoor chairs; a few note no ice and minor maintenance like flickering lights or parking‑lot potholes. The roadside location is easy to reach but away from town, so dining options nearby are limited despite access to Nantahala National Forest. Expect a budget, no‑frills stay with trade‑offs that suit cost‑conscious travelers.

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Facilities

Amenities are limited but several rooms include a mini‑fridge, microwave and coffee maker, with parking at the door and outdoor chairs. Some guests mention no ice, no hair dryer, and minor issues like parking‑lot potholes.

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Ted D

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was very clean and fresh. It looked like it had been newly remodeled. There was a refrigerator in microwave and coffee maker. Had a nice safety bar to step in and out of the shower. Bed was very comfortable. There was a nice table and two chairs.

10

Mary

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Even though this is a very basic, older motel with limited amenities, it is very clean and the staff kind and helpful.

8

JAMES

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

very clean. bed was comfortable. nice being able to park my vehicle in front of the room.

10

Amy

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a nice and quiet stay with a perfect location. Very close to the Nantahala Forest. For the price it can't be beat! Some minor cosmetic repairs are needed, but nothing serious at all, and you can tell they are being worked on. The cleanliness more than makes up for it. I've stayed in chain hotels that are more expensive, but aren't anywhere near as clean as Murphy Motel is. The manager is friendly and kind, and went out of his way to make sure I had a pleasant stay! The best part of my stay was sitting outside my room at night (they have chairs!) and talking with my motel room neighbors. This has become my go-to stay for Murphy!

10

Jimmy

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Biker friendly

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Phyllis

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Electrical at vanity does not work Bed left a lot to be desired No haur dryer

10

Karen

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel from back in the day. Clean and provided amenities that I needed such as microwave and refrigerator. No fluff, but I appreciate the cleanliness and the way the manager handled my check-in and check out.

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Rick

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We are in the process of moving to the area from Indiana. I was taking a load to the new house from Indiana and was heading back home. I need some place to stay the night, because new house is not ready. Murphy Motel was quick and easy from it's location. The motel is older, but well taken care of. The best value for the area! The room was clean and quiet. It had a hot shower, a good heater, good bed, supplied coffee, and a TV. Probably, the only negative, the towels and bedding had been cleaned so many times, they were rough and needed to be replaced. Other than that, I would definitely go back!

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Tina

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were dim, towels very thin, noisey from being close to the road, parking lot pot hikes

8

Kenneth

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was very nice. Internet worked well once we figured out which one to use. They didn't have ice, which is a minus 1 point. Nothing close to eat. We would stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many describe rooms as very clean or recently remodeled, while others report stained or bloody linens, mold, pests, and strong fragrances. Housekeeping thoroughness and linen quality vary between stays.

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Ted D

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was very clean and fresh. It looked like it had been newly remodeled. There was a refrigerator in microwave and coffee maker. Had a nice safety bar to step in and out of the shower. Bed was very comfortable. There was a nice table and two chairs.

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Paul

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The linens were stained and dirty, the coffee maker was rusty. Do not recommend. The clerk was hospitable and nice enough, but the place was dirty.

10

Steven W

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stay here when i'm in the area. It is a old school basic motel, clean , comfortable and quiet.Drive a few miles into town and any type of food is available.

6

Jim

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Typical for a budget motel. Saw a couple of bugs on the wall.

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Steve

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You checked in at a walk up window. The room had an intense fragrance. It was overpowering. The road noise was loud. The next day my clothes all still smelled off that awful room!

4

Chris

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was disgusting has mold on the bed sheets and on the shower curtain

10

Karen

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel from back in the day. Clean and provided amenities that I needed such as microwave and refrigerator. No fluff, but I appreciate the cleanliness and the way the manager handled my check-in and check out.

10

Magda

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My second stay here. The motel is very clean, checkin a breeze and last but not least the owner is very helpful and friendly.

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Thomas

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The sheets had spots on them, the walls were dirty in the bathroom and around the entrance door. We killed 5 cockroaches our first night and one the second after we complained and received a different room.

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Darrell

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was bloody and stained. I d8dnt even stay for more than an hour before i left

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Rooms

Rooms are small and basic in an older property, with comfort ranging from soft or comfortable beds to mattresses and lighting that some found subpar. Traffic noise from the nearby highway and unreliable Wi‑Fi are recurring complaints, and some TVs and outlets feel dated.

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william

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are small! Highway is noisy! No smoking room, but ashtrays on all windowsills outside!

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Carrie

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was too dim to even read in, sheets had stains on them, no wifi, tv was small and the picture was not sharp, the mattress was uncomfortable and when you lay down in it there was a distinct slant to where your head was significantly lower than your feet (I actually had to sleep with my feet towards the headboard).

6

Diane

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

WiFi terrible no phone service

8

Kenneth

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was good. The bed was comfortable, we didn’t have the desired hot water though. It is close to a highway, so road noise was a little loud. The owner was very nice.

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John

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Towels and wash rags were stained and dirty looking, and the main highway is literally 50 feet from your door..so traffic noise is pretty loud...the heater did not work well either. Then check out is 10 30 a.m. , so it was just ok..but not a great stay.

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Ronald

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was ok but the tv was horrible and it was way out of town

8

Patricia

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor Wi-Fi reception.

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Wayne

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed at Murphy Hotel before and it wasn’t so bad. But I guess you get what you pay for. The temperature couldn’t get regulated, either too hot or too cool. There were bugs in the room. A centipede crawled out from the sink, a roach walking around on the bathroom counter. There was no reception even with Wi-Fi to make calls. No plugs near the bed to charge the phone or other electronics.

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tree

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean. It had a mini fridge, microwave and individual coffee maker. If you have a bad back, though, it’s not the best choice because the beds are very soft … too soft to provide support. If you love soft, cozy mattresses that you sink down into, it would be perfect for you.

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Tina

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were dim, towels very thin, noisey from being close to the road, parking lot pot hikes

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful and efficient, with easy check‑ins and prompt problem resolution. A few guests report rudeness or strict refund policies.

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Vicky

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check and out. Convenient to are venue.

10

Ken

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Reasonable rate. Attentive staff. Was good stay.

10

David

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very helpful

10

Anneliese

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

We stay here every year and sometimes twice a year and we love it! It’s always a great experience. Although it is a small, no frills roadside motel, that is just fine, it’s quiet, quaint, clean, comfortable, very reasonably priced and the owners and staff are always very nice and accommodating! It fit us perfect and we enjoy our stay every time! Highly recommended!

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Ramachandra

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant and peaceful. Had a flat tyre and management even helped with tyre pressure inflate until I found a place to get it taken care off. They went out of their way to help me. Very caring management.

10

Karen

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel from back in the day. Clean and provided amenities that I needed such as microwave and refrigerator. No fluff, but I appreciate the cleanliness and the way the manager handled my check-in and check out.

10

Magda

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My second stay here. The motel is very clean, checkin a breeze and last but not least the owner is very helpful and friendly.

10

Magda

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy checkin, friendly owners and clean rooms.

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thomas

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No tv they didn't tell me they woulnt give me a refund very rude and unprofessional

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Stephen

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Cute little motel. Most motels are pretty sketchy, but this was a cute little building that my wife and I loved. I took off one star from the clean writing because the first night there was dog hair or something on our comforter on the bed and on the first layer of sheets under that but once we notified them they took care of it immediately.

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Location

The roadside setting is easy to find but brings traffic noise. It is outside town with few nearby dining options, yet convenient for reaching the Nantahala National Forest and local venues.

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Vicky

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check and out. Convenient to are venue.

8

Kenneth

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was good. The bed was comfortable, we didn’t have the desired hot water though. It is close to a highway, so road noise was a little loud. The owner was very nice.

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John

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Towels and wash rags were stained and dirty looking, and the main highway is literally 50 feet from your door..so traffic noise is pretty loud...the heater did not work well either. Then check out is 10 30 a.m. , so it was just ok..but not a great stay.

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Darrell and Deborah

May 8, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient

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Steven W

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stay here when i'm in the area. It is a old school basic motel, clean , comfortable and quiet.Drive a few miles into town and any type of food is available.

6

Ronald

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was ok but the tv was horrible and it was way out of town

4

Steve

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You checked in at a walk up window. The room had an intense fragrance. It was overpowering. The road noise was loud. The next day my clothes all still smelled off that awful room!

10

Amy

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a nice and quiet stay with a perfect location. Very close to the Nantahala Forest. For the price it can't be beat! Some minor cosmetic repairs are needed, but nothing serious at all, and you can tell they are being worked on. The cleanliness more than makes up for it. I've stayed in chain hotels that are more expensive, but aren't anywhere near as clean as Murphy Motel is. The manager is friendly and kind, and went out of his way to make sure I had a pleasant stay! The best part of my stay was sitting outside my room at night (they have chairs!) and talking with my motel room neighbors. This has become my go-to stay for Murphy!

8

Kenneth

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was very nice. Internet worked well once we figured out which one to use. They didn't have ice, which is a minus 1 point. Nothing close to eat. We would stay here again.

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Michael

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it was very acceptable. No place to eat anywhere close. This is a clean but pretty basic place. I would stay there again.

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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