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Sunset Motel


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Housekeeping

  • Bicycle Rental

  • Cycling

  • Designated Smoking Area

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Property description

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
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What guests think

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At Sunset Motel, guests repeatedly praise exceptionally clean rooms and genuinely friendly service, with many highlighting the walkable downtown location and good value for a quiet, no‑frills stay in Murphy.

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Facilities

Basic

Cleanliness

Spotless

Service

Friendly

Location

Walkable

Dining

Basic

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10

Christina

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the charm of this little motel. It had that mid-century modern feel. The location was close to many restaurants in the downtown area. It was a quiet and comfortable room. If you're looking for something different from a chain hotel, this is a great, affordable option in Murphy.
Loved the charm of this little motel. It had that mid-century modern feel. The location was close to many restaurants in the downtown area. It was a quiet and comfortable room. If you're looking for something different from a chain hotel, this is a great, affordable option in Murphy.

10

Ronald

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12 Apr 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Very reasonably priced. Great location. Short walk to restaurants, coffee and shopping. Room was clean and comfortable. We received Breakfast baskets with fruit, granola bars etc… for Saturday and Sunday morning. After coming back from exploring each day we had fresh towels and wash cloths, bed was made and room tidied up. You don’t get that anymore these days unless you ask. They automatically did it. We definitely would stay again.
Very reasonably priced. Great location. Short walk to restaurants, coffee and shopping. Room was clean and comfortable. We received Breakfast baskets with fruit, granola bars etc… for Saturday and Sunday morning. After coming back from exploring each day we had fresh towels and wash cloths, bed was made and room tidied up. You don’t get that anymore these days unless you ask. They automatically did it. We definitely would stay again.

10

Lance

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12 Apr 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was perfect for me as a solo traveler. I appreciated the extra touches like the complimentary water and breakfast basket. The decor is intentionally retro and fun. No complaints! I'd stay here again.
Everything was perfect for me as a solo traveler. I appreciated the extra touches like the complimentary water and breakfast basket. The decor is intentionally retro and fun. No complaints! I'd stay here again.

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Christopher

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9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was extremely cold: with the space heater on high and the bathroom door closed, it would only ever get up to 62 degrees and was mostly at 60. Meanwhile, the bed had only a thin bed cover and no blanket, and the bathroom had no source of heat. The power button on the remote didn't work, and initially the light switch didn't work but I was able to resolve that with the help of a flashlight. They also have a weird "no locals, no exceptions" rule which seems kind of rude to those who live in the area. The one thing I will say is that the toilet paper was very plush and the shower worked well.
The room was extremely cold: with the space heater on high and the bathroom door closed, it would only ever get up to 62 degrees and was mostly at 60. Meanwhile, the bed had only a thin bed cover and no blanket, and the bathroom had no source of heat. The power button on the remote didn't work, and initially the light switch didn't work but I was able to resolve that with the help of a flashlight. They also have a weird "no locals, no exceptions" rule which seems kind of rude to those who live in the area. The one thing I will say is that the toilet paper was very plush and the shower worked well.

6

Shirley

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18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean but needs some work. Still some very old rusted parts especially in the bathroom. It is a very old motel that was renovated but done cheap. Bed is hard. TV didn’t work some of the time. We appreciate that the room was serviced, bed made, trash pulled, etc. That was nice.
Room was clean but needs some work. Still some very old rusted parts especially in the bathroom. It is a very old motel that was renovated but done cheap. Bed is hard. TV didn’t work some of the time. We appreciate that the room was serviced, bed made, trash pulled, etc. That was nice.

199 Valley River Ave, Murphy, North Carolina, United States of America

Location

When you stay at Sunset Motel in Murphy, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes by foot from Murphy River Walk. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hiwassee Lake and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hiwassee River.

Nantahala National Forest(0.1 Miles)

Valley River Arts(0.2 Miles)

Koneheta Park(0.3 Miles)

Murphy River Walk(0.4 Miles)

Hiwassee River(0.4 Miles)

Hiwassee Lake(0.5 Miles)

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Property policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 21:00

Before 11:00


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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.


Pets are not allowed at this property. Service animals are exempt from this policy.


Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Accessibility features include step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.


The property is located in the historical district, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes by foot from Murphy River Walk. It is 0.4 miles from Hiwassee Lake and Hiwassee River, and 6.7 miles from Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino.


Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.


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