Name: Serenity Inn Sweetwater
Address: 229 New Highway 68, Sweetwater, Tennessee, US
Price range: US$75–US$571 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

At Serenity Inn Sweetwater, travelers describe a budget, older-style motel that is generally very clean and comfortable, conveniently off I-75 with nearby food options, offering solid value but with simple amenities and a minimal grab-and-go breakfast.

Rooms are basic and some are recently updated; beds are usually comfortable, but front-facing rooms can pick up road or McDonald's noise and a few guests found spaces small or dated. Staff are often friendly and accommodating, though several reviews report slow or difficult check-ins, unexpected cash deposits or pet fees, and occasional upsell attempts. While cleanliness is praised repeatedly, recurring mentions include initial musty or pet odors and a few reports of stains, mold, or suspected bites. Expect an affordable, no-frills stopover close to the interstate.

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Facilities

Exterior-entry, two-story motel with parking directly outside rooms; no elevator. Amenities beyond the basics are limited.

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8

Steve

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Found this motel last minute on the way home from a trip. It's an older style motel but is maintained pretty well. Was clean and comfortable. Area feels pretty safe. AC worked well. Didn't look into the breakfast offering. But judging by the small area dedicated to it in the front office, I would expect it to be minimal. Overall was good experience for a overnight rest and back onto the road.

8

Daniel

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good enough location easy to find. Coin laundry available and wifi. Nothing else to offer.

8

John

1 Jan 2024

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Old fashioned type motel with all outdoor entrances. No lobby to speak of and room very small and basic but very clean. Fine for one night stop over.

8

Melissa

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel with vehicles parked in front of room which was nice. Easy to load and unload luggage. Breakfast is continental but McDonalds is next door within walking distance. Nice, budget friendly motel.

8

Gerard

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was expecting a hotel instead of a 2 story motel and our room was upstairs.

8

Dianne

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Typical roadside motel

8

Terry

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Site and Room was very clean and seemed safe. Old style motel with few amenities. Near road so a little noisy. Clean, safe, cheap.

10

Glenn

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were on the first floor. Nice room. No elevator but only 2 floors.

4

Hunter

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is advertised a lot better than what it is. It was previously a Days Inn and everything looks the same. The woman at the desk was friendly but the overall hotel was outdated. For the price it was for the weekend I will never be back. The carpet was tacky and the bathroom was severely outdated. If I had know it was a Days Inn prior I would not have stayed. The Days Inn sign is still standing out front on the ground.

6

Lisa

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself could use a refresh...I know they are working on it but old Days Inn sign is still up, etc.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently praised as very clean and well maintained. Several reviews note initial musty or pet odors, occasional stains or mold, and a few reports of bites or bedbugs.

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10

Eric

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is the perfect combination of affordable and clean. The facility is older, but well maintained. There was nothing broken or falling apart in the room. The bedding was spotless, the room was immaculately clean. Check in was prompt and polite. The breakfast was just some juice, coffee, danishes and granola bars, but for the price, it doesn't matter.

10

Rebecca

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Have stayed here a couple of times when visiting family. Very clean and comfortable.

10

Jeffrey

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel. Modern, clean, and comfortable right off the highway.

2

douglas

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Filthy with bed bugs present

8

Amelia

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The desk clerk was great and very personable. The room was comfortable but did smell a little musty at first. They offered continentalbreakfast but we only saw the same packaged danish both mornings we were there.

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Samantha

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room definitely has a strange smell. The shower had mold growing and the mat in the bottom was probably older than me. The carpet is old and dirty. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean.

8

Laura

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room I was in was pet friendly and flooring was LVP, which I appreciated. It was very clean but did have a slight dog smell (I had a cat staying with me). The microwave and mini-fridge was very old. These appliances need updating. Also, I was charged a $20 pet fee which had to be paid in cash as I had prepaid through Hotels.com. This was not mentioned on the Hotels.com website. It was fortunate that I had $20 in cash (which I seldom carry cash), otherwise, the manager told me the reservation would have been cancelled without a refund.

4

Carrie

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was fast and easy. The employee behind the desk was friendly, polite, and very efficient. I definitely wasn’t expecting a stunning property at all for the price I was paying. The room appeared clean(ish) but worn out. The linens looked newer though and had no stains! The motel allows pets and there was a dog yapping for HOURS during my stay. There was also a lot of noise from the McDonalds parking lot next door. I did my normal motel/hotel bed bug check and everything looked fine. I went to bed and woke up the next morning covered in bug bites. I don’t know if they were bed bugs (or maybe fleas or something else entirely) but something got me good! So be extra careful if you decide to stay here. They offer complementary breakfast but I was already grossed out by the bug bites so I decided it was probably best to skip it.

10

Chris

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and great value for the money!

10

Matthew

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room with McD’s next door and gas station c store across road very convenient for weary travelers.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic, some recently updated; beds are generally comfortable. Front-side rooms and those near McDonald's can be noisy, and a few guests found spaces small or dated.

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Rebecca

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. Pillows and bed were comfortable.

8

John

1 Jan 2024

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Old fashioned type motel with all outdoor entrances. No lobby to speak of and room very small and basic but very clean. Fine for one night stop over.

10

Whitney

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was very shocked at how clean and updated it was for a very good price. Staff was super kind and attentive. Will definitely stay again when traveling through.

6

Claudia F

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Road noise

8

scott

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, clean, room is a little small but for the price it’s great!

10

CAREN C

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy off, easy on. Renovated room. Godd selection on TV.

4

Chad

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The mattress was very uncomfortable, it was worn out in the middle. The towels were not soft

8

Gilberte

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing fancy but its very comfortable. Pretty quiet and newly renovated.

4

William

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed in front side of motel and road noise wa terrible. Asked manager to change to back side and he said no rooms where available, but if I paid $20 extra he would move me. Well the back side was not full only 5 cars in the back. At midnight a trash truck woke us up emptying a trash bin at next door McDonalds. When leaving I asked for receipt and he copied my original receipt before taxes. My final bill was $20 a night over original price. I will never stay at this motel again.

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Cindy

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was fine, the bed was comfortable, the noise level outside the room was not great, every time someone walked past the room or the door in other rooms closed we could hear it. It was good for one night on our way home from Florida.

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Service

Many guests describe friendly, accommodating staff and smooth check-ins. Others report slow or difficult check-ins, undisclosed cash deposits or pet fees, upsell attempts for room changes or extra beds, and occasional rudeness.

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Dale

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We are always a bit hesitant to stay at a non chain property but the price and location were excellent so we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. The room was spacious and clean, the bed comfortable, the water pressure met our expectations and the nice lady at check-in was very friendly and efficient. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend this property.

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Phillip

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice and the stay was good but just had a terrible time with the check in. It took over 2 hours to check because the guy running the place kept trying to say he didn’t have my reservation even after him seeing my I.D and my email confirmation with my reservation number on it. I had to get customer service involved on instant chat and over the phone. The hotel wouldn’t answer the calls from customer service or anything. They finally gave me a room but not the room I reserved.

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jean

6 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager, Mr. Patel (he told me that was his name) was very sweet and cordial. He originally gave me a room on the second floor, but when I told him that I was unable to climb the stairs very well, he reassigned me a room on the first floor for no additional charge. The young lady in the office when I checked out was equally as nice.

8

Donna

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and easy access to nearby businesses. I was taken back a bit that because I was a local customer I had to pay a $100 cash deposit. Not required for everyone just people who were from surrounding cities. Pleasant atmosphere and pricing was great.

10

Barb

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. Room was clean, bed & bedding was comfy & great to see bulk shampoo, etc offered. Another step to reducing our plastics footprint. Would have liked a coffee machine as we are always too early for a free breakfast, but McD’s is right next door. Dee accommodated us to locate a ground floor unit, which was greatly appreciated.

8

Laura

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room I was in was pet friendly and flooring was LVP, which I appreciated. It was very clean but did have a slight dog smell (I had a cat staying with me). The microwave and mini-fridge was very old. These appliances need updating. Also, I was charged a $20 pet fee which had to be paid in cash as I had prepaid through Hotels.com. This was not mentioned on the Hotels.com website. It was fortunate that I had $20 in cash (which I seldom carry cash), otherwise, the manager told me the reservation would have been cancelled without a refund.

8

Natalie

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was perfect for our stay both going to Florida and coming back from Florida. Off the Highway and easy access. Staff was very friendly, we had previously left one of our pillows behind and we called and they saved it for us until we could pick it back up. Very friendly and helpful and accommodating

10

MaryAnne

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced! Friendly staff. Quick and easy check-in! Comfortable night’s sleep. Will stay there again!

2

Maria

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service is terrible. I booked a room with two beds on Expedia and the manager tried to ask me for more money for the second bed!

4

William

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed in front side of motel and road noise wa terrible. Asked manager to change to back side and he said no rooms where available, but if I paid $20 extra he would move me. Well the back side was not full only 5 cars in the back. At midnight a trash truck woke us up emptying a trash bin at next door McDonalds. When leaving I asked for receipt and he copied my original receipt before taxes. My final bill was $20 a night over original price. I will never stay at this motel again.

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Location

Just off I-75 with McDonald's next door and gas and restaurants nearby; easy to access and convenient for road trips. Some guests noted traffic or parking-lot noise, and signage can still reflect a former brand.

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Jo-Ellen

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Serenity was a very convenient place to stop right off the highway. Room and bed were comfortable. We didn’t have their continental breakfast they offered as we opted for a McDonald’s meal which is right next door. I’d stay there again definitely.

10

Bonnie

7 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Very comfy. I would stay again! It is conveniently located next to a highway. Truckers on it tend to use their air brakes. I sleep with a sound machine and a eye mask- so I didn't hear anything all night. Nice bed

10

Allen

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's a nice, clean place to stay. Necessities are very close by and it's right off I-75. The price is reasonable for the area.

8

John

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The locaion was easy to access. Mcdonalds was a short walk. He room was clean, and tv worked well.

10

Melinda

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Friendly staff, clean property and very accommodating. Close to several places for meals and right off the interstate.

8

Terry

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Site and Room was very clean and seemed safe. Old style motel with few amenities. Near road so a little noisy. Clean, safe, cheap.

10

Matthew

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room with McD’s next door and gas station c store across road very convenient for weary travelers.

6

Lisa

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself could use a refresh...I know they are working on it but old Days Inn sign is still up, etc.

10

Michelle

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, easy access on/off I 75 and decent nearby restaurants.

8

Hailey

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, good experience. Stayed here after a concert, and this was convenient. hard to find due to the sign saying the wrong name. Toilet was dirty. Skid marks & pee spots on seat. Bed was nice. Air works great. Checked in super late, like around midnight & the lady who helped me was very nice- also saw her doing housekeeping when we left the next morning around 10. Nothing fancy, but decent for the price.

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently very limited, mainly packaged pastries and coffee, with no hot options. Many guests choose the McDonald's next door instead.

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Eric

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is the perfect combination of affordable and clean. The facility is older, but well maintained. There was nothing broken or falling apart in the room. The bedding was spotless, the room was immaculately clean. Check in was prompt and polite. The breakfast was just some juice, coffee, danishes and granola bars, but for the price, it doesn't matter.

8

Steve

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Found this motel last minute on the way home from a trip. It's an older style motel but is maintained pretty well. Was clean and comfortable. Area feels pretty safe. AC worked well. Didn't look into the breakfast offering. But judging by the small area dedicated to it in the front office, I would expect it to be minimal. Overall was good experience for a overnight rest and back onto the road.

10

Jo-Ellen

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Serenity was a very convenient place to stop right off the highway. Room and bed were comfortable. We didn’t have their continental breakfast they offered as we opted for a McDonald’s meal which is right next door. I’d stay there again definitely.

8

Melissa

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel with vehicles parked in front of room which was nice. Easy to load and unload luggage. Breakfast is continental but McDonalds is next door within walking distance. Nice, budget friendly motel.

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Leann

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was over all pretty good. Breakfast was sad and mostly just snacks coffee and juice. No coffee pot in room . But the stay was nice.

8

Shelly

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, adequate. Joke of a “breakfast”, but that wasn’t the main attraction…

10

Vicki

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay for economy hotel. No hot breakfast, just snack breakfast food but for the price, it was still a great deal. McDonalds next door.

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Amelia

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The desk clerk was great and very personable. The room was comfortable but did smell a little musty at first. They offered continentalbreakfast but we only saw the same packaged danish both mornings we were there.

6

Paul

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not the worst, but certainly not the best. Their idea of breakfast was prepackaged danishes and coffee.

10

Aaron

8 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff at check in, clean room, comfortable bed, bad coffee (not brewed, syrup type instant machine) but there was a mcdonalds next door for a better coffee.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $75	2 $75	3 $87	4 $75	5 $78	6 $87	7 $82
8 $78	9 $78	10 $75	11 $78	12 $87	13 $78	14 $78
15 $78	16 $78	17 $78	18 $78	19 $78	20 $78	21 $78
22 $83	23 $78	24 $78	25 $78	26 $75	27 $78	28
29 $78	30

Serenity Inn Sweetwater

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