Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

City-center motel within easy reach of Santeetlah Lake

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January 2026

Front of property - Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages (Robbinsville)

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Economy Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker - Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages (Robbinsville)

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Perched near Santeetlah Lake, Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi, unwind on the terrace, or gather around the barbecue grills. Previous guests have praised this motel's smoke-free premises and express check-out.

Very good

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

Daily housekeeping
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$89 nightly

Dec 24 - Dec 25

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 5 - Dec 6

Tomorrow

Dec 6 - Dec 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 31 of 31 rooms

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

180 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

Design Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

183 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

City Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Business Single Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

190 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

275 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

275 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

350 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Family Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

340 sq ft
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

360 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

410 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Annex Building

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

2 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

415 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Classic Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Romantic Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

440 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Honeymoon Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

320 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Economy Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

3 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

730 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Economy Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

3 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

730 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

3 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

900 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 9
1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

1194 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 9
4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

312 sq ft
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

3 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

900 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 9
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

275 sq ft
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

275 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Gallery Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

161 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

3 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

900 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Business Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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$139 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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About the neighborhood

290 N Main St, Robbinsville, NC, 28771

What's nearby

Cheoah River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Graham County Historical Association - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Junaluska Medicine Trail - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Santeetlah Lake - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 42 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 98 min drive
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kin Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪Caffe De Olla - ‬2 min drive
‪Papas Pizza - ‬7 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
‪Pacifico Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages is a great choice for a stay in Robbinsville. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 28 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Barbecue grills

What to do

Fishing nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Facilities

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages like?

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages is in the heart of Robbinsville, a short 1-minute walk from Nantahala National Forest and 18 minutes' walk from Santeetlah Lake.

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Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Parking

What guests liked

The property offers convenient and covered parking options, including for motorcycles. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

8/10 Very good

Nov 18, 2025

The location was nice and safe. The rooms need a major upgrade.

Moises, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 8, 2025

Great price for a nice room

Jay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 31, 2025

The owners are so nice and the property is a unique place that encourages guest interaction. Cool sculpture in front and plenty of outdoor seating. I personally appreciated the friendly cat on the property. Only a 15 minute drive to Dragons Tail.

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 6, 2025

Cute and comfy.

As outdated as this place looks, it was actually very clean and comfortable. The bed was nice, the shower pressure was great, the water was hot. Bill is super friendly and accommodating. I would absolutely stay here again.

Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 10, 2025

The rooms were kept nice and clean! The guy that runs the place is very nice and was very polite to answering any questions we had.

Jessie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 8, 2025

Phillips was very clean and the guys at the desk were super friendly! The property out front had many cool sculptures. It is located close to several gas stations and fast food restaurants as well as an Ingles. In spite of being close to these things, the property was fairly quiet. Only complaint is that there is limited parking out front, however there are a few more parking spaces affiliated with the hotel behind the restaurant next door that we utilized. Overall was a clean and comfy experience.

Makayla, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 23, 2025

Nice size room, very comfortable beds. Bill was very accommodating. We were traveling on motorcycles and got caught in bad weather on the way there. We were afraid we wouldn't make it before he closed. He told me he would leave the key out for us and we could settle up with him in the morning. This motel is old but clean. No bugs!!! Great location and covered parking for motorcycles.

Veronica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 6, 2024

Excellent stay

This was our 2nd time staying here! Its nice, clean, and quiet! If we ever come to area again we will rebook.

Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 10, 2024

Good clean place to stay. Decent rates. Clean and quiet and comfy. Would definitely stay again. Nothing too fancy but has the basics and is clean.

EVELYN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 14, 2024

Nice old town with fantastic people

Nelson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 8, 2024

Great host!

It's always a pleasure to stay here at the Historic Phillips Motel. I'm up here twice a year for Tougefest. Will continue giving them my loyal business

Hung, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 2, 2024

Everyone was friendly and we had everything we needed! Bed was very comfortable! The place could use some updating!

Scot, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 7, 2024

Quaint Mom and Pop place. Super friendly staff.

Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 27, 2024

Owner is extremely nice! I love how this place has old charm about it. Really makes me feel at home. This is my second time staying here and i will stay here again when i come to the area again. Very clean and charming!

Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 6, 2024

Philips Historic Motel

Was a blast staying here for 1 night! Very nice staff, cute cat, clean room, and well priced. Would come again!

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 25, 2024

Easy check in. Rooms are nice and clean. Quiet easy parking.

Dale, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 6, 2024

It was close to where i was going it was small quiet and comfortable , expedia sucks but thats not tje hotels fault

alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2024

Economically priced. Well maintained. Very friendly staff! Great fire pit! Street noise can be annoying.

Luke, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 19, 2023

Clean, courteous, and convenient

Jeffrey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 16, 2025

Service was excellent, very happy with the staff. The room was also generally very clean and pretty comfortable. The downsides were primarily in room condition. There is a lot of fit and finish that should be done to bring the rooms up to a suitable standard. I appreciate the historic nature of the motel and don't expect remodeling, though there were issues like missing/damaged trim, pretty poor paint, poor seal around the window AC, etc. I also would have appreciated black out curtains or blinds as a lot of light came through the existing, small curtains. My only complaint cleanliness wise was that I saw what appeared to be black mold growing beneath the showerhead on the wood panels. Otherwise the room was very clean.

Johnathan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 9, 2024

Very friendly staff and no pressure approach. They offer maps with the loops and for the money paid, the deal was good for a full house accommodating two families. The house was clean and everything provided worked. A bit dated maybe, but functional. Slept well.

Mihail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 25, 2024

Group of 5. Stayed in two rooms then changed travel plans and stayed another night in a 3 bedroom. Change to 3 bedroom was simple and easy. Staff supplied us with anything we needed. Will definitely stay again. Place is clean.

Sanford, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

May 18, 2025

I arrived early around 1 pm and was able to check in, the man behind the counter seemed nice and friendly. The property is very old, dark and outdated. It is not a place that I would recommend to a family. However this area caters to motorcyclist and I would stay there again for an overnight bike trip especially since they have carports for motorcycles to use. The room was also a fairly large size and easy to access. Things I didn’t like: The walls are very dark, the electrical was outdated and converter boxes plugged into them for 3 prong plugs. The bathroom was somewhat updated but was not done professionally and the hot water only lasted about 5 minutes. There was a traditional full size coffee maker with everything to make a pot of coffee but the ground coffee was in a sealed pack and I didn’t have scissors or a knife to open it. There were ants on the nights stand both dead and alive. The carpet was very old, dark and dirty and I was not comfortable walking barefoot on it. This could be a very nice place to stay with some cosmetic updates. But it is a nice place to stay if you don’t care about that and want a short drive to cherahola skyway, the tail of the dragon and the moonshiner.

Chris, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 6, 2024

The owner was friendly and gave dining suggestions for the area. The motel is old and deteriorating. The room had a musty moldy odor. The carpet was beyond worn out. The bathroom tile was broken and falling off. The grout was stained brown. In 4 days we never got clean towels. There was no body wash, shampoo, or conditioner in the shower. They never replenished cups or coffee. The bed was very stiff and creaked loudly when you turned over. The blinds were bent and damaged and the window air conditioner was filthy. They had a recliner in the room, but we didnt sit on it because of the stains others had left. Ourside the room there was old unwanted furnituture and exercize equipment in the parking space. We feel certain that if the health department inspected this place it would not pass inspection. though it was inexpensi e, I would NOT recommend staying here.

Gregory, 4-night trip