Title: Sapphire Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sapphire Inn Motel in Franklin with free parking ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11862500/11862489/94d30505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11862500/11862489/dd4752b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11862500/11862489/18d80330.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11862500/11862489/7552427c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11862500/11862489/f6626258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sapphire Inn offers a quiet retreat in the business district with essential amenities. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, a relaxing garden, and vending machines for snacks. The property also welcomes RVs, buses, and trucks with dedicated parking. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Housekeeping - Pet-friendly - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sep. 20 - Sep. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-20&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=11862489&PinnedHotelID=11862489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-20&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=11862489&PinnedHotelID=11862489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sep. 21 - Sep. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&selected=11862489&PinnedHotelID=11862489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&selected=11862489&PinnedHotelID=11862489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sep. 26 - Sep. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=11862489&PinnedHotelID=11862489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=11862489&PinnedHotelID=11862489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=11862489&PinnedHotelID=11862489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=11862489&PinnedHotelID=11862489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed 8.8 Excellent 16 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### Standard Room, 2 Double Beds 7.8 Good 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHighlands-Hotels-Sapphire-Inn.h11862489.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHighlands-Hotels-Sapphire-Inn.h11862489.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Franklin, Sapphire Inn is in the business district and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Rose Creek Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. [Visit our Franklin travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Franklin.dx8140) [View more Motels in Franklin](https://www.expedia.ca/Franklin-Motels.d8140-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.18792%2C-83.37044&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GKvvr5NBH16l_uo4L4QjHVnEJ-g=) 761 E. Main Street, Franklin, NC, 28734 ### What's nearby - Angel Medical Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - The Factory - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 6 min drive - 8.1 km ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Caffe REL - ‬6 min walk - ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kountry Kitchen on 153 - ‬10 min walk - ‪Main Street Coffee & Tea - ‬14 min walk ## About this property ### Sapphire Inn Motel in the business district Sapphire Inn provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking - RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk - A vending machine and barbecue grills - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Sapphire Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries - TVs with cable channels - Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - RV/bus/truck parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Family friendly - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In a national park - In the mountains - Picnic area ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 2 floors - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3 PM Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 15 lbs per pet) Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Safety features at this property include a smoke detector ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Sapphire Inn Franklin Sapphire Inn Sapphire Inn Motel Sapphire Inn Franklin Sapphire Inn Motel Franklin ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sapphire Inn pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Sapphire Inn? > As of Sept 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sapphire Inn on Sept 21, 2025 start from CA $96.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Highlands-Hotels-Sapphire-Inn.h11862489.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Sapphire Inn? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sapphire Inn? > Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Sapphire Inn? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Sapphire Inn located? > Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest, Ruby City Gems & Minerals, and Scottish Tartans Musuem. Angel Medical Center and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sapphire Inn Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 79 8 - Good 98 6 - Okay 65 4 - Poor 25 2 - Terrible 35 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy check in and out. Staff very helpfull kind ##### Michelle Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Garth Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Cheap place to stay. Old but nice. ##### Garth Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Collin Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Nothing exceptional, but it wa clean and met our expectations, considering what we paid. ##### Collin Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Clair Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We have stayed there several times and always go back. ##### Clair Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Richard May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Older hotel good price ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly staff safe place to stay ##### amy Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### C Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities \- Needs room instructions on TV/Remote easy use and gain. (A+) Excellent front desk and excellent comfortable bed. \* pillow cases need to be as soft as the excellent sheets. \*\* A few less important room details (loss/degrade/missing), needs addressing. Thanks ##### C Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marshall Jun 12, 2025 Liked: Amenities The owners are fantastic!! Smiles and hospitable in every way. Perfect size property and location. Room smells awesome. Water is hot and water pressure is fantastic! A true surprise for its location and last minute booking. ##### Marshall Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort My stay was great. It is a quiet place with nice people. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kenneth Apr 5, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Nice for the price. Staff was very friendly. ##### Kenneth Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clair Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Have stayed there frequently because affordable and convenient. ##### Clair Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very quiet and peaceful night to stay here ##### amy Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Our room had a wonderful bed, king size, soft and just right firmness. The refrigerator was great to put our drinks in for the next day. Unfortunately, while they have been working on upgrading a few fixtures, the room badly needed a coat of paint. The floor had recently been redone and was good too. We weren't there for amenities or luxury so it did the job. Staff on check in was friendly and efficient. It looked like a great place for bikers on the AT a they had several things in the office for them. ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jimmel Jun 13, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities No housekeeping for the entire week of stay, no blankets changes, no floor cleaning. ##### Jimmel Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Problem with the bedding was taken care of immediately. Very nice staff. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great clean and affordable stay. ##### Sherri Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff and clean ##### amy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Always a great value and location ##### David H Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sharlene May 19, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We got only one partially used roll of toilet paper. Towels for the main body were barely beyond the size of a hand towel. ##### Sharlene Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay quiet and peaceful ✌ awesome stay. very very very cool management 👌 👍 😎 👏 😀 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy Jun 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Close to serval places to eat and shop rooms where very clean ##### amy Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Felt safe and you had a variety of places to eat and it was clean with fresh towels every day ##### amy Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Mar 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Classic hotel with friendly atmosphere ##### Julie Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia Nov 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Will stay here again! Really comfortable beds and clean rooms. Much cleaner than a lot of the overpriced big name brand hotels! ##### Cynthia Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was well cleaned and the staff was friendly when I checked in and they made sure I didn't need anything through my stay ##### amy Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Cherokee-Hotels-Harrahs-Cherokee-Casino-Resort.h13319510.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Southern-Pines-Hotels-Pine-Needles-Lodge-Golf-Club.h2222358.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tipsy Pelican- The Best Place To Relax! 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