Murphy is home to Murphy Motel. Valley River Arts and Clay's Corner are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Union Golf Course and Mountain View Marina. Rolling Thunder River Company and Tank Town USA are also worth visiting. Visit our Murphy travel guide
Murphy Motel provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Murphy Motel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Murphy Motel?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Murphy Motel on Oct 31, 2026 start from $79, including 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 for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Murphy Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Murphy Motel?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Murphy Motel located?
Situated in Murphy, this motel is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hiwassee Lake and Chattahoochee National Forest. Valley River Arts and Murphy Trussel are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Murphy Motel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Room was pretty clean and comfortable. The only issue was the water from the sink was cloudy and had a well water odor. The shower had clear water and the water pressure was amazing, still a little well water odor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ronald
Oct 3, 2026
They did have a coffee maker and coffee in the room it was a peaceful place was a lot of racket. The bed was comfortable. Water was not as hot as I’d like for it to be, but it was usable.
Very clean. They got 100% on Sanitation Certification. The mattress had a bed bug protective encasement. I checked anyway. No bugs anywhere inside or out. They have a coffee maker w/supplies to make two cups of coffee. There was a microwave and refrigerator in our room. The bed was very comfortable. Not too firm but not too soft. Very pleasant owners. Easy to check in and easy to check out. It is on Scenic Hwy 64 and we went during high season so motorcycles some trucks but after 11 pm it was country quiet. Close to convenience stores and several restaurants w/o having to go into Murphy. About 11 min drive to Murphy NC which has shops, bars some with live music, restaurants. It was a good stay for me and my husband. The price per night is very reasonable. Felt safe and even got to talk to our “neighbors” all were super nice.
The owners are very nice, the rooms are clean and comfortable and the view sitting outside was very relaxing. Prices are very reasonable. Would definitely stay there again.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay in Murphy
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Dillan
Nov 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They were accommodating but I booked a smoking room and it's all non-smoking which was an inconvenience. The bathroom light kept flickering on and off. I never got the wifi password the whole time I was there which effected a few things. It was clean and quiet which was very nice.