Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

City-center motel within easy reach of Santeetlah Lake

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November 2025

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December 2025

Economy Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

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

Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
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

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Tomorrow

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

180 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

Design Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

183 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

410 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Annex Building

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

2 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Microwave

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

440 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Honeymoon Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
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

Separate bedroom

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

Separate bedroom

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

Separate bedroom

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

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Gallery Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

161 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

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

Separate bedroom

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

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

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$172 nightly

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

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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
Junaluska Medicine Trail - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Santeetlah Lake - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 29 min drive - 21.5 km
Fontana Lake - 30 min drive - 34.2 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

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

Phillips Historic Motel Cottages Robbinsville

Phillips Historic Motel Cottages

Phillips Historic Cottages Robbinsville

Phillips Historic Cottages

Phillips Historic & Cottages

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages Motel

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages Robbinsville

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages Motel Robbinsville

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 18-minute walk from Santeetlah Lake and 3 minutes' walk from Cheoah River.

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Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

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

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Popular mentions

Room

Location

Service staff

Bed

Shower

Toilet

Kitchen

Towns

Biking

Parking

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 27, 2025

Friendly staff

Maciej, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 30, 2025

All good. Quick walk to the Main Street.

Travis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 16, 2024

Simple cottage like stay close to landmark attraction

Rebecca, 2-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

Jul 15, 2024

Not the fanciest place we've stayed at, but nice people and atmosphere, close enough to walk wherever you need, and always love supporting a local spot over some chain - 10/10 recommend

E., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 21, 2024

On Main Street

mark, 4-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

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

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

Nov 8, 2022

Great employees

8/10 Very good

Aug 8, 2022

It was quiet, Friendly.

Dawn, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 22, 2023

It's not the Hilton but it has all the functioning amenities, a comfortable bed and it was all old but immaculate. The owner and staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful.

Joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 13, 2024

Ok

Justin, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

May 24, 2024

The guy who checked me in was super friendly. The room however was disappointing. The blinds were broke, and no pillow cases?? There was a group of people outside my door that seemed to be having a good time. However they were so loud it felt like they were in my room. If you’re looking for a quiet place unfortunately this ain’t it. I really wanted to like this place becaus the front desk person was so nice.

Pamela, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nov 1, 2022

Really old property that needs updating. We were there for 4 nights and never saw housekeeping the entire time. Noisy neighbors with a large dog tied up outside their door on the sidewalk.

Lowell, 4-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

4/10 Fair

Jul 10, 2024

We'd previously stayed at Phillip's Historic Motel and Cottages when Ms. Jordan owned it. It was always clean, neat and tidy and she was always a delight to deal with. The motel is under new management now and is considerably run down. I took a cold shower on Saturday morning because there was no hot water, there was an old, discolored bath mat that looked like it had been used for years, and there were exposed wires in the overhead ceiling light. The TV didn't work and the owner's attitude towards us was nice one moment and then the next moment we seemed to be an inconvenience. At 10pm, when the owner and his girlfriend were sitting outside watching fireworks, I asked to use the dryer for 10 minutes. He rudely said, "You want to use the dryer in the middle of the night?" I didn't consider 10pm the middle of the night, especially when he and his girlfriend were clearly up and sitting outside. This will be our last time staying at Phillip's Motel. It certainly wasn't worth what we paid. We could have paid $20 more/night and stayed at a well recognized hotel chain a couple of miles away. We stayed there for old time's sake. We won't make that mistake again and we're disappointed to see the motel has become as run down as it has.

Kimberly, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 8, 2024

Hotel is listed as “historic” when what they really meant is “old and run down”. Granted, it is an old building, charming on the outside. However, that is where charming ends. When I checked in, the first greeting that I received from the front desk person, who I am assuming was the owner, was “well I hope your shower is working”, and proceeded to tell me that the “very small shower” had been leaking into the room below so the plumber had come to install a new one. We then went to the room which had two very old queen beds with very used thin mattresses - one so squeaky I wouldn’t even sit on it, let alone sleep in it- with dilapidated old bedding, thin as a pancake old pillows, very old carpet, dirty coffee maker, frozen over refrigerator, and a “new” shower insert that one could barely stand in let alone turn around to wash oneself. Also it had slots for a stationary glass door that was not on the shower, but an old shower curtain hung in place. It was a chilly night, and the very old wall heater kept cutting off. They also went all out with Walmart towels. Location is across from the main school bus lot, and this morning the exhaust fumes from buses was very prominent in our room. Happily, we were only there for one night!

Nancy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 7, 2025

In a great location, easy to find. Great parking, even covered. Super friendly staff. Property is a little dated but extremely clean. You have everything you will need.

Mindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 22, 2025

Just an amazing place to stay !! Great service

Michael, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 18, 2025

Ok but no hot water. Manager tried but too late to get anyone to fix.

Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2025

Wish I could've stayed longer 10/10 coolest lil homest place to stay

Dillon, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jun 28, 2025

Needs sprucing up and an exterminator.

Beds are very uncomfortable. Ants both inside and outside the room. Deadbolt did not actually lock the door. Shower plumbing was loose in the wall. It definitely needs a lot of modernization, sprucing up, and an exterminator for the ants!

Cliff, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 21, 2025

It's unbelievable that this motel is still in operation. It was filthy, bed sheets and pillows needed to be replaced with new and clean ones.after checking the room we left and used another motel.

Randall, 2-night trip