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.
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
Lynn's Place - 6 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Wendy's - 6 min walk
About this property
Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages
At Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santeetlah Lake and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. 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
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Hotel size
28 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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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
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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
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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Reviews
Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
8.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2026
It’s an old place but clean enough
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2025
Excellent stay clean room comfortable bed reasonable rates and they even have covered parking for motorcycles I can’t be more happy with this stay thank you Phillips motel
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2025
The location was nice and safe. The rooms need a major upgrade.
Moises
Moises, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Great price for a nice room
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
The place is a bit dated but, very clean! Cool dragon decorations in front of the property. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I'll be returning and telling all my friends about it!
Dean
Dean, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 16, 2026
The gentleman that checked us in was very friendly. The first room we checked into was awful honestly. It smelled like mildew and was dirty, dark, and dingy. The toilet stopped up and was then leaking water all over the floor from the base of the toilet. When we went up front to let staff know he immediately moved us to a new room/cottage which was much nicer in terms of smell and problem areas than the previous "suite" but was still not clean. I believe that some of the rooms might feel cleaner due to them being newer or slightly renovated. And I use the term renovated loosely because its much closer to the "landlord special" if you know what I mean. Overall there is a lot of mold, a lot of roaches, and a lot of hair in the shower from previous guests. I can see why there would be high reviews because I'm sure some of the rooms are quite nice and others are just...not. My husband stayed in one of the duplex houses last year and said it was very nice (but those are nearly new construction compared to the ones we stayed in this year). Just know what you're signing up for. Its a mixed bag. But you get what you pay for for under $100/night.
CHANDLER
CHANDLER, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
The room was fine for what we needed. It just had a few maintenance issues. Nothing big it was comfortable and clean.
Roger D.
Roger D., 5-night trip
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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
Michael, 1-night trip
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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
Amanda, 1-night trip
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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
Jessie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 14, 2024
Nice old town with fantastic people
Nelson
Nelson, 1-night trip
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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
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
Quaint Mom and Pop place. Super friendly staff.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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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!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
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
EVELYN, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2024
Easy check in. Rooms are nice and clean. Quiet easy parking.
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
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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
Hung, 2-night trip
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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
alex, 1-night trip
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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
Scot, 3-night trip
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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
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2023
Clean, courteous, and convenient
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Economically priced. Well maintained. Very friendly staff! Great fire pit! Street noise can be annoying.
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
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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
Makayla, 1-night trip
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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
Veronica, 3-night trip
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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.