Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Motel with free parking, near Santeetlah Lake

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November 2025

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December 2025

Economy Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages near Santeetlah Lake offers a quiet getaway with WiFi, garden, terrace, and BBQ grills. This smoke-free property has laundry facilities and is praised for its efficient express check-out service.

Very good

Popular amenities

Laundry
Pet-friendly
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

17 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

Design Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

26 sq m
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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Family Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

32 sq m
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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

38 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Annex Building

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

2 bathrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

39 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Classic Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Romantic Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

41 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Honeymoon Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

68 sq m
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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

68 sq m
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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

84 sq m
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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Microwave

111 sq m
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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

29 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

84 sq m
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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

26 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

84 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

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

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

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

Fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

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

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About the area

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

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Motel near Santeetlah Lake

You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and a vending machine
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and barbecues

Room features

All guest rooms at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

Other amenities include:

Showers and hairdryers
32-inch TVs with cable channels
Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 15 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 credit card, debit card or 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 and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$153.66, 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 at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages located?

Located in the heart of Robbinsville, this motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Santeetlah Lake and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and Fontana Lake are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Roger D.

5 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The room was fine for what we needed. It just had a few maintenance issues. Nothing big it was comfortable and clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon

27 Sept 2025

Disliked: Amenities

3 nights never saw cleaning staff, A/C kept cool but very noisy,toilet never stopped running,coffee pot nasty on inside ,place was right on road had to be careful opening door ,place very rundown but keeps you out the rain and off the ground

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maciej

27 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

30 June 2025

All good. Quick walk to the Main Street.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

16 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple cottage like stay close to landmark attraction

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Makayla

8 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

23 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

E.

15 July 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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

21 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

On Main Street

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scot

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Philips Historic Motel

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

25 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

alex

6 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

8 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great employees

8/10 Good

Dawn

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was quiet, Friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

22 June 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Justin

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

24 May 2024

Liked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lowell

1 Nov 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Michael

24 July 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

Spider webs in corners, bed was like sleeping on a rock, only one light had a bulb in it, blinds were missing slats, very hot in the room with a very small window unit a/c that never did get the room cool, ceiling fan squeaked and hummed all night, toilet wouldn't flush unless you held handel down until everything was gone! just a bad experience! This place needs lots of tlc!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Gregory

6 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

10 July 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Staff & service

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!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

19 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!