Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Acorn Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Black Mountain with free parking

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Acorn Motel

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk
Exterior
Exterior
Front of property
Acorn Motel provides a comfortable base in the mountains with practical amenities that matter. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi and free self-parking, while gas grills make meal preparation simple. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 14 - Sep 15
Check availability for tonight Sep 14 - Sep 15

Tomorrow

Sep 15 - Sep 16
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 15 - Sep 16
Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Black Mountain, Acorn Motel is in the mountains. Black Mountain Golf Club and Pisgah Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Chimney Rock State Park. The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages are also worth visiting.
Visit our Black Mountain travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Motels in Black MountainOpens in a new window
Map
600 w state street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711

What's nearby

  • Lake Tomahawk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Catawba Falls - 18 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Acorn Motel

Motel in the mountains
Acorn Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, gas grills, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Black Mountain
Acorn Motel Motel
Acorn Motel Black Mountain
Acorn Motel Motel Black Mountain

Frequently asked questions

Is Acorn Motel 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.

How much is parking at Acorn Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Acorn Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Acorn Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Acorn Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Tomahawk, Black Mountain Center for the Arts, and Swannanoa Valley Museum. The Merry Wine Market and White Horse Black Mountain are also within 15 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Acorn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was clean but the bathtub needed upgrades. Bed was hard and really noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyquise

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place I’d stay there again and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice motel for it being a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

Fun music weekend

Great place - was in for a music concert at a brewery very close by - perfect for our needs but will stay everytime we come to Black Mountain
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old “motor hotel” but sufficient for an inexpensive one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

All you need

Great place to lay over for a work trip, had room to park with my equipment trailer and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel ; very clean and kept up with. Quiet and restaurants are within walking distance ! I will recommend this motel to friends and family . I would use this motel again is the near future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lack of any services but for the price it was a great place to stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location & Price, I’ve stayed here a few times. Parking in front of room excellent. Lobby/check in would have been improved by multiple boxes stacked in corner being removed. Llack of tv guide in room frustrating. Gnats in sink area disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Traveler

Overnight stay, bed comfortable but stained bed linens. Convenient to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for our 2 night stay. Nothing fancy…clean and safe. Less than a mile walk to downtown. Great breakfast across the street. Allows dogs and has a nice grassy area outside of our door. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ladson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathtub doesn’t drain well,Water not Hot, few electrical receptacles near bath and appliances, bed frame squeaks, Otherwise a clean place for the night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet , safe and clean. Easy check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
older place but clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been my regular place to stay since I have been traveling here for work. The rooms have been recently refurbished and always clean. Black Mountain is a cool small mountain community town with nice shops and restaurants to visit. Asheville is only about 15 minutes away making it well worth it as a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage bathtub and fixtures. Nothing fancy, like going back in time, but clean, quiet, and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Good value and nice stay

It was an economical one night stay. All was ready and nice. Area rugs on the inside would make it better. Gods value and nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Hidden gem

I just happen to be passing through no longer trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The inside of my room was nice and so was the bed. The air conditioning was in a weird location making it hard to keep the room cool. Seemed to be a work crew of some kind staying there riding a bus in and out , the manager had his office locked so you rang a bell to get him. I had unsafe vibes from the people there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner is renovating the property. Our room had not yet been renovated, But it was reasonably clean. Owner was very responsive and provided for all the items we requested.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Donna

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really need to finish improvements. Very dumpy; needs paint and new fixtures and furniture. Ok for the price in a very overpriced area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I'm a travel nurse and The Acorn has become my regular place to stay when it has available rooms. The price is very affordable in comparison to the other establishments with the "Asheville tourist" based room prices. Although it is not in Asheville, it's still really not that long of a drive and quite convenient for my needs. I'll continue to stay here until my contract is done and it continues to be a good financial decision!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hidden gem of hotel

Acorn Motel is an older motel ... yet they have kept it updated. Heat/AC unit is a wall mount ... but kept the room warm for me (was 35 degrees when I was there). Room has a lot of room. All necessities were in room (ie: hair dryer, shampoo, soap). They are pet friendly - lots of room to walk dogs (I had 3 with me). Outside was very well lit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Don’t Stay Here.

This motel is very rundown. The room was a closed off area behind the office very strangely set up no nightstands, No lamps No floor mats as you came in the door, so made floor very dirty quickly The room is on a slant mattress was way too hard Would not stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anne E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is a work in progress, under new management for only the past two weeks. Understandably, there is much that needs to be done to upgrade, including installation of an ice machine (in progress), availability of coffee to guests (in progress), and providing WI Fi to guest rooms (in progress). For the exceptionally low price of $70 per night, we could put up with these minor temporary inconveniences. Motel is well-located, rooms were clean and beds comfortable. Everything worked. Manager was kind, patient, and knowledgeable. We would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.