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Carolina Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Franklin with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | TV
Property grounds
Exterior
Front of property
Surrounded by nature, Carolina Motel offers a serene retreat with golfing on site and a beautiful garden. Unwind in the seasonal outdoor pool or explore the nearby nature reserve. With free in-room WiFi, express check-out, concierge services, and helpful staff always ready to assist.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2601 Georgia Hwy (Hwy 441), Franklin, NC, 28734

What's nearby

  • Whistle Stop Mall - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Factory - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Franklin Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Mill Creek Country Club - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Leo’s Caffe Italia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Ingles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Carolina Motel

Property highlights
Golfing on site, a garden, and a business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Carolina Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 1 2025 to May 22 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 60 mi (96 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 53498345345HL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Carolina Motel
Carolina Hotel Franklin
Carolina Motel Motel
Carolina Motel Franklin
Carolina Motel Motel Franklin

Frequently asked questions

Does Carolina Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from September 1 2025 to May 22 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Carolina Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carolina Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carolina Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carolina Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carolina Motel located?

Situated in Franklin, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Whistle Stop Mall. The Factory and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Carolina Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 651 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 651 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 651 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 651 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 651 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property impeccably maintained. Very helpful front desk/owner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old motel but nice. Large room comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Staff. Clean. Value for $$
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this clean old school motel. Family owned and always friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel with a retro feel. Property and room was very clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay again here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Blast from the Past

Spacious room with soft pillows and comfy bed. Hotel is older 1960’s vibe but well maintained and clean. Host is very gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Amenities
Love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so nice and cute. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

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

Awesome stay!

Awesome staff and very comfortable and clean room. Conveniently located to the mountains travel route, always a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely kept, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

BRYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, basic furnishing, comfortable bed, and the staff was outstanding. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating, personable, returned phone calls, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind and patient staff. Clean and comfortable. Coffee available at 7 am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. The room was clean and tidy. What I I didn’t like was being charged more than what was quoted by Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to take action regarding the internet. Wouldn't work most of the time. Couldn't really do anything online. They claim nobody in town has reliable internet. Other motels in town that I have stayed at had good internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable host. Clean rooms and a pleasant experience. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean hotel. Nightly fire on fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old style motel that looks like it jumped out of the 1960's but redone excellenty wit modern touches. Love this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again. Staff is courteous. Rooms are clean. The pool and the fire pit area are a great touch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Room was very clean for an older motel which was a plesant surprise! We will definitely be coming back on future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. We love this mid-century hotel!! Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice, clean and enjoyable room that was convenient for my needs. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean , very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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