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Colonial Inn Franklin

2.0 star property
Motel in Franklin with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Located in a nature reserve, Colonial Inn Franklin welcomes travelers with a continental breakfast. Enjoy WiFi, a peaceful garden, outdoor games, and charcoal grills for active enjoyment.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is €69
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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One King Bed, Non-Smoking

One King Bed, Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
3157 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC, 28734

What's nearby

  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Whistle Stop Mall - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Factory - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Franklin Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leo’s Caffe Italia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Franklin

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Colonial Inn Franklin and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Charcoal grills, games and a TV in reception
  • A vending machine, a nature reserve and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 46-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Games
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Colonial Franklin
Colonial Inn Franklin
Colonial Inn Franklin Motel
Colonial Inn Franklin Franklin
Colonial Inn Franklin Motel Franklin

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Inn Franklin pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 75 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Inn Franklin?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Franklin on 2 Dec 2025 start from €69.19, 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 Colonial Inn Franklin?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Inn Franklin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Colonial Inn Franklin?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Colonial Inn Franklin located?

Situated in Franklin, this motel is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Whistle Stop Mall and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. The Factory and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Colonial Inn Franklin Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 503 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay here except for noisy neighbor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations for our 4 night stay in Franklin.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for our time spent in Franklin NC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close parking. Easy check in. Friendly to dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecka

Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean,it was an older well kept motel, would stay there again. There is an issue with the motel changing for the room separately from Expedia , they said it would be refunded.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean,Staff was very nice and helpful, Wi-Fi was very slow. parking was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Clean. Not much for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with friendly staff. Pet friendly. Love the fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a small old style motel. It seems to be partially remodeled. Breakfast was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shirley

Disliked: Staff & service
The room was ok.. not enough towels or soap or shampoo, noisy, difficult to operate heating and cooling, breakfast was terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant quiet charming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed clean. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great place very friendly service and very clean W ill stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast doesn't start till 7.30 so don't know wasn't much of a area for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice roadside motel, just 2 miles outside of town. Room was surprisingly very clean, and the bed was quite comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very quiet and clean place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy beds. Location was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite older hotel off of the main road. Close to mines in area. Plenty of parking and close to room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful & efficient, everything was very clean,older hotel but a good bargain in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Quiet and GREAT STAFF!

Great welcome, such a nice staff with loads of information about the area. Was apprehensive due to the price, did not expect such a quiet, comfortable night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying here and it was clean and quiet. We will most likely stay here next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with a comfortable bed. Thier sanitation grade was 100.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

barbara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
check in staff was great room clean basic swimming pool was a joke it was no water in the pool .overpriced,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025