Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. USA hotel reviews
  3. North Carolina hotel reviews
  4. Robbinsville hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Reviews of Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

290 N. Main Street PO Box 1525, Robbinsville, NC 28771-1525, United States of America

#6 of 15 hotels in Robbinsville

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 334 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

Verified guest reviews from real Bookers

Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more– opens a dialog box
Write a Review

Showing 1 - 25

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Was what we expected for the area and cost!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very historic area and nice location. Had a great get way from busy city and slowed down for a few days! Also quite area with nice clean rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed the stay and will visit again when in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too much light at night, need dark curtains.

    Nice stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Adorable spot, and super nice staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    8.0
    Great staff and good value.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud lady freaking out. She wasn't a patron but she was screaming at one.

    Guy at the front counter was awesome. Very helpful and informative with a great attitude. In the middle of the night there was loud drama as would to be expected in this particular town in the middle of the night.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean rooms. Nice staff. Good location to TOD.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our short stay. Would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower head was so low on the wall the I had to crouch to wash my hair, I'm 5'6". My 6'2" husband didn't even try.

    The room was decorated with a French theme, Paris bedspreads, Monet prints. Very welcoming hosts. Whimsical dragons about the property. A quiet street. About 14 miles to the Tail of the Dragon on 219. They are motorcycle friendly. Would stay here again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower head was a little low

    Affable and helpful staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    7.0
    Owner was very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were to soft

    The outside with tables & firepits were nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    8.0
    Would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was pretty quiet and clean

    Owners very nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    8.0
    I enjoyed staying at this lovely boutique motel, and would happily stay again if in the area.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. Room: While I listed a lot of pluses for the room, there were a couple minuses as well, that if rectified would dramatically increase the travel experience for people visiting the location. A. My main gripe with the room was the lack of blackout curtains or blinds. With my room being ground level and with a window facing an elementary school, the flashing lights of school buses would have been annoying if I was not already awake. The regular (non blackout) curtains did provide privacy so that wasn’t a concern, but as a light-sensitive sleeper, blackout curtains are usually an important part of my hotel experience. It wasn’t the biggest problem in a small town like Robbinsville, but if there was more traffic/light pollution, it would have been a bigger issue for me. B. I understand that people were probably shorter which this place was built, and I at 6’0 am a couple inches higher than the average US adult man, but the shower head was about neck-level, so I had to do a bit of a squat to wash my hair. Good workout though so not a big problem, and obviously not something I expect them to fix. Just a note. C. The coffee was lacking tbh. I’m by no means a “coffee snob” because I understand that they can’t be helped, but there is a mark that wasn’t quite met with the coffee here. The coffee was a regular drip machine, and filters/cups were provided (just a thought, not affecting my review, but I wonder if ceramic mugs instead of paper would add to the homey feel?) so in theory they were starting off well. What made me not even attempt to make coffee was the fact that the coffee provided was open, and in a ziplock bag. I’m all against waste so I appreciated that they were trying to not be wasteful, but coffee has a shelf life after opening. For food safety/quality/ease I would recommend getting a cheap, single serving off brand keurig-style machine, and some plain tim hortons or dunkin pods, and just leaving them in the room.

    1. Location: The location was great - I was traveling for work and the property was very close to not only the event I needed to attend, but also a few blocks downhill from the local coffee shop, which made for nice exercise on a brisk fall morning. 2. Staff: The staff when I checked in were incredibly kind and informative, sharing helpful information about parking, nearby restaurants, and road closures. Check in was the easiest I have ever had at a hotel — they had my reservation info and key ready before I even arrived (and I arrived early without informing them, so bonus for having the room ready) 3. Parking: It was so easy, parking right outside where my entrance was. 4. Room: The room was well-equipped with almost everything you would expect of a property of that class, including a comfortable mattress (my room had two beds, but I only used one), TV with plenty of channel options, in-room heating and AC, and a full bathroom with plenty of towels and toiletries. While I brought my own shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, I appreciated that they had theirs provided on a wall-mounted dispenser, which reduces waste and cost. I also appreciated that the room had a table with chairs, and a love seat, which both provided comfortable places to work. The wifi was okay. Not super fast but to be honest, in a town like Robbinsville that might be all they have. Worked for uploading/downloading video files so I’m putting it in the pluses. THE FRIDGE AND MICROWAVE were *such* a nice touch and something that people take for granted. As someone who travels for work, I HATE eating fast food all the time, so having a chance to bring some items with me and have the comfort of home cooked leftovers while on the road was so nice. VERY CLEAN ROOM. Sort of a side note, but I was in one of the “rooms” but I hope to return one day and stay in one of the cottages.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    9.0
    My favorite place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi was terrible in the cottage.

    Love the "at home" feel

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No blinds in the windows and the exhaust in bathroom not working

    The tub, it was really clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The gentleman running the Motel was a great host. Our room was clean and comfortable. The water pressure in the shower wasn't great but it wouldn't keep me from staying again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    9.0
    A delightful man hosting a quaint property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a tad musty.

    Rodger was absolutely divine of a host! He made great conversation with us and made us feel right at home during our stay. We stayed and talked with him between our excursions around the area and even had him give us recommendations here and there. After our second night my forgetful boyfriend forgot my pillow and blanket and being the absolute saint he is, Rodger put them in storage for us to retrieve on our stay come November.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good location. Older hotel. Nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Could have been cleaner, but that also comes with an older hotel. Nothing major as far as dirt or mess.

    No hot water in the room. It was busy with it being a holiday weekend but they found another place for us. I would have booked directly through their FB page had I investigated more. Good location, neat atmosphere, older hotel

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    9.0
    Nice place with good character
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities are a little dated, but very functional, comfortable and clean.

    Very comfortable home like place. Very nice hosts.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    9.0
    I loved my stay there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was just fine

    Live historic hotels/motels when I am traveling, they are so much more interesting than your run of the mill place

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    9.0
    2 wheel touring
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only bad thing is not really with the hotel, but with the town itself, everything closes way early so make sure to bring food or have dinner in time because by 10 everything seemed to be close, idk if it's different on the weekend, I was here on a Wednesday.

    I liked the hunters Lodge look and feel of the rooms The bed, and bathroom could have been a bit bigger, I am a big guy 6'1 lol, but all in all the stay was a pleasant one, The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would def stay here again, very conveniently located specially if you are here doing the motorcycle tours. Dragon, Moonshiner, and the Cherahola skyway are all a short distance away.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    8.0
    Good value for an in town motel.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is a bit out dated, but you can't beat the price and overall a good value.

    It is a motorcycling area close to the tail of the dragon. Hotel has been around for as long as I can remember. Don't expect a 5 star resort. Yet the owners are friendly and keep the area clean. It is walking distance to most places in town.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    8.0
    Good base camp for fun days in the moutains of WNC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking at 111 was a bit scary, especially backing out onto the road. The hill angle was very steep.

    Great location in the mountains. Summer is also a great time to drive the scenic roads.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    7.0
    Wonderful, comfortable, beyond expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Maybe the carpet should be replaced with pet friendly flooring.

    We rented a small apartment. It was perfect for what we needed. It had an awesome large kitchen area, along with a living/sleeping area and a separate sleeping area. The price was exceptional for this. The accommodations are not luxurious, but just what we needed for the price.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    7.0
    Was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The grounds were cluttered and needed landscaping. The beds were very uncomfortable.

    Was close to where I needed to be. Was quiet and the room was clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is old but comfortable. The staff was very pleasant.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2023

    9.0
    Interesting and accommodating place in a small mountain town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    18 miles away from Tail of the Dragon. But then everything is, hard to really fault the property on that. It is a nice place to stay in the area.

    The property was very clean and safe. The staff was terrific. Obviously I don’t know them very well and yet right off the bat they seemed to be a very kind person.

    Stayed in May 2023

Showing 1 - 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find something cheaper? We'll refund the difference!