Lake Santeetlah was formed in 1928 when the Santeetlah Dam was constructed. The lake consists of 76 miles of mostly naturally forested shoreline. The lake holds a variety of fish including small mouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie and lake trout. The closest motels to the are located in the small nearby town of Robinsville. The motels in Robinsville can accommodate single guests or families and small groups.
The Phillips Motel is a small complex with 16 standard rooms, six efficiencies and several three-bedroom cottages available. The standard rooms are equipped with cable TV, a microwave, refrigerator and your choice of a single, double or king-sized bed. The efficiency rooms come equipped with complete kitchens. The Phillips Smoky Mountain Restaurant is next to the motel.
Phillips Motel
290 Main Street
Robinsville, NC 28771
828-479-3370
phillipsmotelonline.com
The San-Ran Motel has been family owned and operated since 1958. Each room comes equipped with a microwave, coffee pot, telephone, refrigerator and cable TV. Private parking is accessible for trailers, motorcycles, bicycles and boats. Several restaurants are within walking distance of the motel. Picnic tables and grills are available on site.
San-Ran Motel
253 Rodney Orr Bypass
Robinsville, NC 28771
828-479-3256
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The Tuskeegee Motel has been in operation since 1967. The motel has both standard rooms and efficiencies available. The standard rooms are equipped with a full-sized bed, small love seat and TV. The efficiencies have two full-sized beds, TV, refrigerator, microwave and kitchenette. The motel also has a convenience store stocked with sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, coffee and picnic supplies as well as a small gas station.
Tuskeegee Motel
2511 Fontana Road, Highway 28
Robinsville, NC 28771
828-479-8464
tuskeegeemotel.com
