Early Blue Motel

2.0 star property
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Property grounds
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1793 Holbert Cove Rd, Saluda, NC, 28773
  • Green River Adventures
    3 min drive
  • Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery
    4 min drive
  • Green River
    8 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    22 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Saluda

Located in Saluda, Early Blue Motel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Pearson's Falls and Blue Ridge Mall. .This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Tryon Country Club and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Flat Rock Playhouse.

What's nearby

  • Green River Adventures - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pearson's Falls - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Green River - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Flat Rock Playhouse - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Green River Cove Tubing - 17 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boon Choo Thai Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Early Blue Motel

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Pearson's Falls
Early Blue Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
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

Property is also known as

Saluda Mountain Lodge
Saluda Mountain
Saluda Mountain Lodge
Early Blue Motel Hotel
Early Blue Motel Saluda
Early Blue Motel Hotel Saluda

Early Blue Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 159 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this place. It was quiet, comfortable, beautiful, and just what I needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dylan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Winston Salem

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views from a comfortable back patio. A sauna to open soon. Simple rooms, some with a back door to the Blue Ridge view sitting area. Great communications with owner/manager! Very friendy and accessible!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here the night before dropping our kids at a nearby sleepaway camp and it was great! We were in one of the original rooms - no frills, but was clean, fresh and had comfortable beds. The backyard overlook area has breathtaking views and lots of great outdoor furniture and games to enjoy. Loved the little town of Saluda just down the road for dinner and shopping!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Early Blue is a gem!!! Stunning views of the mountains. Crazy convenient to Saluda, Tryon and Hendersonville. Staff are friendly, and helpful answering any questions we had. We will definitely be going back soon! Can't wait to see the leaves change in the fall. Make sure to get a view of the mountains with access to the courtyard. You'll love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvedin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, great place!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Early Blue. They were very dog friendly which we loved and the check-in check out process was easy and straightforward. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view!
Clean and comfortable with a wonderful common area and a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, so convenient to I26. When they have sauna and bar open, it'll be a really sweet spot to
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and enjoy the view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and comfortable. View of the mountains is gorgeous. Everything is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for only 1 night but everything went very well, nice quate location, beautiful view from hotel porch, room was clean, A/C a bit noisy and not cooling well, but for us it was OK. Overall it's a good place place to stay for a couple nights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the money
Wasn’t worth the money. There is so pool, spa, or even a store to buy night snacks. Next time I will stay in a cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend this motel and view
We were very pleased with this motel. We didn't contact the owners until late in the day. They responded back promptly with arrangements for the room and key. The room was clean and ready for us with towels and a message to contact them if we needed anything. Very hospitable. Location was good, right off the road. This is an 'old-style' motel that the owners have modernized. They were currently upgrading some other units which was a positive thing to see. bonus was that we had an absolutely gorgeous view of the mountains in the evening out our back door. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023