At Royal Inn, enjoy a stay near the action with amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, park easily with free self parking, and appreciate the 24-hour front desk.
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
Kentucky Splash Water Park - 40 min drive - 57.6 km
Cumberland Falls State Park - 43 min drive - 57.6 km
Cumberland Falls - 46 min drive - 62.6 km
Norris Dam State Park - 54 min drive - 81.4 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Phillips Drive In - 2 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min walk
El Rey - 8 min walk
Wendy's - 10 min walk
About this property
Royal Inn
Enjoy your visit to Oneida with a stay at Royal Inn. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
48 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch Smart TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Royal Inn Motel
Royal Inn Oneida
Royal Inn Motel Oneida
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
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Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
5.4
Amenities
7.6
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 22, 2026
No top lock on the doors makes women traveling alone feel super unsafe. It was rundown, the bathroom was in desperate need of repair, the towels and the tub both brought me to the decision I’d rather not shower. It was quiet.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2025
for us it was a clean comfortable place to spend the night not a lot of options in town but good for an older place absolutely no problems
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2023
Great place nice staff
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2026
No one come to clean the room. I had to go ask for more clean towels. They staff was kind and helpful.
Brenda
Brenda, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2023
Staff was super nice and friendly and very accommodating to our needs with our dogs and made sure we had everything we needed rooms were clean and cozy
Terry
Terry, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2024
It's a clean room with a hot shower and it's cheap. Perfect place to stay after a day in Big South Fork.
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
The service is good
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2023
Nicely restored old school motel. Clean, comfortable, and inexpensive.
gordon
gordon, 10-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 23, 2025
Clean but needs work
The only redeeming quality of this motel is that the room was very clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Owner is friendly. Felt like home
Kaushalkumar
Kaushalkumar, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2024
Royal Inn was convenient to where I needed to be to meet my friends from TN. I was pleasantly impressed that it was managed by a family. The manager did a great job of greeting me and offering assistance if needed during my entire stay. The staff were helpful and friendly.
I would stay there again.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
Clean room, nice check in, friendly staff. Building exterior is a little rough, room is much nicer inside than outside!
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
The hotel was what we expected for the price. It was clean and the staff were very friendly. The only downside was that the mattress was very hard.
Jeanine
Jeanine, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 22, 2024
Location was good. Staff was excellent. Room was clean but dated. The shower was unusable. There was no reliable temperature regulation. Meaning it would go from scolding to cold.
Jedediah
Jedediah, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
Hopefully still working on the place
Inside room was super clean and has been recently remodeled. Next redo outside and clean up used ashtrays and cig butts. Oh and get tvs that work or better directions how to make them work. Have cleaners take old coffee out of coffee maker that was gross
Russ
Russ, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2024
Low budget great stay
This is a none expensive kind of hotel. The from desk friendly and those staying at the time I was there too. Room was very clean, had micro coffee maker fridge and air conditioning worked well and good lighting. Bed was comfortable TV had cable & movie channels. There is no luxury here but for the price you cant go wrong. It's close to food restaurants ice-cream parlor Wal-Mart pharmacy and automotive stores. Close to museums, waterfalls coal mine rivers forests and attractions in Tennessee and Kentucky area. I will stay here again. You make your stay what you want it to be. I made my stay here a great one!
Marieli
Marieli, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 15, 2026
Everything was dirty. Went to ask for new stuff and the guy was mad and made of ton of reasons why they weren’t dirty. Gave us new ones and still was getting mad. Half of the outlets didn’t work and the door wasn’t sealed correctly. Do not stay here if you want to be comfortable
Brady
Brady, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 16, 2026
Great location just a little run down but it was ok considering the price
Marlin
Marlin, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Front Desk Hospitality
Kaushalkumar
Kaushalkumar, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 18, 2026
RThe room was simply filthy, from the front door all the way to the bathroom, and gave off a foul odor; you’d have to be pretty brave to take a shower in a bathroom like that.
The laundry room was downright disgusting: a veritable breeding ground for bacteria.
The photos on the website don’t match reality; everything is dirty and the atmosphere is unpleasant... In short, avoid this place at all costs.
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Gerard
Gerard, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 21, 2026
Price on the low end, but still not worth it. Stained sheets and upholstery, broken fridge, torn curtains, old food under the bed and very thin walls with road traffic all night. Ugh! Glad I only stayed one night.
RHODORA
RHODORA, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 25, 2026
Room was dirty, towels and sheets had stains on them.
April
April, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 4, 2026
Room was as clean as it could be given the decor was likely older than I am (I am an AARP member).
The curtains did not completely cover the window and were partially sheer so people walking by could watch me do whatever.
The TV did not work so all I had to do was listen to the traffic go by all night.
The bed was suitable to be used as an embalming table but it much more comfortable than that.
The proprietor was reasonably friendly however though difficult to understand
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2025
The motel was clean but it is old and needs updating.