The Mallard Hotel

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (67 reviews)
178 Five Points Dr, Copperhill, Tennessee, 37317 , Copperhill , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Firepit
Free WiFi
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Mountain biking nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Pet friendly
Easy check-in
Quick resolution of issues
Cons:
Lack of staff
Cleanliness issues
Misleading descriptions

Categories

Cleanliness
6.81
Many reviews mention issues with cleanliness, specifically regarding bugs and room odors.
Service
7.78
Reviews highlight a lack of staff presence and issues with maintenance, leading to frustration.
Location
9.82
Several guests appreciated the location's convenience for activities and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.77
There are reports of broken locks, noises, and overall room conditions that detract from the experience.
Amenities
6.8
Guests noted broken machines and limited amenities, impacting the overall value.
Value for Money
8.76
Some guests found the deal reasonable for the price under certain circumstances.
Food and Beverage
5.81
Many complaints about the lack of breakfast options and miscommunication regarding food availability.
Overall Experience
7.28
Mixed overall sentiments, with some guests finding value while others had significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 03:45

Property Description

Nestled in the serene mountains of Copperhill, The Mallard Hotel offers a perfect getaway for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Comfort and Style
Indulge in our 35 individually decorated guestrooms, each featuring a memory foam bed with premium bedding and a cozy kitchenette, ensuring you feel right at home.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access, enjoy leisure time in our common area with a 43-inch Smart TV, or unwind outdoors with our picnic area and charcoal grills.

Delicious Daily Breakfast
Start your day right with a complimentary on-the-go breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, perfect for fueling your adventures in the beautiful surrounding nature.

Escape to The Mallard Hotel for an unforgettable stay—book your room today!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Pets allowed (no fees)

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 67 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.81
Service: 7.78
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 5.81
Overall Experience: 7.28
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Mohsen
2
Pros:

Rooms were filled with stink bugs flies and cockroaches not enough towels or toiletries in the rooms no breakfast was available despite the fact it was stated that the room comes with breakfast no staff on site either

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Susan
10
Pros:

Great pet friendly property with very clean and well maintained rooms. The outside of the motel can use a little paint. Easy check-in!

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Randy family
6
Pros:

They have no staff on duty, we decided to stop early instead of coming in later, it’s self check in and the door was broke, we were lucky to catch someone there and they knew the door was broke, it took a while to get in, then it was loud outside the rooms, it’s a decent deal for the price, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a family stay, I would recommend it if your looking for a budget stay

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Carl
10
Nice place to spend the night
Pros:

The room was clean. We had a little trouble with the key pad but the staff quickly resolved our problem.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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John
6
Pros:

No staff on-site, what breakfast. They have started remodeling but throwing on a little paint does not cover the damage.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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julie
6
No value here move on
Pros:

Room door beat up. Room lock code not working had to call to get lock box key which was hatd to reach for elderly ppl and impossible to see numbers at night. Table that flips down broke on unlatching it. Maintenance guy was suppose to fix next day but nope not fixed plus he wanted to leave our door unlocked while we were gone. The ice machine was broken and when working they charge for it. Soda machine out of order too. No cups for coffee just a lot of disappointed gals.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Terry
6
Bait and Switch Motel
Pros:

My family and I planned a trip to ride the Blue Ridge Railway. We came across this motel and from the pictures it looked like a great and clean place the stay. I’m sorry to say we were disappointed and the actual motel looks nothing like the pictures. Its description says nice things but it isn’t true. The only thing nice I can say is that it was mostly quiet. I unfortunately was not able to get any type of refund and will not be staying again.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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LILLIAN
8
Pros:

Family medical

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Mandy family
10
Pros:

For an outdoor adventure weekend, it was PERFECT!

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Tamra partner
10
Pros:

The hotel was nice. The grab and go breakfast isn’t much and if you don’t get there really early, the workers staying there take most of it. They were quick to answer text messages as no one is actually on site. We will definitely stay there again.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Kathleen
10
Pros:

Contactless check-in was easy, communication efficient throughout, property clean and very close to the activity we were heading to the following day.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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beachlover5657 Couples
2
HORRIBLE!!
Pros:

This was by far the worst hotel experience we ever had! Where do I begin?
Here is a list of the problems we had:
Lock on door had dead battery. We actually found someone to replace it, but that was the last time we ever saw a staff person.
Shower was backing up with terrible odor. They said they fixed it but it still was slow draining. We avoided the shower and did the best with the sink.
Lack of clean towels - we were told they were in a cupboard in The laundry room but the laundry room was locked. There were no staff on the premises to ask about it.
They say there is “grab and go” breakfast??? We were there 3 days and never saw anything nor was there any person to ask.
Oh yes I forgot about the fact you had to pay 25 cents for ice but only got 3 cubes to come out.
We left on the 3rd day. We couldn’t take the poor service, room odor, or moldiness by the air conditioner. This is just a few things. My husband developed a cough after the first day, likely the mold by the air conditioner unit.
We wanted to have 4 days to explore the area and attend a friend’s wedding, but it was a stretch just making it 2 nights.
Awful experience and awful hotel.

2025-08-12 via Tripadvisor
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Wanda friends
2
Pros:

No breakfast as advertised, nothing worked in the room. No Television, no hair dryer. No employees on the property at all. Stayed 3 days during our mission trip and NEVER found an employee of any kind. Never again

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Carolyn
4
Not good
Pros:

Long black hair on bathroom sink. Small puddle of water on floor i. Bathroom. I cleaned jp with TP, floor was dirty. Also cleaned two other areas on floor...both dirty, one black. Table top brown papertowel when cleaned. Inside top of microwave was not clean either. Plastic ware was in bad shape and only 3 pieces of eating utensils. We couldn't get a neighboring room.. because lock box didn't work and no one was available on site to assist with either the other room or a reclean. We did not stay.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Eriberto partner
10
Pros:

5 Star. Amazing room and nice game room!

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Kaleigh family
8
Pros:

It was a self serving property. You had to get your own extra towels and other items. The area where the items were supposed to be was never stocked. We had to buy some extra towels from the dollar tree. The grab and go breakfast was very limited. It was granola bars and apples and oranges as the only options. Overall the place was very nice there were just a few things that may make me not want to stay here again.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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samanthacS2652XC NONE
2
Pros:

The worst experience I have ever had, booked king room on bottom floor room 110, I stayed for two nights and had to fight the room flooding the whole time and all my sons things was soaked with water when we awakened our first night. I made the mistake of knocking the front off the ac unit while trying to turn it down on the Thermostat as it was freezing when we arrived and l was shocked at the nastiness that was on the inside of the unit and even windows had condensation on them from how cold the thermostat was. Which i believe was sign from the get go I should have left the hotel knowing there was mold every where but they don't offer refunds. We was moved to the second floor which was so much better. Oddly even the room smelled much better, and the beds that room was even neater made. And the vent in that room was clean when i checked them. we was about to just leave without a refund after my sons clothes finished washing and drying. Personally, this place took away from our vacation and relaxation time. A little maintenance and a seasoned cleaner would make a big difference for this place. i meet a couple as well in room 109 that stayed for only one night they said they had to use all theirs towels and half the towels from the guest closest to drive their floor the morning they was leaving after staying only one night. take some allergy medication is my best advice if your going to stay there.

2025-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Jordan friends
10
Pros:

Cute clean room, comfy bed, shower could be cleaner but we are happy

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Maribel friends
6
Pros:

The room was nice but the breakfast was terrible

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
C
Charles
4
Don't stay in a hotel which has no employee's
Pros:

The Mallard Hotel was bad , I had a room booked for over a week on the first floor , when I arrived the room I booked was occupied , no one works their on site , everything is operated by someone in a another country by phone . I got another room . The TV had no remote , I called them back and they told me to go to another room and get the TV remote out of that room , could not get in the room with the code he gave me on the phone , so I went back to the room he gave me and took a shower , when I walk back to the bed , my feet were black on the bottom from the dirty floor . I used a wash cloth to wash the bottom of my feet , before I got in the bed which was like a bag of rags , I could write a book on the Mallard Hotel which would be a horrow story , This stay was like a bad dream .

2025-07-05 via Nuitee