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Based on 825 guest reviews
- We have an outdoor pool ready for use
- Free breakfast
- Avg. Group Discount of 3.1%!
- 53 rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 2 floors
- Hotel has 3 suites
- Check-in time: 4:00pm
- Group score of 9.5/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesAAA Rate - 2 Double Beds - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Hair
Smoking Non-Smoking
Check RatesGovt Military Rate 1 King Bed 1 Person Whirlpool in BathRoom - Free WiFi, Refrigerator
Smoking
Check RatesGovt Military Rate 1 King Bed Accessible - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffeemaker
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Check RatesGovt Military Rate 1 Queen Bed Accessible - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffeemaker
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Check RatesGovt Military Rate 2 Double Beds - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Hair
Smoking Non-Smoking
Check RatesSenior AARP Rate ID Required 1 King Bed - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Hair
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Check RatesSenior AARP Rate ID Required 1 King Bed 1 Person Whirlpool in BathRoom - Free WiFi, Refrigerator
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Check RatesSenior AARP Rate ID Required 1 King Bed Accessible - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffeemaker
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Check RatesSenior AARP Rate ID Required 1 Queen Bed Accessible - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffeemaker
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
We can help make your decision-making a little easier by listing our top things to do in the Helen City, Georgia area: Helen City Area Attractions & Activities Helen Water Park & Tubing right across the street from us ? Nora Mills 1 blk ? Bavarian Mountain Mini Golf 2 blk ? Cool River Tubing 2 blk ? Downtown Helen Shopping .5 mi ? Helen Festhalle/Oktoberfest 1. mi ? Alpine Wedding Chapel 1.0 mi ? Cross Creek Stables .5 mi ? Habersham Winery .5 mi ? Hornes Buggy Rides .5 mi ? Nacoochee Antique's .5 mi ? Unicoi Outfitters .5 mi ? Innsbruck Golf Course 1 mi ? Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mounds 1 mi ? Black Bear Dinner Theatre 3 mi ? Gold 'n Gem Grubbing 4 mi ? Uniocoi State Park 5 mi ? Anna Ruby Falls 7 mi Helen City Nearby Restaurants:- ? Doodle's Coffee & Cream 1 blk ? Nacoochee Grill 1 blk ? Bigg Daddy's 2 blk ? La Cabana Mexican 2 blk ? Paul's Steakhouse 1.0 mi ? Troll Tavern 1.0 mi ? Viele Margarita's 1.0 mi ? Betty's Country Store 1.5
Landmarks and Location of Econo Lodge Helen
Verified Reviews of Econo Lodge Helen
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Amazing comfortable clean professional friendly."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
This hotel was amazing and was one of my best hotel experiences ever.
Sara B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
26-Sep-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 23 to Sat Sep 24 2022 at a $108.99 average nightly rate. 
"It was very convenient to all the attractions and a clean room."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I didn't like that I wasn't told by the operator I booked the room with that there was a pet deposit and room deposit ahead of time even though I thoroughly asked ahead. But overall it was a good experience the room was clean. Everyone at the front desk was very kind. I would use them again.
Judy W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Dec-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 26 to Sun Nov 28 2021 at a $132.04 average nightly rate. "No key for one room. TV, hair dryer, heat, iron, bed horrible."
Overall Score2.0/ 5
No coffee at breakfast, no muffins, no milk for cereal horrible conditions.
Diane F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
30-Nov-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 26 to Sat Nov 27 2021 at a $143.42 average nightly rate. "This place is the worst hotel I have EVER stayed ar."
Overall Score1.0/ 5
What a dump! Shower curtain was molded, steel piece stuck out the side of the bed frame and cut my ankle, glad I had taken bandaids, the beds were made up with queen size sheets and we slept on regular beds, towels were so small and rough. The three nights I stayed, no one came to empty the garbage, I did it. We were not offered clean linens, I grabbed wash cloths from the housekeeping cart. The pool was an eye sore, it was so nasty. The website said ?fitness center, coffee pot in room, continental breakfast, we had neither of these. We went out each morning for breakfast, at Betty's. I highly recommend ?Betty's?. I overpaid for the dump I stayed in. Website offered each night at 110.00 for three nights = 330.00. I was charged 444.00. Helen is a beautiful place and I hope to go back sometime, but will definitely be staying somewhere else instead of the Econo Lodge.
Naomi G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Nov-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Nov 21 to Wed Nov 24 2021 at a $110.99 average nightly rate. "The beds were hard and the covers look like curtains not good."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
I'll have to think about staying there again.
Luann B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
21-Feb-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 19 to Sun Feb 21 2021 at a $76.99 average nightly rate. "Very nasty hotel."
Overall Score1.0/ 5
We rented three rooms and when we checked in the beds were not made and the sheets were covered in body hair (nasty).
William K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
15-Sep-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 12 to Sun Sep 13 2020 at a $148.99 average nightly rate. "Friendly Staff, Clean."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Room was clean, bed was comfortable.
Arthur P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Mar-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Mar 21 to Sat Mar 23 2019 at a $48.15 average nightly rate. Property Description
Econo Lodge Hotel Motel Helen near Unicoi State Park, Piedmont College and Truett-McConnell College,features spacious guest rooms that has standard features hairdryers, coffeemakers, refrigerators, wireless high-speed Internet access, microwaves, irons, ironing boards, and cable television. Some rooms have whirlpool bathtubs. Seasonal outdoor pool, and a meeting room are available at Hotel Helen GA. The Econo Lodge Hotel Motel Helen is located in Alpine Helen, GA at the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest. You'll find Downtown Alpine Helen with all its shops, restaurants, attractions and the Helen Festhalle a short 2 minute drive from the hotel. The Swiss inspired accommodations of the Econolodge await your arrival in scenic White County, GA located alongside the Chattahoochee River. The Econo Lodge Hotel Motel Helen is adjacent to the new Helen Water Park and only minutes from Unicoi State Park, Anna Ruby Falls and the Cabbage Patch Kids Babyland General Hospital. Whether shopping in one of the many local Artisans shops, tubing down the Chattahoochee River, hiking up to Anna Ruby Falls or golfing at Innsbruck a pleasant nights stay will round out the enjoyment of a day well spent. The Econo Lodge Hotel near Chattahoochee offers all guests complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet, Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Every room offers an iron/ironing board, hairdryer and 25" TV with premium cable making you feel at home the minute you arrive. Centrally located in Helen Georgia, the Econo Lodge is your perfect lodging choice for a wonderful trip to Alpine Helen and the upstate Chattahoochee Region.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2008 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 53 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 37 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 3 |
| Suites: | 3 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 500 sq. feet |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 15.0 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | none |
| Ownership: | Mashona Corp |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: at least 24 hours in advance, By 4pm day before arrival | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 15.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 8.00% |
| City Tax: | 0.00% |
| Country Tax: | 0.00% |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 0.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 0.00 GST % |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bus parking
- Complimentary breakfast
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Electronic key card
- Fax available
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Pets allowed
- Refrigerator
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
Airport & Shuttle Information
Atlanta Airport
Local Shuttle Info: We have Taxi Cab servicesAlpine Taxi by Doug FornterKarens Taxi by Karen Brown
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Pet has to be under 20lbs, $20.00 fee per night, and only in select rooms. None in king or handicap rooms
About Econo Lodge
- Easy Starts continental breakfast
- Offer special promotions and advance purchase deals
- Free high-speed internet and premium movie channel
- Convenient locations close to major roads and highways
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Econo Lodge Helen
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Econo Lodge Helen.
Feel free to use the Econo Lodge Helen meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Helen event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Conferance Room | 38 x 22 x 10 | 375 | --/-- | -- | 16 | 9 | 30 | 9 | --/-- | -- | 38 | 38 |
Close This Conferance RoomBasic Conference room space. Could be left wide open for dances or table and chairs setup. Has 2 doors entering from the outside from around outdoor pool, and 3 windows that overlook the pool. It also has an indoor, door that leads down to the breakfast room. It has it''s own bathroom with vanity and outlet. It also has a single sink area that has outlet and mirrow. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 375 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 38 x 22 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Econo Lodge Helen
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Econo Lodge Helen have?
There are 53 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Econo Lodge Helen?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
Can I get a AAA rate at Econo Lodge Helen?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1 King Bed - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Hair
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Econo Lodge Helen?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior AARP Rate ID Required 1 King Bed - Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Hair
Is there a pool at Econo Lodge Helen?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
Can I get a group rate at Econo Lodge Helen?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 3.1%.
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