Unicoi State Park & Lodge

1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 United States (USA)
View Map Reservations: 1-800-219-2797
3.0 Star Property
34.723840-83.721200
+1-800-219-2797
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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room Types

Check Rates ADA 2 Bedroom Smith Creek Cabin 30 Square Meters in Sizecable TV Many Other Modern Conveniences Foun
Non-Smoking
Check Rates Dog Friendly 2 Bedroom Smith Creek Cabin 30 Square Meters in Size Cable TV Tea Coffee Maker Refriger
Non-Smoking
Check Rates Lodge Room with 2 Queen Beds 30 Sq Meters in Size WiFicable TV Cable
Non-Smoking
Check Rates Lodge Room with 2 Queen Beds 30 Sq Meters in Size WiFicable TV Cable Channels Bath Hairdryer Shower
Non-Smoking
Check Rates Standard Double Room 2 Queen Beds
Non-Smoking
Check Rates Standard Queen Queen
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

Helen, lake with beach, hiking trails, mountain bike trails, Appalachian Trail, Brasstown Bald Mountain, Anna Ruby Falls, Dahlonega Gold Museum, Historic Clarkesville, several golf courses, horse back riding.

Verified Reviews of Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Anniversary Weekend"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very Enjoyable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 17 to Sun Jul 20 2025 at a $124.25 average nightly rate.
"Good Family Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great visit. Very good and attentive staff. Room was clean and quiet. Will come back.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 15 to Tue Nov 19 2024 at a $184.00 average nightly rate.
3.5 out of 5. Based on 692 guest reviews

Property Description

The Lodge at Unicoi is located within 1,023-acre Unicoi State Park in Northeast Georgia, 75 miles from Atlanta's perimeter (I-285). Unicoi is a convenient access point to the North Georgia Mountains, which are known for their scenic beauty, wildlife, and a variety of visitor attractions. One of the favored attractions is Anna Ruby Falls, which borders the park. In the midst of the Chattahoochee National Forest, located just two miles from the Alpine Village of Helen, the lodge and park are a beautiful setting for group meetings, family gatherings, and conferences. Guests will enjoy the park's 12 miles of nature and hiking trails, lake and trout stream fishing, four lighted tennis courts, softball and volleyball area, picnic facilities, World Class Mountain Bike Trail, and year-round schedule of activities. The Unicoi Restaurant serves three meals daily and is open to the public year-round. The lodge houses a gift shop which features fine hand-crafted items and one of the largest quilt displays in the Southeast. · Overnight Accommodations · 100-room lodge with four handicapped accessible rooms and 30 cottages. · Services and Amenities · Retreat atmosphere at Unicoi Lodge · Tennis, hiking, mountain biking and fishing · Mountain craft shop, specializing in hand-crafted items and handmade quilts, open daily · Dining facilities and Banquet Services · Unicoi Restaurant offers the area's finest buffet dining in a beautiful setting · Function space for up to 500 people · Full-service catering staff · Beach House overlooking lake · In compliance with the Georgia State Liquor laws, any alcoholic beverages consumed in public areas of the facility must be purchased from Unicoi. · Open picnic shelters · Meeting Spaces and Services · Masters Hall – over 4,000 sq. feet for meetings up to 500 persons; subdivides into four meeting rooms · Logo Room - 2,100 square feet for meetings of up to 250 persons, subdivides into three meeting rooms · Conference lobbies for pre-function registration, reception, and exhibits · Professional Conference Staff to help plan any event · Programming staff can assist in providing team-building activities

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00pm
Check Out: 11:00am
Year of Last Renovation: 2008
Floors: 2
Rooms: 100
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 100
Handicap Rooms: 4
Rooms with 1 Bed: 16
Rooms with 2 Beds: 84
Suites: 0
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 3 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 10000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 350 people
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 3.0 Mi
Ownership: State of Georgia
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
For groups, 30 days prior to arrival
Nightly Parking: $5
Total Taxes: 15.00%
Total Misc Fees: $10.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.00%
Occupancy Tax: 8.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 7.00%
Parking Fee: 5.00 Per Stay
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 21.00%
Chef Attendant Fees: 100.00 Per Function

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Camping or barbeque facilities
  • Central location
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Tennis court
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Approximately 90 miles from airport in Atlanta

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Hofer's of Helen - Authentic German bakery and cafe offering a variety of pastries, breads, and breakfast dishes - 1.8 miles
  • Lunch: Bodensee Restaurant - Traditional German cuisine in a cozy, family-friendly setting - 1.5 miles
  • Dinner: Cimmi's Cafe - A blend of American and Italian favorites with a cozy atmosphere - 2 miles
  • Activity: Anna Ruby Falls - Scenic waterfall located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, offering hiking trails and picturesque views - 5 miles

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Betty's Country Store - Quaint grocery store with a deli that serves breakfast sandwiches and coffee - 1.7 miles
  • Lunch: Mully's Nacoochee Grill - Casual dining with a diverse menu, known for its trout dishes - 2.2 miles
  • Dinner: Bigg Daddy's Restaurant and Tavern - American fare with a large selection of craft beers and live music on some nights - 1.9 miles
  • Activity: Unicoi State Park - Explore the park's hiking trails, lake activities, and beautiful mountain scenery - 0 miles

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Cowboys & Angels Restaurant and Bar - Offers hearty breakfast options and a warm atmosphere - 1.8 miles
  • Lunch: The Troll Tavern - Enjoy riverside dining with a view, offering a mix of American and German dishes - 1.6 miles
  • Dinner: Cafe International - Riverfront dining with a selection of seafood, steak, and pasta dishes - 1.7 miles
  • Activity: Helen Tubing & Water Park - Fun-filled water park with tubing down the Chattahoochee River - 1 mile

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Unicoi State Park & Lodge.

Feel free to use the Unicoi State Park & Lodge 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'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Masters Hall 84 x 52 x 16 4368 --/350 -- 180 -- -- -- 25/20 500 450 --
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Masters Hall

This room can be split into 4 sections. Each section is 22x52. The space can be used as 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or as the whole room.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4368 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
84 x 52 x 16 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Power Outlets:
16
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Masters Hall Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
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Masters Hall Meeting Space Thumbnail 3
Photo of Masters Hall
Logo Meeting Room 35 x 60 x 10 2100 120/120 -- 130 -- 48 -- 13/-- 200 220 --
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Logo Meeting Room

The Logo Meeting room can be used as a whole room or can be split into 3 seperate rooms. Each individual room is 35x20.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
2100 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
35 x 60 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Masters Hall 1 52 x 22 x 12 1144 --/90 67 48 27 33 27 --/-- 100 100 --
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Masters Hall 1

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1144 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
52 x 22 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Unicoi State Park & Lodge

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 Unicoi State Park & Lodge have?

There are 100 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Can I get a AAA rate at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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