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Econo Lodge Helen

Property class: 2.5

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A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by sun loungers and a patio area with outdoor seating.
A lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a teal armchair.
A spacious indoor area with a red sofa, green armchairs, and a pool view.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a refrigerator with beverages.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a pillow.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $71
$57 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17

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11 Edelweiss St, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a dresser.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a microwave.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a TV on a stand.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a TV on a stand.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a desk lamp, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a microwave, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2 Double Beds Nonsmoking

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a microwave, and a chair.

2 Queen Beds Smoking

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a microwave, and a chair.

2 Queen Beds Nonsmoking

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Helen

When you stay at Econo Lodge Helen in Helen, you'll be in a state park, within a 5-minute drive of Chattahoochee National Forest and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Unicoi Hill Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Helen Arts & Heritage Center.

What's nearby

  • Unicoi Hill Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Unicoi State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Helen

Econo Lodge Helen offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 48-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. 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 desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include express check-out, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Planning an event in Helen? This hotel has facilities measuring 24 square feet (2 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Econo Lodge Helen Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 401 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hot tub and the pool completely peaceful I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good economical place to stay. Would book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tequila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hot tub and the pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
The pool and the hot tub was great. The room was clean and the price I paid for the room was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kareena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fairly clean, bedding and towels were fresh, staff was super nice. Breakfast wasn’t the best but also not the worst. Overall, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amber

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was amazing- the beds were outdated and springy very uncomfortable. We had a good time at the indoor pool. More than likely won’t stay here again though. I like a good comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
#2 star motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family of 4, we had a clean room and breakfast was so good!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness
Booked the room for a friend. The room was filthy including the toilet. The bathtub was draining very slowly. Consistently held about 3” of water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was closed, the lamp was missing a bulb, the coffee maker was broken and the room wasn't as clean as I would like.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great time from the entrance to the end. The pool was nice and warm due to the weather being cold outside it was perfect the hot tub was great and the room seem to be a newly renovated so it was great we slept like babies
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was cold cereal and microwaveable sausage and egg biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jewell

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not keep breakfast bar supplied.Food ran out 45 min before end of advertised end time. Staff said no more would be put out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. The pool area was filthy and the man at the desk was very rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Very clean, nice staff and convenient. Easy check in and out.. older establishment but well maintained and not a speck of dust!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness
The manager was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric

Cheap price and you get what you pay for. It was not bad but very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veniva

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room could have used some work, but the staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
We like the property around the area is safe and quite !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, breakfast was ok, needs more selections. Pool closed for repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy checking in and very convenient to the attractions and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and loved the indoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room. friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025