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Riverbend Motel & Cabins

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Cabin | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Cottage | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $101
$83 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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134 River Street, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Helen

With a stay at Riverbend Motel & Cabins, you'll be centrally located in Helen, within a 5-minute drive of Unicoi State Park and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee River and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Helen Arts & Heritage Center.
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What's nearby

  • Unicoi Hill Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Unicoi State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riverbend Motel & Cabins

Riverbend Motel & Cabins offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1007 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely adored the room and the staff were so friendly.
Got the romance package!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, right next to the river and only a short walk to the center of everything!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and very clean room and environment will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dariex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and and near to the village
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lylana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the cabins. I am a repeat customer, always a pleasant experience!
Balcony view
Balcony view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Location Location, clean, quiet and perfect LOCATION to enjoy Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful in answering our questions about the area, and room was very clean with a lovely clean aroma! We had a wonderful visit and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a great experience for me and my husband looking forward for our next’s trip
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy every year
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, clean and great space! The staff was very nice and friendly, the view close to the river was amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

susana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff! Helped suggesting restaurants and spots around hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice motel with the river view . Super Staff Decent breakfast to go .Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff, location, room clean but had wear
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute place and an easy walk to everything!! We really enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff and location were excellent! The interior could use some updating but we still enjoyed our stay very much. Great value 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms updated and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice River View and close to all activities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Room updated with new furniture and flooring but the shower needs updated along with the bathroom floor. The location made it worth it though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leia

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025