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Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property
Motel near Unicoi State Park in Helen

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Property grounds
Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View
Lobby
Balcony
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
134 River Street, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

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

Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 47 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Cabin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Family Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Helen

Heart of Helen.Within a 5-minute walk of this Helen motel, you'll find Chattahoochee River and Unicoi Hill Park. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Charlemagne's Kingdom are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Riverbend Motel & Cabins

Motel near Unicoi State Park in Helen
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at Riverbend Motel & Cabins. Free self parking is available.

This Helen motel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1983
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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 ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Refrigerator

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–9 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here, walking distance to shopping and dinning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tassa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at The Riverbend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay, check in was easy, room was great. Right in the main area for Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a great location right on the river and very close to downtown but it could stand some upgrading. I will stay there again but next time I'll get a cabin. There was too many people outside our room talking way too loud to late at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping. Clean. Nice employees. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jessica and Lori were most helpful with recommendations on restaurants and places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT staff, location, views—everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffanie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful when I had any questions about the area around Helen
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot on river, so convenient to shops and Main Street. Nice Staff and clean room were good for great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris, Mount Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, relaxing surroundings. Within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Remodeled recently, quiet and within walking distance to Oktoberfest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MYRNA

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best spot to stay in Helen
Staff was great. Hotel is right on the river- perfect locale to everything. Perfect spot right in the middle of everything made it easy to walk to every thing we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024