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Econo Lodge Helen

2.5 star property
Travelers can soak up mountain views from the sunny terrace or cool off with a refreshing swim in one of two pools at this peaceful retreat

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Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus offers a peaceful mountain retreat with a sunny terrace and indoor pool. Enjoy WiFi throughout, lounge by the pool on comfy sun loungers, or use the conference space. The staff is consistently praised by guests for their helpfulness.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AED 184
AED 231 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Helen, Econo Lodge Helen is near theme parks and in the mountains. Unicoi State Park and Unicoi Hill Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and Southern Water Trails LLC are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Helen travel guide
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11 Edelweiss St, Helen, GA, 30545

What's nearby

  • Helen_UnicoiHillPark_553248621532656547-2
    Unicoi Hill Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charlemagne\'s Kingdom
    Charlemagne's Kingdom
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Unicoi State Park showing a bay or harbor
    Unicoi State Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen_HelenFesthalle_553248621587587020-5-2
    Helen Festhalle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
    11 min walk
  • Helen Festhalle
    6 min walk
  • Campfire Gather Round
    11 min walk
  • Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • The Troll Tavern
    3 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Helen

Hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace, and conference space at Econo Lodge Helen. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an indoor pool, and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 48-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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 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

Jameson Inn Helen
Jameson Helen
Jameson Inn Suites Helen GA
Jameson Inn
Budgetel Inn Suites
Budgetel And Suites Plus Helen
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Hotel
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Helen
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Hotel Helen

Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Helen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Econo Lodge Helen pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Helen?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Helen?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Econo Lodge Helen provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Econo Lodge Helen located?

Situated in a state park, this hotel is steps from Unicoi Hill Park, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, and Charlemagne's Kingdom. Chattahoochee River and Unicoi State Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Helen Reviews

6.4

6.2

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 322 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

LORI

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

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

6/10 Okay

kerstin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool was not working , and that was a the main reason for booking this hotel . I brought my own Clorox wipes and Im glad i did !!! The sink had stubble hair all over it from last person there . The price was very reasonable and they did serve breakfast , all microwave food but it was plenty and fresh fruit. I would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

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

2/10 Terrible

Tristin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Paint in places it shouldn’t be like on tile Dank smell Parts to jacuzzi just sitting detached nearby Staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its in a convenient area no congestion
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phanalai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kids enjoyed the pool. It’s was clean. Although the hot tub was not working while we were there. The ice machine didn't have enough ice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms and Chris at the the front desk was very courteous and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price is affordable. Front clerk was very accommodating/kind. The surrounding area is beautiful and bed was comfy. Everything I needed after a long drive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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

8/10 Good

Mary A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is THE BEST Budgetel I have EVER stayed at the cleanest most relaxing & I would definitely stay here again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and comfortable room. Great heated pool and jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean quiet and we were undisturbed our 2 days here pool was nice and clean hot tub clean will stay here agian on future trips to helen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

The best thing was hot tub in the room an their heated pool it’s like 100f it’s was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing place and great service

Great service, closer to Helen and all the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Given wrong room number at check-in. Room was already occupied. Remedied situation quickly. Room was clean but definitely showed signs of age and wear. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast offerings were coffee, juice and pre-packaged muffins and danish.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Easy check in. Clean room. Close by restaurants. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tom

Good safe place for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, nice room. Bathroom small and pool not open.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a last minute decision, but still a regrettable one. My girlfriend and I needed some away time...time away from the kids, time away from the grandkids, and time away from just plain being adults! I rated this hotel poor due to the quality of the rooms. Nothing is up-to-date, the rooms are in poor condition, and the beds are absolutely the cheapest, lowest quality mattresses they could have possibly found. I have slept on mats in jail that were more comfortable than the mattress in our suite. The hot tub in our suite was also nasty! We did not even attempt to use it due to how dirty it was. We were disturbed half the night with drunks arguing and fighting, and they said nothing about the fact that they had teenagers drinking vodka in the pool area! The only good thing about our stay was the pool. Although it was not the cleanest area around the pool, the water itself was clean and well heated, and the hot tub was also perfect temperature. I would rate this a 2 star! If not for the pool being warm and hot tub being hot, it would most certainly be rated a 1 star!! We will not be coming back to the Econo-lodge, ever! My personal recommendation....pay the extra to stay at the Holiday Inn just up the road, much higher quality and 100x more comfortable!! Do not reserve a room here, I promise you will regret it as much as we did!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025