Helen is located near the norteastern tip of Georgia, roughly 30 miles north of Gainesville and
65 miles northwest of downtown Athens. The hotels in Helen are located along or near Main Street.
Helen is located near the norteastern tip of Georgia, roughly 30 miles north of Gainesville and
65 miles northwest of downtown Athens. The hotels in Helen are located along or near Main Street.
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"Easy to access. The motel was clean and comfortable, and breakfast was good. There was a nice restaurant nearby. Great place to stay.2016-10-30"
"Nice, clean room; it was spacious and comfortable. Due to a plumbing issue, we had to move to another room, but were given a significant discount for the inconvenience. The promised full breakfast was unavailable, but we were given vouchers for Huddle down the street; they had good food and friendly service. There was some construction underway at the hotel; the exercise room was small, and the river park was a short walk away but not visible from the rooms. Overall, a pleasant stay.2015-03-23"
"Hotel was very relaxing. Everything was great. Stay here.2015-01-30"
"Good value. The hotel staff was great.2023-09-25"
"The motel wasn't terrible, but it wasn't nice. Limited facility with average amenities. The continental breakfast was just coffee, juice, and cereal. I expected more for the price.2016-02-29"
"The hotel was within walking distance of downtown. Seemed a little overpriced. The room door wouldn't lock, so we were moved to another room. The TV didn't work, but it was fixed the next day. The breakfast selection could've been better.2022-09-27"
"The hotel was super clean and comfortable. Quiet, good-sized room. No daily housekeeping because of Covid; we were told to leave our used towels outside the door and they'd be replaced. They were, and the waste baskets were emptied. The breakfast staff was friendly and helpful.2020-10-02"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, highway hotel 2 miles from downtown
3 floors, 81 rooms and suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $125 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Jan 2023 < Less
"Close to the highway. The rates were reasonable. There were some maintenance issues, but the hotel was clean. The front desk clerk was awesome and helped in every way possible. Nice, warm pool, though there was no whirlpool. Breakfast was enjoyable, and there was ample parking.2018-11-07"
"The 1st room had a filthy chair and non-working AC. We moved to another room; it was a little better, but the bathroom floor was sticky and dirty. The elevator and stairwell smelled bad. Find another hotel.2016-10-12"
"Good value. The hotel was nice and clean, and the staff was friendly.2016-03-31"
"The motel was clean and quiet. I'd stay here again.2019-10-18"
"We arrived a little early, but our room was ready and quite clean. It was large and spacious. Friendly personnel and good breakfast with variety. Nice gardens with flowers outside. We'd stay here again.2018-09-06"
"The motel room was clean but a little outdated.2017-10-11"
"The hotel was quiet, peaceful, and comfortable.2021-08-29"
"Good location near a golf course. I felt safe. The hotel was OK, but it was a bare-bones place. No daily housekeeping, and I didn't get fresh towels during my 3-day stay.2021-08-14"
"Clean, comfortable room and helpful, friendly personnel. We had a pleasant stay and recommend this hotel.2018-05-07"
"Good value. The hotel room was clean, and the amenities were nice. The carpet could have been vacuumed better. The shower was wonderful, and the towels were nice and soft.2022-11-09"
"Good rates. The room and beds were clean, and the hotel clerks were pleasant and friendly. Easy, quick breakfast. The eating area was small, though.2022-10-10"
"The hotel was outdated and smelled bad. The pool was tiny, and breakfast was cheap.2017-08-12"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
