Econo Lodge Helen

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
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Luxury Single Room | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Luxury Single Room | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Free daily breakfast

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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11 Edelweiss St, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Unicoi State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Econo Lodge Helen

An indoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space are available at this hotel. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a picnic area and a TV in a common area are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Econo Lodge Helen offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 48-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children aged 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Helen. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Unicoi Hill Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include conference space, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Steps from Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 24 square feet (2 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. An indoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Econo Lodge Helen. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Helen hotel.

Guests are served a free breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Jameson Inn Helen

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Jameson Inn Suites Helen GA

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Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Helen

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Econo Lodge Helen Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 347 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My daughter woke up in the middle of the night because bugs were biting her. We told the lady at the front desk that we were taking her to urgent care because of excessive swelling. She seemed unconcerned and told me that I needed to tell the manager who was not there. After leaving urgent care where the doctor said the bites appeared to be from bedbugs, I emailed the manager along with pictures of the bites and the doctor’s report and received no response. We also asked for clean towels and were told there were no more. Terrible experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

BreAnnah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Juandiego

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Terrible experience didn’t even stay here but we’re still getting charged don’t pay the extra money for traveling insurance it’s a scam.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The worker didn’t answer the bell. We stood out in 20 degree weather waiting for him to answer the phone. The bathroom door came apart, the bathroom floor was filthy, there was blood on the wall, the counter top was filthy, the towel bar was coming off the wall, even the shampoo bottle was dirty! It was the worst hotel room I’ve even been in!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kristin

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

8/10 Good

Pollyana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LORI

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, breakfast was ok, needs more selections. Pool closed for repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

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

6/10 Okay

Phu

Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom was dirty, toilet in-bolted to the floor, seem like it has never been cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We didn't even stay, the roof covering was missing over the attic and their was a hole in our ceiling with paper stuffed in it! Also dirty and old.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victor Manuel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting I arrived too late that's why I got to use it for 1 night then I left.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room we were issued was dirty, smelled like smoke and had pills on the floor. Second room floor was dirty chilis and bottle caps everywhere. No toilet paper. Blanket was super thin and scratchy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grisel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rukmini

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed and pillow comfort. eater worked well and was not resl noidy or blowing excessivly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

kerstin

Travelled with family
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

Sharon

Travelled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was old and moldy. The worst part was the cockroaches in the breakfast room crawling on the tables as we were trying to eat our food. We threw the food out and left and I still feel sick to my stomach! Never will we stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025