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Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property

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Two wooden cabins with balconies and stairs, surrounded by trees.
Lobby sitting area
A multi-level room with a wooden floor, a bed on the upper level, a desk, and a chair.
Balcony
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, River View

Two wooden cabins with balconies and stairs, surrounded by trees.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Cabin, Balcony

Two wooden cabins with balconies and stairs, surrounded by trees.

Family Cabin, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A two-story house with a covered porch, stone foundation, and a small garden.

Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Riverbend Motel & Cabins

This smoke-free motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, a TV in a common area and a vending machine are on-site.
Riverbend Motel & Cabins offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Riverbend Motel & Cabins's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Unicoi State Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Unicoi State Park and a 3-minute drive from Chattahoochee National Forest
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9 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: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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).

Property is also known as

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Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly staff free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would definitely stay in a cabin again! We had plenty of room, it was quiet and not too crowded, and the staff was nice, especially Shelley!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I missed breakfast but the staff was willing to go in back and make me something. Room was extremely clean and parking was easy and plenty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dickey

Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great. Clean Room. Staff was very nice and helpful. Free parking onsite and very convenient to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was walking distance to everything.the creek at in the back with people fishing for trout.very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This one of all time favorite properties to stay at when in Helen Ga. The staff is wonderful, the rooms are always spotless, the location is walking distance to down town, plus the river is right there….ahhhhhh our happy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice hotel. Wonderful location. The rooms were a little bright for my liking. I like to sleep in the dark. But other than that I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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
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

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Riverbend Motel & Cabins. The room was clean, comfortable, and recently updated. The location is perfect—right by the river and just a short walk to downtown Helen. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the outdoor area by the water made the stay feel extra relaxing. A solid choice for a peaceful getaway. The breakfast isn’t really one, but they are trying hard to give you the best experience. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Only bad critique I have is the coffee provided in the cabin was terrible. Bring your own coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decently updated rooms. Great location. Parked at check in and we were able to walk everywhere. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

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

jack

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

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

susana

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