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Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay

2.0 star property
Motel in Ellijay with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Restaurant
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay offers a convenient base in town. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, a garden, and a business center. Previous visitors appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Ellijay, Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay is in the city center. Ellijay River Vineyards and Chateau Meichtry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds.
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Map
79 Maddox Circle, Ellijay, GA, 30540

What's nearby

  • Pig Hill of Fame - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gilmer County Library - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay

Motel in the city center
Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay provides amenities like a garden and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 not allowed

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to August 31
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Stratford Motor Hotel East Ellijay
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Frequently asked questions

Does Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay located?

Located in the heart of Ellijay, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pig Hill of Fame, Cartecay River, and Chattahoochee National Forest. Ellijay Marketplace and Piedmont Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 520 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay recommended to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay at!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dairan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The couple that cleans and takes care of the rooms were very nice. They found my shoes I had left there from a month ago and gave them to me when I asked about them.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older. We stayed on the back side and the rooms smell a little moldy, but they were clean. There is not a lot of pressure in the shower. The bathroom is super small. The bed was comfy. Overall nice place for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

PATRICIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was not clean—random hairs around toilet, on the floor. The bathroom door and walls were sticky. Beds were fine, a little tired, but at least clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the area but the pillows on the beds were so thin. It was really noisy also at night when it should be quiet. So for me the price was a little much considering how old it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrive late on October 10. We’re anxious to get a good nights rest however our room was so filled with smoke odor that we had to leave the door open all night to get any fresh air.! we could not stay a second night and rented a room at the Claridon Road around 15 miles away from Ellijay. We were overcharged from the original quotation and have emailed a request for a refund and also a refund on the two nights that we did not stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dashanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was a nice cute little little room i just wish there was more supplies given for the 2 of us overall no other complaints staff was friendly and fast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jolen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was very dirty and had pubic hair in the tub and on the floor. We had to buy cleaning supplies to clean it. The beds were hard. The room stunk. The pool was closed off. The host was not helpful. I wouldn’t stay there again and will spread the word about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald L

It was close to downtown and had close breakfast options. Air conditioner was noisy and made the room feel very damp. old hotel needs some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Liked: Staff & service
A nice enough stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Couldn't beat the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled terrible. AC sounded like it was going to come off the wall. Checked out early because it was so bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast. Bed cover really old and out dated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The exterior look of the place was so cute. Bernard was a very friendly welcoming person when I showed up. And the room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE ENJOYED OUR STAY THE ROOMS WERE CLEAN AND THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked being about to check in a little sooner due to bad weather and I needed to prop my foot due to my ankle being broken. I didn't like that I had reserved king bed room and got 2 double beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The man at the desk was not very nice or helpful. Asked for a receipt and said could not have one as booked online. Asked about restaurants in area and said didn't know.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet And refreshing pool right along with friendly service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stays are usually great here. There are some glitches, but overall, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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