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Econo Lodge Helen

2.5 star property
Hotel in Helen with free breakfast and an indoor pool

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Lobby
Free daily breakfast
Indoor spa tub
Luxury Single Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Luxury Single Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
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

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Helen, Econo Lodge Helen is near theme parks and in the mountains. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's 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.
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Map
11 Edelweiss St, Helen, GA, 30545

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 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 TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • 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

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 at Econo Lodge Helen?

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

6.6

6.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 281 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

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

6/10 Okay

Chi

good in general.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Was great till i found a bed bugat like 3am. Amd was told to just leave the hotel. -.-
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

jr

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Micheli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was horrible. We arrived late, just as we specified in our reservation, and when we got there, the reception was closed. We called multiple times at the numbers listed, and no one answered. We had to spend the night in our vehicle, and it wasn’t until 8:30 a.m. the next morning that we were able to check in. When I complained about having to sleep outside, the man’s attitude was disappointing. Upon entering the non-smoking room, the smell of cigarette smoke triggered a severe allergy and an asthma attack. Not to mention the filth — hair everywhere, a disgusting bathroom, and a bed where you could feel the springs. Our experience was terrible. I give it a 0 out of 100.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

4/10 Poor

Rashanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool and jacuzi is the highlight.. No breakfast No cleaning service No fresh towels. JUST A Bed. Price cheap. Needs renovations.. cash cow
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hamdi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was okay but the showers needed maintenance. However during our whole stay the pool was closed off. We asked every day when it would open but every time they would give us the same response, that they were waiting for a "water inspection". The room also had a weird mildew smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JAMES R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom was a little dirty. Bathroom had a missing part of the baseboard and was dirty in that area of the bathroom. Pillow wasnt very good at all.Needed 2 pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madeline

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel look nice outside but Dirty doors broke toilet no flush air conditioner lick water in the carpet. Breakfast mmm no that good. Need more maintenance. Rouches at the breakfast area in the roof.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OK accomadations. Room in disrepair with bathroom tiles missing, corrosion. Dirty bedspreads. Pool was closed, with no reason given.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like heated pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

Elida

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

Vacation

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Madeline

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No good at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

carol a

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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

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