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Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property
Riverfront motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Cottage | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Cabin | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Riverbend Motel & Cabins offers a peaceful riverside location with to-go breakfast options and mini golf. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, barbecue grills for evening cookouts, and coffee/tea in the lobby. The helpful staff ensures visitors feel welcome throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 47 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
134 River Street, Helen, GA, 30545

What's nearby

  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 5 min walk - 0.3 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 - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riverbend Motel & Cabins

Motel by the river
Riverbend Motel & Cabins provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and mini golf. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverbend Motel & Cabins offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 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
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Riverbend Helen
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Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbend Motel & Cabins pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Riverbend Motel & Cabins?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverbend Motel & Cabins?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riverbend Motel & Cabins?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverbend Motel & Cabins located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River, Unicoi Hill Park, and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Charlemagne's Kingdom and Helen Festhalle are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice River View and close to all activities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms updated and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel at the end of the street. My bathroom needed a little update, but didn't bother. Great location to walk to main street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the river and we could walk anywhere we wanted to go didn’t start the car until we checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, safe and quiet. Dog friendly with a dog park right next to the river. On the pricey side for bringing your dog as they charge per day and not a one time charge. Everything in Helen is easy walking distance for shopping and dinning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Amenities
What a friendly relaxing stay. We had clean spacious rooms and everything we needed to enjoy this beautiful little town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, Good parking, there's a few covered parking spots. A/C is awesome, 65 degrees-No problem. Staff is friendly. Breakfast is limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel shows its age. But the bed was comfortable, location was awesome, rates were reasonable and the staff was great. It is right on the river and there are swings so you can go sit by the water. They also have steps so you can access the water easier. Overall, my wife and I enjoyed our stay and would stay again at Riverbend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was very nice. Clean and neat. Shower is walk-in which is very safe. A wonderful location directly on the river. Very enjoyable stay. Will come here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT staff, location, views—everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

It was an excellent experience with the place and the services.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this little Motel quiet safe clean right next to the river. They only thing maybe they should update a little bit outside benches and barbecue.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at The Riverbend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, very nice river view and sitting areas around the river. Staff did an excellent job setting up some extras for valentines stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaanai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, safe.. walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for our 2 night stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and staff. We have came back twice and already planning our trip back for this Summer. Even when we had an issue like the batteries dying in the card reader they got us back in quickly and accommodated us. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, relaxing surroundings. Within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

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

Best spot to stay in Helen

Staff was great. Hotel is right on the river- perfect locale to everything. Perfect spot right in the middle of everything made it easy to walk to every thing we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot right on the river!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

The perfect spot!

This place is absolutely beautiful, very clean, comfortable beds, and excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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