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Unicoi State Park & Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Aerial view
Exterior
Lake
On the beach, kayaking, fishing
Meeting facility
Unicoi State Park & Lodge offers a serene lakeside setting with southern cuisine, a bar, and outdoor activities like ziplining, archery, and kayaking. Amenities include laundry facilities and free self-parking. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA, 30545

What's nearby

  • Unicoi State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hoochee’s River Basket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Lodge by the lake
You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a firepit, and a playground at Unicoi State Park & Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy ziplining, fishing, and hiking/biking at this lodge. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Unicoi Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and archery. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities, a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 129 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free bottled water. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13.95 to 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Unicoi Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 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 (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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 18.19 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 13.95 to 16.95 per person

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

Property is also known as

Unicoi
Unicoi & Lodge
Unicoi Lodge
Unicoi State Park
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Unicoi State Park Lodge
Unicoi State Park Hotel Helen
Unicoi State Park Lodge And Conference Center Helen
Unicoi State Park Lodge Helen
Unicoi State Park Helen
Unicoi State Park Lodge And Conference Center Helen
Unicoi State Park Helen
Unicoi State Park &
Unicoi State Park & Lodge Lodge
Unicoi State Park & Lodge Helen
Unicoi State Park & Lodge Lodge Helen

Frequently asked questions

Is Unicoi State Park & Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Unicoi State Park & Lodge located?

Situated on the beach, this lodge is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and Unicoi State Park. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Unicoi State Park & Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1018 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area and all the accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wish we coukd have stayed longer! Great place that was convenient to sttractions, foods , etc
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were large and very clean. Very good dining options. Beautiful surroundings with a beautiful lake. Our stay was very pleasant and we enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to be surrounded by nature. Room was spacious and window overlooked mountains. Fire pit at night was nice as was the lit fireplace inside. Shuttle to downtown Helen was appreciated. Very close to Anna Ruby Falls, and lake is beautiful. We only had one day there, we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia, and it was a fantastic experience! The park is stunning and impeccably clean, making for a refreshing getaway. Our room was tidy and conveniently located near the charming town, which is filled with delightful shops and excellent restaurants. We particularly loved the Oktoberfest celebration, which added a festive touch to our visit. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful and enjoyable retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Pretty place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carla

Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are dated and beds are uncomfortable. Appears to be a bit of racism with the staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aisha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the peaceful of the environment. The setting was gorgeous. When you looked out the window and saw the green, it was truly peaceful. I didn’t like there was a stain on the fitted sheet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options and a delicious restaurant experience for dinner. All staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and the Wi-fi was free!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Very clean room. Convenient to downtown. Staff very friendly. Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay around Helen, GA!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Confusion on reservation. Pending refund from Expedia booking. Property messed up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiram

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayme

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillow cases and beds dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harshkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is been located in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was just what we were looking for on our impromptu trip for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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