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Riverside Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Helper with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Private kitchen
Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Property grounds
Free self parking
The Riverside Motel, in the heart of the historical district, offers a thoughtfully designed outdoor entertainment area perfect for gatherings. Angle's Cravings restaurant serves satisfying meals on site. WiFi throughout ensures everyone stays connected.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
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Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Helper, Riverside Motel is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Historic Helper Main Street Park and City Park, while Western Mining & Railroad Museum and Bryner Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights. Washington Park and Pioneer Park are also worth visiting.
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99 N Main St, Helper, UT, 84526

What's nearby

  • Big John Statue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Historic Helper Main Street Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Western Mining & Railroad Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carbon Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Utah State University Eastern - 13 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Helper Station - 13 min walk
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Groggs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angel’s Craving - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Happiness Within - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Balance Rock Eatery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marsha's Sammich Shop-N-Bakery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riverside Motel

Motel in the historical district
At Riverside Motel, you can look forward to a playground, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Angle's Cravings, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Motel feature comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and guidebooks
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Angle's Cravings

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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, 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
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverside Motel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Riverside Motel?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riverside Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Motel located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Big John Statue, Helper Library, and Historic Helper Main Street Park. City Park and Western Mining & Railroad Museum are also within 15 minutes. Helper Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Riverside Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 116 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern bathroom, comfortable bed, friendly owner and a good taco truck right outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly clean and nice for the price. Enjoyed having a kitchenette for our work related stay. Cant get any better in all of price or helper for workers. The only downside is they are always slammed with reservations sometimes weeks out. Would stay here again if I have work in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, but quaint rooms. Great checkin, and a family oriented place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service was top notch. Angel provided impeccable service and professionalism to me and my entire family during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

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

Helper Utah

Great little Motel the food truck out front is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was ideal, with the front desk staff quickly and efficiently getting my information, giving me my key, and letting me know about the area around the motel. This is an economy room with no frills, however everything a traveler needs is there, and it was clean and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but clean and quiet. Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nostalgia

The room was clean, and it was nice to have a kitchen. Loved the quaintness of the hotel and its outside amenities. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Huge bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was good price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boxuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great price, train might be loud in the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kitty

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great value and nice enough to stay again

The basics were all good. The location was quiet and there was a popular food truck nearby. On the negative side, there were paint drips on the floor and fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Great little artsy town with lots of trains

Angel the manager went out of his way to get the television working
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a total dump.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was precisely what was advertised, and for the price, exactly what one should expect. It was not luxurious. The room was very clean, and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merwin

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

Hospitable hotel

I had a uhaul trailer and the manager came out and guided me into the parking space even though it was dark.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent Value

The motel is very convenient and close to a few restaurants and the downtown area. Helper Beer (brewery and restaurant) is just a block away. The motel itself was clean but well worn. It is in the process of refurbishment as far as I can observe. The room had an electric fireplace, microwave, and refrigerator. For the price this is an excellent value. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm room, soft beds, Hot showers. Good customer service, polite, nice attendant. Some bugs on the ceiling, but didnt bother us. Beats camping. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melisande

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property is an older motel , poorly maintained, which primarily is renting to people who look like they are living there on a long term basis. The room was dirty, with paint peeling off the walls, outlets and the A/C unit falling out of brackets and a shower with no hot water. It is NOT the property that is shown on the Expedia website Those photos must have been taken years ago.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

marietta

Liked: Staff & service
It seems like they may have been apartments? Train tracks are nearby, scared our grand daughter when train came through. Its a last min reservation i made for a trip to SLC. Better to be safe then to fall asleep on the road or park off the road somewhere. Its not the hilton but served us fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap, but dismal.

Note the mixed reviews, which may have to do with exactly which room someone had and how much they appreciated the taco truck in the parking lot. My room was completely run down -- bedroom window fell out of the frame when I tried to open it, electrical outlet was loose, everything is worn, stained and dented. Dead insects all over the floor and windowsill. Check-in was slow and confused. Wifi worked and bed was OK. Didn't feel unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav Kanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for the night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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