Econo Lodge Helen

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

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Lobby
Luxury Single Room
Indoor spa tub
Luxury Single Room
Free daily breakfast

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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11 Edelweiss St, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Helen

At Econo Lodge Helen you'll be within steps of Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a picnic area. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out and a television in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Helen hotel include Charlemagne's Kingdom and Chattahoochee River.

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

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 Helen with free breakfast and indoor pool
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 24 square feet (2 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. An indoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Econo Lodge Helen. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Helen hotel.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 24 sq ft of conference space
  • 2 sq. m of conference space
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Econo Lodge Helen offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 48-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge Helen?

Econo Lodge Helen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Helen?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Helen on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$169.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Econo Lodge Helen?

Yep, Econo Lodge Helen has a free self car park.

Does Econo Lodge Helen have a pool?

Econo Lodge Helen has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Econo Lodge Helen serve breakfast?

Yeah, free breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge Helen?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge Helen?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Helen?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Econo Lodge Helen Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 282 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

zuilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JAMES R

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hamdi, kissimmee

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst experience ever and we were only there 3 hrs

We checked in at 3:55 only to arrive at a room that had not been cleaned. After waiting over an hour and a half longer we enter a room that smelled horribly of smoke (we requested a non-smoking room). That was powdery pebbles on the carpet that my 8 year stepped in. I called the front desk for someone to come vacuum. They asked me if I had waited for the room to be cleaned before entering?!! When the housekeeper arrived he said, ‘Sorry about that. It’s the end of the day. You know how it is.’ And proceeded to vacuum the whole room. I checked the room after he left. Pictures show the beds had not been changed. Towels in the bathroom were wet. Tables and counters were wet. The pool and hot tub were closed as well. Manager said it was on the website but the website did not include Sunday or Monday, the days we were staying. He claimed to cancel our reservation but so far I have not seen a cancellation in my account nor have I seen a refund. AND he had the nerve to ask me not to leave a bad review!
Coverlet stains
Stain on flat sheet
Dirtier fitted sheet clearly not changed
Loose dirt on other bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for nights. But we really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely be staying with them again in the future! From the time we got out of our car we were greeted by great staff with huge smiles. And the room was wonderful and we greatly Appreciated the hot tub in our room which helped us out alot with our hurting bodies lol. And we also really enjoyed the jacuzzi in the Hotel!! And the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Keitha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madeline, Kissimmee

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

2/10 Terrible

Madeline, Kissimmee

Travelled with family
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

Cindy

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price is affordable. Front clerk was very accommodating/kind. The surrounding area is beautiful and bed was comfy. Everything I needed after a long drive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jo Anne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Meylin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025