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Econo Lodge Helen

Property class: 2.5

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A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by sun loungers and a patio area with outdoor seating.
A lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a teal armchair.
A spacious indoor area with a red sofa, green armchairs, and a pool view.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a pillow.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a refrigerator with beverages.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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11 Edelweiss St, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a dresser.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a microwave.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a TV on a stand.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a TV on a stand.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a desk lamp, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a microwave, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2 Double Beds Nonsmoking

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a microwave, and a chair.

2 Queen Beds Smoking

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a desk lamp, a mirror, and a bedside table with a lamp.

2 Queen Beds Nonsmoking

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Helen

At Econo Lodge Helen you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Chattahoochee River. 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. .Near this Helen hotel, you'll find Helen Festhalle.

What's nearby

  • Alpine Mini Golf - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nora Mill Granary - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Helen

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, a fire extinguisher 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, a fire extinguisher 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

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

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 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Helen on 5 Oct 2026 start from NZ$242, 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 have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Econo Lodge Helen, but Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park is a short 5-minute walk away.

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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 406 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hot tub and the pool completely peaceful I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good economical place to stay. Would book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hot tub and the pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The pool and the hot tub was great. The room was clean and the price I paid for the room was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fairly clean, bedding and towels were fresh, staff was super nice. Breakfast wasn’t the best but also not the worst. Overall, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was amazing- the beds were outdated and springy very uncomfortable. We had a good time at the indoor pool. More than likely won’t stay here again though. I like a good comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
#2 star motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family of 4, we had a clean room and breakfast was so good!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
Booked the room for a friend. The room was filthy including the toilet. The bathtub was draining very slowly. Consistently held about 3” of water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great time from the entrance to the end. The pool was nice and warm due to the weather being cold outside it was perfect the hot tub was great and the room seem to be a newly renovated so it was great we slept like babies
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was closed, the lamp was missing a bulb, the coffee maker was broken and the room wasn't as clean as I would like.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was cold cereal and microwaveable sausage and egg biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not keep breakfast bar supplied.Food ran out 45 min before end of advertised end time. Staff said no more would be put out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. The pool area was filthy and the man at the desk was very rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Very clean, nice staff and convenient. Easy check in and out.. older establishment but well maintained and not a speck of dust!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The manager was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheap price and you get what you pay for. It was not bad but very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room could have used some work, but the staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, breakfast was ok, needs more selections. Pool closed for repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and loved the indoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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