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Econo Lodge Helen

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
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Lobby
Luxury Single Room
Free daily breakfast

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$132
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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11 Edelweiss St, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Unicoi State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Helen

At Econo Lodge Helen you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Chattahoochee River and Unicoi State Park. 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. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Helen hotel include Helen Festhalle and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Unicoi Hill Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬3 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

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.

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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 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Helen on 28 Jun 2026 start from NZ$132, 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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 364 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

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
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10/10 Excellent

Allyn

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
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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was cold cereal and microwaveable sausage and egg biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness
The manager was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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
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10/10 Excellent

Veniva

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room could have used some work, but the staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, breakfast was ok, needs more selections. Pool closed for repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the AC fan was apparently warped and vibrated bad when it came on.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terribly dirty room. Location is not the addreess in Expedia. Not recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
We like the property around the area is safe and quite !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Juandiego

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Terrible experience didn’t even stay here but we’re still getting charged don’t pay the extra money for traveling insurance it’s a scam.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed and pillow comfort. eater worked well and was not resl noidy or blowing excessivly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room. friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Debi

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. It is an older motel style stay that could use updates in bathroom and flooring.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We checked into the room, but it smelled so bad so we canceled our reservation and went to another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Victor Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting I arrived too late that's why I got to use it for 1 night then I left.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chi

good in general.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Phu

Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom was dirty, toilet in-bolted to the floor, seem like it has never been cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Anyuri

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived, there was no one at the reception desk. We had to wait approximately 30 minutes in the heavy rain and cold, and then they made us wait another 30 minutes before giving us our rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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6/10 Okay

kerstin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool was not working , and that was a the main reason for booking this hotel . I brought my own Clorox wipes and Im glad i did !!! The sink had stubble hair all over it from last person there . The price was very reasonable and they did serve breakfast , all microwave food but it was plenty and fresh fruit. I would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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
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10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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