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Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property

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Balcony
Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
134 River Street, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Unicoi Hill Park
    4 min walk
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    4 min walk
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom
    6 min walk
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    50 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 506 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Cabin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Family Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Helen

A stay at Riverbend Motel & Cabins places you in the heart of Helen, steps from Chattahoochee River and 4 minutes by foot from Unicoi Hill Park. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Helen Arts & Heritage Center and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Charlemagne's Kingdom.
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What's nearby

  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 4 min walk
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 6 min walk
  • Helen Festhalle - 8 min walk
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 17 min walk
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Riverbend Motel & Cabins

Riverfront motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Riverbend Motel & Cabins offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • 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.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and price
This was a last minute reservation. Price was great and location was amazing. Pro’s: beautiful beach area, right on the water, walking distance to everything, small and quaint place, shower was large. Con’s: mattress was way too hard for our liking, lights from outside shined into room. Overall, we loved staying here and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mirna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place on the outside very nice but Very Bad HouseKeeping Very dirty and the bathtubs with mold and dirty dirty !! I would definitely comeback IF cleanliness changes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Being on the river, good breakfast choices, friendly staff, close to most everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quick getaway with dog ! Great view and staff !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
riverside access was nice kept clean. housekeeping inside rooms not so much. mold growing on shower entry and shower doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Allowed us to park at the hotel before check in to explore town. Perfect location to walk to sights and relax in the evenings by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

JENNIFER

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was right on the Chattahoochee River away from town. Loved the spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how you could build a small fire right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot right on the river!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was right on the river and our room had been recently renovated. The TV was great and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Limpio buena ubicacion
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and the front desk was accommodating and friendly. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great secluded cabin on the river. Walking distance from downtown Helen. Many restaurants and shops. A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carlen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quiet and next to the water.
One must keep in mind this is a very old property so you should not expect it to be in the best of condition. Having said that, the property is very quaint and located next to the river (The Chattahoochee is but a small creek running through Helen as these are the headwaters for the river) and located in a very quiet area at the end of a short roadway. I have stayed at this property many times since 1986 and though, as stated above, it is quite old today, the rooms are adequate for the region. There was black mold in the grouting of the shower and the linens are very basic. Although there is a “breakfast” area in the small lobby it consists mainly of cellophane wrapped “snack cakes” and two fruit juices and of course coffee. Do not, and I can’t express this strongly enough, expect anything hot (sausage, eggs, pancakes, waffles, etc.) to be served! You stay here for the few of the river and the quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Coy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here because river was easily accessible (right outside door) and on property. Nice little beach and plenty of bench swings. HOWEVER....bring you sleeping mask. The hallways (which are all outside) were EXTRMELEY bright with LED bulbs in front of each door and light filtered in at every crack and crevice and to make matters worse the curtains barely covered the windows making it impossible to even remotely get the room dark enough to sleep. We even tried covering window with extra blankets to no avail. Otherwise, enjoyed this property and would have given it 5 stars. Neither this or that....Pergo floors...keeps feet sandy. We prefer carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for the price!
Great place! Very friendly staff, and great quick breakfast. The property is older, but very charming. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024