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Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Cottage
Cabin
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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134 River Street, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlemagne's Kingdom
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Family Cabin

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

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Cottage

Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

  • Unicoi Hill Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Christoff's - ‬2 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. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 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. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9 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
  • 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
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda, Depew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First let’s talk about how nice they were at the front desk, Kayla figured out a credit card issue for us and was very patient. The property was in a perfect area to be able to walk to all The Oktoberfest Festivities, love the swings by the river, super relaxing. Loved the quick breakfast options to grab on your way out for the day especially the lemon loaf and waffles in a bag. The property could be updated a bit and it would be nice if the curtains could block all the walkway light, and if the bathroom and toilet wasn’t such a tight area. But overall, it was a great stay for the price, I will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

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

Perfection

Our anversary was spent here and it was worth every single penny. What a gem of a place. We rented a cabin and couldnt be happier. The staff was as freindly and accomodating as can be. Our cabin sat on the river and had a patio that overlooked the backyard which was full of bench swings and a fire pit with the river just behind. It was heaven, and if you see a squirel near cabin 2, his name is Ritz, and hes a cracker fantatic. Please tell him we said hello, after, of course, offering him a cracker. 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a king hotel room. Check in went quick and smoothly. We arrived too early but received a parking pass which allowed us to park and walk around town until the room was ready. The parking pass was good until midnight the next day so that was helpful. The room was clean and spacious except there must have been a gnat problem at one point. I saw dead gnats above the shower and on the ceiling in the bathroom. The fridge is larger than most mini fridges. It was deep enough to hold a small-mdm pizza box. It was very clean. We did not use the microwave or coffee maker. The bed was on the firm side. The towels were clean. They are thinner towels and rags. That did not bother me. I found the shower slick so watch your step. The ceiling fan is nice and the switch is right by the bed. The AC/hear is a wall unit. It makes some significant white noise. It did not bother me but not much does. I think it probably blocked out any noise from the outside. Light does seep in from 2 places at night. The seal under the door on our room was not tight letting light in - minor. The blackout curtains do not pull together because the shears are on the same rod. We used a hair clip to hold them together and that worked fine. Just be aware the outside is well lit at night. It's clearly an older motel that has been redone. We were there just one night. We did not partake of the small Continental breakfast, use the swings, or wade in the river. The families out there appeared to like it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need xtra blanket in rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and entertainment. Clean safe friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Outdated and run down. But right on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat place to stay. Close to downtown for easy walking. Great place to use as a home base for motorcycle riding around north Ga.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great, friendly staff, very helpful. Air conditioning was great but very noisy. Sink was stopped up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leia

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that this property is right on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms updated and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the river and we could walk anywhere we wanted to go didn’t start the car until we checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Conveniently looked. Staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shari

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

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking to all the shops and restaurants was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place

Second time staying here, not disappointed. Centrally located for a easy walk anywhere in Helen. Great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025