Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Cabin
1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Cottage
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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134 River Street, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

King Room

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

Cabin

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

Family Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage

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

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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.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spice 55 Thai and Sushi restaurant - ‬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. 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

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. 500 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the hotel. The staff is so friendly. Will continue to stay here in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the river
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love close proximity to the river
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and everything in the area was easy to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was very nice. Clean and neat. Shower is walk-in which is very safe. A wonderful location directly on the river. Very enjoyable stay. Will come here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naiten

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gladys

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was extremely hard, but the room was clean. The staff was very nice and helpful. We've stayed before and can see many updates. It was a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok if on a budget and need dog friendly.

Extremely dated kitchen and furniture, downstairs bathroom you could not close the door with out hitting knees if you were sitting on the toilet (I’m only 5’8”) carpet had holes in it going up the steps. Downstairs subfloor needs work as there are a few uneven areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was very firm and the pillows were flat and hard. Sounded like a lot of foot stomping all hours of day and night. Not sure if it was maintenance in back hallway or people in room above us. Love the location, room was clean and staff was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Noreen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

over all stay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice place to stay in convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little spot by the river!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025