Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property
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Property grounds
Balcony
Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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

Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 47 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 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

  • Unicoi Hill Park - 4 min walk
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 4 min walk
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 6 min walk
  • Helen Festhalle - 8 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • 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

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

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall everything good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Door handle on 117 is not working correctly so had all kind of issues unlocking the door every time. Ice machine didnt work most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

ann

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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