A stay at Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center places you in the heart of Helen, steps from Chattahoochee River and 3 minutes by foot from Helen Festhalle. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Helen Arts & Heritage Center and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Unicoi Hill Park.
What's nearby
Helen Festhalle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Charlemagne's Kingdom - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 112 min drive
Restaurants
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 7 min walk
Cowboys & Angels - 4 min walk
Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - 10 min walk
Troll Tavern - 2 min walk
Spice 55 Thai and Sushi restaurant - 13 min walk
About this property
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
Mountain hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Helen
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center offers 98 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Helen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 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 continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Fishing
Outdoor pool
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Fenced pool
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
Computer station
Conference centre
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lever door handles
No lift
Pool hoist on site
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
4 floors
5 buildings
Built in 1974
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
Front desk
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 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
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Helendorf River Inn Suites
Helendorf River Suites
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center Hotel
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center Helen
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center Hotel Helen
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 766 reviews
10 - Excellent
468
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 766 reviews
8 - Good
211
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 766 reviews
6 - Okay
68
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 766 reviews
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 766 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeremiah
Travelled with partner
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were clean and spacious perfect location in town and a very smooth check in process
Even tho this maybe an older property loved it! It is right on the river with access to the river. It is right next to all the shops. Staff is wonderful. This is going to be our annual spot.
nice hotel with a lot of character right on main street where all the shops are
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Sharon
18 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like most of Helen, this property's decor is dated and almost childish. The staff is pleasant and accommodating, and the room is fairly clean. Overall, the atmosphere is tired and tacky. The charm is long gone.
Great room, middle of everything. Literally everything was within walking distance. Loved the views. Small glitch with tv but honestly not enough to bother with. Besides, we were there to explore and tire kids out. Overall, great experience.
For the place being kinda spendy, I feel the balcony could have been swept, and the outside grounds swept.
The bath tub caulk needs the mold scrubbed out.
The bed was comfortable.
Lorri
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fred, Aiken
12 Apr 2025
Fred
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
meagan
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Great location and definitely will stay again. Walking distance to just about everything. No elevator but the stairs weren’t too bad. We were on the 3rd floor over looking the little river with a balcony! Just remember to get/bring towels to the pool they don’t have any there. Parking was great also, we have a truck and sometimes parking is a problem.
Loved the design of the building. Staff was great.
Dusitn
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
stacey
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
stacey
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay
Great location and room was clean. Great river views. The staff was friendly. The exterior could use some TLC. Rooms need hotel locks (top latch) on the doors.
Loved being in downtown Helen. Definitely walkable to most everything. Room was good, loved the river view. Clean, comfortable, safe. TV worked and had Netflix (last few places we’ve been had TV issues and no Netflix). Overall, a good place to stay and I’d go there again
This hotel was perfect for our stay in Helen, GA. It was perfectly on theme, you feel transported from the moment you drive up to the property. Everything was immaculately clean. The staff were all so friendly & helpful. The radio alarm in the room next to us went off at 3am. We called front desk and they took care of it within minutes. Coffee and tea available at the lobby all day. The room was spacious, the view was beautiful! The kids loved the hotel. I could go on and on about how great this place was! We will definitely be back!