Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

Property class: 2.5
Hotel with 1 outdoor pools, connected to the convention center in Helen

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Outdoor pool
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds (No pets, Not Riverfront, Stairs Access Only)* -No View-No ground floor*
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Riverfront) | Water view
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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33 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Riverfront) - No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds (No pets, Not Riverfront, Stairs Access Only)* -No View-No ground floor*

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Helen

Heart of Helen.You'll be steps from Helen Festhalle and a 5-minute walk from Chattahoochee River. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Unicoi Hill Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

Hotel with 1 outdoor pools, connected to the convention center in Helen
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Helen hotel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1974
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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 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

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 elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 942 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, catawba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, walking distance to shops and restaurants. The breakfast was good and convenient for on the go.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, highly recommended. Staff was great and great customer service. Great cleaning and the views are impressive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Staff was friendly. Located in the center of town next to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff great. Balcony great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second time in this hotel. Very nice and close to everything in Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean. Hotel was in a perfect location. Breakfast was lackluster. I would stay again except the beds were way too soft and my back was very sore after only two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff and clean room was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LAURA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
we were stuck like in a cubby hole room so we heard all the noise
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying at this property. We will continue to choose when we are in Helen. Helen, Ga., is our relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No options
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

It was clean and
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maikol Rodrigo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yahaira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love everything about our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Close proximity to many things. Room was clean. Great place overall!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Víctor T

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Loved the fireplace in the lobby with tables to sit at. The room was nice with a view of the creek.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The hotel had a wonderful German charm and the rooms looking over the river had a beautiful view. Very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy holiday feel with clean rooms! Enjoyed the fireplace in the lobby! Staff were very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025