Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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
(70 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 this property

Riverbend Motel & Cabins

Riverfront motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, a TV in a common area, and a vending machine are onsite.
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.
Riverbend Motel & Cabins's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chattahoochee River. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and TV in a common area
  • Onsite recreation includes mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Chattahoochee River and 4 minutes by foot from Unicoi Hill Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at Riverbend Motel & Cabins. Free self parking is available.

This Helen motel is smoke free.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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
  • 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: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and seemed to be fairly recently renovated. Great access to the river and a very short walk to downtown Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Blacklick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, Good parking, there's a few covered parking spots. A/C is awesome, 65 degrees-No problem. Staff is friendly. Breakfast is limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was walking distance to the town. Room was very clean. River runs in front of the property with swings that you can sit in and watch the tubers come through. Great little spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

herman

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot on River!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Augusto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, surrounded by the river, very close from Main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lili

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene, Woodstock

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riverbend is a beautiful property with the river running behind it. Enjoyed watching people fly fishing while walking my dog. It is a very pet friendly area. Lots of restaurants allow you to sit outside with your pet. The motel is within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was away from the main strip, yet close enough to walk to everything. Employees all so nice! We liked walking down to the river and rocks and my son skipped rocks after all the tubers were done for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel shows its age. But the bed was comfortable, location was awesome, rates were reasonable and the staff was great. It is right on the river and there are swings so you can go sit by the water. They also have steps so you can access the water easier. Overall, my wife and I enjoyed our stay and would stay again at Riverbend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cabin on the river and it was wonderful and very quiet. This property id very pet friendly, we brought our 2 dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Best part of property is location to main drag,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Faithe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

So so stay

This hotel definitely had its pros and cons. To start with the pros, the location. The location was perfect, right on the river and walkable to everything. The lady at the front desk in the evening was great! She helped with all our needs and even came to our room to help with the tv. The cons of this hotel was the beds (super uncomfortable), the tv did not work for the 3 nights we were there (it buffered all day), and I was charged $75 more than the price I originally agreed too, when I asked about the charge they could not explain anything to me. Next time in town we will try another option.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
really nice. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, a very nice setting, especially for the price! Right in town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average hotel room

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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