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Riverbend Motel & Cabins

2.0 star property
Travelers start their days by the Riverbend with convenient to-go breakfast options, challenge friends at mini golf, and end with s'mores from the barbecue grills

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Riverbend Motel & Cabins offers a peaceful riverside location with to-go breakfast options and mini golf. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, barbecue grills for evening cookouts, and coffee/tea in the lobby. The helpful staff ensures visitors feel welcome throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM315
RM385 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premier Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located on the waterfront, Riverbend Motel & Cabins is in a walkable area with good shopping. Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and Southern Water Trails LLC are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Helen travel guide
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134 River Street, Helen, GA, 30545

What's nearby

  • Helen_UnicoiHillPark_553248621532656547-2
    Unicoi Hill Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen_HelenFesthalle_553248621587587020-5-2
    Helen Festhalle
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Unicoi State Park
    Unicoi State Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Helen_AlpineHelen-WhiteCountyConventionandVisitorsBureau_553248621561884251-2
    Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Campfire Gather Round
    12 min walk
  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
    12 min walk
  • Two Tire Tavern
    5 min walk
  • Helen Festhalle
    7 min walk

About this property

Riverbend Motel & Cabins

Motel near Unicoi State Park
Riverbend Motel & Cabins provides amenities, such as free on-the-go breakfast and mini golf. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, a vending machine and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Riverbend Motel & Cabins offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 18 kg per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbend Motel & Cabins pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverbend Motel & Cabins?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverbend Motel & Cabins on 19 May 2026 start from RM315, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverbend Motel & Cabins?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverbend Motel & Cabins?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riverbend Motel & Cabins?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverbend Motel & Cabins located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Unicoi Hill Park and Unicoi State Park. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Helen Festhalle are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely adored the room and the staff were so friendly.
Got the romance package!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and very clean room and environment will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Location Location, clean, quiet and perfect LOCATION to enjoy Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful in answering our questions about the area, and room was very clean with a lovely clean aroma! We had a wonderful visit and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, clean and great space! The staff was very nice and friendly, the view close to the river was amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff! Helped suggesting restaurants and spots around hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice motel with the river view . Super Staff Decent breakfast to go .Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff and location were excellent! The interior could use some updating but we still enjoyed our stay very much. Great value 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Room updated with new furniture and flooring but the shower needs updated along with the bathroom floor. The location made it worth it though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms updated and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice River View and close to all activities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

DIANDRA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room needs to be updated and deep cleaned. Apart from that, we had a blast. Breakfast was “Good@ could be better. Staff was very nice, I specially Mr Osvaldo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Leia

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Augusto

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

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the river and we could walk anywhere we wanted to go didn’t start the car until we checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here, walking distance to shopping and dinning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place

Very nice room and very friendly staff. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Amenities
What a friendly relaxing stay. We had clean spacious rooms and everything we needed to enjoy this beautiful little town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT staff, location, views—everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024