Budget Inn Ellijay

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Chattahoochee National Forest

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Reception
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
34 Jeff Drive, Ellijay, GA, 30540
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ellijay

Budget Inn Ellijay places you adjacent to Chattahoochee National Forest. This 32-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Ellijay Marketplace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 15 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Happy Family II - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Ellijay

Motel with free parking, steps from Chattahoochee National Forest
Guests staying at Budget Inn Ellijay enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a vending machine. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and free local calls. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Budget Ellijay
Budget Inn Ellijay Motel
Budget Inn Ellijay Ellijay
Budget Inn Ellijay Motel Ellijay

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Budget Inn Ellijay?

Budget Inn Ellijay offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Budget Inn Ellijay?

This motel is located in Ellijay, just steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and Ellijay Marketplace, and within a short walk of Cartecay River. You'll also find Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Pig Hill of Fame less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Budget Inn Ellijay?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Budget Inn Ellijay have a casino on the premises?

No, Budget Inn Ellijay doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Budget Inn Ellijay?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Budget Inn Ellijay?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Budget Inn Ellijay feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Budget Inn Ellijay doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Budget Inn Ellijay allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Budget Inn Ellijay though service animals are welcome.

Does Budget Inn Ellijay have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Budget Inn Ellijay?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Budget Inn Ellijay.

Budget Inn Ellijay Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 478 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown and good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate the security and lighting of the property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Corbett

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not in great spot, run down and dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying at the Budget Inn here in Ellijay! Very clean and nice. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We will continue to come here when visiting this area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fletcher

Really nice for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was alot nicer than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to put your head down and see the town of Ellijay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shelby

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It exceeded our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy Joann

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

Clean room

Great overall value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First night heat in room didn’t work and it was extremely cold but they moved us to another room quickly. Other than that it was great. I’m very pleased at how prompt they were at getting us another room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who take care of the property are very nice and take very good care of the place, they work very hard to keep it clean, very easy to talk to
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and staff was very pleasant, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms for clean and updated price was good. Older motel but all in all not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is AWFUL. Refused to give me my room I reserved because I wouldn't pay $50 cash for my service dog per day. Expedia is AWFUL for not refunding me and forcing me to go through my credit card. Never using expedia again,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024