Econo Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park

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Lobby
Luxury Single Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor spa tub
Free daily breakfast
Luxury Single Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
11 Edelweiss St, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪18 min walk‬

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Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Helen

Econo Lodge places you within a 5-minute walk of Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Chattahoochee River. This 54-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Spice 55 Thai and Sushi restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
Econo Lodge features an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee during limited hours. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 48-inch Smart TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with pillow menus ensure a restful night. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and free local calls are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. 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.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 21 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Jameson Inn Helen
Jameson Helen
Jameson Inn Suites Helen GA
Jameson Inn
Budgetel Inn Suites
Budgetel And Suites Plus Helen
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Hotel
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Helen
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Hotel Helen

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Econo Lodge?

Econo Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Econo Lodge?

Located steps from Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park, this hotel is in Helen, and within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Nora Mill Granary. You'll also find Alpine Mini Golf and Hardman Farm Historic Site less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Econo Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Econo Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Econo Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Econo Lodge?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Econo Lodge good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and a smart TV as well as an indoor pool.

Does Econo Lodge have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does Econo Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Econo Lodge offers free breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Econo Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Econo Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Econo Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Econo Lodge?

No, at Econo Lodge, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 247 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andres

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

Not good

Dirty sheets, dirty bathroom, worn out facilities and poor breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Holly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location but dirty unkept rooms

Front desk staff was friendly and check-in was smooth. That’s about where the positives end. The room door had a huge dent/hole they tried to repair. The door frame lock on the inside would not have stopped anyone as it easily moved around when wiggled. The floors in the bathroom had bugs, dirt and hair from others. The door to the bathroom was disgusting in both sides. The walls had splatters of who knows what on them. The sheet wasn’t even all the way on the bed and was inside out. The bed was surprisingly comfortable. Only stayed one night and will not be back. The value for the amount paid was poor. The property was dirty and rooms were rundown and not kept clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

A place to lay your head

The Hotel needs some TLC. The staff was good but they were limited with help. They definitely did their part. The hotel needs some maintenance especially in the bathroom. The maintenance looks to be done armature at best with no sense of pride or just pressured for a quick fix. The Hotel has a lot of potential.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harvy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and comfortable room. Great heated pool and jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

micaiah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn Joann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stain
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
The best thing was hot tub in the room an their heated pool it’s like 100f it’s was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im going to be straight forward- if you are looking for a Hilton style- keep looking. If you want to be right at the edge of all the hustle and bustle of town, it's a great pick. The price was great for our 4 nights.It was clean, but we did have a stained pillow case that was immediately taken care of by the front desk. It is an older building and they have done some renovations but the walls are a bit thin. Wasn't an issue for us. The water pressure is AMAZING and the hotel supplied toiletries, coffee and coffee pot, a mini fridge and a microwave. Bed was comfortable. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is outdated. Staff was very nice. But everytime i went to the front dest had to wait for someone to come up. The room was clean. But the bathroom door front panel was barely hanging on and could not close the door without getting stuck. That room 205. No suitcases stand to put my suitcases on. Bed was horrible and pillows sucked. Barley sleep my neck and shoulders were killing me by the morning. Husband and both my boys did not sleep well either. Oh and when we got to our room went to check the ded and one of thw deds was missing a fittted sheet. But they came and put one on for us. Will not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

tyrone

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Non smoming room smelled like smoke. No trash can in the room. Sifferent color paints on the batbroom doors but at the end of the day you get what you oay for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

yuritza

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dirty bathroom and noise place like the neighbors from others room were inside our room. Despite we paid for three nights we decided to leave one day early and rent in another hotel just to be quiet in our mini vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

Great place great location

My wife is handicapped. I did not specify this when reserving the room but the quickly accommodated her needs when arriving.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Said state of presentation

Trash was by the stairs for 3 days in large trash bags. Bathroom door knob was very loose. Small bugs in room not roaches but small triangular. Sink faucet was loose and movable. Door security lock not fully installed. No service on second day for clean towels. Checking out note at desk leave key cards for checkout at 8:30 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

carol a

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

skylar

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What you see on the listing is NOT what you get. The room we originally booked was disgusting. First of all, it was “non smoking” and the whole room reeked of smoke. (and also mildew)Upon walking in, the first bed had massive wet spots and stuff on the covers & pulling back the sheets, there were stains on everything else too. Appeared to not be cleaned. The bathroom walls had black mold surrounding my the shower. I’m pregnant and absolutely did not feel comfortable in that room so the guy at the front let us stay in another room. That room was better but still gross & uncomfortable. It smelled. The floors were gross & not cleaned, there were stains on all of the sheets (a lot less than the first, though) & a literal cockroach in the bed. we covered the bed in extra blankets we found in the room that seemed cleaner & slept on those. The towels in the bathroom appeared to have pubic hairs on them (so gross) , & the handle to the bathroom was broken. we also had to ask for a remote for the tv because there was as no remote in the room! At night, you will have the opportunity to hear every single thing going on in & outside of every room nearby. (if you know what i mean) i could quite literally hear when the room next to us got a vibration on their phone. the walls are PAPER thin. You will also hear very loud plumbing sounds whenever any showers or sinks are turned on in other rooms. The breakfast options are extremely limited (muffins,waffles, coffee,& juice).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo ann

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024