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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel in Helen with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Walk-in Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8396 S Main St, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlemagne's Kingdom
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Walk-in Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Walk-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Helen

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown places you within a 10-minute stroll of Helen Festhalle and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. This 58-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬6 min walk

About this property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

Hotel in Helen with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown features an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a TV in a common area.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Helen, just steps from Helen Festhalle, and within a 10-minute walk of Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Chattahoochee River. You'll also find Charlemagne's Kingdom and Unicoi State Park less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

As of Jan 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown on Jan 19, 2026 start from $78.32, 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.

Is parking available on site at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

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

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown have a casino at the property?

No, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a hydromassage showerhead as well as an indoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

No, but this hotel does have a heated pool.

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

Yes, some guestrooms at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown offer a balcony.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good: - The employees at the front desk were great. - The location is very convenient for walking around Helen. Bad: -The mattresses were thin, hard, and just had a generally cheap feel. - The TV remote would turn on the television but nothing else (making it useless). - The refrigerator was broken. - The curtain was broken so it had to be rigged to actually cover the whole window. - The toilet seat wouldn't stay up. This place has a Motel 6 feel but with a Hilton price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alianny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean staff was very friendly live the location we could just go walking everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient close to everything. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the beds were less comfortable my mattress was really worn out. Breakfast was decent except that some of the fruits didn’t look fresh ( dark bananas and found some mold in some oranges). The price I paid for one night I expected better room amenities like a coffee machine. But the room was very clean! Unfortunately it was a little let down from my expectations but it did help that the location was great, walking distance to every where I needed to go. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Guido

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enough parking. Very convenient to Shops and Restaurants. Staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Rooms newly renovated, very clean and staff friendly. Location was perfect. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking is difficult. Tight for trucks, especially if they put you back next to the chain link fence for the construction next door that shares parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Keep up the great job you all are doing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was bad as well as the coffee had grounds in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewayne, oxford

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margeaux

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel for a quick stay in Helen, not too noisy and close enough to walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to everything. Rooms are very clean and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the property was close enough to walk to everything but it was just outside of the middle of town so it was much quieter at night. Our room was beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Within walking distance to restaurants, the river, attractions. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We had a jetted tub room and the tub leaked the water out about every 20 min.. was not happy about that.. they had no maintenance till morning to look at it...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff. quick check in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Demarcus

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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

Great!

The room was clean and modern. The location was perfect for walking everywhere. Parking was easy and free. Front staff was kind. Free breakfast was really cool, they have jimmy dean biscuits that you can microwave. I thought that was clever and a great idea to still offer a warm breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Downtown was an easy walking distance from the hotel with sidewalks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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