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
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.
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 fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Helen travel guide
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
113 min drive
Restaurants
Helen Festhalle
7 min walk
Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
9 min walk
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
12 min walk
Two Tire Tavern
5 min walk
Cowboys & Angels
5 min walk
About this property
Riverbend Motel & Cabins
Motel by the river
Riverbend Motel & Cabins provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and mini golf. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
A vending machine, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverbend Motel & Cabins offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 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
Smoking not allowed
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 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 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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, 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Frequently asked questions
Is Riverbend Motel & Cabins pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs 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 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverbend Motel & Cabins on 2026/3/15 start from NT$2,806, 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?
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?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Riverbend Motel & Cabins located?
Located in the heart of Helen, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Helen Festhalle and Unicoi State Park are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Riverbend Motel & Cabins Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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.
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.
Stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Ludwig
2025/11/16
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff and location were excellent! The interior could use some updating but we still enjoyed our stay very much. Great value 😎
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.
The motel was clean and easy access to the town. Would have liked the room darker at night. The well lite parking lot allowed light into the room. Like having a ceiling fan. The heater did sound like it was raining out side. But I would definitely stay here again and would recommend this location to others.