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1,130 reviews

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

8396 South Main Street, Helen, 30545, Georgia, United States

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Free parking

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Parking On Site

Terrace

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown is a 3-star hotel in Helen, Georgia, United States, located just 0.3mi from the city center at 8396 South Main Street. Breakfast is available to start the day, and the property has earned 1,136 reviews from travelers looking for friendly hospitality.

Featured amenities include free on-site parking, free Wifi, and an indoor swimming pool. Additional conveniences include a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, a garden, a balcony, beach chairs/loungers (free), air conditioning, a bathtub, a spa tub, and a hot tub. Meeting/Banquet facilities are available for an extra charge, and access to a golf course is also available for an extra charge.

Location is ideal for easy access to downtown Helen. Prices start from $68.

A handy breakfast kicks off the day, while free on-site parking and complimentary Wi-Fi keep plans simple and stress-free. An indoor, heated pool invites a year-round splash, and outdoor spaces like a terrace, a garden, and a balcony offer spots to unwind. Free beach chairs and loungers add a sunny touch for easy lounging.

Inside, non-smoking rooms and air conditioning create a comfortable retreat, with a bathtub, a spa tub, and a hot tub ready for a soothing soak after a day of sightseeing or shopping.

For those planning gatherings or outings, meeting/banquet facilities are available for an extra charge, and access to a golf course is also offered for an additional fee. Payment options include Visa, American Express, Discover, and Mastercard, with cash not accepted. Prices start from $68, inviting travelers to enjoy the hospitality and locale.

Closest airports

Toccoa Airport

25.6mi

Athens-Ben Epps Airport

56.8mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden

Bathtub

Balcony

Rooms

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Refrigerator

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1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator, Flat Screen Television, High Speed Internet Acc is 484 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

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Suite, Balcony, Fireplace, Whirlpool

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Balcony

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Suite-1 King Bed NSMK Balcony Whirlpool Fireplace Microwave Fridge Shower Continental Breakfast is 484 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

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Suite, Fireplace, Whirlpool

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Balcony

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Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking in SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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King Room -Non-Smoking  in SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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King Suite with Whirlpool and Balcony - Non-Smoking in SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

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Suite, Whirlpool

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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King Suite - Non-Smoking in SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

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Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking in SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

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Room - 2 Double, Accessible

2 Double Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Suite, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Spa tub

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Suite, Balcony, Bathtub

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Microwave

Refrigerator

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Suite, Balcony, Fireplace, Walk in Shower, Whirlpool

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Refrigerator

Shower

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Guest reviews

8.3

1,130 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Sarena

8.2

April 2025

The location is wonderful!! We were able to walk to all the shops and restaurants. The staff was so nice and gave us tons of information about the area and cool things to go see.

Everything was good about the room except the pillows.... They were just a little pillow case of fluff. If you tried to use two pillows you sank down into them so far you felt suffocated. Definitely need fuller pillows or take your own. We had constant problems with our TV remote... Some days it would turn the TV on but wouldn't control anything. Other days it wouldn't work at all... Several trips to the office to get new remotes or maintenance help.

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Janice

9.1

November 2024

The breakfast overall was good. The only thing that could have made it better was offer a true hot breakfast and ripe, fresh fruits. But the size of the dining location is not conducive to handle a dream table, so I understand why they don't offer hot food. They did however, offer microwaveable options (breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, etc) which was replenished frequently. The fruit was inedible; bananas were green!

The price. I booked in July, the price was $248/ night. The night we arrived,the same room was available for $149/ night. I discussed with the staff but was told they wouldn't/couldn't adjust. They only thing I could have done was cancel and rebook the same day before 4pm via their website to get the better rate. So i am out $217(including tax) because I booked in advance. Pricing games anger me. Never again. 😡

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Kimann

9.1

August 2024

Location. Spacious room.

Floors were swept but not mopped. Feet had to be cleaned before getting into bed.

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Ramos

9.1

March 2025

Loved this hotel so much!! my husband and I would definitely stay here again sometime in the future, rooms are clean, great location and the fact that there’s breakfast included is incredible and not to mention theres a microwave and fridge which makes everything super convenient!

Only thing I’d say should have been better is that the tv remote only worked to watch regular tv, even though it shows we could watch netflix or hbo but it wouldn’t work for that, and also the keycards were having a bit of issues but other than that this hotel is amazing!

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Christine

10

January 2025

I love that the property was centrally located to all the fun and activities in downtown Helen, Georgia. The staff was super friendly and gave good recommendations for local hotspots. Our children loved the heated indoor pool that gave them a break from the cold weather during the winter season. The facilities were family, friendly and super clean. It was just a short drive from Anna Ruby Falls and Dukes Creek Falls, two highly recommended easy to moderate hiking trails, family friendly. All time favorite local restaurant of any place we have EVER visited – Hoochee’s River Basket!!!!! 10 out of 10 stars on delicious burgers, affordable prices, and friendly local staff!

Not a single thing left us dissatisfied.

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John

10

December 2024

I read previous reviews, and they were mostly positive so we decided this Best Western hotel would suit us for our 3 day getaway. The location is great.... just a few minutes stroll to the center of downtown Helen. From the moment we arrived, the entire staff that we encountered was incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast area was filled with a nicer variety of food items than the typical continental breakfast served at many hotels like this. Even when we weren't in need of anything, the staff would offer a greeting, and let us know to ask if there was anything we needed. The room was very clean (it passed my white glove test/check when I first went in) and was quite comfortable. As I write this, I am trying to thing of anything I disliked or felt should be better.... can't come up with anything. I appreciated that the hotel accommodated my request for a ground floor room - my 72 year old knees and stairs don't particularly like one another. I would definitely stay here again if we come back to Helen for another visit. Auf Wiedersehen ! :-)

I am pretty critical because of my past as a manager for several businesses - it was my job to look for things that ought to be cleaner, or be done better, or that should be fixed. I really did not see anything that I can downgrade.

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Ephraim

8.2

October 2024

The location is at the heart of main street Helen. Easy access by foot to all the city has to offer. Breakfast was rather limited

The mattresses were worn out. The staff attitude was not that great. For example, we stayed 2 nights. After the first night, we left the room around 11 a.m. , which is when we removed the do-not-disturb sign from the door. The cleaning lady was cleaning the next room at that time and said nothing. When we returned in the afternoon, we realised that the room was not cleaned, towels were not replaced, etc. When we called the front desk, we were told that this was because we did not leave the room in time to be cleaned. We did manage, however, to change the towels at the front desk. Needless to say that there were many options the hotel could choose from to prevent this from happening.

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Holly

8.2

July 2024

I stayed here with 2 kids for summer vacation and we all had a great time. The pool was nice. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was nice, they offered many basic options, waffles, muffins, fruit, biscuit, bagels, apple & orange juice etc... The staff was very friendly and did whatever they could to make sure our stay was comfortable and we were happy. Location is excellent, we walked to many places, it's basically downtown.

The wifi wasn't the greatest but we didn't need it too much with how busy we were

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Beverly

8.2

June 2025

Location, breakfast area very accommodating. Coffee 24/7 great. Front desk staff excellent & very helpful. Bottom floor room was so helpful, but floors were not very clean as we couldn't go barefoot before bed & to get up at night to use bathroom without wiping our feet off to return to bed. If we were in sock feet, they became very soiled. It's a nice facility otherwise.

Cleanliness of floors.

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Sixto

10

June 2025

The cleanliness is superb at the time we stayed which is interestingly in comparable with other highly rated inns around the area. Beds are comfortable where we roomed in and the bathroom is very clean. The air-conditioning works very well. It's just a few walks away from coffee and ice cream shop using Narr Wegg street behind the hotel. Bodensee restaurant is not far away either. We enjoyed our overnight stay. Thanks.

Points of Interest Around SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

Attractions

North Georgia Zoo

9.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

Free parking

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden

Bathtub

Balcony

Stay rules - SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

What are the check-in and check-out times at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

The designated check-in period at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown begins at 03:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

Yes, there is parking available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown. The hotel offers free on-site public parking, and no reservation is required.

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

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown has a starting price of $68 for accommodations. Do remember that actual rates might deviate based on the room and date. Insert your dates for a detailed price view.

Which room categories can I book at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown?

The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown offers a variety of room options. They have King Suites with Spa Bath, Deluxe King Suites with Balcony, King Suites, Double Rooms with Two Double Beds, and King Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and have a room size of either 484 sqft or 323 sqft. The beds available in the rooms are either King size or Double beds. Occupancy ranges from 2 adults to 4 adults, with accommodations for 1 child in each room.

What activities does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown offer?

Guests at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown can enjoy their time at the hotel by making use of the leisure amenities available. They can relax and take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, which is heated for their comfort. Whether it is summer or winter, the pool is available for guests to enjoy throughout the year.

Additionally, guests who are interested in outdoor activities can make use of the hotel's other amenities, such as the golf course and hiking trails. The golf course provides a scenic and enjoyable experience for golf lovers, while the hiking trails offer opportunities to explore and appreciate the natural surroundings.

For those who prefer lounging by the beach, the hotel also provides beach chairs and loungers, allowing guests to soak up the sun and enjoy the beach-like atmosphere.

Overall, guests have a range of leisure amenities to choose from, whether they prefer to relax by the pool, engage in outdoor activities, or simply chill out on the beach chairs.

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown feature a pool area?

The hotel has one pool available called Pool 1. It is available all season and is located indoors. The pool is heated for the guests' comfort.

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown accept credit cards and cash payments?

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown does not accept cash payments. They do accept credit card payments, including Diners Club, Visa, American Express, JCB, Discover, Mastercard, and Carte Blanche.