Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Helen beachfront lodge with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Unicoi State Park & Lodge, situated by the lake, offers a warm welcome with its southern cuisine restaurant and bar. Enjoy on-site activities like ziplining, archery, or kayaking; take advantage of laundry facilities and free self parking. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Conference space
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$167 nightly
$198 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA, 30545

What's nearby

  • Unicoi State Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Helen with a stay at Unicoi State Park & Lodge. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Unicoi Restaurant, which serves southern cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 129 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 10 per stay)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Paddleboard on site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Archery
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Ziplining
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services
  • Paddleboard on site

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Unicoi Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 20.52 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Beach access
    • Business center/computer access
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Shuttle service
    • WiFi access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15.95 to 16.95 per person

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 10 per stay

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Unicoi
Unicoi & Lodge
Unicoi Lodge
Unicoi State Park
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
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Unicoi State Park Hotel Helen
Unicoi State Park Lodge And Conference Center Helen
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Unicoi State Park Helen
Unicoi State Park Lodge And Conference Center Helen
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Unicoi State Park & Lodge Lodge Helen

Frequently asked questions

Does Unicoi State Park & Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Unicoi State Park & Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 10 per stay.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Unicoi State Park & Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, archery, and fishing. Unicoi State Park & Lodge also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Yes, The Unicoi Restaurant offers southern cuisine.

What's the area around Unicoi State Park & Lodge like?

Unicoi State Park & Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Unicoi State Park. Travelers give top marks for the lodge's prime location.

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Unicoi State Park & Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The free shuttle service was a convenient and appreciated amenity. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect and staff were super friendly!
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great, amazing experience, great view from the room.
Jigisha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful surroundings
paola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay!!
Caron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and staff was friendly
Sasha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's very clean and functional Thanks for a great stay
Kenneth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing to add my stay was excellent h
Bryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the area and all the accommodations
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room, very quiet facility. The breakfast buffet was outstanding
Janelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and staff very friendly! Enjoyed the stay and would recommend to others!
Crystal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean, staff was courteous. We love staying here, the views are wonderful and just quick trip down to Helen.
Bonnie, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was nice.
Cyndra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room, friendly staff! Will definitely stay here again.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great buffet breakfast! Quiet and beautiful surroundings
Alison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelent. Clean and nice place to stay. Love it
Lymarie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the rooms! Clean, lots of open areas to play games or sit and talk. The view from our room was excellent! Easy check in too
Valerie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Staff was great
Daravanh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, especially the manager of the pub. She made us feel so welcome!
Michele, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff at Unicoi was very pleasant. The view from our room was picturesque: woods and a mountain in the background.
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, beautiful property
Benita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay here!!
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast wasn’t worth almost $18. More along the lines of what you’d get with a free breakfast
Chad, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We wish we coukd have stayed longer! Great place that was convenient to sttractions, foods , etc
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were large and very clean. Very good dining options. Beautiful surroundings with a beautiful lake. Our stay was very pleasant and we enjoyed every minute of it.
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