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7.8/10Very good534 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/10 8.4
Service8.0/10 8.0
Comfort8.0/10 8.0
Condition7.6/10 7.6
Neighborhood8.6/10 8.6
Amenities6.8/10 6.8
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About Budget Inn Ellijay
In addition, Wi-Fi access is offered at the establishment's common spaces. The front desk offers 24-hour reception.
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With a stay at Budget Inn Ellijay in Ellijay, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest and 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Amicalola Falls State Park. This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ellijay Marketplace and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cartecay River.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
1:00 AM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Cashless transactions are available
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Minimal age
21
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Chattahoochee National Forest
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Ellijay Marketplace
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cartecay River
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Tabor House & Civil War Museum
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Pig Hill of Fame
1.5 km / 1 mi
Piedmont Hospital
3.2 km / 2 mi
Gilmer County Fairgrounds
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Gilmer County Library
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Talona Lake
7 km / 4.3 mi
Riverside Park
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Rich Mountain Wilderness
9.7 km / 6 mi
Ellijay River Vineyards
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Chateau Meichtry
14.5 km / 9 mi
Cartecay Vineyards
15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Cohutta Wildlife Management Area
16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 32
- motel
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans
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Room types
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DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2D-NM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.2D-NM
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DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING BED NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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Check availabilityBudget Inn Ellijay
DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING BED NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-NM
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Budget Inn Ellijay
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Carolyn
Ice machine broken.
Barbara
very clean and comfortable room... helpful lady at check in. Nice large room.
Todd
Everything was just as described. Very clean. They even service the rooms without being asked. This is not an upscale location, but everything was very adequate. My wife is very picky and she said it was very clean.
Akinyele
It's just a budget friendly hotel. It was clean i felt safe, and everything i needed within 1 or 2 mile radius.
Sherry
Very clean room, comfortable bed, nice staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Jeremy
Check in was an hour later than what was said on reservation and there was no hot water
Charles
Rooms were very clean, bed was comfy but the staff were cold. No welcome, no thank you. We didnt even get to go in the lobby. They handed the key through a window.
When my wife arrive she could even find an attendant for the first 15 minute. She thought she was at the wrong place. After they finally came out my wife felt she was she was inconvenient by asking for the key.
When my wife arrive she could even find an attendant for the first 15 minute. She thought she was at the wrong place. After they finally came out my wife felt she was she was inconvenient by asking for the key.
Douglas
I used this motel while riding a motorcycle. I was doing the Chattahoochie BDRX. The motel is right on the route. The rooms are clean and plain. Nothing fancy. Fast food and a grocery store are nearby. Recommended.
Phillip
Room was clean, bed sleep very well, shower & ac worked great.
Thomas
Yes
Ronald
The room was clean and the room was what to expect for the price. The manager was very nice. The only reason not five star was the toilet ran in and off all night.
Pamela
Clean room, updated, near downtown!
Juan
Don’t let the word ‘budget’ fool you! It’s simply an amazing value!!! Amazing hotel, amazing team, amazing location, amazingly clean and amazingly convenient! Highly recommend! BETH, Assistant Manager, was professional and handled everything perfectly! Great service!!!
I also love the fact that the owner and staff will respond to negative reviews professionally but also forcefully to counter have-told truths or stories from bad customers! Good for you!
I also love the fact that the owner and staff will respond to negative reviews professionally but also forcefully to counter have-told truths or stories from bad customers! Good for you!
PETRA
Nice clean room. We were pleasantly surprised. Very nice folks running the property. We were goung to ride motorcycles for 3 days and asked if we could park there, they charged $30 in cash in advance, but we never did park at all fue to unforseen circumstances.
David and Lynette
Made the reservation specifically because their hotel said they are pet friendly. After driving seven hours and not getting there until 11 PM we were told they are no longer pet friendly and they turned us away. We had to find another place to stay. Not at all happy that their information is not updated.
Robert
The management worked fast to correct an A/C issue. Room paint needs touched up but not bad. Furniture needs refreshing. Bed are firm but good. Excellent location to downtown. Restroom is small but is updated.
Alexandra
Bed comforters sheets need to be upgraded.
Sylvia
Our reservation said we could check in at 3 pm but they had a sign that said 4 pm check in. No one was at the office window and all doors into the office were locked. We rang the bell several times but no one came to the window. We left and returned later.
george
Small town, few options, not all bad
Older building, HVAC should be updated, they did update the bathroom and Sink area. Nice overall job but attention to detail lacking. Paint the door trim, dirty like a mechanics bathroom. Owners were very pleasant. Had to ask for toilet paper, they do not leave a back up roll in the room
don
Neat, bathroom CLEAN, king size bed great, new fixtures,etc. 1 night stay
Tony
Staff very rude, no customer service,over charge for kids
David
Annoying But Cheap So Fine
Almost ran out of toilet paper. Didn't get shampoo for the 3rd and last morning. Things are pretty noisy, especially the air conditioning and the refrigerator. Had to turn the air conditioner off in order to sleep. Still would go there again because it was cheaper than the alternatives and that's what I care about
Vanessa
unsafe- dump!! don’t stay!!
we did not stay!! got another hotel. budget inn refused to give me my money back!!
Janice
Not the best in service. The motel was hard to find.
Barbara
It was clean
Teresita
It seem to be pretty clean inside the room.
Renee
I have never been to Ellijay and was visiting family who recently moved there. I was worried about getting a hotel that was affordable and clean. I was very impressed with the room and was shocked at the value for my stay. Will be going back anytime I’m in town. Thanks so much from a northerner!
Roger
Nice
Wesley
The rooms where advertised online as queen beds, they was full beds. Stood outside for check in for 15 mins before someone finally came. Check out was just as bad. There was nothing comfortable about the beds
Suzette
Convenient walk to local restaurant.
Lawrence
Close to downtown and good restaurants.
Timothy
Booked on Expedia but the receipt amount was 30% higher than agreed to on app- I have proof. Expedia states it is the hotel that charged the wrong amount. Just a warning to double check the amount on your credit card.
Samuel
Best hotel in the town
Phil
Expedia said check-in until 1am. Got here at 12:58 and no one here. Sign on door says no guarantee of room after midnight. Very inconvenient
Stephen
Very Clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Lottie
Likes: rate was reasonable; good quality towels/washcloths; good quality blanket on bed
Dislikes: unprofessional behavior on part of female (Tina?) who supposedly help manage hotel - if you can call it that.
April 1, I had to call Expedia twice as my key card would not open my hotel room door - by the time they did show up - she yelled at me \"hey, hey, hey - over here\" (she knew my name as I had already been a guest there a week. She spoke to me like I was a bad kid - told me to make sure I do not leave room in a mess - I told her I was not a messy person. Also the date of my check out - April 2, she was knocking on my door
\"to remind me I had to check out early due to plumber coming to fix water leak - I told her she did not need to knock on my door - I had used an alarm clock to wake up earlier.
Upon checking in on March 25, I was charged an additional $20 on top of my total hotel room charges to cover processing fee for paying with a debit card. Why did he not inform me of this extra charge after I made my booking in the letter they sent me by e-mail?
Also - there was a slot for a dead bolt lock but there was no chain to put into the slot to lock the deadbolt. Safety should be of utmost importance when staying in a hotel!!
My first day at the hotel - March 26 - there was constant loud noise from a building close by - they were putting on a new roof. This continued all day. Tues-Fri nights - loud noise from upstairs.
Dislikes: unprofessional behavior on part of female (Tina?) who supposedly help manage hotel - if you can call it that.
April 1, I had to call Expedia twice as my key card would not open my hotel room door - by the time they did show up - she yelled at me \"hey, hey, hey - over here\" (she knew my name as I had already been a guest there a week. She spoke to me like I was a bad kid - told me to make sure I do not leave room in a mess - I told her I was not a messy person. Also the date of my check out - April 2, she was knocking on my door
\"to remind me I had to check out early due to plumber coming to fix water leak - I told her she did not need to knock on my door - I had used an alarm clock to wake up earlier.
Upon checking in on March 25, I was charged an additional $20 on top of my total hotel room charges to cover processing fee for paying with a debit card. Why did he not inform me of this extra charge after I made my booking in the letter they sent me by e-mail?
Also - there was a slot for a dead bolt lock but there was no chain to put into the slot to lock the deadbolt. Safety should be of utmost importance when staying in a hotel!!
My first day at the hotel - March 26 - there was constant loud noise from a building close by - they were putting on a new roof. This continued all day. Tues-Fri nights - loud noise from upstairs.
jerry
A very quiet and peaceful retreat with great views and plenty of things around
Angela
First time staying here- Room was clean,updated, and no issues
Sheena
The gentleman that was working the check-in was super friendly and the hotel was clean.
Verified traveler
Not sure where the negative reviews came from because, for the most part, it was an overall good experience. Pretty clean room and good tv. The only issue was minor and it was the key for the first couple tries of the door, but front desk fixed the issue. For the money, worth the stay. Very convenient to downtown.
Olivia
This room was half the price of the hotels around and just as nice. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend.
Mark
The room was clean and comfortable, and a nice surprise was the new (and quiet) AC & Heat unit. The front desk attendant was courteous and helpful. It is an older property located well away from the main road traffic noise.
JERRY
Very clean and staff was very freindly
Andrea
I appreciate the security and lighting of the property
Andrea
NA
Corbett
Not in great spot, run down and dirty
Kristi
This is our second time staying at the Budget Inn here in Ellijay! Very clean and nice. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We will continue to come here when visiting this area.
Fletcher
Really nice for the price
Tyson
Was alot nicer than expected.
Frank
Perfect place to put your head down and see the town of Ellijay
Shelby
It exceeded our expectations
Jimmy Joann
Clean room
Great overall value for the money
Joni
First night heat in room didn’t work and it was extremely cold but they moved us to another room quickly. Other than that it was great. I’m very pleased at how prompt they were at getting us another room
Dave
The people who take care of the property are very nice and take very good care of the place, they work very hard to keep it clean, very easy to talk to
Verified traveler
Clean, comfortable and staff was very pleasant, would stay again.
Arthur
Rooms for clean and updated price was good. Older motel but all in all not bad
Ethan
Very reasonably priced
Jay
This property is AWFUL. Refused to give me my room I reserved because I wouldn't pay $50 cash for my service dog per day. Expedia is AWFUL for not refunding me and forcing me to go through my credit card. Never using expedia again,
Bridget
Perfect!!
The room was great. It had been recently redone and was very clean. No complaints at all. It was a great room, especially for the price!
Gwen
This property was very clean and had been recently refurbished. Thin towels reminded you this is a Budget Inn
Darin
Everything was good
Christopher
We ended up leaving early because we could not sleep due to the people next door. The room was not nearly as clean as it could have been either and the bed was extremely uncomfortable.
Rex
Decent basic room for one night.
Dan
Friendly staff, clean rooms. No breakfast offering. Property needs renovation...ugly room color and purple doors!
brent s
Enjoyed our stay at Budget Inn Ellijay
Nice staff. Nice clean rooms.
Kristen
I stayed at this property for 1 night while passing through to escape the hurricane in Florida. In the middle of the night, my dog needed to use the bathroom so I grabbed my key card and took him out. When I got back to my room my key would not work. I didn’t have my cell phone on me so thankfully after several attempts at ringing the doorbell at the office someone came to the window which I assume was the owner. After providing me with another key card that did not work she accused me of making noise at 2 am and wanted to know what I was even doing out of my room at this time. It was already a stressful experience thinking how I was locked out of my room in the middle of the night and about 50 degree weather not knowing if I would be able to get back in before morning. There was never an apology for the inconvenience, only made me to feel as if I did something wrong in the situation.
gerald
The hotel office has no one in it. There is a sign that’s constantly up that says will return in 20-30 minutes. You only get someone if you ring the doorbell. It’s a 50 charge for a dog which comes with a lecture about how dogs are not allowed on the furniture or bed and then you are asked if you have a bed for the dog. There is a sign that says you will be charged for stains. Is this really a hotel or a halfway house?
David
Was great for what we needed. I town for a wedding. Reasonable price, clean and updated
Verified traveler
Great stay, owners where helpful and friendly. Room was really clean, comfortable bed
Cynthia
The room itself was very clean, looked brand new! We had some towels, etc. It was hard to find someone when we needed towels, Kleenex, etc. Hard to find anyone in office in morning. Gal in office was nice enough, just language issues makes difficult to understand. Other than that, it was fine, lower cost than most & close to anything you need!
Adrienne
The place was updated and clean. Close to downtown and not far from shopping. Daily changing of towels.
I would of liked either heavier bath towels or an extra set. As we only had 2 people in our room and we only got 2 of everything. Would maybe like if benches or there could be seating outside so you could sit outside and enjoy the scenery etc.
I would of liked either heavier bath towels or an extra set. As we only had 2 people in our room and we only got 2 of everything. Would maybe like if benches or there could be seating outside so you could sit outside and enjoy the scenery etc.
Benn
I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the room was for the cost. Nice brand new very large TV, shower and tub felt brand new, and lets face it, besides the bed, the bathroom is the other critical piece of what makes a good hotel room. I actually really enjoyed my stay here and the price was beyond reasonable.
Dawn
No in room coffee. No coffee in office and no continental breakfast. Room was clean.
Darren
Conveniently located and very clean. The owners were helpful and kind.
Misty
No soap.
Jill
Great as long as you are pet free
The woman who checked us in was very nice & friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The price charged for a pet friendly room was way too much, but we didn’t read the fine print before booking-our bad.we would book again, but leave the pets home.
Greg
Didn’t really know what to expect since it is an old complex. Very happily surprised! Everything was updated and new
Martha
Nice and quiet
andria
Easy check in/check out. Very clean room.
eve
Great little place for a pitstop. Felt safe. Room was clean.
Toni
The property is still undergoing some renovations. Other than that it was a nice stay. Owners are extremely nice.
Gerald
Don't judge a book by it's cover. The outside may look worn and there might not be an elevator, but the rooms were clean and the beds very comfortable.
Steven
Absolutely no frills
No soap no one answering at the desk to request some or tocheck out
Sally-Anne
Wonderful renovated rooms! Ours was spotless and uber comfortable. Very quiet and so close to \"downtown\" Ellijay. Once they finish painting the exterior of the building it'll help give that part a facelift, too. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Easy, quick check-in, even though we arrived very late We'll stay here again.
Donna
Too budget!
Budget hotel, lowered expectations, but discovered at 11 pm we had no soap, shampoo or TOILET PAPER!! Sorry, never acceptable.
Melissa
Rude! Do Not Book this Hotel. When we arrived for check in the staff was very rude and unfriendly! When the room was booked it said pet friendly, with no listing of any type of fee. Upon check-in there was a sign hanging in the window that said there was a pricy per night pet fee. Ridiculous! Sign stated that if you did not let them know you would be asked to leave and pay an even larger fee. We picked up our pet the following morning and needed to pay the fee. When we explained the situation, the property refused to accommodate us and let us pay the one-night fee and we were asked to leave, or the police would be called.
This situation was explained in detail and at great length to Orbitz, which in order to refund us for the night called the property. The Budget Inn Elljay was untruthful and said that we had stayed the entire length of our trip and that we had paid a pet fee. Untrue, Unfair, and all in all Ridiculous from both Orbitz and the Budget Inn!
Oh, and don’t expect a continental breakfast when you get up in the morning as there is nothing offered.
Thank you to the Ellijay Inn for accommodating us as well as our pet. With an early last-minute check-in and allowing the last-minute arrangements for our family.
This situation was explained in detail and at great length to Orbitz, which in order to refund us for the night called the property. The Budget Inn Elljay was untruthful and said that we had stayed the entire length of our trip and that we had paid a pet fee. Untrue, Unfair, and all in all Ridiculous from both Orbitz and the Budget Inn!
Oh, and don’t expect a continental breakfast when you get up in the morning as there is nothing offered.
Thank you to the Ellijay Inn for accommodating us as well as our pet. With an early last-minute check-in and allowing the last-minute arrangements for our family.
Ricky
Never going back
John
Great value
Comfortable and clean. Great value.
edgar
it was to NOISE couldnt rest at night
conrad
Ice machine did not work.
Listing said pet friendly but made no mention that pets cost $50.00 per nite
Listing said pet friendly but made no mention that pets cost $50.00 per nite
Amber
If you are a smoker, you don't wanna try this hotel. We got there, AC didn't work, bath tub wouldn't stop up, then hair dryer wouldn't work.
Allen
Never got our room.
This location is very run down. The host/operator spoke through a window rather than letting me in the office even though it was during the day. They charge for having a dog which they increased by 20% over the amount shown on the reservation. We tried cancelling, but the owner was nasty about it. The total charge ends up being about 50% higher than the actual room rate. Hotel.com didn't help with the cancelation. Never occupied a room.
The original reservation merely indicated that this location is pet friendly. We were prepared to pay a nominal fee as needed but not 50% extra. We are trying get our room reservation amount back.
The original reservation merely indicated that this location is pet friendly. We were prepared to pay a nominal fee as needed but not 50% extra. We are trying get our room reservation amount back.
Garland
Finish renovating. Stripe parking. Door chain.
David
The room was very clean, remodeled bath room very nice, new flooring very nice, bed was very comfortable. Overall the room was great.
Lisa
Very delightful
Verified traveler
Very clean, very comfortable, very convenient. Would absolutely stay there again.
Demetrius
Pros:
I liked that it was close to the restaurant that we had dined at.
The outside doesn't speak for the inside. It was pretty clean on the inside.
Cons:
The check out time was earlier than expected-10 a.m.
With a checkout time that early, it would be helpful to have alarm clocks in the rooms or a phone so that allows you to call down to the front desk and have an alarm scheduled for you.
The beds are not stable so when you go to sit down on it, the bed moves.
The chair at the desk in the room is too big for the walking area so it's hazardous.
The toilet had to be flushed a few times before everything would go down in it.
I liked that it was close to the restaurant that we had dined at.
The outside doesn't speak for the inside. It was pretty clean on the inside.
Cons:
The check out time was earlier than expected-10 a.m.
With a checkout time that early, it would be helpful to have alarm clocks in the rooms or a phone so that allows you to call down to the front desk and have an alarm scheduled for you.
The beds are not stable so when you go to sit down on it, the bed moves.
The chair at the desk in the room is too big for the walking area so it's hazardous.
The toilet had to be flushed a few times before everything would go down in it.
Andy
It was good again.
Shawnah
The room was very clean. The property isn’t the best, but it was quite, clean and a decent price.
Cynthia
I have 2 dogs and they only allow one. Didn't stay there.
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Budget Inn Ellijay
34 Jeff Drive, Ellijay, United States
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