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Budget Inn

Budget Inn offers modest rooms with whirlpool tubs, free Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly amenities near Ellijay Square and Chattahoochee National Forest.

34 Jeff Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540, United States View on map
4.2/10
Average Based on 793 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Air-conditioned Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort and convenient location with modest amenities

Recent guests highlight clean, comfortable rooms and a quiet, convenient location near downtown and local attractions. The motel offers basic but well-maintained accommodations suited for budget-conscious travelers, though amenities remain limited. Friendly and helpful staff enhance the overall experience despite some minor drawbacks.

Guests often praise

  • Spotlessly clean rooms with fresh furnishings and well-maintained appliances
  • Friendly, accommodating, and responsive staff
  • Quiet and convenient location close to downtown Ellijay and local vineyards
  • Comfortable beds and well-made rooms providing a homely atmosphere
  • Free Wi-Fi, coffee, and ample parking add practical convenience

Worth knowing

  • No on-site restaurant, fitness center, or airport shuttle available
  • Rooms include kitchen facilities but no pool or breakfast service
  • Some guests found the price a bit high during peak seasons or events
  • Minimal issues include occasional hot water timing and lack of modern hotel features
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly policies appeal to families and travelers with pets

Best for

  • Budget travelers seeking clean, simple lodging with essential amenities
  • Visitors who value proximity to local attractions and downtown Ellijay
  • Small families or business travelers needing a quiet, no-frills stay
  • Pet owners and those looking for an affordable, friendly atmosphere
  • Guests attending seasonal events or outdoor activities nearby
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About this property

Welcome to Budget Inn

Budget Inn is a modest roadside motel located at 34 Jeff Dr in Ellijay, Georgia, just a mile from the downtown Ellijay Square and near the Chattahoochee National Forest. Its rural setting provides a quiet base for visitors aiming to explore local attractions such as the Red Apple Barn, Carters Lake, and several nearby vineyards.

The motel offers simple, low-slung accommodations with basic amenities including free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and in-room kitchens. Some rooms feature whirlpool tubs, and the property is pet- and kid-friendly, though it lacks a restaurant, pool, fitness center, and airport shuttle services. Check-in is from 3 PM with checkout by 11 AM.

Guest feedback highlights the cleanliness and friendly service provided by the staff, along with comfortable beds and a quiet environment close to local shops and restaurants. While some reviews note the limited amenities and occasional maintenance issues, many appreciate the motel’s practical value for budget-conscious travelers and short stays.

This property is suited to visitors seeking an affordable, no-frills option, such as business travelers, small families, or those passing through the area who prefer easy access to local attractions. Nearby alternatives include several hotels within a few miles offering a broader range of services.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Kitchen in all rooms
Golf course

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

KC
Kristie Cowart Apr 10, 2026
8.0

Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff and quiet location. No amenities but close to enough to town and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip

JA
Jocelyn Alvarado Apr 03, 2026
10

Ive gone to this place multiple times! It is a great place to stay at for a low rate. Your privacy is respected, and if any issues arise they quickly come and help fix the problem (if any). I recommend this place, if you are traveling for business or as a small family. A quick stop and rest .

BC
Barry Coggins Mar 21, 2026
8.0

For a place close to everything this is it! Rooms were clean easy parking. I thought it was a little expensive but considering the Apple Festival, changing of the leaves and being on a weekend..... The management was awesome! We had check out and noticed we left some Apple Cider in the fridge. We went back within the hour and the lady had the door crack and told us it's still there go in and grab it. I would probably stay here again if I was in the area.

SG
Sydney Gonzalez Mar 09, 2026
10

We stayed at this hotel last minute, for 4 days. The location is awesome and the rooms were sparklingly clean. The bed was so comfortable and the pillows were nice! It seems to be a small, family owned business and I found it quite charming.

DB
Daryl Bauer Feb 26, 2026
10

We love older hotels and the people who keep them going. While there are newer and more modern places to stay in the area let me tell you we couldn't have asked for a better place to spend 3 days at While visiting this area. Just 5 minutes from downtown and the shops and many places to eat, with easy access to the roads travel to other cities and sights in the area . After reading some of the reviews we knew that we had to visit this piece of Americana. Our room was spotless! Not a piece of lint or dirt was to be found anywhere, nothing, zero, zilch! All hard surfaces were clean with not even a finger print to be found on anything, the doors and windows were spotless. The mini fridge and the microwave were both spotless and worked perfectly. Our room had plenty of lighting and smelled as clean as a hospital room. This motel is just mear minutes from downtown yet very quiet. We did see something we have never seen at any hotel/ motel in over 50 years of traveling, Wednesday afternoon a young man was cleaning the outside of the windows, doors, knobs and yes the door frames . Another person was cleaning the parking lot as well . Our room was nicely furnished with new furniture ( still had new smell)! Beds were very comfortable and spotlessly clean, no nothing on the beds! While we were out visiting house keeping would come by to clean the room bring clean dry bath towels . So if you want a great room at an older but really clean motel here's your place. The people who run this place are so nice and polite, very helpful. If we had one thing that could be a negative remark it would be that for some reason there was not hot water at 4am [ timer]? but by 5 there was plenty of hot water for everyone. We're planning a return trip this fall and are planning to reserve a room at this hotel . Almost forgot there is wifi and coffee in the room but no breakfast bar which is no big deal because there are many places to have breakfast 5 minutes away. We give this gem in the rough a 10!!!

KM
Kirsten Moore Feb 17, 2026
10

We had a great stay here in our honeymoon! We had only planned to stay one night, but the rooms were so clean and cozy that we decided to stay a second night! The owners are very kind, the showers are nice, and the location is very convenient!

DM
Dannalyn Martin Feb 11, 2026
10

This hotel is a great place to stay, I've stayed for more than a week. And I love the place, it's very clean. I haven't found a single bug other than maybe a fly, which is not the managements fault. The staff here are so sweet, they do a great job at cleaning the rooms. The beds are always well made, everything's organized. No they do not go through your stuff when you are gone, they may move it out of the way to clean but they don't take anything or do anything wrong. Appreciate that the TV looks like a real TV and isn't colored purple or anything. Nothing here is broken, it all looks really clean and nice. There is space outside to walk around, you don't get bothered by people, it's a really homey place, they don't serve breakfast but I don't mind that, I know other people would. They have a coke machine which I love. I would 100% recommend the place, and id love to stay again.

CP
Cynthia Painter Jan 31, 2026
10

If you’re looking for a nice, clean room at a good price this is it. I stay here 1-2 times every year. The rooms were remodeled a few years ago. They are very nice. Some reviews say the owners aren’t friendly. At first maybe not but I wasn’t extra friendly either. After a few days seeing them we were friendlier. Isn’t that normal? As for being thieves, I left a very nice item in my room for 3 days and it wasn’t touched. I have recommended this hotel to family members who needed a nice room at a lower price. They are also pleased. CR Painter

KS
Kat Savage Jan 27, 2026
10

These low reviews have me confused. Super nice people at the front desk, very accommodating, rooms were very clean, it doesn’t look run down or ghetto. Nice location before my partner goes off to hike on the Appalachian Trail. Would recommend.

T
Terry Jan 23, 2026
10

We stayed here in December 2025 for our anniversary it was a very clean room the management staff was very friendly and accommodating anything that you we needed I would recommend this place to anyone I will definitely stay here again

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Budget Inn

Ellijay, Georgia, USA

Set off I-76 and at the foot of the Chattahoochee National Forest, this rural roadside motel is a mile from the downtown's Ellijay Square, and 7 miles from Ellijay River Vineyards.

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport 1 hr 22 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Georgia. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Carters Lake 290 reviews

Carters Lake

Georgia, USA

4.8 · Lake
Red Apple Barn 858 reviews

Red Apple Barn

3379 Tails Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, United States

4.6 · Orchard
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery 647 reviews

Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery

1862 Orchard Ln, Talking Rock, GA 30175, United States

4.8 · Winery
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