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Budget Inn Ellijay

2.0 star property
Motel near Chattahoochee National Forest in Ellijay

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Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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34 Jeff Drive, Ellijay, GA, 30540
  • Place, Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tabor House & Civil War Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Ellijay

In Ellijay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and 25 miles (40 km) of Amicalola Falls State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ellijay Marketplace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cartecay River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 27 min drive - 26.1 miles

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili Dog - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Depot Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Ellijay

Motel near Chattahoochee National Forest in Ellijay
Budget Inn Ellijay offers its guests a vending machine. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Ellijay motel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Budget Inn Ellijay offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior
Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
3.6 out of 5, Good, 531 reviews
$80 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Budget Ellijay
Budget Inn Ellijay Motel
Budget Inn Ellijay Ellijay
Budget Inn Ellijay Motel Ellijay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Budget Inn Ellijay to the airport?

Budget Inn Ellijay is 76.9 mi (85-min drive) away from the Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn Ellijay?

As of Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Ellijay on Dec 9, 2025 start from $75.0, 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.

Does Budget Inn Ellijay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn Ellijay.

Does Budget Inn Ellijay offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn Ellijay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn Ellijay?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Ellijay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Budget Inn Ellijay?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn Ellijay have a pool?

Budget Inn Ellijay does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn Ellijay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn Ellijay to downtown Ellijay?

Budget Inn Ellijay is 0.4 mi away from East Ellijay.

Budget Inn Ellijay Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 504 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

PETRA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very rude, no customer service,over charge for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unsafe- dump!! don’t stay!!

we did not stay!! got another hotel. budget inn refused to give me my money back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Traveled with family
Not the best in service. The motel was hard to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient walk to local restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phil

Traveled with family
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Carmel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Rock Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lottie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very quiet and peaceful retreat with great views and plenty of things around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
First time staying here- Room was clean,updated, and no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman that was working the check-in was super friendly and the hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025