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Budget Inn Ellijay

2.0 star property
Motel near Chattahoochee National Forest in Ellijay

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Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self parking
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 27 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chili Dog - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ellijay Coffeehouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬15 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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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

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

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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 May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Ellijay on May 24, 2026 start from $97, including 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. 202 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 514 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phillip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed sleep very well, shower & ac worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with family
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, updated, near downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

David and Lynette

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed comforters sheets need to be upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Jeffersonville

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

george

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat, bathroom CLEAN, king size bed great, new fixtures,etc. 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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