Budget Inn Ellijay

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Chattahoochee National Forest

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Reception
Point of interest
Property grounds
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

Map
34 Jeff Drive, Ellijay, GA, 30540
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ellijay

At Budget Inn Ellijay, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Chattahoochee National Forest and 32.5 km (20.2 mi) from Amicalola Falls State Park. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Plus you'll find a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Ellijay motel include Ellijay Marketplace and Cartecay River.

What's nearby

  • Ellijay Marketplace - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 15 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Happy Family II - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Ellijay

Motel with free parking, steps from Chattahoochee National Forest
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 a hairdryer and free toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

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 aged 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
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Budget Inn Ellijay Motel Ellijay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Budget Inn Ellijay?

Budget Inn Ellijay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 10 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Ellijay on 1 July 2025 start from AU$138.24, 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.

Is parking available at Budget Inn Ellijay?

Yep, Budget Inn Ellijay has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Budget Inn Ellijay?

No, Budget Inn Ellijay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Budget Inn Ellijay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Budget Inn Ellijay?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Budget Inn Ellijay Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 477 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate the security and lighting of the property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Corbett

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not in great spot, run down and dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fletcher

Really nice for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was alot nicer than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to put your head down and see the town of Ellijay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shelby

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It exceeded our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy Joann

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

Clean room

Great overall value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and staff was very pleasant, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms for clean and updated price was good. Older motel but all in all not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024