Frequently Asked Questions

Valhalla Resort Hotel is Helen's full-service luxury resort: 25 suites plus bungalows, townhomes and a private villa in the Nacoochee Valley, with an 18-hole golf course, Solasta Spa, four dining venues and an adults-only pool, minutes from downtown Helen and at Unicoi State Park's back gate.

Instead of Helen's Bavarian theme, Valhalla draws on its owners' Scottish heritage, with family crests, tartans and castle-inspired architecture. It is also a true resort, with golf, spa, dining, activities, event spaces and seven types of lodging on one property.

Yes, in the bungalows (sleep 4) and two-bedroom townhomes (sleep 6). The main hotel is geared toward adults, and children under 14 are not permitted in the pool, spa, gym or sauna.

Yes. Designated hotel suites and Junior Bungalows are pet-friendly; townhomes are not.

Yes. Caledonia serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch daily; the Sky Bar serves dinner and drinks 4–9 PM; and The Staghorn Grill serves lunch at the golf club.

Valhalla has 25 hotel suites (Deluxe King, Junior Deluxe King, accessible Deluxe King ADA, Penthouse King and the Presidential Suite), free-standing bungalows, two-bedroom townhomes on the golf course and a three-bedroom private villa a short drive away. That's seven ways to stay, from a couple's suite to a home for eight.

Families usually choose a bungalow (sleeps 4) or a townhome (sleeps 6, full kitchen). The main hotel is geared toward adults, and children under 14 are not permitted in the pool, spa, gym or sauna.

Yes. Valhalla has designated pet-friendly hotel suites and Junior Bungalows. Townhomes are not pet-friendly. All units are non-smoking.

Balconies, fireplaces, original artwork, Carrera marble vanities, rainfall spa showers, robes, slippers and linens, flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffee makers and minibars, plus free WiFi and complimentary valet.

For October 2026, nightly rates start at $369 for a Junior Deluxe King Suite, $399 for a Deluxe King Suite, $399 for the accessible Deluxe King ADA Suite, $450 for a Junior Bungalow, $499 for a Penthouse King Suite, $699 for the Presidential Suite, Romance Bungalow or a two-bedroom Townhome, and $499 (Queen Suite) or $599 (King Suite) for half of the Private Villa, before tax and fees. To book the whole villa, call Guest Services at (706) 878-2200. October is the resort's busiest month, so rates are typically lower the rest of the year and vary between weekdays and weekends.

Reservations require a deposit of one night's accommodation and tax. Cancel at least seven days before arrival (14 days for the villa) to avoid forfeiting the deposit.

18 holes with cart are $55 on weekdays and $65 on weekends and holidays; seniors 60+ pay $47 and $55. Nine holes run $34 weekdays and $40 weekends. A 10-round package with range balls is $400.

The course plays 6,502 yards from the back tees, par 72, with a 72.7 rating and 135 slope.

Yes. Book tee times online through GolfNow or call the pro shop at (706) 878-2100. Hours are 8 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week.

Yes. Head PGA Professional Mike McCall offers custom private lessons and group classes through the Golf Academy, drawing on more than 20 years of teaching experience.

Yes. Individual and family memberships include preferred tee times, merchandise and food discounts and invitations to exclusive events. Platinum Valhalla Club memberships also include golf.

Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Later appointments are available by request based on availability.

Yes. A 20% service gratuity is included in all menu and package prices.

Book online through Vagaro, call (706) 878-2200 ext. 507 or email spa@valhallaresorthotel.com. Booking your spa time when you book your room is recommended, especially for weekends.

Yes. It's a full-service day spa inside Valhalla Resort, adjacent to the adults-only pool, with a solarium, infrared sauna and couples suites, so you can pair treatments with an overnight stay.

Golf, virtual golf simulators, tennis, two pickleball courts, bocce ball, painting classes at the Little Chapel Art Studio, the ¾-mile Valhalla Trail, wildlife tours, the adults-only pool and Solasta Spa.

Yes. Two pickleball courts and one tennis court are available to guests and Valhalla Club members, with racquets and balls for rent at the Golf Pro Shop.

Thursday collaborative sessions (1–3 PM) are free and open to the public. Saturday instructor-led classes cost $30 plus $15 for supplies; call for availability.

At Valhalla, families can play virtual golf, tennis, pickleball and bocce, hike the Valhalla Trail and take painting classes, then explore Anna Ruby Falls and Unicoi State Park minutes away. Note that the pool, spa, gym and sauna are for ages 14 and up.

Four: Caledonia Dining Room (breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch), the top-floor Sky Bar (dinner and drinks daily 4–9 PM), The Staghorn Grill at the golf clubhouse (casual lunch), and The Abbey Wine Room for private dining and the Chef's Table. There's also the poolside Cabana Bar and the Tartan Bar.

Yes. All of Valhalla's restaurants welcome non-hotel guests. Reservations are strongly recommended for Caledonia and the Sky Bar.

Caledonia at Valhalla Resort serves Sunday brunch from 8 AM to 2 PM, with chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, $6 mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Yes. Room service is available; a 20% gratuity and 10% service charge are added to all room service orders.

Yes. Valhalla offers three elopement packages, each with chapel time, a one-layer cake, bouquet and boutonniere, Prosecco and strawberries, overnight lodging and dining and spa credits: Dogwood (up to 4 guests, from $824 weekday / $1,044 weekend), Azalea (up to 6 guests, from $1,074 / $1,294) and Mountain Laurel (up to 10 guests, two nights in the Honeymoon Bungalow, from $2,273 / $2,393), plus taxes and fees. Book at least 72 hours ahead.

Valhalla Resort in Helen, GA is built to host the whole wedding weekend in one place: outdoor ceremonies at two arbors (up to 60 and 100 guests), an indoor Great Hall for up to 100, rehearsal dinners from 12 to 100, on-site lodging for the wedding party, in-house catering and bridal services at Solasta Spa.

Receptions of up to 100 guests in the Great Hall or Lakeside Arbor. The Wedding Arbor seats up to 60, and rehearsal dinners can range from 12 to 100.

Yes. Discounted room blocks are available, and wedding bookings can include a complimentary wedding night for the couple. Guests can choose from suites, bungalows, townhomes and the private villa.

Yes. Valhalla welcomes small ceremonies and elopements among the Blue Ridge Mountains. Contact the events team to plan one.

Yes. Massages, facials and Reiki for the wedding party, plus hair and makeup recommendations through the Spa Director.

Yes. Valhalla combines meeting space in the Great Hall and Sky Bar with discounted room blocks, catering and team-building on site: virtual golf, 18 holes, guided painting classes and archery, plus nearby escape rooms in Helen.

Yes. Discounted room blocks are available for corporate groups, retreats and weekend getaways.

Yes. The Got You On My Mind Anniversary package adds charcuterie and wine in your suite plus a couples spa day with massage, pedicures and the Sautee Rainforest Steam Shower. The Penthouse King Suite or Romance Bungalow are the most popular pairings.

Yes. Rock A Bye Baby-Moon includes early check-in, a baby cake, non-alcoholic bubbly, a 50-minute couples spa service with a prenatal massage for mom and a gift basket.

No. Offers are available for a limited time, can't be combined with other discounts, are valid on new bookings only and don't apply to third-party or online travel agency bookings. Blackout dates may apply.

The Valhalla Club is Valhalla Resort's membership program in Helen, GA. Members get full gym, infrared sauna and pool access, plus 15% off Solasta Spa treatments and products, Twigs Gallery and Gift Shop, dining at the Caledonia Room, Tartan Bar and Sky Bar, and lodging. Platinum memberships add Valhalla Golf.

Call (706) 878-2100 or email christi@valhallaresorthotel.com for current membership options and pricing.

Hike to Anna Ruby Falls (about 20 minutes from Valhalla), Dukes Creek Falls or Raven Cliff Falls, explore Unicoi and Smithgall Woods state parks, summit Yonah Mountain, tour Hardman Farm, taste at Habersham Winery and Yonah Mountain Vineyards, and walk downtown Helen's Bavarian-style shops and biergartens.

Valhalla Resort sits right at Unicoi State Park's back gate in Helen, GA, with more than 21 miles of park trails steps away.

Valhalla Resort Hotel is about 6 miles (roughly 20 minutes) from Anna Ruby Falls, offering luxury suites, bungalows, townhomes, a golf course and spa.

Valhalla Resort is a short drive from downtown Helen's Oktoberfest, which runs September 10 – November 1, 2026 at the Festhalle about four minutes away, so you're close to the festival but away from the crowds. Book early; fall is the busiest season.

Valhalla is about 87 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, typically a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour drive.

Fall (September through early November) brings Oktoberfest and peak foliage and is the busiest. Spring offers wildflowers, waterfalls and milder crowds; summer is great for the pool and tubing; winter is quiet and cozy, with fireplaces in every suite.

Cancel at least seven days before arrival to avoid forfeiting your deposit of one night's accommodation and tax. Villa bookings require 14 days' notice.