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Lanier Islands Resort

3.5 star property
Beach lodge with outdoor pool, near Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

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Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge, on Lake Lanier's shores, offers a sunny getaway. Golfers enjoy the 18-hole course, others book Swedish massages at Tranquility spa or sip drinks at the poolside bar. With in-room WiFi and live concerts, it's ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Room service

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Balcony or patio
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  • Sleeps 4
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Balcony or patio
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Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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  • Sleeps 4
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  • Sleeps 2
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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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House, Mobility Accessible (at Lanier Island)

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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, 30518

What's nearby

  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Lanier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mall of Georgia - 20 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 26 min drive
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig Tails @Aqualand Marina - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Guadalupa Taqueria - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Basement - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Italian Pizza Pie - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Off The Rails Mexican Cantina - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Lanier Islands Resort

Family-friendly lodge near Lake Lanier
Located close to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, Lanier Islands Resort provides a golf course, a marina, and a poolside bar. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with sun loungers, motor boating, and water skiing. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body treatment, and a facial at Tranquility, the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking, boat tours, and kayaking. In addition to concerts and live shows and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • A theme park shuttle, an outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 282 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 23.95 for adults and USD 12.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Water park
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 19 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (22,281 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 37 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23.95 for adults and USD 12.95 for children
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Legacy Lodge Buford
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Frequently asked questions

Does Lanier Islands Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lanier Islands Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lanier Islands Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lanier Islands Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Lanier Islands Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lanier Islands Resort located?

This family-friendly Buford lodge is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Lanier and Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Chattahoochee River and Mall of Georgia are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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