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Lake Chatuge Lodge

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Porch
Perched on Lake Chatuge's shores, this lodge offers tranquility with continental breakfast and terrace water views. Relax by the lobby fireplace or use the gym. Free WiFi available. Enjoy Hawg Wild BBQ & Catfish restaurant. Staff praised for helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite with Parlor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

King Suite with Parlor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, Partial Lake View

Presidential Suite, Partial Lake View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Presidential Suite, Partial Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
653 Highway 76, Hiawassee, GA, 30546

What's nearby

  • Hamilton Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chatuge Lake - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boundary Waters Marina - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain - 34 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hiawassee Brew - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lake Chatuge Lodge

Hotel by the lake
At Lake Chatuge Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Hawg Wild BBQ & Catfish, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, free newspapers, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 104 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Hawg Wild BBQ & Catfish

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.3 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.3 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Chatuge Lodge
Lake Chatuge Hiawassee
Lake Chatuge Lodge
Lake Chatuge Lodge Hiawassee
Lake Chatuge Lodge Hotel
Lake Chatuge Lodge Hotel Hiawassee
Hiawassee Ramada
Ramada Hiawassee
Ramada, The Lodge On Lake Chatuge Hotel Hiawassee
The Lodge On Lake Chatuge Hotel Hiawassee
Ramada Hiawassee
Hiawassee Ramada
Lake Chatuge Lodge Hotel
Lake Chatuge Lodge Hiawassee
Lake Chatuge Lodge Hotel Hiawassee

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Chatuge Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lake Chatuge Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Chatuge Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lake Chatuge Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lake Chatuge Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hiwassee River and Chattahoochee National Forest. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Hamilton Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Lake Chatuge Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and gorgeous view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent helpful beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic environment, very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifull area and a quiet stay on lake and very near the Anderson music hall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful! The rooms and hotel were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms. Clean, comfortable, and a very nice community area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, well kept. Staff was very nice. Breakfast was good. Good variety. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the concert we were attending. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean ,safe, and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Very nice lodge near lake, restaurants, activities. Very nice office staff. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JEFF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the fairgrounds and music hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view & quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Room upgrade to lake view was well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When visiting Hiawassee, stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room was very nice. Parking was lower f level for non-handicapped and had to walk up stairs to the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is absolutely beautiful. The lake views are incredible. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They had excellent suggestions about where to go and what to do.
View from balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and nice. Breakfast during the week is "help yourself". Have good selection of food. Easy safe and secure parking. Older structure but still clean and reasonably priced during week.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Wish there was hot eggs sausage . Every thing was boxed or bread
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated, especially for the price. View was nice, and it was convenient to where I needed to go.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very limited sweet cakes ... everything else was, as usual, very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert or Sonia

Liked: Staff & service
Lobby staff friendly and helpful. Could use some updating. Worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints here. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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