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Lanier Islands Resort

3.5 star property

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Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, iPod dock, pay movies
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Sun loungers, beach umbrellas, water skiing, kayaking
House, 2 Bedrooms (at Lanier Island) | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
$224
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26

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7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, 30518
  • Place, Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

House, Mobility Accessible (at Lanier Island)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite | Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Villa, 1 King Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Villa (Double King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

House, 2 Bedrooms (at Lanier Island)

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

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Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Villa, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lanier Islands Resort

3.5-star Buford lodge walkable to Lake Lanier
Guests of this beach lodge will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and massage/treatment rooms.
Lanier Islands Resort offers 282 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a water park (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a marina. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Tranquility has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open select days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Enjoy a summer holiday at Lanier Islands Resort, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

The lodge offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach lodge also offers a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Lanier Islands Resort has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Lanier Islands Resort has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Legacy Lodge
Legacy Lodge Buford
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge Buford
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge
Lanier Islands Legacy Buford
Lanier Islands Legacy
Legacy Hotel Buford
Legacy Resort Buford
Lanier Islands Legacy
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge Lodge
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge Buford
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge Lodge Buford

Lanier Islands Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 702 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 702 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 702 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 702 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 702 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Holly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the view and how clean it was. Despite this, the room had a wet dog smell. The A/C was on 68, but it felt muggy in the room. There weren’t many channel options on the TV. It seemed like an old TV, based on the fact that the screen randomly froze and there were images superimposed over other images, at times. Part of the “resort fees” was access to the saltwater pool “24/7”, but it was closed when we went to swim. Overall, I spent a lot for what was ultimately a disappointing experience. My stays at Hilton properties half the price have been more enjoyable.
Amenities of the property stated saltwater pool was open, but it was not
No shower liner, so water was on the bathroom floor when I finished my shower
Soaking up water because no shower curtain liner was present
Sheets were clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had an amazing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

A Truly Beautiful get-away

Really beautiful setting surrounded by water. Rooms are nice, resort breakfast is superb and the staff is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were happy, friendly, & helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in the world
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
By far the best camp ground resort we have ever been to!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful and very large. The lake view villas were well worth the cost with a great back patio facing the lake. The rooms are well equipped and they will even deliver ice to your room! We rented a pontoon one day to explore the lake and the water was beautiful and clear!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice not a lot of restaurant choices for being a resort and the spa didn’t schedule my wife’s appointment when she called they said they did but when she got there they had no record of appointment
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sriganesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Miyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This isn't my first time staying here. I’ve visited before with my family because I love the lake and have good memories. This time, I made a last-minute reservation to spend some quiet time alone after going through a difficult experience. The hotel seems to be in a similar condition as before, but I was disappointed to find that the walking paths for solo strolls weren’t properly maintained. Most of all, I was frustrated by a billing error in which I was charged twice for an unexpected fee, and even after calling, the issue wasn’t properly resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Mercedes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lake > Pool

The staff was friendly and the service was good. We checked in for a night and to spend the day at the pool. The pool was very dirty. Maybe the filter wasn't working? Garbage, bugs, leaves, hair floating in the pool. Kids floating eating ice cream.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jinyong

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on property was a disaster. I understand they are short staffed for the holiday weekend but it was an overall terrible experience. The room was just OK. The property was very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was beautiful, set on the lake with many activities to do. Room was clean and view from room was amazing. Had daily cleaning of room which was nice coming back to everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property is beautiful! From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted with a smile. This is my second time here the pool, workout, trails and water views all are amazing. The rooms and clean and comfortable. Beds are amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was ok. Golf carts were sold out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2025