The Ellijay Resort

Property class: 2

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A bear statue in a wooded area with a house in the background.
A mountainous landscape with dense forest, a clear sky, and a glimpse of a building's roof.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and a parking lot.
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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987 Shenendoa Dr, Ellijay, GA, 30540
  • Place, Chattahoochee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Apartment

  • 2304 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1989 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite

  • 1989 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Queen Beds

Apartment

  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ellijay

The Ellijay Resort places you next to Chattahoochee National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of Ellijay River Vineyards. Each of the 13 rooms at this hotel includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ellijay River Vineyards - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cartecay River - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 21 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Ellijay Resort

The Ellijay Resort features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. There's free parking if you drive.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 20-inch Smart TVs. Other amenities include kitchens, 2 bathrooms, and fireplaces.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 4 2026 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 25 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 2024636

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Ellijay Resort?

This hotel is located in Ellijay, just steps from Chattahoochee National Forest. Ellijay River Vineyards is also within a driving distance of 1.6 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Ellijay Resort?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Ellijay Resort have a casino on the premises?

No, The Ellijay Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Ellijay Resort?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Ellijay Resort a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a separate bathtub and shower.

Does The Ellijay Resort have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Ellijay Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Ellijay Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Ellijay Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Ellijay Resort.

Does The Ellijay Resort have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Ellijay Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at The Ellijay Resort comes with a balcony/patio and some offer mountain views.

The Ellijay Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay , second time visiting and this visit way surpassed the first visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property last-minute and arrived about two hours later. It was clean, comfortable, and stocked with the essentials. The pool was drained and not available, but that was fine with us because we only planned to stay one night. The wildlife (mostly deer) were fun to watch and the golf course patrons were friendly. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, answered when called. No on site staff. Full of what you need to cook and more. Tp is awful. By own. Beds are great. Baths are down stairs. Great tv, brought our own fire stick. Great wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was very beautiful.The view was amazing.The fireplace just gave it a warm feeling of home.I really enjoyed myself.
View of the mountains
View of the fish by the pool
The back of the resort
Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I book a property I always go directly to the actual site to check out all aminities. The property was NOTHING like the site! We immediately asked for a refund but it was refused. Totally misleading!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect accommodation for our anniversary weekend! The property was spotless and offered stunning views — we even saw a deer right below our deck. The shower and bed were better than any hotel we’ve ever stayed in, and the self check-in process made everything so easy. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was "on," but rental was 85° for several hours and made sleeping unbearable. Staff weren't on sight, so situation did not get mitigated before we checked out the next morning. Place was mostly clean, but the bottoms of our feet were all black after walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. The poc was easily accessible. They responded to all my questions and inquiries immediately. Location of the accommodation was amazing and beautiful. Be careful when driving up the hills, plenty of beautiful deers to greet you on the side of the road. The accommodation felt like home. Washer and dryer was a plus/plus for our stay. Mother nature was not very kind, with the down pours. Make the best of your food purchase trips. The closest grocery is approximately 10-15min away. All cooking utensils were appreciated for our stay. This was a very pleasant stay, appreciate the quiet surroundings, scenic views, refreshing nature/wildlife experiences. We look forward to staying again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay. Quiet location. Easy check in. Needed help with the pilot light on the fire logs. Came right away. A microwave to the kitchen, hair dryer, and blackout curtains or blinds over the upstairs sliding doors would be a great addition. Enjoyed our stay. For the price , well pleased and would consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in and check out was super easy, since visiting in the Fall we did not use the pool, I did walk over and it’s beautiful, we had a fireplace but did not see instructions on how to turn it on, the kitchen was fully equipped, our linens and towels were high quality, I had to contact the office because there was no hairdryer in our unit which they supplied, my only observation was the toilets, I wish they were higher. I would definitely recommend the Lodge to stay. It’s a beautiful location not far from Ellijay or Blue Ridge, we watched the deer as we had our coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: The area surrounding the place was beautiful. Con: unit was not clean when we arrived. Beds had been made but sheets were dirty. Dishes that were in the cabinets were dirty. The stove top still had food on it and the oven had burned food in it. Plus, the A/C unit was not working. Also, the pool was being refurbished so it did not have water in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dog hair everywhere. Lots of noise from people in room above ours.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It ain’t nobody trying to help you once you get there on time Wi-Fi went out they didn’t wanna show you how to unlock the doors and lock them by code. Staff was never around and the pool was dirty. If I had a chance, I would never book that trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main beds sheets had not been changed. The overall cleanliness was sub standard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got there. I had to wait almost 30 minutes just to get in. It was no staff around the man they act like they don’t want to show you how to open the door or unlock the door. Staff was never around. The pool was dirty and on top of it, I left a day early because I did not like that trip. I wish I never planned it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good experience. The views were amazing. We could not get the fireplace to come on. Followed instructions, but there was no dial on the wall. The ceiling fan in the main bedroom did not come on. Lots of cobb webs. It was spacious and clean inside. Bright light from outside room one made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
There is no staff onsite. There is also no WiFi until they give you the code. I had no service so I didn’t get the email, had to call the 800 number to get the code for the door. Had to msg them to get the Wi-Fi password which didn’t connect half the time…the place is beautiful and is huge! Has everything and Ellijay is close! I’d go there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was spacious, comfortable, and an excellent value for the price. We really enjoyed our stay, and I would definitely come back. However, there are a few things I wish I had known before booking. First, there is no staff on the property. The check-in process was simple and handled over the phone, but I was driving and didn't see the messages with the instructions beforehand, which caused some confusion when we arrived. Another thing to keep in mind is how secluded the property is. During our stay, there was only one other family there, and the resort is truly in the middle of the woods and mountains. I felt safe because my husband was with me, but if I had been traveling with only a group of girlfriends, I might not have felt quite as comfortable. We also didn't realize how far the nearest store was. We arrived without water or snacks and had to drive about 15 minutes to a very small gas station. I understand that's part of staying in a remote mountain area, but it still caught me by surprise. When I think of a "resort," I usually expect at least a small convenience store on-site or nearby. Overall, this is a great place to stay, and I would absolutely return. I just wanted to share a few details that might help future guests plan ahead and know what to expect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They staff was friendly and the rooms was clean but the fridge was acting up and only worked some of the time so we had the throw some food out and then when i tried to gove my kids a bath the water was brown and then they didnt have any type of curtains in out room that was near the office and they keep the outside offices light on all night whiched shined in our room making it look like it was daytime all night long so we didnt get that great of sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
POOR HOUSEKEEPING, ZERO AMENITIES! When we arrived, the kitchen had garbage and opened food in the cabinets from previous guests, and we found ants crawling in it. The main appeal of this place for my wife and I was the fact that there would be a full kitchen, thinking we would be able to save money by cooking our meals instead of eating out every night. The first time we turned the oven on, we could smell grease burning inside, so we ended up not using it for the rest of our stay. There are also ZERO amenities onsite outside of the room— no pool, no lounge area, not even any staff present to help with any concerns you might have. When we did reach out to the host to express our concerns about the cleanliness, all we got was a text message saying they would tell the housekeeper to clean up better next time. Waste of money and very disappointing. I’d recommend just saving your money by booking a hotel, you’ll have a much nicer stay somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025