Lanier Islands Resort

Beach lodge with outdoor pool, near Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Sun loungers, beach umbrellas, water skiing, kayaking

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Parking available
Spa
Bar
24/7 front desk
Pool

Explore the area

7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, 30518

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
‪3 min walk‬
Lake Lanier
‪5 min walk‬
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
‪15 min walk‬
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
‪47 min drive‬

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Room options

House, 2 Bedrooms (at Lanier Island)

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

2 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Villa, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Villa, 1 King Bed

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

Very good

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Villa (Double King)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

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

House, Mobility Accessible (at Lanier Island)

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

About the neighborhood

Buford

Lake Lanier is within a 5-minute walk of Lanier Islands Resort while other popular sites like Margaritaville at Lanier Islands are within a 15-minute stroll. This 282-room, 3.5-star lodge has a golf course, a marina, and a full-service spa.

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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

‪The Twisted Oar - ‬5 min drive
‪Pig Tails @Aqualand Marina - ‬18 min drive
‪Coastal Breeze - ‬9 min drive
‪The Dawg House Famous Footlongs & More - ‬9 min drive
‪Sunset Cove Beach Cafe & Club - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Lanier Islands Resort

Beach lodge with outdoor pool, near Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Lanier Islands Resort features a golf course, a marina, and a full-service spa. Onsite parking is available, both free self and paid valet parking (USD 20 per night)—also useful is a theme park shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach lodge include a water park, an outdoor pool, and a gym.

Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and bathrobes. Balconies or patios, iPod docks, and refrigerators are other standard amenities.

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.

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Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

$114 nightly

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

$113 nightly

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per pet, per stay
2 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 4 PM—-5:30 AM
Check-out: 11 AM

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Lanier Islands Resort?

Lanier Islands Resort offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Lanier Islands Resort?

This lodge is located in Buford, a short 3-minute walk from Lake Lanier and also 14 minutes on foot from Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. You'll also find Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course and Chattahoochee River less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Lanier Islands Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Valet parking is available for USD 20 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Is there a spa at Lanier Islands Resort?

Tranquility is the lodge's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and detox wraps. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Lanier Islands Resort feature a casino at the property?

No, Lanier Islands Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Lanier Islands Resort?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Lanier Islands Resort?

This lakeside lodge offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Lanier Islands Resort?

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

Does Lanier Islands Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Lanier Islands Resort serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Lanier Islands Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Lanier Islands Resort for a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay.

Does Lanier Islands Resort have connecting rooms?

Yes, this lodge has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Lanier Islands Resort?

The closest major airport to Lanier Islands Resort is Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree), which is about 26.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lanier Islands Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Lanier Islands Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring lake views.

Does Lanier Islands Resort host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Lanier Islands Resort if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Lanier Islands Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiany

Jun 14, 2025

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

Jun 8, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

It was ok. Golf carts were sold out

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

May 17, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

May 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

May 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TODD

Traveled with partner

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Gorgeous property.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asim

Apr 12, 2025

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

Relaxing, surreal,

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Janie

Traveled with family

Feb 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

When I checked in, I asked if there was any charge for later checkout, they told me “no” then the next morning I got a notification that my credit card was charged $122 for late checkout. I complained to the registration desk and they reduced it to $37.50 for the resort fee but I had already paid that with my Expedia fees. I was dissatisfied with Legacy Lodge and I don’t recommend them to anyone. I will not be booking any future nights with them.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyo-Sil

Traveled with family

Feb 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The check-in staff is extremely kind, and the room is clean and the view is very nice. Excellent place to stay!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Jan 7, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgi

Jan 6, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Jan 2, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

We stayed at Deluxe King suite at villas room 712 it was on the bottom of the villa overlooking to lake view was nice but right next door had a family with 4 kids you could hear every conversation and crying all night at new years eve large group moved in on upstairs suite and partied till 5 am could not sleep the room we stayed at had a fridge and coffee maker but no other necessities only 1 pair of towels and 1 tiny soap was provided. It was a disappointment 😔

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024