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Within a 5-minute walk of the lodge, you'll find Lake Lanier and Pine Isle Golf Course. Bona Allen Mansion is within 6 miles (10 km) and Buford Community Center is within 9 miles (15 km).
18-hole golf course
This lodge features a golf course, a full-service spa, and a water park. Spend a day at the beach kayaking, or relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Bring the family and enjoy the children's club, mini golf, and free theme park shuttle.
Free Internet, comfy beds
The 282 individually furnished guestrooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, as well as comfy beds. Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and other amenities include balconies or patios and iPod docks.
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge ratings based on 7 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
3.4
out of 5
3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition4.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge
Everyone (2)
4 out of 5
During the week, the lake is quiet and reflective. I enjoyed the spa and salt water pool. Great room service. Helpful staff.
Posted by a verified traveler on Sep 27, 2019
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5 out of 5
The location was gorgeous, and the rooms have balconies. The fitness room was open 24/7.
Posted by a verified traveler on Aug 22, 2019
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5 out of 5
Nice hotel @ Lake Lanier Islands
From the entrance of Lake Lanier to valet and the front desk staff everyone was welcoming and informative. We will return.
Posted by a verified traveler on Aug 24, 2015
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2 out of 5
Beautiful resort but poorly run
It is a shame that this is so poorly run, because it is a very beautiful property. However, we went through so much aggravation, I will never go again and my husband's group has decided not to hold their conference there. I was polite and courteous in all of my conversations with them. Here is the sequence of events:
We were with a group and were told by the group we should not have to pay the resort fee. Upon check in, the agent said a resort fee would be added, so we told her our group was not supposed to have to pay that. She checked and said we were correct and gave us our room key. Our event was to be at another building about ten minutes away and the information book in room said complimentary transportation to all resort locations was included and showed a number to call; when I called the number, she said no it was not available during the winter unless our group set it up. Then she checked and said no, our group had not set it up. Then someone called later and said transportation would be provided.
After the event, it was almost midnight and we were concerned about another member of our group driving home, so we needed to add an additional room. The front desk woman said they did have a room available but that we could not have it at our group rate. We said we still wanted the room and it took her at least 20 minutes with one error after another (saying our card was refused, then saying no it was working, etc) until she finally had it set up.
The next morning, we were going to check out from our room and noticed that the resort fee was back on our room, so I called the front desk to see why it was added back on. The phone rang and rang and rang until someone finally answered and said if we came down that they would remove the charge and that there was no line. If there was no line, why did it take so long to answer the phone?? So, we go to the front desk and she said she would remove the charge. We asked her that if the additional room was available last night, why weren't we able to get our group rate. So she called the manager over and they said they would get all of that corrected and then said they were printing our corrected bills out. We just wanted to get out of there, so when they handed us the "corrected" bill, I just looked to be sure they were the same rate for both rooms and stuck it in my purse and we left.
When I got home I went to file them and saw that the resort charges were STILL on both bills. I called the lodge and asked to speak to a manager and she transferred me to human resources! So I called back and when the same girl answered, I told her I needed to speak to a manager but I had been transferred to human resources. She sounded exasperated and asked "well what kind of manager do you want?" I said I wanted to speak to the manager of the lodge about incorrect charges on our room. She transferred me again and I asked the lady who answered if she was the manager, she was not, so she put me on hold and the manager finally came on.
I went over all of it and she said she didn't know if they could remove the resort fee but would find out the next day and call me back. Guess, what? She never called me back. I am just done dealing with them, but I cannot believe they would give us so much grief about removing this $12 something fee and risk losing a customer. It is just the principle of the thing to me. We did absolutely nothing but spend the night, we used absolutely no resort activities and our group spent a fortune on the event hosted there. We are talking about a lot of people! So not only have they angered me enough to never go again, they have made the group decide not to host their upcoming meeting there.
If these fancy places want additional resort fees, then just add it to the rate and quit nickel and diming people to death when they come in. Also, if complimentary transportation is not available in the winter months then that tells me another reason why there should be no resort fee. The last place I paid a resort fee to at least had complimentary bottles of water in the room! This place didn't provide that or anything else I wouldn't get at any other hotel
Posted by McNaryGirl on Dec 14, 2013
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1 out of 5
Out Of the way drive for a huge construction update.
Driving out to the Islands in hopes of finding a quality setting was such a disappointment. After paying the $8 gate fee and driving back to the scenic setting, I was very disappointed to find the boarded up entry, the temporary front desk complete with a draped backdrop, cold coffee, and unstable walkway into the facility. Warning to all...wait for the construction to be completed before driving out to the "resort" and considering a visit.
Posted by a verified traveler on Feb 25, 2008
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5 out of 5
Great Resort north of Atlanta
This was one of the prettiest meeting places our company has ever been. Beautiful new guestrooms with balconies that show off the lake.
Posted by a verified traveler on Apr 16, 2007
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2 out of 5
Poor Rooms for Price
My major gripe is the cost for the quility of the rooms. I travel a lot and the rooms are very over priced even with a discount.
The following facilities will be closed from 01 April 2020 to 30 June 2020 (dates subject to change):
Dining venue(s)
Spa
Property Features
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy a summer holiday at Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This beach lodge also offers a water park (surcharge), a seasonal outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Self parking and valet parking are free. For a fee, the property may offer extended parking privileges after check-out. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Buford lodge.
282 guestrooms or units
4 levels
37 buildings
22281 sq ft of conference space
2070 sq m of conference space
Kid's club (surcharge)
Supervised kid's activities (surcharge)
Beach lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the pool
Business center (24 hours)
Conference center
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Car service
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Pool or billiards table
Terrace
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Fireplace in lobby
ATM
Bellhop
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Family Friendly Amenities
Family property
Waterslide
Free WiFi
Outdoor tennis courts - 2
Free theme park shuttle
Laundry facilities
Miniature golf on site
Refrigerator
Free cribs/infant beds
Internet
Available in all rooms:
Free WiFi
, Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
, Free wired Internet
Airport: Atlanta, GA (ATL-Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.) (88.5 km / 55 mi)
Property shuttles: Free theme park shuttle; area shuttle
Parking: Free valet parking and self parking
Room Amenities
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge offers 282 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. 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 bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Private balcony or patio
Pillowtop beds
IPod dock
In-room dining (limited hours)
Flat-screen television
Cable channels
Premium channels
Movies for purchase
Refrigerator
Coffee maker
Cribs (free)
Rollaway beds (surcharge)
Housekeeping (daily)
Newspapers (free)
Hair dryer
Safe
Bathrobes
Toiletries (free)
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Climate control (air conditioning)
Unique furnishings
Food & Drink
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy the facilities at the waterpark with waterslides. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Golf driving range on site
Miniature golf on site
Golfing on site
Hiking/biking trails on site
Volleyball on site
Beach volleyball on site
Kayaking on site
Water skiing on site
Spa Services
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.
Deep tissue massage
Swedish massage
Detoxification wrap
Body wraps
Body treatments
Body scrubs
Facial treatments
Aromatherapy treatments
Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Roll-in shower
Wheelchair accessible parking
In-room accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Check-out
Check-out by 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pet Policy
Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
Weight limit: 80 lbs
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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. 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 advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.Contactless check-out is available.Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.Contactless check-out is available.Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Debit cards not accepted
Protective clothing is not available to guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Resort fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
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
You should know
The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge does not have a restaurant on site. Nearby dining options include Old McDonald's BBQ (3.2 mi), Coastal Breeze Seafood (4 mi), and Chef Wang II (4.6 mi).
This lodge offers free self parking and valet parking.
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge is 55 mi (66-min drive) away from the Atlanta, GA (ATL-Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool.
Pamper yourself with a day at Tranquility, where you can enjoy facials, detox wraps, and body treatments.
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge does not offer free breakfast.
Check-in is from 4 PM - 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
Airport shuttle services are not available at Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
