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4.2 out of 5

"Front Desk closes at 10:00. Beautiful View and very peaceful! " More

By a verified traveler on Thu 27 Jul 2023

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with water park

On lake

Stay at this Hiawassee hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Hiwassee River. Hightower Creek Vineyards and Chatuge Regional Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Water park, dining

This smoke-free hotel features a water park, a marina, and a restaurant. Family-friendly amenities include a playground and kid-friendly dining, along with kayaking. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.

Resort Side Two Queen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$119* Per night/room Sep 26 - Sep 27

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Lakeside King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, Accessible

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Lakeside Two Queen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Resort Side King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

Everyone (9) Couples (2) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Front Desk closes at 10:00. Beautiful View and very peaceful!

Posted by on Jul 27, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from WELLINGTON on Mar 20, 2023

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3 out of 5
Lots of cobwebs to be found

Posted by on Aug 16, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 27, 2022 by Vice President

Dear Dennis,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered. We regret not meeting some of your expectations. Your comments will be handled appropriately by the relevant parties so we can take the necessary actions. We are grateful for your patience, and we hope you will give us another chance in the future. Thank you, Kristin Dowdy Vice President

5 out of 5

Posted by , from Duluth on May 30, 2022

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5 out of 5
Good stay.

Posted by , from Kennesaw on Feb 27, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 28, 2022 by Vice President

James, thank you for the fantastic five-star review of The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge. We are delighted we exceeded your expectations for an outstanding stay! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit soon. Thank you, Kristin Dowdy Vice President

5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 19, 2021

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Apr 30, 2021 by Vice President

Thank you for choosing The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge and for the five-star rating. We are thrilled to know we exceeded your expectations and you had a great stay. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you, Kristin Dowdy Vice President

2 out of 5
After we were in our room after Midnight we lost electrical power to our room and there was no hot water in the bathroom!! We called the number the receptionist gave us if we needed help after midnight but the number kept being busy. Also someone threw up on the couch in the entrance and in the elevator. If we didn’t report it it would have stayed there all night. The place is pretty old and run down. We won’t be staying here again!! We want a refund of our money. JQ

Posted by on Feb 28, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 1, 2021 by Vice President

Thank you for your review. We are sorry for the difficulties you encountered and regret the disappointment it caused. Your feedback has been shared with our front desk associates to ensure we are diligent in our efforts going forward. We have also discussed your comments with the appropriate team members to improve our future guests’ experiences. We hope you will give us a chance to redeem ourselves the next time you are in the area. Thank you, Kristin Hogsed, Vice President

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 15, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 15, 2020 by Vice President

Thank you for the perfect rating. We are glad you had a wonderful time at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another outstanding experience. Thank you, Kristin Hogsed, Vice President

4 out of 5
LIKE: Lakefront with lots of walking paths and a large lake deck. Fire pit with ingredients for S’mores after dark. We were bumped up from a “resort view” room to a lake view room (this was probably related to #2 below). DISLIKE: Understaffed! The fact of which was made VERY apparent to us by (1) hearing a person grumbling to the manager at the front desk while we attempted to check in (2) We were not able to check in until 4:40 (40 minutes late for the “guaranteed” 4:00 check-in time).

Posted by , from Young Harris on Sep 8, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 9, 2019 by Front Desk Manager

Thank you for taking the time to share your impressions of The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge. We are happy to know you liked our location near the Lakefront, lake view rooms, and that you enjoyed gathering around the fire pit at night for S'mores. However, we are sorry for the unfortunate delay in getting your accommodations ready for your arrival. We hope the remainder of your stay made up for this and you will choose to stay with us again in future. Thank you, Samantha Keene, Front Desk Manager

5 out of 5
Nice area Nice rooms Very helpful staff Love the lobby

Posted by on Mar 4, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 5, 2019 by General Manager

It was our pleasure accommodating you at The Ridges Resort & Marina, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member. We appreciate you sharing your review with other travelers, and we are delighted you were satisfied with our service and accommodations! Thank you for choosing our hotel, and we look forward to your next visit with us. Thank you, Bob Johnson General Manager

About the The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

Location 3499 US Highway 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30582

Property Features

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge offers its guests a water park (surcharge), a marina, and an outdoor tennis court. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge. Self parking is free. This 3.5-star Hiawassee hotel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 10000 sq ft of conference space
  • 929 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1987
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge offers 66 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Pillowtop beds
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Marina Station - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor tennis court, a marina, and a water park (surcharge) are featured at the hotel. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

  • Fishing on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Sailing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • 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
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Security system
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • City/local tax: USD 5.0
  • Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Ridges Resort Ascend Htl Collection Member Young Harris
  • Ridges Hiawassee
  • Ridges Resort Ascend Htl Collection Member
  • Ridges Resort Hiawassee
  • Ridges Resort Young Harris
  • Ridges Young Harris
  • Ridges Ascend Htl Collection Member Young Harris
  • Ridges Ascend Htl Collection Member
  • The Ridges Resort Marina an Ascend Htl Collection Member
  • Ridges Ascend Htl Collection
  • The Ridges On Lake Chatuge
  • The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge Hotel
  • The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge Hiawassee
  • The Ridges Resort Marina Ascend Hotel Collection
  • The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge Hotel Hiawassee
  • The Ridges Resort Marina an Ascend Htl Collection Member

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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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*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.