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Lanier Islands Resort

3.5 star property
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Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, waterskiing, kayaking
Golf
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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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
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Pillow-top beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

House, Mobility Accessible (at Lanier Island)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

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Villa, 1 King Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

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

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Villa (Double King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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House, 2 Bedrooms (at Lanier Island)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Villa, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lanier Islands Resort

Guests of this beach lodge will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a fitness centre and massage/treatment rooms.
Lanier Islands Resort offers 282 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 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-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes and hairdryers.

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

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 centre.

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 selected days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lanier Islands Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Lanier. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with Swedish massages, detox wraps or aromatherapy at Tranquility
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 2 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Lake Lanier and 14 minutes on foot from Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
  • Theme park shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. 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.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach lodge also offers a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool and outdoor tennis courts. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Buford lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • 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/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self and valet 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 13.95 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 motorised 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (22,281 square foot 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
  • Lift (152 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

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
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: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee
  • Newspaper
  • 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 23.95 for adults and from USD 13.95 for children
  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 424 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 736 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwanghyun, Evanston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent experience for our Thanksgiving Day family gathering. All staff were outstanding, helping customers with smiles and a willingness to make my stay better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The giant fireplace was wonderful, just wish they would have turned up the gas for the flame.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Cartersville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent weekend getaway at Lanier Resort. Our kiddos were entertained and adults too! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
YES, everything was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast at Sidney’s was perfection with wonderful staff and a million dollar view. Villa scenery was beautiful with deer often walking by the patio. Personnel throughout the resort were friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Late October appears to be off-season with most activities and eateries closed. Only golf, pool, and 2 restaurants were open. Very few guests around/- almost like a ghost town. They say the resort is lively in summer. The furnishings could benefit from an update and the Margaritaville Shark’s Fin was soggy and salty (very low quality). Although desolate (e.g., less than 12 people), Margaritaville has a fun atmosphere and infrastructure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So relaxing in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More activities…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara, Greenacres

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great scenery around property. Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean, vey spacious and great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Precious

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Be sure to call the resort before booking to get all the extra $$ due that arent listed here & some features like the BEACH water accessibility- It was off limits.. smh. We payed almost an addit'l big $$ 4 parking. (WHY???) After an issue. We ended staying in one of the lake houses. (Thanks to the Manger- Shes a sweetheart) But after reviewing another I realized we were in an older model. Really plain. Black and grey.. no pics on the walls. The feeling wasnt welcoming at all.. BUT The bed was comfortable tho. Most staff was great.. However there were 3 instances where we experienced off-track-racism/ sexism...1. Upon checking in.. the 1st lady was unnecessarily rude. 2. At the poolside bar, with the male bar tender avoided me at every turn and tended to the Caucasian or other race folk. I sat and called out to him numerous times for like 20 mins.. He would even come near me and would still act like i didnt exist. I had to go get my husband. And ONLY THEN. Once my husband spoke, did he pay attention & take my order. I felt degraded. Didnt know whether it was a female thing or a racist thing i had just went thru. Also we were told that breakfast ends at 12 by front desk..It actually ends at 11 on wknddays 10:30 on wkdays. The guy greated us with a rejection warning but was so welcoming to a Caucasian guy that arrived 20 mins after it was to be over with. Smh. Oh yeah. Bring your insect spray. There are huge spiders everywhere. Even with all that. We still relaxed tho. So ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jelani, Stockbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the resort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great time. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled 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

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