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Lanier Islands Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Golf
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, waterskiing, kayaking
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite

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

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Pillow-top beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Villa, 1 King Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

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

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Pillow-top beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Villa (Double King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Pillow-top beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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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Pillow-top beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Villa, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Buford

Located in Buford, Lanier Islands Resort is on a lake, a 3-minute walk from Lake Lanier and 14 minutes by foot from Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. .This beach lodge is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Chattahoochee River and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Mall of Georgia.
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What's nearby

  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Lanier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset Cove Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 18 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 26 min drive
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig Tails @Aqualand Marina - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Cove Beach Cafe & Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Breeze - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Twisted Oar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Landshark Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lanier Islands Resort

Beach lodge with outdoor pool, near Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
Lanier Islands Resort offers 282 accommodations with complimentary 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 movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

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

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 282 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as a water park (surcharge) and outdoor tennis courts. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Buford? This lodge has 22281 square feet (2070 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 19 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23.95 for adults and USD 13.95 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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. 417 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 726 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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
👍
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were happy, friendly, & helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in the world
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
By far the best camp ground resort we have ever been to!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful and very large. The lake view villas were well worth the cost with a great back patio facing the lake. The rooms are well equipped and they will even deliver ice to your room! We rented a pontoon one day to explore the lake and the water was beautiful and clear!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice not a lot of restaurant choices for being a resort and the spa didn’t schedule my wife’s appointment when she called they said they did but when she got there they had no record of appointment
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sriganesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025