The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

3.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Balcony
Lake
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
3499 US Highway 76 W, Hiawassee, GA, 30582
  • Chatuge Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Hiawassee

With a stay at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Chatuge Lake. .This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hiwassee River and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Hightower Creek Vineyards.

What's nearby

  • Chatuge Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Boundary Waters Marina - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hamilton Gardens - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain - 30 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hiawassee Brew - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and a marina
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 on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Hiawassee? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 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 family 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 19 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Marina Station
  • The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Piano
  • Pickleball
  • Shopping
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (10,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Intelity Gem mobile app before check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • City/local tax: USD 5.0
  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

  • 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
  • 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

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, 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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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
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The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 887 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 887 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 887 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 887 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 887 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool Resort
It was amazing. Awesome views and beautiful rooms and lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it
We loved the room view, the smores, the common areas, and great customer service. Definitely a good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful
The property is beautiful but is falling apart and is not worth it the charge 25 resort fee but there are no amenities (news paper n coffee are not worth 25 dollar a day ) I had a 6 days stay no housekeeping I was told my room will be service on the 3rd day I never happen I clean the room myself got my own towel from the front seat etc . On my 5th day the housekeeper walk in to my room without knocking or saying anything I was coming out of the shower There construction material all over the property not safety secure which is a hazard n plain irresponsibility The new removeted room are full of dirty dusk and is impossible to breath in there All the lights in the outside area by the lake broken is completely dark out there safety hazard To firewood going the wood In general a mess not worth the money
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hansel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed my stay. The facilit was clean and the grounds were beautiful. We did not leave all day because it was so nice to walk around. However, the resort charges $25 per person for a resort fee. We were told this covered the nightly smores and firepits. Unfortunately, the two nights we stayed the firepits were not ignited. I chose the resort because of the firepits and the beautiful landscape. I was so looking forward to sitting by the firepit. We were told by two front desk staff that they would be lit from 8pm tob10pm. My fiance felt so bad for me he wanted to lite the fire himself. Please don't disappoint another guest. I traveled great distance for this experience and was definitely misled. Other wise, i say give them a try!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Maggi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bristol

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous resort and very friendly staff. The restaurant the Oaks was one of the nicest anns delicious restaurants we’ve ever been to!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was horrible. Two clerks staring at me as I arrive at front desk. It was 1:00. I was not greeted...just told that check in is at 4:00. I asked if our room was ready. The reply..."check in is at 4:00." When I asked again if our room was ready, I was told that people take advantage of early check in. I didn't understand how people take advantage of early check in. I asked if my husband and I could change in bathroom for a function and at that point the clerk prepared two room passes and told me that she will let the manager know of our early check in. Wasn't sure what that was all about. Also, telephone in room didn't work. Some outlets didn't work. Our TV didn't work. Had to go to the front desk and the clerk brought us a new cable box for us to hook up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing vacation at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge. Lots of shops and restaurants close by and things to do within a 30 mile drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Chandralekha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I tried to checkout early and the staff are not co Operative. I waited 2 hours to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vickie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love the view of the lake and mountains. The decor and the seating area with the cozy fireplace in the lobby area are so relaxing. As a handicapped senior, it would be appreciated to have a microwave in the room, instead of just ONE for the whole floor way down the hall.😒
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024