The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
3499 US Highway 76 W, Hiawassee, GA, 30582
  • Chatuge Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hightower Creek Vineyards
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chatuge Regional Hospital
    ‪7 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 this property

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and marina
2 restaurants, a marina and a water park (surcharge) are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an outdoor pool, 2 bars/lounges and a 24-hour fitness centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 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 centre.

Children aged 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chattahoochee National Forest. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour gym and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Chatuge Lake
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge offers its guests a water park (surcharge), a marina, and an outdoor tennis court. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Marina Station – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open selected 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
  • 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
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 1 October to 31 March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lb 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.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • City/local tax: USD5.0
  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre 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: from 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

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information. 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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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The Ridges Resort Marina Ascend Hotel Collection
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The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 869 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

8/10 Good

EDIE M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The property is beautiful. The bedding was so comfy but the bed is very firm and I woke up with a stuff back. The common areas are so nice And rustic. The fireplace is warm and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how the property gives the guest the cozy with season decore. The small touch of a fire pit with smoted.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Evans

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay. We would love to come back. We loved the setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
4 day getaway
The resort is in a lovely location and we enjoyed the lake view and the breakfast was fantastic. We were somewhat concerned with the balcony railings. Very rotten wood and some banisters were falling out. The landscaping crew must be on vacation. So much work to be done.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the property. The nightly fires and s’mores.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Venkatarajan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful scenery
Had a very relaxing stay at the Ridges. Beautiful view of mountains and lake. Really enjoyed the fire and s’mores each night and meeting other guests there. We will return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARNALDO

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kaitlin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Hixson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place on the lake, rooms and beds were great and we enjoyed spending time on the balcony outside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carol was amazing! She helped us check in early for a much needed shower / cuddle session. The property was well cared for with relaxing views of the lake & mountains. This location is a solid spot if your are visiting the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place--but my visit coincided with bad thunderstorms--would like to return when the weather is nice so I can enjoy the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In need of a major renovation ASAP!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YENNEY

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

10/10 Excellent

carson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Staff were wonderful, kind and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JuJuan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LC

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was conveniently located and it was an easy process checking in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024