Lake Chatuge Lodge

Hotels
8.4 (981 reviews)
653 Highway 76 , Hiawassee , US
+1 (706) 896-5253
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (lake views, close to Music Hall and fairgrounds)
Friendly and accommodating staff
Good value for money
Lovely communal areas and fireplace
Balconies and scenic views
Comfortable rooms for many guests
Close to local attractions
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (mold, dirty carpet, hair, beer can under bed)
Breakfast limited/not hot
Dated rooms and old furniture
Mattress/bed comfort problems (sinking, very hard)
Broken elevator during stays
Occasional rude front desk staff
Maintenance issues (blocked shower, low water pressure, broken hair dryer)
Lack of in-room information (TV guide/phone directory)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues (black mold in shower/ceiling, dirty carpet, someone else's hair, beer can found under bed, musty smells) leading to below-average cleanliness.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (moved guests to lakeview, helpful front desk), though a few reports of a rude check-in attendant.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised: great lake views, convenient to Music Hall and fairgrounds, beautiful setting and excellent proximity to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.2
Mixed room quality: many found rooms comfortable with balconies and good views, but others noted dated furniture, sinking/mattress issues (V in mattress), hard beds and some maintenance needs.
Amenities
8.4
Nice communal spaces (fireplace, seating, patios) and balconies noted, but practical amenities had problems for some guests (broken elevator, non-working hair dryer, limited bathroom lighting).
Value for Money
9.8
Frequently described as good value for the price; several guests said they'd stay again and felt the location/views justified the cost.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Breakfast received repeated criticism: limited selection, not hot, '2 out of 10' or 'snack' style breakfasts rather than a hot continental offering.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall positive impressions with strong location and service, pleasant communal areas and good value, tempered by cleanliness, dated rooms and breakfast shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

Property Description

Enjoy the North Georgia Mountains in a relaxed, comfortable lodge right on Lake Chatuge. Many of the 104 guestrooms have lake and mountain views, and all have a private balcony or patio.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TYS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. An extra bed for children 0+ years costs 10 USD per night. A cot for children up to 2 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 981 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 9.8
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Scott • couple • us
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Wayde • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Location and Value

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
8
Pros:

breakfast
proximity to fairgrounds
front desk staff was wonderful

Cons:

There was a beer can under one of our beds. (not our can)
The mattress had a significant V in it. The middle sank and was not comfortable to sleep on with two people.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Beeland • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very cute, great views, amazing staff and clean, comfortable rooms with a balcony.

Cons:

Scratchy towels

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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holmes • solo_traveller • us
6
Overall the stay was pleasant and for the price it could have had some improvement for guests.
Pros:

I loved hoe nice the staff were when checking in and the scenery of the lake and hoe nice the location was in general.

Cons:

I wasnt too thrilled with the room not having a TV guide list to look at for checking channels or a phone directory when trying to get any supplies for the room. Also the breakfast area didnt have a huge selection of anything besides on the go breakfast items.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Beth • extended_group • us
9
I will be back!
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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allen • couple • us
3
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Nadeau • couple • us
8
Cons:

some black mold in the shower and on the ceiling

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Floy ann • couple • us
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Marsha • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No view
Hard bed
Old furniture

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • us
7
Pros:

The seating areas were lovely and comfy. Fire was a welcome touch on the weekend we were there. The patio seemed really nice but it was too cold when we were there to use. Views were spectacular.

Cons:

Overnight room service included making one of the two beds. The hair dryer in our room didn’t work.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Gena • extended_group • us
6
It was just okay, nothing to write home about.
Pros:

Location and view of the lake.

Cons:

It is very dated, not in an historical way, and needs some improvements made to the rooms.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • us
7
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • us
6
Over good but does need some improvements
Pros:

It was a great location to the Music Hall

Cons:

The shower was stopped up and tub filled with water and water pressure was bad .. also didn’t have a hot continental breakfast…

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Graben • couple • us
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • couple • us
7
Would stay again. Nice.
Pros:

No view from our room only trees. Breakfast was not a HOT breakfast just snack food. Room was comfortable with air on when we arrived. The blackout curtains were great!

Cons:

The elevator was broken when we were ready to leave. Thankful we only had a few bags to carry down stairs - dangerous for us older folks!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mosley • family_with_children • us
9
very good, last day elevator broke, OK we got down the stairs, but some elderly may have a problem.
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
Cons:

Elevator broken

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee