The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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3499 US Highway 76 W, Hiawassee, GA, 30582
  • Place, Chatuge Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Brasstown Bald Mountain
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Hamilton Gardens - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Boundary Waters Marina - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain - 29 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hiawassee Brew - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 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.

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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:

  • 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
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
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

Ridges Resort Ascend Htl Collection Member Young Harris
Ridges Hiawassee
Ridges Resort Ascend Htl Collection Member
Ridges Resort Hiawassee
Ridges Resort Young Harris
Ridges Young Harris
Ridges Ascend Htl Collection Member Young Harris
Ridges Ascend Htl Collection Member
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
The Ridges Resort Marina an Ascend Htl Collection Member

Reviews

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 973 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little dated, but classic and on the water. Smores a nice touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Ants

Everything was great until we got ants in our room. It wasnt the ants that disappointed me but the lack of caring from the woman who was working. I explained the situation and told her i couldn't change rooms at the time due to a excursion planned and payed for. I asked if the room could be sprayed while we were gone for the entire day. When we arrived back nothing had been done and we had ants EVERYWHERE. When i switched rooms no one helped me and it took me almoat 2 hours to pack and then unpack again. I was only upset by the lack of caring. Ants cant be helped but i would have appreciated just a little consideration or an offer of a hand. Otherwise it was a beautiful place and everyone else that worked there was great. I would stay there again even after this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort on an amazing lakefront property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ashaki

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sophy claudia

Too expensive for what it offers. Upon check out, they charged $25 dollars a day for using the amenities,such as the pool which was not open until 10 am ,the check out time. The bed and the pillows were of bad quality and very uncomfortable. I upgraded to a room with aview,which was a partial view of the tree covwred up lake abd a view of the stored boats. The coffee machine did not work. Everytime I passed by the reception,there was a guest complaining about something. The only thing i liked was the pool. This property overcharges for what they offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We live everything about the property. All of the staff are so friendly and helpful. The grounds always look so nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful resort. The room was clean and comfortable with nice linens. The grounds were landscaped beautifully and the dock was well maintained. Sets of Adirondack chairs were placed around for watching the events on the lake or just relaxing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with group
If you want visit Helen you might not want to stay here. Also, staff isn’t always available if you need them. If you eat there it can get expensive. Food was great though! We loved Luca!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very nice room and pool area Fireworks on the 4th. at the property were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. No in room microwaves. Pet litter trash cans were overflowing on walkway and were not emptied entire time I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harriett

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended Vibe

What a relaxing environment. The decked walk around to the water park/beach AND the Marina restaurant is clutch! Lobby and hardscape is perfect. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property grounds were absolutely breathtaking. One of our new favorite spots! Everything you need in one location! Only thing is, I will definitely book a bigger room next time with more in room amenities. It was tight with a family of 4 in a standard 2 queen room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

The tv wouldn’t work. They came to fix it. A couple of hours later. It wasn’t working again! Doors and other areas were dusty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Celebrated our 44 th wedding anniversary and absolutely would come here again! Loved the views , the amenities, front desk and housekeeping were very kind and accommodating of our requests. Loved the Marina Station restaurant. Loved the grouper meal and view from our table so nice! Great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

The property has a gorgeous view of the lake. Property was clean. The pool is cleaned daily - but doesn't open until 10AM. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
third time staying here. will return in September. the rooms are large with a patio and the fire pit makes this the place to stay. very friendly staff as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025