Cliff Johnson

Review of Lake Rabun Hotel

An excellent stay... again! I have been visiting t...

An excellent stay... again! I have been visiting this hotel for over 40-yrs. and it's had ups and downs... with different staff and owners. The current group has taken the facility up to a new level. The entire facility has been updated and beautifully appointed.

Indeed, the rooms are on the small side. (The place was built in the 1920s and rooms were small in those days... and did not have in-room baths. When individual bathrooms were added over a decade ago, the sizes were squeezed a little, even though the number of rooms was reduced to accommodate the additions. If you desire a full-sized suite, select one in the Innkeeper's Cottage... my favorite.) But, the rooms are comfortable, warm, with great linens and pillows. No TV or phones in the regular rooms... but this hotel in not a place you go to hang out in the rooms anyway! The shared lounges offer a warm, open fire, grand piano and comfy reading chairs... and a large TV, if desired.

The staff was friendly and very accommodating! The restaurant is SUPERB... featuring exquisitely prepared, local, farm-to-table fare.... voted one of the Ten Best in GA for good reason. An excellent selection of hand-picked wines and full bar are a welcome addition.

Highly recommended for a romantic getaway or an HQ when enjoying Lake Rabun and its surrounding beauty!