Name: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Address: 418 Amicalola Falls Road, Dawsonville, Georgia, United States of America, Dawsonville, Dawson County, US
Price range: $207–$378 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, travelers consistently rave about the sweeping mountain and waterfall views, peaceful setting, and easy access to trails, making it a popular base for hikes and quiet getaways in North Georgia.

Rooms are generally comfortable, though decor feels dated and some guests note loud A/C, worn carpets, musty odors, and maintenance problems. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, while staff are widely described as friendly and accommodating despite occasional understaffing and slow service. The on-site buffet is convenient but frequently criticized for limited options, middling quality, and early closing; breakfast is not included, and private events or elevator outages sometimes restrict amenities. Expect a simple, low-frills lodge experience best for nature-focused stays.

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Facilities

On-site amenities center on scenic decks, patios and fire pits, plus a restaurant and gift shop; zip line activities are nearby. Several reviews mention elevator outages and occasional private events limiting access, and some note the lack of pool, hot tub or gym.

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Jeani

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spent the night here in one of their loft rooms- such a cool room! Great restaurant and beautiful views from a huge veranda. Sunset was great to watch from here. Drove the 25 minutes to Dahlonega to see the Christmas lights then had breakfast the next morning. So many things to do- it was too cold for us to zip line but you could actually do it right outside the lodge! Will def come back here again very soon!!!

10

Denise

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The views in the common areas and in the rooms were outstanding. The property takes advantage of the views and makes access easy for all. The outdoor area has many chairs, and the patio has fireplaces/firepits to stay warm as you enjoy it all.

10

lori

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Falls are the big attraction. Enjoyed sitting around the fire pit in the evening. Beautiful night!

10

Otilia

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting in the woods, the waterfall GORGEOUS! It was convenient to have a restaurant in-house but it was a limited menu. No didn't find a pool, jacuzzi or exercise room (maye they have them somewhere). We enjoyed our stay; hated to leave. The views are magnificent. Such a beautiful setting.

8

Jennifer

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lodge was nice/clean. Staff very friendly. Only issues were downstairs/fire pit area closed for event (that was one of my reasons for choosing this location as our night away rather than hotel). Also disappointed with breakfast. Buffet options plentiful (similar to others continental breakfast). However good mostly cold and not enjoyable for $15.00 per person. I usually eat very small breakfast so price was high. Wish I could have just got a muffin, toast or something for a few bucks without paying for full buffet.

10

Pantos

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice location, serene and lots to do if you want to. My only negative is the elevator was out of service for 2 nights which was bad. Walking up and down the steps with luggage and just going to eat was physically exhausting.

10

Glen

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great lodge, gorgeous views, good base whether relaxing or hiking the state park’s many trails. Our room had an amazing view which was enhanced daily at sunset. The lodge’s outdoor patios and decks were so nice. Well kept, clean, and staff was pleasant. But huge downfall for us was the food. One restaurant which only serves buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast was $15/person of what a Springhill Suites will give you for free. Make your own waffles, rubbery eggs, bacon and sausage that they tried to keep hot in perspiring lidded pans. We didn’t even try the buffet dinner after walking through and viewing it - huge turn off. Sadly, no other dining options except for running down mountain for lunch of sandwich, yogurt or humus at Visitor’s Center. No microwaves in room, one on floor by ice machine. We drove half hour for meals in surrounding towns and made our own breakfasts. This lodge has incredible potential. It’s so nice but they need a chef, some cornhole out on the lawn, a ranger or knowledgeable person to lead stargazing with a telescope, and some more activities other than a glass of wine with a view and a puzzle on a table for at night when the hikes are done.

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Karla

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property. Elevator was down, bedding was stained and pit look glass was full of handprints when we arrived obstructing the gorgeous view but they had a gift shop and nice food options. No complaints for the location

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sean

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

beautiful location. It's a simple lodge, no pools or any of that, but it's in a beautiful location with plenty of outdoor exploring to do. Every room has a view of the mountains!

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Grace

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is nice but a bit dated. The restaurant menu is limited and closes at 8pm with no room service available. We were celebrating our 30th anniversary and envisioned spending time by the pit fire, but was never on. The fireplace was never turned on during our 3 night stay, the elevator was not working for our entire stay. They never made our beds during the 3 night stay, which was really odd for the money they charge per night!! Overall it is a OK hotel, with nice views. A great place to rest and walk in the woods, don’t expect much else. On the other hand, There was this quaint town nearby called “Dahlonega” where we found this great restaurant “Spirit Tavern”, great food and atmosphere. Great wineries around too!

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, but recurring complaints cite dusty spaces, worn or stained carpets and bedding, mold in bathrooms, and musty smells.

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Lisa

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Upon arrival the bed did not have a fitted sheet. The staff was helpful and gave us a fitted sheet. When we went to put the sheet on the bed we noticed the mattress cover had a terrible coffee stain on it at the side of the head of bed. The staff was notified and she quickly transferred us to another room. In the new room the cover over the bedframe was not right. The shower wall was cracked and the sink drain was broken in half. In the hallway we noticed silverware and napkins lying on the floor for a couple days before the silverware was gone and napkin left. It’s a beautiful lodge but it’s getting older and is needing renovated. This is our third visit to this lodge and it has gone done so much since 2022.

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Amy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Quiet property. Clean rooms.

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Christopher

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It needs Refurbishment. The dirty old carpet in the room is not nice.

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Iain

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay, all the staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful, hotel was clean and tody in all areas i vistied. Room was in great condition and clean and well equipped.

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Lester

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was dusty and the shower curtain has a lot of mold. I think they could do better for what they charge.

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Sarah

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was dirty and smelly.

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Arezoo

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This beautiful hotel was on top the mountain with an amazing view. We enjoyed sitting in the lobby next to the fireplace. It was nicely decorated and most of staff were friendly and welcoming but the room was unbelievably dirty. Every area in the room and bathroom was full of dust and I think they never cleaned it up prior to our visit. Also, the bedding quality was very poor. The bed skirt was falling apart and pillows were so old and uncomfortable and sheets were not clean. We talked to the front desk when checking out and made suggestions about checking behind the cleaning staff after they are done with their work before checking in new guests.

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Daaliyah

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room were dusty and bathroom halfway cleaned.

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Maranda

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

The lodge needs upgraded badly. I stayed 7 years ago and everything is worn out now. May be better if the cleaners did a better job. The room smelled musky and had dust and stains.

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Yi

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty room , beautiful view

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable with wide mountain views, but several feel dated; guests report noisy A/C or elevator hum, soft or sagging mattresses and lumpy pillows, musty or damp air, and steep loft ladders that may not suit families or seniors.

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Pamela

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with a view of the mountains

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Nicholas

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The views from lodge were remarkable. The food… not so much. We stayed in room 101, don’t. Musty, no view and loud. However, property was amazing. Trails and access to AT. Beautiful

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paul

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Every room has a view,

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Jason

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, the lobby and restaurant and bar area was also very casually welcoming. The only issue was the air condition in the room was very noisy all night long.

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Ernesto

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The view was unique!! The rooms felt small

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Angela

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The lodge and our room had beautiful mountain views. The staff was kind and friendly. The room was adequate but looking a bit tired- carpet coming up at the seam where it meets the bathroom, room was a little musty/damp feeling, but that may have been due to some power outages earlier that day prior to our arrival. The a/c was not working in our room when we arrived but they were able to reset it and it worked fine for the rest of our stay. The restaurant and bar closed at 8 and it would be nice if it stayed open until 10 - there were still many guests wandering the lodge past 10 pm.

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Christopher

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, beautiful view with nice atmosphere and a quality breakfast. Main issues were the elevator is very loud, audible halfway down the hall and seems to boom through the entire place. Also, the coffee maker was broken in the room, not TOO big of a deal since they had complimentary coffee downstairs, but it's worth noting. Overall, it's a nice place if you like mountain views and comfy rooms. Would I stay again? Probably, if I were back in that area. There good absolutely outweighs the bad for me.

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Cheryl

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Views are amazing. Love the peaceful location. Stunning and beautiful. Bed was terrible - dip there was no way to get out of, pillows lumpy and uncomfortable. Ice machine and elevator were out of service and it didn’t seem like either were going to be worked on any time soon. Hopefully my assumption is incorrect. This place has the potential to be a five star in all areas.

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Robert

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a good experience. We had a room with a beautiful mountain view. Room was clean and comfortable. Furniture in the lobby and sitting areas were a little dated. Some of the staff were friendly while others were a little ornery but it was crowded causing them to be a little stressed. Finding the lodge and where to park was a little bit of a challenge. I would recommend staying here.

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Beverly

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We shared a loft room The ladder to the loft is very steep, and the loft is high. Families and seniors should think twice about reserving loft rooms.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and accommodating, with staff often praised for helpfulness and special touches. However, the restaurant can be understaffed and slow, and a few guests reported billing or communication issues.

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Cecille

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

They let us check in little early, as soon as the room was available. We appreciate it very much. This was our 2nd time here and really enjoyed both stays. Clean rooms.

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Kelly

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The trip was amazing. Sheila was wonderful at the front counter. She helped us with our many questions, and was a big sweetheart. We have come many times before, and will return many times again.

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Terri

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area was amazing, the staff we came face to face with was extraordinary. The food was pricey for what it was, great ambience and view with items that came in frozen and heated up. But the convenience made it worth it as there is nothing close by for meals. Our overall bill was wrong for the stay and it was ridiculous trying to have it corrected. The time and effort to had the put in to have a hundred dollar error corrected ensured I will never stay there again, unfortunately because it really was beautiful.

10

Cindy

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a majestic place on top of a mountain! The staff was amazing as well as the restaurant. We had a wonderful stay!

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Irene

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great! The restaurant delicious. The room had an awesome view. The falls were close by. It was excellent!

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Carolyn

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service throughout our entire stay

10

Susan

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The desk clerk was very helpful. She told us the best way for our party to look at the falls. It was an amazing stay!

10

Patricia

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were so very friendly! On checking in the gentleman at the desk let me know there was a fruit/cheese tray in our fridge as I had mentioned we were celebrating our 49th anniversary. That was so sweet. In the dining room, Emily was amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable and such a pleasure to get to know her. Thanks for a wonderful time and we hope to celebrate the big 50th next year!!!

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Nick

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First off, I will never come here again. I booked through hotels, came here for a change of scenery after a bad year and was completely treated poorly by the front desk staff and hostess on new years eve. We never got to eat because they were closing in 20 minutes while the hostess was doing who knows what for about 10 minutes just to come back and tell us we couldn’t eat except the snacks that they provided for their New Year’s Eve Party that you have to pay $20 to get into. Anything nearby is about 30 minutes away so make sure you bring snacks because after 8pm you’re on your own. Also hotels mentioned that there was no complaints ever mentioned when there was complaints that were made at the front desk. Terrible service. NEVER again. They just want your money. Also there’s only one trash can in the hotel room and it is tiny.

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ANTWANETTE

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liz was so awesome everything was great! I will be going back

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Location

Spectacular mountaintop setting inside the state park with direct access to trails and Amicalola Falls; excellent for hiking and sunsets. It’s remote and can be hard to find at night, with other dining options a drive away.

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Roslyn

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for nature, hikes, near to falls

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Kevin

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is such a beautiful place. The surroundings make it all worth it. And the property is clean and well-maintained. A bit tricky to find if you’re coming at night.

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Jon

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful view. Great location for exploring.

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Jennifer

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in a state park. The views from the property are breathtaking! The highest waterfall in Georgia is on site with walking trails surrounding it!! A must stay and see. I will be back!

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Ashley

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

You are definitely paying for the view and location. Amazing mountain sunsets. Rooms a bit outdated and the website really plays up the amenities but they are very lackluster. Would be nice to have a hot tub and for them to do fire with s’mores at night or something. Very far from nearest town (35 min drive to any town) and limited dining there so plan ahead or plan on driving. Next time I would stay in one of the towns and then just go to the park separately.

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Reuben

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location. Very convenient for Appalachian Trail, as well as day hikes

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Laszlo

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient. The trails begin at the lodge. The waterfall is within walking distance

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Bryan

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome view, great location!!

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Diego

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and great location

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Raymond

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely secluded with an awesome view

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Dining

The on-site buffet is convenient and some meals are enjoyed, but many mention limited selection, mediocre or lukewarm food, slow or understaffed service, and early closing; breakfast is not included and prices feel high for the quality.

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Amy

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spent our anniversary night here and the property and staff were excellent. The view from our first floor room was spectacular and it was nice to have chairs to sit outside and take in the wonderful view. The dining however was a little disappointing. It's convenient sure, but for the price it could've been better. Both breakfast and dinner are served buffet style but dinner doesn't offer many choices and the vegetables (collard greens) lacked seasoning. Breakfast was just a typical continental breakfast offered at any hotel but this one charges 12.00 per person. And please if you put sausage gravy on the buffet line, include biscuits!

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Tammy

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They need to hire more staff at the restaurant. The two staff members we saw were nice but they were overwhelmed. Food quality was just ok. The scenery is fantastic but there’s no other option for dining. Both times we are there, service was incredibly slow.

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Donna

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is cruising on the view and just phoning it in. The food at the restaurant is ballpark quality. The best meal we had the day we stayed was Waffle House. That should not be. First thing to do is bring in a chef and others that can cook without a microwave. You hiked all day. You're tired. You want a great meal and a glass of wine, not a fake beef burger, day old fries and a crunchy overcooked brownie. Also...They should bring in local talent for live music! Have a piano bar, wine bar, sunset instrumentalist! Live music every night would be great for the guest and the local musicians. Finally... The staff is okay but nothing spectacular. You need a staff that indulges the guests, not just tolerates them. My suggestion is to bring in someone that specializes in the hospitality Industry to consult. They can model the hotel as a mountain gem, and bring in staff that has an understanding of what hospitality actually means. The hotel is fine but what a waste that it's not better than fine and instead spectacular!

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James

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room. Hvac worked perfectly comfortable beds. Waitress was attentive to our requests. Food was excellent and the portions were generous. Very pleasant stay

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Jere

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All great except "buffet only" restaurant. 30 minutes to the nearest alternative so - know before you go.

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Edward

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food onsite was good. Staff was friendly

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Jamie

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

View was excellent. Dining area was outdated. Breakfast sausage and bacon was clearly precooked and reheated. The food in general at the hotel wasn’t good.

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Franklin

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Coffee unit in room not working and tv remote with dead batteries didn’t work. Poor dining room service. Order never came after 35 minutes

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Donna

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This lodge is beautiful. The view from our room was amazing. We were very comfortable in our spacious room and everything expected was there. The staff was helpful and courteous. Sunset views are amazing. We ate at the lodge and were disappointed in that offering.

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Keith

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food at night and for breakfast was unacceptable for the advertising that we seen

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Month	Average price
January	$146
February	$165
March	$201
April	$201
May	$202
June	$178
July	$190
August	$168
September	$178
October	$214
November	$194
December	$165

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $228	2 $353	3
4 $228	5 $228	6 $228	7 $228	8 $228	9 $353	10 $353
11 $228	12	13 $228	14 $238	15	16 $353	17 $378
18 $259	19 $249	20 $269	21	22 $249	23	24
25 $249	26 $249	27	28	29 $263	30 $363	31 $269

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

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Standard Loft, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Mountain View

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Mountain View

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27 $258	28	29 $217	30 $217