Lanier Islands Resort  

On Lake Lanier in Buford, Georgia — a lakefront beach-lodge just steps from the water and minutes on foot from Pine Isle Golf Course. Close to Sunset Cove Beach, Chattahoochee Rapids Beach & WaterPark and about a short drive from the Mall of Georgia. Family-friendly and pet-friendly.

282 individually furnished guestrooms with private balconies or patios and pillowtop beds. Rooms come with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, coffee/tea making facilities and microwaves. Expect easy, comfortable lake-view vibes and simple, lodge-style decor.

Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, plus an outdoor pool and on-site aquapark/water park (surcharge). Fitness center, outdoor tennis courts, mini-golf, playroom for kids, concierge, gift shop and complimentary shuttle to nearby theme parks. Free valet parking and pet-friendly options — wake up to lake-breeze mornings and poolside afternoons.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center and a conference center with roughly 22,281 sq ft of event space. Meeting and presentation facilities, plus limo/town car service available.

On-site restaurant and bar, plus a snack bar/deli for quick bites. Room service is available during limited hours for laid-back meals after a day on the lake or the links.