I discovered this hotel while looking for a quiet escape for Valentine's weekend. Based on the…read morephotos and limited reviews I was under the impression that it had a big lake and romantic views. Upon arrival I saw that the reality was different from what I was expecting, since it was already late and we were tired I didn't say anything to the lady that checked us in. The next morning we came down and talked to Cody about our disappointments, he listened patiently and then searched for possible solutions, we got lucky that Philp canceled a reservation at their nearby Cabin, so Cody transferred us to this beautiful Cabin in the woods which was more than we could ever have wanted to have a magical and peaceful Valentine's Weekend. We also ordered the Valentine's Dinner from the restaurant "Waterfall Grille" and it was personally delivered by Cody, the food was excellent. I have to confess that after the initial displeasure I saw no possibility for me to give 5 stars to this place, but Cody went above and beyond to make this a complete turn around and we finished our trip to North Georgia on a very happy note... After departing we had "Cabin withdrawal" for the next 2 days!

We spent one night at the country club on our way to Highlands. The service , personnel's attitude…read moretowards the guests are top notch . We were very pleased with our room , golfing and meal at the restaurant. Thank you Cody for all your directions and helpful insights of the surroundings and town .

Place was clean, staff were very friendly. The place looks deceiving from the outside. Room was…read morerecently updated. The only issue, which I have found with most hotels, is that if you are taller than 5 foot you have to bend to wash your hair. I'm only 5'6" and had to bend. But bed and pillows were comfortable. I'd stay again

Well, it's gone downhill a bit. More workers here during the week. People are nice working here,…read morelobby is clean, but rooms are so so with cleanliness. Also, the door has a gap and you see daylight, which means anything can crawl thru. Key cards worked off and on.

Wonderful front desk staff, B was so kind and helpful during our stay. The hotel, indoor pool and…read moregym was clean and kept up with. The rooms are spacious and well maintained.

Great staff and welcoming! I stay at alot of Hampton Inns but this time I was a lil disappointed…read more Again, staff was great but my room was very dirty. And no I didn't complain, I just cleaned it myself. The counter areas where the tv and desk are were not wiped down and cleaned at all. Sticky drink rings in 3 different areas. Counters themselves were sticky, crumbs on the counter and on the floor. Floor was not vacuumed at all. Even the hallway to going to my room was dirty and not vacuumed. Finger prints all over the windows. It was disappointing to see but I gave 4 stars because the staff was so friendly and I usually always have a great experience at all Hiltons

Wonderful front desk staff, B was so kind and helpful during our stay. The hotel, indoor pool and…read moregym was clean and kept up with. The rooms are spacious and well maintained.

After a long day on the road we checked in late. After placing all my luggage down I ran to grab a…read morequick dinner and brought it back. I pulled chair out of desk to sit down when a Cockroach looking thing ran out from underneath the table. I immediately stepped on it and went down stairs to report it. I had to ASK to be moved rooms. It wasn't offered to me. I then moved rooms got settled in. When I pulled back sheets to crawl in I see long hair through out the bed. I then look at second bed I didn't see any hairs. I was to exhausted to go back down stairs. Slept bad obviously and sure didn't eat the breakfast.

We were a party of 6 for the Thanksgiving dinner 2025. With new owners as of three or so months…read morepreviously, this was my LAST dining experience here. It was a buffet style meal. I expected turkey but they only served small thin slices of turkey breast (with giblet gravy - no traditional gravy available) and some kind of baked ham (mostly in chunky pieces) in a cabbage broth (a dish of sweet dark looking sauce available). The appetizer/salad/soup options: big bowl of mostly frissee lettuce w/ grape tomatoes, shaved carrots with a gross thick sauce of balsamic vinaigrette. There were trays of: baked root veggies, sweet potato pone, mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. The rolls were industrial like (white rolls out of a bag) not the homemade fresh baked breads I've had here before. There were bowls of Smoked CHOPPED salmon (why would anyone chop up smoked salmon?) and trout with a tzatziki sauce (not a dip) was not what one would expect. The best part of the whole meal was the butternut squash bisque. The dessert option that I chose was a small wedge of flour chocolate ganache torte. It was dry and the topping was very thin. There was fresh made whipped cream but the buffet table (overall) was not well maintained. The table service was subpar. We had plates sitting on our table for long periods of time and would have liked to have more visits by the waitress for more pours of coffee. The wine selection is not what it used to be. My Oregon Pinot Gris was served in a stumpy Chardonnay glass (ugh). For the price of this meal....we should have been treated right and fed a phenomenal holiday meal. My father and mother had experienced at least two Thanksgiving meals at Glen-Ella in recent years and raved about how good it was, which was why he shelled out the money to take me and invite friends to eat there this past Thanksgiving. The worst part was the response of the wife (Michelle) of the husband/wife owners who replied to my email whereby I described the above meal/service and the excuses I got, contradicting statements I made as if she was there and witnessed what me, my dad and our fellow diners experienced, giving excuses for such poor service and food selections. She did say the next time we return to let her know. We're not going to risk another poor and expensive experience. WE WILL NEVER RETURN. Update.....it doesn't surprise me that Michelle replied the way she did to my review. I can tell you that most people who are disappointed with food/service do NOT write reviews either on Yelp! or other review sites. But you, as a discerning buyer, can look at other reviews and see when things change for the better or worse. Buyer beware.

Had the lamb chops. Perfectly prepared! Atmosphere of the 100+ year old lodge only complemented the…read moreexperience. Highly recommended.

This is such a find in little Elberton. An historic building with a rich history and serious…read moremodernization inside. The staff was friendly at check in and really took care of all the extended family visiting for a funeral. The lobby is bright and welcoming, the bar and restaurant was neatly kept and open, and the rooms were surprisingly spacious and updated. I've been to big brand hotels that weren't as updated! The menu and quality of food was exceptional! From a home cooked hot breakfast to the varied dinner menu. Everything that was available was delicious! My only complaint is that the serving staff in the diner, with one shining and amazing exception, didn't seem to be happy doing what they do and were either uninterested in serving us or unaware of what was on their menu. I wish I could recall her name, but my inlaws basically adopted her by the end of our first night there.

The Quarry Restaurant and Bar inside the Samuel Elbert Hotel on town square is a lovely open eatery…read morewith high ceilings and large windows, as well as an outside dining area. Although the menu is not extensive, there's enough variety to please most. Service was polite and friendly, garden salad was large and fresh, Philly cheese steak sandwich was hot and with mixed peppers...then there was the mixed fruit side...mushy strawberries, brown-edged grapes, blueberries that had seen better days...just no. Overall, very nice, need to address the fruit but otherwise a very good experience. Will return when in town. I'm

This place was lovely! Clean, quiet, generous, and cozy. I would recommend it and will try to go…read moreback!

We knew right away we wanted a rustic wedding, speaking to both our childhoods. With my family from…read moreVirginia, my groom's family from Alabama, and our love of North Georgia, we zeroed in on several properties throughout this area. After visiting over five properties, all were either too rustic or too cookie cutter perfect. On our final site visit, we knew we had found THE place at Mountain Laurel Farm. The farm is located just inside the Chattahoochee National Forest which provides so many scenic views. Driving up, you're just taken away by the tranquil peace of the property. The barn itself is quite rustic, but it's so charming and still provides the basic necessities (restrooms, electricity). Although there is no climate control, we had no issue with the heat on our wedding date after opening all the doors and windows and adding a few household fans. I do wish there had been more resources in the catering room; I'm hoping Melody can make some upgrades there in the future (running water/industrial sink, ice machine, larger fridge/freezer). However, our caterer had no issues with making the catering area work for them. Melody, the property owner/manager, was incredibly easy to work with. She was so patient throughout the process, quickly answering all my questions and concerns. She has so much décor and so many props and furniture available at the barn, along with her linen rentals, you really only need to show up with your food and beverage. She had lots of good ideas about how to set-up the barn so that it would maximize space for our guests. We loved having access to the farmhouse for the wedding day. Although no one lodged there, it was a welcome place for me and my bridesmaids to finish getting ready, as well as a cool spot for our wedding party and us to rest after the ceremony and before photos. It was fun to look out onto the ceremony space before the ceremony and after and see all of our family and friends gathering for our special day. The property is located a short distance from a major interstate, and just off a main highway, with close access to resources (grocery store, entertainment and cultural activities, department chain stores). This was helpful to our friends and families, all traveling in from out of town. Most of our guests made a weekend of the trip, visiting Helen, wineries, water activities, and all the other things the area has to offer. There are many rental cabins close-by and we also held a block of hotel rooms in Helen which was convenient for our guests. If you are looking for a charming rustic location with wonderful amenities and breathtaking views, I highly recommend Mountain Laurel Farm for any wedding or social occasion!

My husband and I stayed here while we were visiting family for a birthday party. Our room was…read moresqueaky clean and the staff was very welcoming and accommodating. We were even asked what we preferred the temperature to be while we sleep. We very much enjoyed the jacuzzi tub!