I lived in Tampa for six years and desire more than anything to get back down there to the tropical environment and just to enjoy the geographical layout with water all around me. However, I finally stumbled across a place in Georgia on Lake Lanier that gets me that type of serenity I'm looking for inland. Introducing Paradise Rental Boats at Port Royale! I googled this place and found it online and after researching decided to visit here on Memorial Day weekend! They had two options even during the busy holiday weekend; a brand-new pontoon boat or a jet ski. My girlfriend and I chose the pontoon boat and decided to invite her brother. Before arriving I completed a boat readiness test which was very easy but was a requirement to rent the boat. When we pulled up to the marina I was surprised to see that it was everything I was hoping for! There was a ramp down to the rental spot and it got me in the mood for the adventure that was about to transpire. Everything was clean and all the staff was dressed in matching uniforms and they explained everything in detail that left me with no confusion. The boat was brand new and have a great stereo on it! We chose to rent the pontoon boat for four hours and drove all the way out to Sunset Cove where there were many boats and lots of partying going on! We cruised around throughout the boats and felt fancy for a bit lol. After returning there was a really cool tiki hut bar and outdoor restaurant! Total cost for the boat rental was $266 which we split three ways for four hours. We had to fill up the gas tank which was only about $22. Highly, highly, highly recommend you go here and you'll probably see me out there every single weekend! read more

Paradise Rental Boats - Walking down to dock. - Boating Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

This place is really nice. They're very respectful and very helpful. Lots of nice boat selections .

We were checked in very quickly by friendly staff. The operating instructor was very thorough and efficient. We rented the sport triton pontoon boat and it was perfect for our family of four. The seating was super comfy and it was easy to drive. The sound system was awesome and it provided plenty of shade. The only critique I would have would be that the yellow life jackets that were required to be worn when we left the marina were smelly and had mold on them. We also did not have two ropes to tie off when we docked for lunch. Otherwise, a perfect day on the lake and we will definitely use them again. read more

terrible customer service. dock personel was not knowledgeable at all. first boat was literally taking on water. the second boat they brought us broke down at the dock. we had the boat for 2 days and had to pay for 3. Terrible experience. read more

I'm from California, and so this was a great find for a family outing. For my first visit, I had to go through the instructional video and quiz, before being able to rent a pontoon. Note: Give yourself (and your party) extra time to go through the video/quiz and get the boat. I think it took us about 30-45minutes until we were on the lake. My family went after the local schools had started, and so it didn't seem busy or crowded. The staff were friendly and guys handling the boat were very accommodating. We plan on returning this coming summer. read more

Paradise Rental Boats - Fun for the whole family! - Boating Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

I rented boats from here my last 3 birthdays but this year the boat I rented had issues with starting and the sound system/speakers were horrible and distorted. We could barely enjoy the music cause you could barely hear it. And it kinda ruined the vibe. I'm pretty sure they are making enough money to replace the speakers! read more

Paradise Rental Boats - Boating Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

A great day on the water at Lake Lanier with our family from CA.

1. The bathroom in the boat was stinking. We complained about it and the response we got back was - such things happen. Then entire journey we had to stay with the stink of the bathroom. Even when we went swimming, as we swam close the boat, the stink of the bathroom make it very un pleasant. What was upseting was not the stink but the response we got - it happens. Really? We were charges $600 for a boat with a stinking bathroom and it happens? 2. The weather conditions needed us to rebook the boat. The service would not allow us to until last minute. We had to drive 3 hours to check in with them and only then they would cancel the service. This is the most unreasonable expectation from a customer. Fortunately for us it did not rain after 3 hours of drive for rain check and we ended up boating. They were not considerate about it. I would not rent from them again. If you xo rent - be prepared for last minute weather change as they do not pay heed to any weather.com predictions. Also be absolutely prepared for a stinking bathrooms in a boat and responses like "it happens" when you complain about it. Furter no trash cans near the boats. You will have to carry all your trash all the way to parking which is at least 10 minute walk read more

I highly recommend Paradise Boar rentals, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The boats are in pristine condition and the lake is perfect. We had an amazing rental experience and can not wait till our next visit read more

We rented a tritoon last weekend and I found the staff very professional. From when we first checked in to when we returned the boat all the staff were professional and courteous. The staff reviewed all safety equipment and procedures before we departed and were receptive to questions. I will rent again from Paradise Boat Rentals. read more

This is the 2nd year in a row that we rented the large pontoon boat with a 2 person tube. The boat itself was great. It's like boating in a large cushy living room. Last year I noticed that the flotation devices were mildewed. Since we like to anchor the boat and swim in a cove, this matters to us. Luckily,I own life vests, so this year I brought 6 life vests (and yes their life vests were still mildewed). Also, last year and this year, I noticed that the depth finer / sonar on the boat was unusable. Last year the old unit didn't work. This year there was a new sonar unit, but it gave grossly incorrect readings. When I pointed this out to the person doing the boat checklist, he said "no one uses those". I own a boat and frequently boat on Lake Lanier. I always watch my depth finder. I told the worker that he should check the sensor in the water to see if it was mounted properly. He didn't have a clue and didn't get anyone who knew. Later, when we anchored to swim, I checked and sure enough the sensor had been rotated 90 degrees facing straight up instead of down - That fixed the sonar. That reminds me of the next issue - the anchors on these boats weigh about 20 lbs. The wind just blows the boat and causes it to drag the itty bitty anchor. So, I always swim close to the boat and make sure to start on the upwind side of the cove. GREAT COMFORTABLE BOAT WITH VERY STRONG AND QUIET 120 HP MOTOR EASILY PULLS TUBES, BUT BEWARE OF MILDEWED FLOATS AND SMALL ANCHOR THAT WON'T HOLD THE BOAT. read more

A very nice place to rent a boat and spend a day on lake Lanier. Yes, be prepared for a lot of rules to follow but it's only to ensure you and others are safe. Everyone at this facility was friendly and helpful. All in all a great family experience. During the time of writing this review I asked my 4 year old if there is anything he wanted to add. He said "Awesome!". So take that into account. read more

Absolutely amazing!! The rental process was super easy the girls at the rental counter are super nice and knowledgeable! The guys out on the dock are hilarious and informative! When we pulled up the guard shack even the guard was amazing! Very welcoming and genuine care and concern for our safety! We rented the large Pontoon as the large party boat was not available! We still had a blast!! We chose a busy weekend, but it was our 2nd Anniversary so the more the merrier! We had 10 of our friends, a hot box a huge cooler and we had plenty of room! The boat was practically new! The Bluetooth stereo was amazing! We beached the boat and partied all night to the stereo! These guys are the best! This is the ONLY place I will rent from! read more

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Fantastic experience! The check in process was fast and boats were clean and ready to go. Nick was extremely patient explaining everything as toddler melted down about wearing a life jacket. read more

Company wouldn't consider waiving 10% cancellation fee though we have Covid in the group. I had upgraded to another boat previous day paying 10% fee. This is instance of owners just being greedy. Will give my business to someone else next time. read more

Had a great experience renting a pontoon boat for a day. They offer a safety video and test to be able to drive the boat.. highly recommend completing it online before arrival to save time. The check in process was quick and easy (make sure you have your license and have completed the test if you want to drive the boat). The boat was clean and easy to drive. Everyone who works there is super friendly. Will definitely be coming here the next time I'm in the market to rent a boat! read more

Not the best customer service experience at Paradise. We booked a boat a couple weeks in advance. The check in was seamless and the boat itself was fine but there were a few complications. First being that they asked us if we wanted a tube so we said yes because it sounded fun, right? Well our pontoon doesn't go faster than about 13 mph and we are all adults...once we realized how slow this boat was, we were wondering why they even tried to up-sell us this $35 tube. We did not even attempt to use it and told them we when returned the boat. They offered a refund that we had to wait 20-30 extra mins during our drop off to "receive" and almost a week later, the card on file for the tube got charged anyways for that in which they said we would not be charged. We Didnt even bother disputing as we already wasted enough time on this. Also, they don't give you any ropes here apparently...we did not realize this until we went to Margaritaville and could not tie up to a dock.. read more

Painless no hidden fees no bullshit just the way I like it! Although a map or better gps would have been nice just bring a phone charger and your good to go. Speakers on the boat were sub par one or two were blown before we got the boat but whatever had the in-laws with us not like we could jam out read more

My friends and I have rented party yachts on Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier from here. The staff is helpful and friendly, and the boats are fairly easy for us to maneuver through the water. They require you to complete training before you can take them out anyway. Safety first! We always have a blast! It's worth the trip out of Atlanta. read more

They have a wide variety of boats and lake items for the kids (water ski, tubes, etc...) the staff is friendly but it took a little bit longer than I would have liked. Nevertheless, it is a good, easy renting experience. They take precaution in the drivers and help to better educate each individual on how to operate a vessel. read more

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Cost 180 to rent a pontoon boat for 4 hours plus gas. Service was excellent. The boat was in mint condition. Made for a nice afternoon on Lake Lanier. read more

They operate out of port royal marina. The staff is amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable. They have several of each boat available for renting. We had the 20 ft for 4 hours and a tube. Our party consisted of 6 adults , one teenager and 2 under 10 . We all had a blast! The shade sail helped when needed. It had plenty of horsepower to cruise And pull the tube . The staff will need everyone that plans on driving to arrive together. They will not do the safety review and boat review until all drivers have their card and are there. So get there early so you don't eat into your rental time:) They will inspect the boat with you and mark any damage prior to your rental. When you get back in , they will check again to be sure no additional damage needs to be noted. Be safe and have fun! read more

We have rented twice summer 2017 and had nothing but great service! We are looking forward to renting again on the day after Thanksgiving for a lovely tour of the lake with family from frigid Minnesconsin (Minnesota/Wisconsin). read more

No Boat, No problem! Paradise boat rentals makes planning a "boat day" easy breezy! It is super easy to find and tucked away in a beautiful part of Lake Lanier. You enter through a gate and let the security guard know that you are here for a boat rental. There is a lot of parking, but I recommend getting there early, so you can secure a spot. There are wagons that you can use to transport stuff from your car to the boat. Once you arrive, the appointed captain of the group and an additional crew member of the group will need to go check in, sign paperwork, and receive a training for how to operate the boat. The staff is great about covering everything that you need to feel comfortable operating the boat. The boats they have are updated and clean. They have bluetooth, so you can connect any device for music. They have life jackets and plenty of storage for your things and plenty of seats for your guests. You can also rent jet skis and other equipment too. If you want to enjoy a nice day on the lake, but don't want to invest in buying a boat, then give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

My family and I have rented a boat just about every week this summer on Lake Lanier. We have found the employees and management to be NOTHING SHORT AWESOME!! We have rented both the 20' pontoon and the 18' runabout. Everything went smoothly from rental, to safety check, to getting our equipment and returning and refueling. We had a mechanical issue the last time we went out (no fault of theirs, these are rental boats!!) without me asking they comped me a free half day for later this summer!! Probably next week!! They have a very well trained, young staff that you can tell enjoy their jobs and do whatever they can to make sure you enjoy your day on the lake! We'll be back more this summer and summers to come. read more

We rented two pontoon boats and had a great time. One of our boats was slightly under powered but in the end it was nice. The marina was clean and filled with a bunch of people. read more

We have already rented five times this year at the Lake Allatoona location and always have a great experience! Their inside staff has been great and the guys on the docks are so friendly and helpful! We had some issues with Sweet Jack coupons that we had purchased and they were very nice about correcting the problem for us. read more