Retreat on the lake — Hotel in Hiawassee

We stayed in the main hotel. There is no on site office, so check in is via text, and we used a code for the door. The room was updated, spacious for our family of 4 (2 littles), very clean and had comfortable beds. Exterior is not fancy at all, but also well maintained, safe, clean. Location is convenient. Price was reasonable. I have one complaint: the TV worked the first time we used it, but not after that. We consistently received a message saying Network Error. We weren’t in N Ga to watch TV and really only use it as a treat for our kids in the morning while we get ready for the day, so not like it really impacted the trip. However, my concern is that I reached out two times to the individual that I messaged with for check in and have yet to hear anything back. For a TV, no big deal, but if we had needed assistance for something else, it could have been a bit of an inconvenience. I did not find any other instructions on other means of communicating. Would we stay again - probably so. Cleanliness, safety, location...

I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical at first since it was a motel, but this stay completely exceeded my expectations! The check-in process was unique — no front desk, just a digital code sent right after booking. It was surprisingly convenient and easy to use.

When I opened the door, I was honestly impressed. The room felt more like a cozy cabin than a typical motel room. It was small, but absolutely perfect — very clean, thoughtfully designed, and comfortable. The queen bed was great, and the room had everything I needed: a fridge, microwave, and a nice bathroom.

It’s clear the owners put a lot of care into making the space inviting and comfortable. This was a great experience from start to finish, and I’ll definitely be staying here again...

The rooms are beautiful inside, the reason why I gave it 3 stars is due to a few reasons. First, there is no office to check in at. You either have to do it online or call a phone number and wait for someone to call you back. Secondly, though the room was beautiful the pillows are way too soft n very flat when you lay on them and there wasn't even a Bible in the room. Which was disappointing considering the location is in a Bible Belt Town. Thirdly, the bathroom faucet kept swiveling towards the floor. The barn door was not installed level, it kept closing on me and when I tried to open it to exit the bathroom it would get hung up. The coffee tasted old. Thankfully, though it wasn't too expensive to stay...