About us
Just outside Atlanta, Lanier Islands Resort offers 38,000 square feet of flexible lakeside meeting space with inspiring water views and creative team-building. Set on 1,200 scenic acres, the resort combines exceptional service, modern accommodations, and resort-style amenities with easy access from major roadways. We offer three lodging options to suit every group. Legacy Lodge—home to our conference center—has recently undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation, delivering refreshed guest rooms ideal for unwinding after meetings. Our fully renovated LakeHouses provide a stylish retreat for executive groups and VIPs, while lakeside Villas offer six private guest rooms each, just steps from meetings. Host events in truly distinctive venues, from lakeside spaces such as the floating Venetian Pier to our centrally located conference center to the brand-new open-air pavilion at the Golf Clubhouse overlooking Georgia’s only night-lit par 3 course, The Six—settings designed to elevate every gathering. Spark collaboration and build camaraderie with our award-winning team-building led by Lapdog, Inc. Experiences range from scavenger hunts and pontoon challenges on Lake Lanier to cardboard regattas and more, all designed to engage, energize, and connect your group. Between sessions, attendees can unwind at our Game Changer Entertainment Center with duckpin bowling, axe throwing, virtual sports simulators, dining, and sports viewing. Enjoy outdoor trails, lakeside dining, poolside firepits, night golf at The Six, and multiple restaurants across the resort. Located just 60 miles northeast of Atlanta, Lanier Islands Resort offers a scenic escape without sacrificing accessibility. From panoramic lake views to immersive experiences, we help planners transform meetings from routine to remarkable. Key Facts: • Guest Rooms: 282 rooms at Legacy Lodge, Villas, and LakeHouses • Indoor Meeting Rooms: 23 total meeting rooms • Outdoor Event Venues: 8 total spaces • Breakout Rooms: Up to 15 breakout spaces • Total Meeting Space: 38,000+ sq. ft. indoor event space • Largest Indoor Space: Grand Ballroom – ~10,000 sq. ft. lakeside venue • Largest Outdoor Space: Legacy Pointe – ~15,000 sq. ft. venue • Restaurants: 4 onsite dining outlets, 2 bars, and Lakeside Café (quick grab) • Golf: One 18-hole award-winning course • Entertainment: Game Changer entertainment venue, water park, snow park, marinas, beaches • Location: 45 minutes from Atlanta • Airport Access: ~60 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1989
Renovated2017
Total meeting space40,476 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms282
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
Best of the South-Meeting Focus Magazine
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Skiing
- Spa or salon
- Water sports
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
40,476 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
27,701 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
38
Second largest room
6,636 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
12,775 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
700
Seating capacity
635
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
40,476 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
27,701 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
38
Second largest room
6,636 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
12,775 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
700
Seating capacity
635
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8,500 sq. ft. 170 x 50 sq. ft. | 18 ft. | 701 | - | 470 | - | 650 | 375 | - | - | - | |
6,636 sq. ft. 91.3 x 88 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 700 | - | 460 | - | 635 | 368 | - | - | - | |
4,605 sq. ft. 52.3 x 88 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 500 | 88 | 320 | - | 484 | 288 | 80 | - | 100 | |
1,535 sq. ft. 52.3 x 29.3 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 150 | 40 | 110 | - | 140 | 84 | 38 | 40 | 48 | |
1,535 sq. ft. 52.3 x 29.3 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 150 | 40 | 110 | - | 140 | 84 | 38 | 40 | 48 | |
1,535 sq. ft. 52.3 x 29.3 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 150 | 40 | 110 | - | 140 | 84 | 38 | 40 | 48 | |
2,031 sq. ft. 38.5 x 71 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
4,344 sq. ft. 50 x 86 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 500 | 80 | 320 | 500 | 484 | 288 | 70 | - | 104 | |
1,447 sq. ft. 50 x 28 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 150 | 40 | 110 | - | 140 | 84 | 38 | - | 48 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
282
Single (1 bed)
73
Single (1 bed) rate
$169.00 - $229.00
Double (2 beds)
190
Suites
19
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%
Total guest rooms
282
Single (1 bed)
73
Single (1 bed) rate
$169.00 - $229.00
Double (2 beds)
190
Suites
19
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%
Location
Getting Here
Just 45 minutes north of Atlanta. Take I-85 north to I-985 North. Take the second Exit (8). Turn left and follow Lanier Islands Parkway straight onto the Islands.
Distance from airport
50 mi
Distance from airport 50 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Game Changer
Recreation
2 mins
Bring your team to Game Changer for a fun and memorable out-of-office experience. Challenge your team with an Escape Room experience, push their skills with a game in our Virtual Sports Suites or a round of Duck Pin Bowling. Test their concentration with a round of Axe Throwing or let them just have fun at their own pace with pre-loaded video game cards. With a full-service restaurant and bar (upstairs and down) there will be no reason to pause the fun. Private event space available. Full bar and restaurant.
7750 Pine Cone Drive
Buford, GA, US 30518
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Lake Lanier
Recreation
0 mins
Georgia's most visited lakeside destination! Situated along the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, our resort features 1,500 scenic acres, beckoning to families and corporate groups alike.
Encompassing immense natural beauty in an intimate setting, our luxury resort and surrounding property is perfect for family vacations, romantic escapes, business conferences, weddings and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day on at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands on beautiful Lake Sydney Lanier, with over half a mile of white sandy shoreline, pontoon boat rentals at Harbor Landing, and a beautiful lakeside water park! All within the resort property!
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA, US 30518
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Legacy on Lanier Golf Club
Recreation
2 mins
Legacy Golf Course represents a return to the Golden Era of golf; a period from the early to mid 1900’s when designers created some of the most storied courses in the world. Created by renowned designer Billy Fuller, Legacy Golf Course offers stunning views of Georgia’s Great Lake. An unrivaled golf experience, the layout traverses a natural setting with twelve scenic holes on the water. Legacy offers tactical challenges for the avid golfer while not proving too daunting for the casual golfer.
Our golf facility includes a fully stocked golf shop, new state of the art MiniVerde Bermuda Greens, and zoysia lined “Billy” Bunkers, an innovative Bunker design developed by Fuller during his tenure at Augusta National Golf Club. For scratch golfers and high handicappers alike, the NEW Legacy on Lanier Golf Club offers a challenging, aesthetically pleasing lakeside golf experience.
Rates include Greens Fee, Cart Fee, Gate Fee, Range Balls and a complimentary assortment of Food & Beverages.
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA, US 30518
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Trolley Rides
Recreation
0 mins
Back by popular demand! We now have two large capacity trolleys available for transporting guests to and from areas around the resort. From Lodge to lake side or Game Changer to golf... we can get you there with ease.
7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy
Buford, GA, US 30518
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Harbor Landing
Recreation
2 mins
Hop aboard a rental boat and set sail from Harbor Landing. Adventure awaits in every quiet cove and wide open channel of our beautiful 38,000 acre man-made lake. Drop anchor and set out a line to see what's biting, cruise around the lake with the wind in your hair, or relax on deck with the warmth of the sun on your skin. In addition to a large fleet of pontoon boats that accommodate 8-20 people. We also have excursion yachts for a private dinner cruise or reception for up to 150 passengers. All located with in the resort and accessible by hotel shuttle or by car.
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA, US 30518
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Excursion Yachts
Recreation
2 mins
Margaritaville's LandShark and Margaritaville excursion yachts both feature enclosed luxury cabins with buffet and bar area, formal seating and dining area. 2 restrooms and a partially shaded upper deck equipped with tables, chairs and a second bar. Why simply host a company gathering at the lake, when you could host a portion of it ON the Lake? A sunset cruise combined with wine-pairing dinner is an ideal way to pay tribute to your meeting attendees while sharing a truly singular experience.
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA, US 30518
Tranquility the Spa
Recreation
0 mins
While everyone else sets out in search of adventure, why not let serenity find you? Located inside Legacy Lodge, the talented staff of highly trained massage professionals at our Tranquility - The Spa offer an assortment of rejuvenating services and packages.
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA, US 30518
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Margaritaville At Lanier Islands Waterpark
Recreation
Rivaling the area's best summer attractions, the Beach & Waterpark at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands has something for everyone. In addition to fan favorite water attractions like our renowned and rockin' WildWaves wave pool and the high-flying thrills of our Raging River water slides, water fanatics can expect to find tons of fun from one end of the waterpark to the other.
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA 30518
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Team Building
Recreation
0 mins
Discover why our resort is a popular destination for team building! Our venues host a variety of fun options for professional training, leadership, and team development. From outdoor team excursions like 'Pontoon Quest' to indoor training activities like 'Escape Room in a Box', we offer unique services to help your team succeed. Book a group outing today and give your team an experience to brag about!
7000 Lanier Islands
Buford, GA 30518
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Snow Island
Park
1 mi
Be transported to a wintry vacation state of mind on the Parrot Mountain slide, one of the longest and steepest snow tube hills in North America measuring 575 feet long and 8-stories high. Snow tubing, ice skating, a snow play area for snowball fights and snow angels, fire pits and s’mores, and carnival rides transform Margaritaville’s lakefront paradise into a winter wonderland that’s “SNOW MUCH FUN” for all ages.
7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy
Buford, GA, US 30518
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Lanier Islands Resort Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Lanier Islands Resort's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Lanier Islands Resort have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Lanier Islands Resort and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Lanier Islands Resort's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Lanier Islands Resort developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Lanier Islands Resort clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
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