Lanier Islands magical Night of Lights was awesome! The kids loved it got to see Santa and they had several carnival rides and a cool fire pit!
We attended the Magical Nights of lights. We had stopped attending a couple of years ago due to a decline in the quality and quantity of lights while the price continued to rise every year. When the 12 days of Christmas was removed, we were convinced to not return. Not only is the 12 days of Christmas back, but most of the lights have been upgraded to vivid LEDs and the price has dropped back to a reasonable level. We had a great time driving through. Be advisedbyou will pass through an active amusement park which is part of the show, but not included in the ticket price. You will need extra funds for rides and photos with Santa if you choose to stop. We thought the live nativity was nightly but discovered it was only on 2 dates and ran by volunteers. Our 4 year old daughter was disappointed as we had built up the nativity, and were not prepared to stop for the fair. Over all, a good experience. We would have preferred the nativity to be a permanent fixture and the fair to be at the end as to be completely optional so that children too small or families less fortunate would not need to subject their children to the heartbreak of missing the fair. I know it is profitable to have the kids beg to go But for those that cannot It can cast a cloud over what should have been a perfect family experience. I still recommend going Now that you are informed.
Zip line, water world two pools, water slides. ( huge TV included) hotel for overnight stay. Boats for rent, sun set view. And finally golf courses.
I really like this place, and this is why I am so disappointed that I am writing this review. I have been coming to Lake Lanier Islands since I was very young. My family and I always had a great experience, to my knowledge as an 11-year old. Last year, 2016, I took a group of 4 to Lake Lanier Islands. We all had an amazing time! They had an awesome course in the center of the lake that was meant to resemble the Wipe Out television show. It was so much fun, and I vowed to my group that I would buy a Summer Adventure Pass (what they call the seasons pass) that next summer. It only made sense to me, because a normal general admission ticket is $41.99 per person before 4pm. With a Summer Adventure Pass, I could come an unlimited amount of times and bring guests for a discounted price. So this summer, I DID buy a Summer Adventure Pass. I bought one during the Early Bird Special, so I was able to get it for $90 plus tax, so it came out to about $97. This seemed reasonable to me compared to the typical cost of $41.99 just to get in for one day. On top of the Summer Adventure Pass, I paid an additional $42 for a year-long unlimited parking pass. This also made sense to me, because you have to pay $15 for a parking pass each time you visit, even if you are an Islands Club Member (which I am) and had the Summer Adventure Pass. With all of that being said, I was very excited to be spending my summer here with my family and friends. I came between 6-10 times this summer, and I was frustrated every time. This place is just a bunch of lines while wasting your money. They only allow you to bring guests for a discounted price on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when most people are at work or have other daily errands to run. They also allow you to buy a Fast Pass with your Summer Adventure Pass for only $30 to skip through lines and zip-line (WHICH I ALSO BOUGHT ON TOP OF THE $97 PASS, $42 PARKING PASS, AND THE ADMISSION OF EVERYONE I BROUGHT THOSE 6-10 TIMES THAT I CAME). They literally only have 2 rides that allow you to use the Fast Pass (being the Cat 4 and the Raging River), and half the time, they do not even acknowledge your fast pass! I still stood in the same line as everybody else who had just paid a general admission for the day, and the lifeguards would tell you that you had to wait in the line because it isn't fair to some people who have been waiting in the line to go. Mind you, this was told to me the one visit I had where they actually accepted my Fast Pass. The following visit I had, they would not let me get a Fast Pass bracelet at the gate because I had not paid for it yet! I had the receipt in my wallet with my credit card number and the $30 I paid for the Fast Pass Add-On for the summer, and they still did not acknowledge my receipt that proved I paid for it! I called a person on a higher paid-grade from them later on in the day, and I never got a call back from that man. It is so sad to me because they make it impossible to enjoy your visit. They seem to be greedy as well, but money doesn't seem to talk with them either! Next summer, I will be paying the $60 Seasons Pass to White Water and saving my money!
It's a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. The landscape is breathtaking, especially coming across the bridge at twilight. It's possibly a lovers paradise. There's so many things to do here.
Went here for a girls' getaway and all of us had a marvelous time - no negativity, no drama the whole weekend! The grounds were nicely landscaped, well maintained and classy. So much to see and do our highlights were:
Sydney's Restaurant in the hotel - seafood buffet was stellar - I'm very picky with my seafood and this was well prepared, well stocked and totally satisfying.
The Stables - You could really sense that Beth and the girls loved their jobs, the horses & the riding public and respected safety. Facility was clean and trails well maintained, very comfortable even tho it was mid July in the south because the entire trail was through the woods with beautiful views of the lake.
The Tiki Bar at the Waterpark - Elsie the bartender made us feel welcome and at home while working her butt off.
We had a blast, would love to go back, would highly recommend!
Rooms are renovated. The hotel is great and there is a lot to do in the islands
This place is incredible! Excellent customer service incredible in the summer with their huge water park and lake Lanier. Amazing in the winter with their snow world winter theme park and the magical nights of lights Christmas lights display . Oh and of course every small child's dream breakfast with Santa If you have the chance to check this place out you will not be disappointed.
Enjoyed a round of golf. The staff offered excellent service!
Such an awesome, well maintained and beautiful place. The staff was so kind and helpful for a first timer like me.
First off amazing staff in the resort. The first thing that's tough to work with is the elevators, - they don't work. I would get the 3rd floor so it's not an issue. We took showers and the entire time the fire alarm went off. Our golf carts died twice but luckily they refunded that, which is cheaper then getting bikes. The bullfrog cafe was good overall but service was really slow. The breakfast place had great service but the food was a bit cold. I loved the waffle and omelet station. I think overall it's a great place but the stay is a bit expensive. I got a package and would not do that again.