Know Before You Go
frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Check out our frequently asked questions (FAQs) below before diving into booking your vacation on Lanier Islands. If your question has not been answered here, feel free to contact us and one of our representatives will get back to you shortly.
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What Time Is Check-In and Checkout?
Check-in: 4PM - Checkout: 11AM
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Are You a Pet-Friendly Resort?
Yes! As long as your pet is under 75 lbs., he/she can enjoy much of our 1,200-acre playground for the spirit with you. There is a two-pet maximum and a fee of $100 per pet. Please make sure to clean up after your pet(s) and keep them on a leash in the designated pet-friendly areas of the property, including walking trails, a portion of LandShark beach, Margaritaville RV Resort, Shoal Creek Campgrounds, on standard pontoon boat rentals, and in rooms at the Legacy Lodge or the LakeHouses at Legacy. Registered guide dogs or other service animals are not subject to the pet fee.
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Do You Have Rollaway Beds Available?
Yes, we do have limited number of twin-sized rollaway beds available for use in our Lodge King, King Accessible, and Deluxe Suite Rooms only. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis and have a rental fee of $30 per night. Rollaways are not available in our Double Queen Lodge Rooms, Villas or LakeHouses due to room size and accessibility constraints.
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Why Is There a Parking Fee and What Is It For?
The upkeep of the roads and sidewalks throughout the Lanier Islands property is an important part of our guest experience. We invest the revenue from the parking fee into the resources required to deliver an unforgettable experience from the time you cross our iconic bridge to get here to the time you leave to go home.
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Why Is There a Resort Fee and What Is It For?
The nightly resort fee provides our overnight guests with WiFi, access to Fitness Center, scheduled yoga/aerobics classes, pickleball courts & equipment, and heated saltwater lounging pool, use of outdoor firepits, parking, on-property resort shuttle (subject to availability), miles of paved and unpaved walking and biking trails, waived beach pass/cover charge to Margaritaville special events, daily newspaper, bottled water, and welcome beverage at Game Changer.
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Does the Resort Supply Beach or Pool Towels?
For overnight guests utilizing the pool at Legacy Lodge, pool towels are provided for pool use only. For guests visiting the beach or water park, please bring your personal towels for use. Pool towels provided at the lodge must be returned before leaving the pool area. Towels are not provided for use at the beach or water park.
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What Is the Discount for Military & First Responders?
Military and First Responder discounts are available at Legacy Lodge based on availability. Certain blackout dates apply.
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How Do You Get to Legacy Lodge by Boat?
There is a courtesy dock located behind Legacy Lodge. The coordinates are 34°11'12.7"N 84°01'10.1"W.
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How Do You Buy Water Park or Snow Park Tickets
The water park and snow park are managed and operated by Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. You can purchase tickets on line via their website or you can purchase tickets at the payment kiosks at the park entrances.
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Contact Information
Website: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-at-lanier-islands
Phone: (470) 323-3440
Email: info@margaritavillelanierislands.com
Address: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518