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About

The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant is a historic inn and wedding venue located in Lakemont, Georgia. Nestled in the Blue Bridge Mountains across the street from beautiful Lake Rabun, this inn provides a natural setting to relax and enjoy a true mountain experience. With unique mountain lodge architecture and a rustic ambiance, The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant is a magical setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Facilities and Capacity

Our gorgeous wedding venue, Forest Lodge, has two covered, open-air decks, floor to ceiling wood-burning fireplace outside, and a cozy indoor gas fireplace for continual ambiance. We have a full indoor/outdoor bar, two restrooms, a waterfall at the entrance, a beautifully appointed lobby space that opens up to the deck, and more!

Services Offered

The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant offers venue rental for weddings and other social events. Our expert event specialists can help guide you along the wedding process and recommend everything from wedding planners to ministers and musicians. For couples who wish to elope, we offer an elopement package that includes a discounted stay at the inn. Event services offered include the following:

  • Accommodations
  • Setup and cleanup
  • In-house bar services
  • Lighting/sound
  • Pet-friendly
  • Wireless Internet

Cuisine

The award-winning restaurant at The Lake Rabun Hotel offers breakfast, brunch and dinner served in their dining room or on a scenic deck under a canopy of pines and was named one of the Top Ten Restaurants in Georgia by Open Table.

Other Services

The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant is an ideal location for hosting private parties of varying sizes. In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, we can accommodate all of your wedding events, such as engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners. We are also available to host corporate meetings, holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

Location

The Lake Rabun Hotel is located in the small arts village of Lakemont, Georgia, near the town of Clayton and less than two hours from Atlanta. We are across the street from Lake Rabun and nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Nearby waterfalls include Minnehaha Falls, Tallulah Falls, and other nearby natural recreation, including the Tallulah Gorge, rivers, and the legendary Appalachian Trail. Minutes away is whitewater rafting down the Chattooga, fly fishing, horseback riding, zip lining, and boating.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$38

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant

S
Savannah Sent on 02/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

December Wedding & Rehearsal Dinner

The staff at the Lake Rabun Hotel truly went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend special. We had our rehearsal dinner here and welcome party the night before which was perfect. From the food to the service, we continued to get compliments on the night. The special events coordinator was exceptional all weekend in communicating and making sure everything went smoothly from their end. I would highly recommend having your wedding with them at their event center and having guests stay at the hotel and cottages on the property.
Iris
Iris Sent on 03/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Vendor

I’m very happy to share my experience with you of how easy and effective my wedding experience was with Mickey and her staff. Working with the Lake Rabun staff was very pleasant. They are very welcoming and friendly, and their professionalism and their hospitality are very much appreciated. They walked me through the entire process and also were very helpful in providing me with some vendor lists and different packages, they shared their previous experiences with me since they have hosted many weddings before. They gave me assurance that it was the best thing to happen, since I don’t live in Georgia and traveling there was not that easy. If I need something Mickey answers my emails right away. They were very helpful and always ready if an accommodation was needed. The Chef did amazing with the food, the taste of the food was amazing; the waitress and bartender were also incredibly professionals. In general, I do recommend them if you want a beautiful day to remember.
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 06/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding day

We had a beautiful ceremony just outside the hotel on the stone steps and a delicious dinner on the porch after. Everything was perfect, my guests were impressed and Amy was fantastic to work with. She was super responsive and complied with all of my requests.
B
Barrie Sent on 10/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

Lake Rabun hotel was incredible! They took care of everything and even gave suggestions for other local vendors. Josh made sure everything went according to schedule and the food they provided was delicious! Everyone loved it, I would highly recommend!
Tina
Tina Sent on 05/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue for our reception!

Our experience was wonderful! I would highly recommend The Lake Rabun Hotel to anyone who loves local farm to table dining, excellent service, and beautiful natural scenery. Our wedding was at Toccoa Falls and our reception was at the Lake Rabun Hotel. The manager, Josh, was awesome to work with and went above and beyond to make us feel special. Josh and Annie made our big day easy and stress free, they were easy to work with and did a fabulous job! We are so happy that we chose the Lake Rabun Hotel for our reception venue, they truly exceeded all of our expectations!
L
Laurie Sent on 06/13/2021
4 out of 5 rating

Overall wonderful experience working with the staff at Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant. We will definitely be back:)

We held our son and daughter in law’s wedding celebration weekend at LRH and had a great experience. We utilized the hotel, the Inn Keepers Cottage, and the fish camp cottages. We hosted the rehearsal dinner on the lovely back porch. The staff was professional, hard working, and very friendly. There was a last minute change of staff the week before our event which could have caused stress on our part, but instead was handled professionally and with great attitude. It is a lovely place to stay and the Inn Keepers Cottage made a wonderful gathering place for family and friends. The hotel’s close proximity to the marina allowed us a beautiful day on the lake to play and relax. We found the marina staff to be equally warm, professional and accommodating. We will definitely be back to enjoy another weekend there!
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The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant frequently asked questions

The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Restaurant
The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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