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Forrest Hills Resort

3.5 (105 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Triana S.

Had a pleasant experience at Forrest Hills Resort to celebrate my anniversary. Check-in & check-out are standard. This is not a posh place. This is a place to get away from all the noise & busyness of life. There is horseback riding & carriage rides as well & they'll coordinate activities off the property nearby if you like. There are jacuzzis in the rooms dedicated to couples & it's a great amenity to have. The 1st cabin we stayed in jacuzzi didn't get hot so we were upgraded to Cupid's Hideaway. The Cupid's cabin was much bigger & felt like an apartment. They had a book you could sign which was sweet. The Lovebirds cabin had more of a modern setup & larger frig. I honestly preferred the setup of the Lovebirds cabin but the size of Cupid's Hideaway. The carriage ride could have been better. The gentleman who took us was great but we didn't have a scenic route. We only dined in for breakfast & it did the job. There were plenty of families & couples at the resort as well. It was a relaxing experience & we'd come again.

Robb Z.

Absolutely breathtaking Mountain View's. Rented a cabin it was very clean warm and cozy. Whirlpool hot tub with views of the mountains. Breakfast every morning at the on site restaurant was excellent every day. Staff was above and beyond. Chef was superb and very friendly. Visited with the guests very welcoming. Ordered dinner as take out from the restaurant and was more than satisfied with quality and portions. Will go back again and again. So much to see in the area. Dahlonega is a beautiful picturesque town with wonderful shops and things to do.

Salad with molded tomatoes
Lauren J.

"good first impressions being ruined by a closer inspection.." Solid 3 stars for this mountain retreat. If you're used to pristine amenities, this might be a disappointment- but if you're looking for an upgrade to backwoods backpacking, this might be the resort for you. I stayed in the mountain laurel lodge- upon arrival my room keeps we're missing so we got moved to an adjacent room (not sure if that would become our downfall). When we walked in our room, we were impressed by the size and layout. There's two floors, two queen beds, two balconies (on private, one shared) a fire place, jacuzzi tub, breakfast nook, mini fridge, and microwave. First impressions were great but upon further inspection we realized the place needed a deep cleaning for us to truly settle in. There was dog hair on the comforters, bugs all over (although they were dead), debris in the corners. It looked like someone tidied up but hadn't disinfected anything. I honestly could not feel comfortable the entire time without wiping down everything myself. Food- subpar. Super glad I didn't upgrade to the private dinner. Breakfast every morning is the same, and judging by the reviews has been that way for close to a decade. You'll have a buffet of grits, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, eggs, a meat, and fruit. Day one was good- day 3 was barely tolerable. We ordered from the restaurant twice, and quickly realized the best things were the wings & pizzas. The home cooked meals tasted like slop and were expensive. I got a salad one night and was super excited to eat it because it looked great but as I looked closer, the tomatoes were covered in mold. The pool was great and I got a pretty decent couples massage but overall nothing wowed me. I had a great time with my hubby and was grateful to be 10 min from amicalola falls and 20 min from small city centers but I had to keep my expectations low because this stay was characterized by good first impressions being ruined by a closer inspection.

Breakfast buffet
Alyssa D.

First off, the room in the Mountain Laurel Inn was lovely. It had free WiFi that worked well even though there was no data. The complimentary toiletries were nice, and SpongeBob played on the TV for hours, which was great. There was a fireplace upstairs. The room was cozy if you didn't look too much into it. The outlets have a mind of their own... they kept rejecting our chargers, and the jacuzzi in the bedroom was strange. It reminded me of some freaky booktok fantasy. Wouldn't you be slipping and sliding around in there? When I arrived there was no one in sight. I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone, and everyone left, so they didn't get killed by night. The bathroom was very outdated and reminded me of an 80's horror movie. I was half expecting Freddy Kruger to hand me a towel. Upstairs by the kitchenette lived a family of ants. They were huge harmless black ants, but I'm speciesist, so I didn't like them anyway. The breakfast was decent, and the horseback riding was really fun. My cabin was haunted. The hotel is about 20 minutes away from a small downtown area. There isn't much to do there unless you like antique shopping, then that place will be your haven as it was mine. All in all, I enjoyed my stay at the Forest Hills resort.

One of the neighborhood cats
Jeffrey G.

I really enjoyed or cabin at Forrest Hills. However, there's two point I'd like to make that made me uncomfortable with our experience. First off, our very first impression of this place was that of a smug, not so friendly gentleman... and I use that word loosely. We tell him we are here to check in and he really doesn't give us much information. Just basically hands us our keys and tells us there's a sign that'll lead us to our cabin... great. So, we get back in the car and head over to our cabin. We open the door and are greeted with the smell of probably one of the cheapest plug-ins I've ever had to smell. So, we decide to unplug it. Luckily, the smell went away fairly fast. The private cabin had a mini-kitchen with a small fridge. A table and chair for 4 people with plates, glassware, utensils. The seating area is nice... direct tv, couch, ottoman, and a fire place. The next section of the room had the hot tub and the king-sized bed and a door to the bathroom. We were here for 4 days and 3 night. Each morning, we got an all you can eat breakfast that included, biscuits & gravy, eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, yogurt, fruit, etc. The first morning we had breakfast was the only time we really enjoyed the food. The rest of the days were just bland. Here is my other point that made me feel uncomfortable. On the 2nd day of our breakfast we are greeted at the front door of the dining area. Well, my wife was greet. The woman didn't even bother looking at me. Throughout the 30 minutes we were there, she never once said a word to me, but asked my wife.... who was sitting in front of me, if everything was ok. Now, I dont want to put my wife in situations where she feels uncomfortable, so I held my tongue. I'm a sucker for customer service and I sure as hell don't take no racist shit from anyone. As much as we enjoyed the cabin, we both agreed we would try our luck with another cabin resort where people treat everyone equally.

Lovebird #2 Kitchen area.
Melissa B.

What we wanted: *A nice, quiet stay in a clean cabin, not too far from town, but far enough to feel "off the map". *A decent breakfast (included) *Friendly staff *A hot hot tub and covered deck to relax in/on. What we got: *A beautiful, large, clean, cabin supplied with paper towels, dish soap, dinnerware, shampoo, body wash. *A breakfast buffet, that was hot and fresh, and the cold items were cold and fresh. Eggs, Bacon, Grits, Sausage, and Gravy, Cereal, Bagels, Fruit, Water, Juice, Coffee and tea. *Everyone was so nice, and welcoming. Check in was smooth, and friendly. She went over the map- where our cabin, the restaurant, and other places of interest were. Even highlighting them for us. She gave me tips on using the fireplace (don't burn the cabin down), and what time breakfast was. She also recommended items from the lunch/dinner menu. Check in was a great experience. Breakfast staff (I hate calling them that, because they made us feel like family!), they made sure we had everything we needed. Wonderful experience both days we ate there. *The hot tub was great. It smelled clean and did not take long to heat up. Very relaxing. The covered deck facing the woods was quiet and calming. I imagine in the summer, the bugs would be a problem, so plan ahead. I enjoyed sitting on the swing and rocking to the sound of the birds chirping. We stayed in the Lovebirds 2 cabin. Highly recommended! It was a very clean, and well stock with towels, pillows, etc. Based on the cabin, I would think this is one of the upgraded ones. The fridge was bigger than a mini- which we were so thankful for. The bed was comfortable. The living room area had a nice couch, and big TV, in addition to the fireplace. The bathroom was beautiful.

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Macoisinha M.

The first time I have been here was probably 4 years ago and at that time I would have given 3 stars to the place but this time I think there is a lot of improvements compared to last time so 4 stars is deserved. The cabins are pretty decent and while there is not stove you still have a full fridge and microwave. I love the hot tub in the room so I don't need to deal with the cold outside. They are dog friendly and this time they had a beautiful dog bed in the room that we fell in love with. My dog loves it. I wish I could take it home lol The restaurant was actually much better this time compared to the first time I been here. The food options were wide, the portions appropriate and it was pretty decent. I definitely recommend to order a dish instead of the buffet though. Unless you are really into traditional southern food. It looked a lil too greasy for me. The horse riding is really fun. The facilities is great for a very relaxing time. This is a great place for a weekend getaway!

Our cabin #2 was so dirty. Smashed roaches that had been there for awhile. Stove burners full of grease. Broom and thing to pick up debris in corner to front door, RIGHT NEXT TO KITCHEN, was absolutely filthy. On a positive note, dining room staff couldn't have been more professional and friendly. Didn't want to write this but thought other prospective visitors had a right to know. All of the above wasn't a random thing. This cabin hadn't been cleaned in awhile.

Sunset west of our cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our one week stay at this resort just after Christmas 2021. We were very concerned driving up from Tampa that we would miss the front desk staff when we arrived Sunday night (especially when our 7.5 hour road trip turned out to be a 10 hour trip because of traffic through Atlanta). So we called to advise the office we would be late. Nothing to worry about - the staff said they were staying open late to accommodate all the late arrive guests. We booked a two bedroom cabin that was situated at the end of the property. It was well appointed, clean and quiet. We enjoyed a full breakfast buffet every morning and we were able to cook full meals in our cabin's kitchen or dine at their restaurants in the evening. Our gas fireplace in the living room provided a nice relaxing evening every night. The staff at the resort was always helpful and accommodating and treated us like family. The cost of the cabin was a bargain compared to other vacation options we looked at. We can't wait to come back and hope to plan another vacation in the fall months because I bet the fall colors are spectacular!

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