What a pleasant experience! We were visiting with family and decided to do an afternoon on the lake. We called and made reservations in advance for a pontoon boat rental. The staff were friendly and helpful. We were very happy that our small dog was allowed to join us. The staff shared with us that they allow dogs on tritoons, canoes, some stand-up paddleboards, the fishing boat, and select pontoons. Arrangements should be made in advance, especially pontoon rentals, so plan accordingly. The day came, and we checked in for our reservation. We were kindly greeted and given the rundown and took care of the paperwork. Afterward, we looked around the marina main office at the souvenir goodies provided such as t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and a few locally made items displayed. They also have items like sunscreen, snacks, and sandals available to purchase. A restroom on the outer of the building is provided, so take advantage before boarding your boat rental. The pontoon boat we rented ($180 for four hours on a weekday) was practically brand new and perfectly maintained. It was very clean and had a nice setup. The staff provided a map of the lake along with some tips on where to find the rope swings and the islands you could park at. If you visit the islands, be aware there's red dirt. Be sure to clean your feet before boarding the boat again to avoid any cleaning fee after you bring the boat back to the marina. We had a great experience that made repeat customers out of us. Beautiful, clean, and quiet lake, friendly and helpful staff, tip top boat rental with affordable pricing, AND dog friendly- great all around, and we highly recommend. read more

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I have so many fond memories of growing up coming to Lake Ocoee with my family over the years. Recently I decided to rent a room for the Labor Day weekend. The room #6 was very small but it was also very quaint. I spent most of my time outside on trails and just enjoying the beautiful outdoors. The staff and everyone has been so polite and so gracious and I look forward to coming back possibly in the winter months. Our rafting guide Ginny was AMAZING. As it turns out it was only me and one of my best friends who went down the trip with one guide. With only two in the raft we knew that it would be a wild ride. We did everything she told us to do and had the best day ever! #girltrip. Thank you Ginny!! read more

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A group of 12 of us stayed at Cabin #15 for one night. This was a very basic, 12-person cabin. It was worth the price we paid for it: about $30 per person, with a $200 deposit. The cabin had a small kitchen, dining room, living room and den, 1.5 baths, 4 bedrooms, and 2 lofts. The bedrooms and lofts had a mixture of twin beds and double beds. The only way to get up to the lofts was via wooden ladders. The cabin was old and creaky. In the middle of the night, it's hard to move around the cabin without waking anyone up. The furniture was kind of old too, but it served its purpose. The beds were firm and the pillows weren't much of pillows at all (very flat). Probably the most surprising thing about the cabin was that it had a small mounted TV hooked up to DirecTV. College football, FTW! Amenity-wise, the only thing provided were bath towels and some disposable cups at the sink. No soap or shampoo. It seemed we had enough towels, but not everyone took a shower. Kitchen-wise, the cooking utensils, plates, and silverware were not enough for 12 people, so we had to make due with what we had. Outside, we were next to the marina and lake. We had a small shore and dock all to ourselves so that was nice. We went swimming in the lake, which was pretty clean. There was also a fire pit. We went to the nearby convenience store and picked up some firewood and a fire starter kit and made smores at night. The driveway was gravel and roundabout. Overall, the cabin was clean and in adequate condition. It was bare bones, but certainly a fair value. read more

This is our second time at Lake Ocoee Inn. The pictures on the website make it look really good, but not everything is as the pictures would have you believe . I was disappointed to see that the landscape was overgrown and blocking some views of the lake. There was trash around the lake shore and on the grounds. In general it needs quite a bit of maintenance and some updating. BEWARE, they have pictures and a quantity count of all kitchen utensils, dishes etc. If you accidentally break a cup or plate you just bought it with a hefty "fine". At the end of the day, it is very unlikely that I will return. read more

I use Ocoee Inn every time I go white water rafting on the Ocoee River. They range in prices of around $30 for a half day and $75 for a full day. I feel like this is fair pricing as the full day provides lunch and lasts for about 5 hours. I always have a fun time. We have asked for guides in the past to go easy on us if we have had new people, and they do. We have also asked our guides to give us an adrenaline rush when we go with a more experienced group and they do every time. We have rafted with Ross and John G (I think was his name) in the past as well as other guides whose names I can't remember because it was years ago, but each time was a different experience yet equally as fun. I also noticed that every time we have been over the years, we always see the same guides. It seems like they really enjoy their jobs and stay with the company for a really long time. It is good to know that this company treats their employees well just as an added bonus. read more

3rd time rafting the Ocoee 1st time with Ocoee Inn Rafting but it won't be the last. Our group had 2 boats with Greg and Jared as our guides. We had a great time! Love the sink the stink dunk tank for the PFDs and helmets...keeps them from getting stinky. Anyone who has donned a smelly life jacket knows what I'm talking about. They are a well organized operation! read more

We rafter the upper and middle river on sat 7/15/17 our Guide was Michael Power. This was by far the best time I have ever had rafting. Our guide was awesome, he taught us a little history of the area. He was asked us what kind of trip we wanted and when we told him aggressive rafting he guided us to the best rapids. The lunch was perfect. Great cheeseburger and potato salad. We are looking forward to going back again next year. read more

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Unlike the other 2 reviewers, this is about their cabins, not the restaurant. First of all, they get huge points for being the only place that'll allow us to rent a cabin for 1 night. Every other place only allowed us to rent it at minimum 2 nights. Yes, we did book it near the off season (late Sept), and they were accommodating to our needs. I liked the location. It's conveniently located on Highway 64. It's close to all the white water rafting companies. Heck, this place even has its own white water rafting company. It even has a restaurant, but we never tried the restaurant. We stayed at Cabin #15. It was a 12 person cabin with a small dock. If you have a big group, this is a nice Cabin to go to. It is the only cabin where you can swim in the lake. Inside, it's a cabin. It isn't a 5 star hotel. But I liked the rustic feeling. They even had satellite TV available. The beds looked small and clean. I didn't have problem sleeping on the beds, but I know a few people that complained about how uncomfortable they were. Our cabin only had 1.5 bathrooms. For 12 people, its going to create some fights on who's going to use the bathroom and for how long. I wished they had 2.5 bathrooms. Oh well. They provided clean towels for the bathrooms. But I think we needed a bit more towels, especially for the amount of people the cabin was suppose to support. I would bring extras just in case. It also has a nice, big table for meals. The kitchen has most utensils that we would need. But it was missing some forks and a lot of spoons. So if you want to visit, I would bring extra silverware just in case. They don't have a roast pan though. So if you're planning to roast some meats, you should bring your own. Also, bring your own Chef's knife too if you want to do some serious cooking. Outside, there is a fire pit where you can create a campfire. And of course, there's a dock and a lake you can swim in. Overall, it's a nice cabin. Once again, it's not a 5 star or even a 4 star hotel quality. You are in the mountains and it is a cabin. I did not see any bugs, bears, or other critters. The people I talked to to make the reservations seemed friendly and helpful. It's a decent cabin, overall. read more

Had an amazing time rafting down the Ocoee River. Our guide Greg was experienced and fun and most important we always felt safe due to Greg being in complete control. Check in was easy and well organized. I would highly recommend this company. read more

Had a fantastic time renting some cabins and enjoying the lake for my boyfriend's birthday! The staff was friendly and the scenery was beautiful. Our rafting trip was such a fun adventure too- huge props to our guide! (I think his name was John) read more

Awesome time!!! We have rented pontoon boats at the marina and have loved being out on Lake Ocoee. It is so nice and peaceful! We have also white water rafted with them and had an excellent time! The guides were top notch, professional and knowledgeable about the river. The experience was great. The trip is about 20/30 minutes up to a launch area where you then go onto the Ocoee River. The rapids were pretty intense but fun and exciting. The 2 hours on the river flew by very fast. read more

The Lake Ocoee Inn and Marina "Blackwells" is a very nice, clean restaurant with a beautiful waterfront view, plenty of seating, and parking for RVs and trailers. Unfortunately the praises end there. We (three of us) arrived at the end of the lunch menu and the dinner menu wasn't offered to us. The lunch menu was short with only burgers, sandwiches, salads and appetizers offered. After we all settled on burgers, we were informed that they were "out of hamburgers,"though we couldn't help but notice the cook sit down in the dining room with his own burger a short time after we placed our order. I settled on an item from the list of appetizers, but when it came out, I found that it was not as described in the menu and was missing some ingredients. The food I was given was stale, and the two dining with me shared a similar opinion of their own meals. Service was very friendly, but painfully slow. Ultimately, we brought our experience to the attention of the manager who explained that they had been working short staffed, though he had not left his office chair during our entire visit while he was watching television. The next time we pass through this area, we'll wait to stop in Murphy N.C. or Cleveland TN. depending on our direction. read more

Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina - Lake Ocoee Inn - Hotels Near Me - Benton, Tennessee

This is my second time taking my youth students on white water rafting tours with Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina. This time was even better and the experience is one to remember! We will be coming back to visit again. :) read more

The best rafting company and guide on the Ocoee. Seriously, do not go anywhere else. I've been rafting with them every summer for 5 years, and we've taken about 300 HS and MS students with us every year. I completely trust Jimbo and Ryan to take care of our students, give us a great experience, and charge us a great price! Chose this company and tip your rafters!! read more

Our guide Todd was awesone. He was a very courteous, informative and got us alot of action in rapids. The whole staff was great. We will rebook here again. Thanks for a wonderful memory. read more

Took my husband rafting on the Ocoee as a belated Father's Day gift this year, and we had a blast. The Ocoee Inn was wonderful-- everyone was so helpful and friendly. We had the BEST guide on the river (Michael Tyndall) who made sure that we had an incredibly fun, but also safe, trip. I highly recommend rafting with The Ocoee Inn! read more

great times, 2 days in the Big Frog cabin and rafting the middle section. enjoyed the laughter from the deck as the boys flipped and swam off the dock. Guide Camden hooked us up with some great memories as the boys "rode the bull" and got a face full of river! I asked the boys the boys (13 year olds) where this trips falls and they said it was their favorite! read more

My friends and I had a great time! They went an extra mile to make sure we had a great time! We will be back for sure!

Outstanding experience rafting! My daughter was a little afraid to try it. Ryan understood and assigned us what was by far the best guide I have ever had. Jon G gave us a great time rafting the middle Ocoee. We are in Ocoee every summer visiting family and always rent a boat to take out on the lake. We are never disappointed. Ryan and Stephanie are great. Can't wait to do it again next year. read more

This is by far the best rafting place on the Ocoee. The customer service by Ryan Cooke, was outstanding, and they make you feel very important. Our guide was Jon G and he was absolutely phenomenal. He kept us safe and knew the river like the back of his hand. I would absolutely not raft anywhere else. Hands down the best! read more

The little motel they had was the worst. They told us they had WiFi but then wouldn't allow us to use it to contact anyone because their was no service. The rooms that we had barely had air conditioning and the bathrooms were tiny. The only thing was was enjoyable was the river. But that's it. read more

Excellent rafting trip. Our guide Mike t. Was awesome

Ocoee Inn is a great place to stay! Family friendly, great staff and amazing raft guides! Hotel is super cute, very clean and just the right size. Lots of great food in the area, and easy access to the lake, hiking and other amenities. read more

This was the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. After a late day whitewater rafting on the Ocoee river, our group of 8 wanted to grab a quick bite and a couple beers and relax after nearly 3 hours on the river. We walked in and immediately things started badly. There was a young lady about 17 who appeared to be either passed out drunk, or having a medical issue sitting in a chair, RIGHT AT THE FRONT DOOR! She was doubled over and resting her head on her lap. We were told by whom I thought was the hostess that it would be a 10 minute wait. Well, being out in the middle of nowhere we decided to wait. The place was kind of shabby and their were pictures on the wall behind where you were supposed to sit to wait. We noticed some tables drinking beer and figured it would be fine. It was at this point the young girl up front woke up and as it turns out not only worked there but was taking cash at the register. When our table was finally ready we asked if they served alcohol and were told they did not since they were in the park but said that we could bring our own and they'd serve it for $5 a person! Being so late we decided to eat anyway. We went back and realized there was a party of 50 taking up nearly the entire place. The waitress took out drink orders...3 waters 3 teas and 2 cokes. Our drinks came about 10 minutes later at which point she went to take our order. Several of us, myself included asked how long the food would take due to the large party. We were assured they had eaten and it would be fine. We placed our orders and five minutes later she came back and told us it would be at least 30 minutes before our order would even be in due to the large party. Collectively as a group we decided to just leave. Told our server to cancel the order and walked out. The server came chasing us down in the parking lot and said we had to pay for our drinks. We said we certainly would not due to the service and continued walking. She went in and came right back out and said we HAD to pay for them. We went back in and asked to speak to the manager. Another young girl about 17 identified herself as manager. She explained also that we had to pay. We detailed the experience for her. While she agreed we should have been informed of the wait she stated that we still had to pay. She then said "well if you can't afford to pay..". We politely informed her that we most certainly could afford to pay, but were refusing to do so due to the service. She then said "well leave and just don't come back then!" She does not have to worry about that because this is a joke of a restaurant. We didn't even get a single apology. read more

Every year we go to Lake Ocoee Inn and Marina with a group of friends and kids. We love it there. The cabins are clean, and have everything we need for a weekend full of activities and fun. My favorite is Cabin 15. It's big enough for our group, and I like the fire pit and the deck. We are able to cook big meals and sit all together in the big picnic table. read more

For 7 summers now a group of us has gotten together at the Lake Ocoee Inn. We absolutely love it! We've stayed before renovations and love it even more after the renovations. We have stayed in Cabins 7, 8 and 15. Our favorite is 15 because it accommodates our group better. The fire pit down by the water is awesome and it even has it's own private dock. Even our kids get in the water because it's so clear and clean and you can see everything in the water around you. We roast marshmallows by the fire and just love the night time noises that you don't get in the city. If you are a 4 seasons/hilton kind of person then this place is not for you. Cell service is always tricky here but I find it so nice to actually talk to the person in front of me and not watch them text on their phone the whole time. It's a great rustic place with beautiful scenery and a great place to reconnect with friends and family. We are already planning next years get together. read more