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10 getaways · 12 hotels and cabins with a private tub · At a glance · FAQ
For a romantic getaway in Georgia, couples head to Savannah for its squares and Forsyth Park, to Helen and Blue Ridge in the North Georgia mountains and to Dahlonega for wine country. This guide covers 10 places across the state, among them Atlanta, Tybee Island and St. Simons Island. For each one you get what to do, when to go and hotels and cabins where the room has its own jacuzzi or hot tub.
| Getaway | Best for | Best time | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Savannah | Squares, Forsyth Park | Fall | |
| 2. Helen | Alpine village, Oktoberfest | Fall, for Oktoberfest | Under 2 hours from Atlanta |
| 3. Blue Ridge | Cabins, scenic railroad | Fall | 90 miles from Atlanta |
| 4. Dahlonega and North Georgia wine country | Wineries, gold rush town | October, or May | About 1 hour from Atlanta |
| 5. Ellijay | Apple orchards, wineries | October | 80 miles from Atlanta |
| 6. Hiawassee and Lake Chatuge | Lake, highest peak | Any time of year | |
| 7. Lake Lanier | Lake views, date night | Any time, summer for boating | |
| 8. Atlanta | Gardens, date nights | November to January, or March | |
| 9. Tybee Island | Beach sunrise, lighthouse | Fall | |
| 10. St. Simons Island and the Golden Isles | Sunsets, lighthouse | Fall | About 1 hour from Jacksonville |
Savannah, founded in 1733, is Georgia's first city, and Visit Savannah calls it the perfect place for romance to bloom. Forsyth Park, with its mossy oaks and its fountain, is a popular spot for proposals. Azalea Inn & Villas, a bed and breakfast in the Historic Landmark District, has a king room, the Cotton Exchange, with a two person jetted tub and a waterfall faucet.
Enchanting B&B with a courtyard pool, Southern cuisine, and hot tub in room in Savannah’s historic garden district. Full details about Azalea Inn & Villas
Helen is a Bavarian style alpine village in the North Georgia mountains, set against forest and the banks of the Chattahoochee River, and it hosts the longest running Oktoberfest in the United States. Black Forest Vacation Rentals, on Main Street, has rooms and suites with a gas log fireplace and an in-room heart-shaped Jacuzzi. Helendorf River Inn and Conference Center has two-person whirlpool suites with a fireplace and a private balcony, and Moonlight Kiss Cabin, a one bedroom cabin near downtown, has a private outdoor hot tub.
Perfect for couples hotel with heart-shaped Jacuzzi in room, private porches, and full kitchens near Yonah Mountain. Full details about Black Forest Vacation Rentals
Family-run hotel with Jacuzzi in room and pool, near wineries and Native American sites. Full details about Helendorf River Inn and Conference Center
Romantic cabin with garden view, fireplace, hot tub, WiFi, AC, parking, and pet-friendly amenities nestled near downtown Helen, Georgia.
Blue Ridge is a mountain town in Fannin County, near the Tennessee line, where the Toccoa River flows through and forms Lake Blue Ridge. Its visitors bureau calls it an exceptionally romantic destination and publishes its own couples cabin guide. Cozy Cabin Retreat, a one bedroom cabin minutes from town, has an indoor hot tub, a fireplace and a fire pit.
Serene retreat with outdoor fireplace, private parking, a full kitchen, and a hot tub, 82 miles from Chattanooga Airport.
Dahlonega, in the foothills north of Atlanta, calls itself the heart of Georgia's wine country. It was the site of the nation's first major gold rush, in 1829, and its downtown is on the historic register. Explore Georgia includes Forrest Hills Resort in its North Georgia romantic getaways, for a romantic cabin with a hot tub, a fireplace and a covered porch with a swing.
Rustic resort near Dahlonega with a hot tub in the cabin, a pool and free breakfast. Full details about Forrest Hills Resort
Ellijay, in Gilmer County south of Blue Ridge, is known as Georgia's Apple Capital for its heritage orchards, and each of its wineries is set in countryside surrounded by orchards. River Rock River front Retreat, a two bedroom cabin, has a hot tub with a view of the river.
Cabin with heart pine floors, stone fireplace, hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, and panoramic river views.
Hiawassee sits on the shores of Lake Chatuge in the far north of the state, at the North Carolina line. The lake is 13 miles long and reaches from the dam in North Carolina into north Georgia, and Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia, is a short drive away. Laurel Mountain Cabins, a two bedroom cabin with a wood fireplace, has a jetted Jacuzzi beside the bed.
Two bedroom cabin atop a ridge near Hiawassee with a jetted Jacuzzi by the bed, close to boating and fishing on Lake Chatuge.
Lake Lanier, a 38,000 acre lake north of metro Atlanta, has Cumming on its west side, and Forsyth County's tourism office suggests it for a romantic date night or a weekend getaway. The tub room listed here is in Cumming: Belamere Suites has the Ultimate Whirlpool Suite, and every suite there has its own indoor pool, an indoor hot tub and a jetted tub.
Romantic urban resort with indoor lounge, fitness area, coffee bar, and hot tub in room near waterfront trailhead. Full details about Belamere Suites Hotel Helen
Atlanta, the state capital, opens Explore Georgia's list of trip ideas for couples, for its skyline, parks and history, and Discover Atlanta calls the Atlanta Botanical Garden naturally romantic. For dinner, Bacchanalia holds one Michelin star. The tub room listed here is on the east side of the metro: Stone Mountain Manor, at the edge of Stone Mountain Park in the historic village, has a king room with a jetted tub.
Full details about Stone Mountain Manor
One guest says the host kindly moved them up to the room with the hot tub, and they loved the beautiful space. From real guest reviews
Tybee Island is a barrier island seven miles long at the mouth of the Savannah River, east of Savannah, and Visit Savannah says there is nothing more romantic than watching a sunrise at the beach. The Tybee Island Light Station is the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia. Atlantis Inn, a small inn a block from the beach, has a room with a whirlpool tub.
1950s-style hotel with heart-shaped hot tubs, complimentary breakfast, and close to Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Full details about Atlantis Inn
Hotels near Savannah and Tybee Island with a jacuzzi in the room
St. Simons Island is in the Golden Isles on the southeast coast, near Brunswick, and Explore Georgia calls it a romantic getaway made easy. The Golden Isles are known for spectacular sunsets, and Jekyll Island and Little St. Simons Island, a private barrier island reached only by boat, are close by. The Sea Gate Inn is now a set of one bedroom condo villas, and the condo listed here has a jetted bath.
Condo-style inn with spa tub, full kitchens, private balconies, and elegant interiors with granite counters. Full details about The Sea Gate Inn
Savannah is the usual pick. Explore Georgia calls Forsyth Park a popular spot for proposals, and Visit Savannah calls the city the perfect place for romance to bloom. In the mountains, Helen, Blue Ridge and Dahlonega are the North Georgia choices.
Fall. The Golden Isles call it an ideal season for couples, and Visit Savannah promises mild temperatures and low crowds. In the mountains, fall brings Oktoberfest in Helen, the apple harvest in Ellijay and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway's fall color rides.
Savannah or Dahlonega. In Savannah, Azalea Inn & Villas, a bed and breakfast in the Historic Landmark District, has the Cotton Exchange room with a two person jetted tub. In Dahlonega's wine country, Forrest Hills Resort has romantic cabins with a private hot tub and a fireplace.
Blue Ridge. Its visitors bureau publishes a couples cabin guide that suggests a soak in the hot tub, and Cozy Cabin Retreat, minutes from town, has an indoor hot tub. Helen and Ellijay have cabins with a private hot tub as well: Moonlight Kiss Cabin, a mile from downtown Helen, and River Rock River front Retreat in Ellijay, with a river view from the tub.
Tybee Island, east of Savannah, for a sunrise from the Tybee Pier and Pavilion, or St. Simons Island in the Golden Isles, for East Beach and the sunsets. Atlantis Inn on Tybee has a room with a whirlpool tub, and The Sea Gate Inn on St. Simons has a villa with a jetted bath.
Dahlonega, about an hour north, for its wineries and gold rush history, or Lake Lanier, which Forsyth County suggests for a romantic date night or a weekend getaway. Helen is under two hours away.
Helen's visitor guide puts the drive at under two hours. Dahlonega is closer, about an hour north of Atlanta.
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