Though it is now widely considered one of the best places to live in the Georgia Mountains, it wasn’t all that long ago that Blue Ridge GA was just a sleepy little town.
As the surge of growth in Atlanta sent more people to the North Georgia Mountains to escape the hustle and bustle, the town’s mix of great restaurants and natural attractions made it a popular place for weekend getaways.
Now there are lots of great hotels in Blue Ridge GA to choose from, from small family-owned properties to national hotel chains like the Comfort Inn and Hampton Inn.
While there are also plenty of North Georgia cabins, B&Bs, and other places to stay in Blue Ridge, the hotels don’t charge outlandish fees or require you to take out trash and remove bedsheets before you leave.
Read on for our guide to the best Blue Ridge GA hotels and motels to visit, including budget- and pet-friendly options as well as some great hotels near Blue Ridge.
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Blue Ridge GA Hotels Guide
(Arranged by Amenities)
- Comfort Inn & Suites (Blue Ridge)
- Hampton Inn (Blue Ridge)
- Blue Ridge Rustic Inn (Blue Ridge)
- The Container at Camp Toccoa (Blue Ridge)
- Douglas Inn & Suites (Blue Ridge)
- Budget Inn Top of Ellijay (Ellijay)
- Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay (Ellijay)
- Ducktown Copper Inn (Ducktown)
- Ellijay Inn (Ellijay)
- Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay (Ellijay)
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Pet Friendly Hotels in Downtown Blue Ridge GA
1. Comfort Inn & Suites
83 Blue Ridge Overlook, Blue Ridge GA • (762) 250-9445 • Official Website
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If you’re looking for pet friendly hotels in Blue Ridge GA, check out the Comfort Inn & Suites.
This reliable chain hotel is only 0.8 miles from Downtown Blue Ridge, with attractions such as Blue Ridge City Park, Lake Blue Ridge, and some of the area’s best waterfalls and hiking trails nearby.
Comfort Inn offers free WiFi, microwaves, coffee makers, refrigerators, and 49-inch flat screen TVs in every room. A free breakfast is also included in the price of your reservation.
Although the Blue Ridge hotel allows up to 2 pets, note that an additional $50 fee will apply. The maximum weight per dog is 50 pounds.
If you want to check out some of the best Blue Ridge GA restaurants, downtown Blue Ridge is home to favorites such as Black Sheep, Masseria Kitchen + Bar, and Las 2 Huastecas Mexican Restaurant.
We also highly recommend dining at Harvest on Main, which offers critically acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine with a Southern twist in a lodge-like setting.
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2. Hampton Inn
50 W. Main Street, Blue Ridge GA • (706) 642-9001 • Official Website
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Located right in the heart of this small Blue Ridge mountain town, the Hampton Inn is another great place to stay if you’re looking for pet friendly hotels in Blue Ridge.
For those who do bring their pets, it costs an additional $75 for one pet and $125 for two dogs or two cats.
Each room has a microwave, refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a flat screen TV for guests to enjoy. Select rooms also come with French doors that overlook Downtown Blue Ridge.
Continental breakfast will greet guests each morning, with fresh coffee and hot food to start the day right.
An onsite restaurant named Hook & Eye Rooftop Bar is open every day of the week. They have delicious burgers, tacos, and salads, as well as numerous cocktails and wines to help guests enjoy their stay at the Hampton Inn.
If you want other food options, popular local favorites such as the Rum Cake Lady Cuban Cafe and Sweet Shoppe Bakery are within walking distance.
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is one of the best attractions in Blue Ridge GA if you want to explore the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, which surround the town.
Located just 0.3 miles from the Hampton Inn, this scenic railroad takes riders on a 4-hour long journey along the Toccoa River and throughout the North Georgia countryside.
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Other Hotels in Blue Ridge GA
3. Blue Ridge Rustic Inn
1580 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge GA • (706) 258-4800 • Official Website
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Located just 1.8 miles from the center of the small town, the Blue Ridge Rustic Inn is one of the best places to stay in Blue Ridge GA, offering a great location and affordable prices.
Each room at the motel comes with their own AC units, memory foam mattresses, microwaves, refrigerators, and flat screen TVs. All hotel guests also get access to free WiFi, in-room services, and free breakfast.
One of the best perks of staying at the Blue Ridge Rustic Inn is the picturesque views of the North Georgia mountains that many of the rooms offer.
When the weather warms up in summer and fall, guests are welcome to use the picnic tables and BBQ grills outside to enjoy the view a little better.
The hotel’s location is close to several lovely Blue Ridge parks, including Blue Ridge City Park (2 miles from the hotel) and Willa Mae Haight Park (1.8 miles).
If you’re looking for an amazing dessert or a glass of wine, check out Mona Lisa’s Dessert House. The family-run wine bar is less than 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Rustic Inn.
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4. The Container at Camp Toccoa
264 Cops Road, Blue Ridge GA • 888-353-2704
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If you’re on the hunt for unique places to stay in Blue Ridge, Georgia, you should definitely take a look at The Container at Camp Toccoa.
Located 4.3 miles from Downtown Blue Ridge, this remodeled shipping container has been converted into a modern studio with comfy furniture and a full kitchenette with microwave, mini fridge, and the necessary cookware.
The covered deck has patio furniture and a hot tub guests can take advantage of, which is wonderful on those chilly winter nights. There’s also a fire pit with chairs and a BBQ grill that would be wonderful when the weather is warm.
Guests can also enjoy views of the Toccoa River, which is widely considered one of the best places for river tubing in North Georgia.
Mercier Orchards, one of the most popular Blue Ridge GA attractions, is less than 5 miles away. This is on eo four favorite places for apple picking in Georgia and other fun Fall activities.
Kids will also love the Expedition Bigfoot Museum, a 4,000-square-foot attraction with all of the Bigfoot memorabilia and Appalachian folklore you could imagine. It’s well worth the 14-mile drive!
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5. Douglas Inn & Suites
1192 Windy Ridge Road, Blue Ridge GA • (706) 258-3600 • Official Website
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If you’re looking for budget-friendly lodging in Blue Ridge GA, the Douglas Inn & Suites offers affordable accommodations that are close to the heart of all the action.
Located less than 1 mile from Downtown, this family-owned Blue Ridge hotel features 26 rooms to choose from, all of which offer ridge-top scenic views.
All rooms have microwaves, coffee makers, wall-mounted TVs, and free WiFi, while suites come with full kitchens, cookware, and larger living room areas.
There have been several renovations in recent years to modernize the property. We love the outdoor swimming pool, which is surrounded by patio furniture and beach chairs for relaxing and catching some rays.
They serve a hearty continental breakfast each morning, giving guests a chance to fuel up for the day before heading out to explore all the great things to do in North Georgia.
We recommend a day trip Vogel State Park in Blairsville, which is about a half-hour from the Blue Ridge hotel. The park is home to a beautiful mountain lake, waterfall, hiking trails, and amazing views of Blood Mountain.
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Budget Hotels Near Blue Ridge GA
6. Budget Inn Top of Ellijay
34 Jeff Drive, Ellijay GA • (706) 635-5311 • Official Website
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If you’re looking for hotels near Blue Ridge GA, the city of Ellijay is just as charming and just over 15 miles away.
Rooms at the Budget Inn Top of Ellijay come with WiFi, fridge, TV, and a microwave. Select rooms also feature a spa bathtub, so guests can unwind after a long day of exploring nearby attractions.
This pet friendly Ellijay hotel allows up to two dogs (weighing up to 35 pounds each) for an additional charge of $40 per pet, per night.
There’s a basketball court on the property for those who like to shoot hoops, and there are great mountain biking and hiking trails at the Talking Rock Nature Preserve, which is 11 miles from the hotel.
If you’re serious about hiking, check out the Benton MacKaye Trail. It can be accessed via Springer Mountain (about 20 miles from the hotel), and includes the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge.
This amazing trail system stretches a whopping 300 miles into Tennessee, but also offers great day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.
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7. Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay
234 Highland Parkway, Ellijay GA • (706) 515-6000 • Official Website
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Located 17 miles west of Downtown Blue Ridge, the Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay is a great option if you’re looking to try out some activities near Blue Ridge GA.
Rooms in the hotel all include air conditioning, coffee makers, and flat screen TVs, plus a free hot breakfast every morning and access to the fitness room.
This is another pet-friendly hotel in Ellijay GA, but note that there will be an additional charge.
Other amenities attended the Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay include guest laundry services, a business center, and a heated indoor pool. So you can enjoy a relaxing swim no matter how bad the weather outside may be.
This Ellijay GA hotel also offers convenient proximity to the 867,000-acre Chattahoochee National Forest and its myriad hiking trails.
Some are as close as 3 miles from the hotel, with lots of different waterfalls and lakes to explore in the area.
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8. Ducktown Copper Inn
178 Fivepoint Drive, Ducktown TN • (423) 496-5541 • Official Website
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If you’re looking for motels near Blue Ridge GA, the Ducktown Copper Inn is another fine option just across the border in Tennessee.
Located about 14 miles from Downtown Blue Ridge, the Inn’s rooms include a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and flat screen TVs with cable.
Select rooms offer amazing views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, and there’s also a picnic area with a grill if you want to enjoy the outside area.
This is another pet friendly motel, but only certain rooms and they do have additional charges.
For those interested in trying white water rafting in Georgia, Ducktown is a popular starting point for several Ocoee River rafting outfitters.
If hiking trails are more your speed, the Falls Branch Falls Trailhead is about 26 miles from the motel.
Climbing 200 feet in elevation, the trail leads to a wooden observation platform over Stanley Creek, where you can marvel at a two-tiered waterfall and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding wilderness.
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9. Ellijay Inn
92 South Main Street, Ellijay GA • (706) 635-4615 • Official Website
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Located in Downtown Ellijay near some of the best Ellijay Restaurants, the Ellijay Inn is 16.5 miles from the center of Blue Ridge and gives visitors the opportunity to explore several great mountain towns in their own time.
Each room at the Inn comes with free WiFi, a microwave, mini fridge, and flat screen cable TVs. There’s also a mini-market on site for any snacks and essential items you may need.
In terms of Ellijay attractions, Fort Mountain State Park is 18 miles away, with a gorgeous lake, stunning scenic overlooks, picnic areas, and over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails.
The family-owned Chateau Meichtry Vineyard & Winery, one of the best wineries in North Georgia, is just 8 miles from the motel. They offer tours and Georgia wine tastings every day of the week.
If you’re looking for a high-flying outing, the Blue Ridge Aerial Adventure Park is a 15-mile drive from Ellijay Inn and offers some of the best ziplining in North Georgia.
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10. Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay
79 Maddox Circle, East Ellijay GA • (706) 969-7100 • Official Website
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The Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay is located just 2 miles away from some of our favorite Georgia hiking trails in the the Chattahoochee National Forest.
As far as hotels near Blue Ridge, Georgia go, this one has all the amenities you could ask for. There are microwaves, fridges, coffee makers, TV, and WiFi in every room, and breakfast is included with your reservation.
They also have an outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and patio furniture, and a business center that offers guests fax and photocopying services.
The Talking Rock Nature Preserve is a short 10-mile drive from the hotel, with hiking trails and mountain biking paths leading into gorgeous stretches of the forest.
If you’d rather relax and watch a movie, the famous Swan Drive-In movie theater in Blue Ridge is just a 16-mile drive from the Stratford Motor Inn.
Open since 1955, the theater still sells movie tickets for just $10, and there are concession stands for all of your snacking needs. -by Samantha Dickens; lead photo courtesy of Booking.com
