Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 123 reviews.
Michael
United States · Couple · October 2026
“Would come again and byob!”
+Great breakfast with lots if choices
−Wasn’t aware that no alcohol was available for dinner.
Sandra
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Laid back ranch holiday - loved it!”
+Loved the rural setting and miles of riding trails. The rooms were huge and very comfortable.
Laycock
United States · Group of friends · September 2026
“Great place to get away from it all. Horse back riding was fantastic.”
+The setting is Beautiful, peaceful,laid back. So far from any noise that you feel removed from your every day life. The lodging building , dining rooms and pool are nostalgic. The decor was well done and pool area very restful. Plenty of swings and good seating areas.
−N/A
Cathy
United States · Family · August 2026
“Nice drive, quite environment, clean room, great food!”
+Clean, quite, away from the town. Friendly staff.
−It was too hot to stay out side or walk around. I would recommend sponsored activities in side. Book reading, live music, sing-a-long, inside exercise, late afternoon horse shoes, dance party after dinner, early afternoon tea, board games for all visitors to gather, etc. I did not see where you would ride bikes??? No chair or table in the room.
Eugene
United States · Couple · July 2026
“Beautiful guest ranch 1 1/2 hours from Atlanta.”
+Quiet and relaxing with a beautifully kept ranch house and exceptionally hospitable owners and staff. Great place near Lake Oconee for horseback riding.
heatherlK9474BY
Family · July 2026
“July 4th weekend stay”
+Booked from July 3-7 for 3 adults. The room was spacious, had a king and queen bed. During this time there were many activities going on, from horse painting, yard games, trivia to pie eating contests and a scavenger hunt on horseback.Following all that was the ice cream social. Sparklers were lit before the massive and amazing fireworks show. Karen the office manager, went above and beyond planning the celebration. Plenty of amazing food during the week. All meals are buffet style and if you have dietary needs they will take care of you. Definitely will not leave hungry. Will and staff really outdid themselves. My favorite part is the horses. Once assigned a horse you go get them and groom them before saddling up. Just ask for help or direction and the barn staff will assist you. ( or another guest will try to help if they hear you ) First ride is with a guide, after that you are allowed to go without. Must have at least 2 people for safety reasons. The rides are 2 hours each, if you want to come back early you can. When the ride is finished you unsaddle and repeat. You really bond with your horse doing all these tasks, If you are looking for a peaceful place to ride and stay, Sou
donwQ3086UR
Couple · June 2026
“Wondeful visit to a horse ranch for a couple of seniors!”
+Where to start! I was looking for a B&B with horses to take my wife for her 83rd birthday. Was pleasantly surprised that Southern Cross was only 205 miles from our home. The enire process from first contact with Karen to departing was an outstanding experience. It is a wonderful ranch with over 200 acres and about 125 horses. I am 84 years old and never riden a horse. I took a one hour trail ride with Amy as our guide. She took a lot of time helping me understand exactly what to do in any situation. Amy has been a long time employee and knows horses very well. My wife loves horses, however, doesn't ride. We were able to go to the stables as often as we wanted to either feed or help groom the horses. It was a surprise trip for her and she absolutely loved the entire experience. Another highlight was we had the option to eat all three meals there and we took that option. The meals were exceptional. The kitchen staff were very friendly. We ate in the same area as the owner and staff. Every staff member we came in contact with was extremely cordial which made the visit even more enjoyable. This ranch is in Madison, Georgia which has many things to do and we enjoyed visiting several ant
Waldemar
United States · Couple · May 2026
+Homely feeling. Combo lock on the door meant you didn't need a key card, which makes it feel almost like a room in your own house. Excellent food. Excellent room.
ginette
United States · Couple · May 2026
“Overall 8/10”
+The staffs are amazing
−The food was good , but the choices are limited. I think one adult can eat a whole donut, cutting a donut in half 🤔
Florian
Germany · Couple · May 2026
“A deeply relaxing, animal-filled ranch stay with real Southern warmth, close-up horse magic, and foo”
+We stayed 11 days at Southern Cross Ranch and left genuinely happier than when we arrived. The horses were the heart of the experience: being so close to the pastures, seeing how relaxed and natural everyone is with them, and moving through a place where horses, cats, dogs, and people all share daily life was something we had never experienced like this before. We also really enjoyed the real Southern breakfast and the honest, freshly cooked, home-style American food.
−Not much, honestly. This is a real ranch, not a polished luxury resort, and that was exactly right for us. If you expect refined dining or sleek resort facilities, you may see some rustic edges, but for us they were part of the charm and the hardest part was leaving.