About us
The Chateau Elan Winery & Resort takes pride in its commitment to guest services, personal attention, and desire to exceed your fondest expectations. It is a unique sense of place, staffed with hospitality professionals and associates from all across America and many foreign countries, giving Chateau Elan a captivating international flavor. Chateau Elan's charm can be attributed not only to its architectural authenticity but also to our approachable and enthusiastic service-oriented staff. The Inn offers 300 deluxe guest rooms, including 24 suites and 17 ADA accessible rooms. 100 additional rooms available on the resort grounds at Hampton Inn & Suites which we can assist with contracting and coordinating all your event details. All guest rooms are non-smoking. Energetic and highly productive meetings are created everyday at Chateau Elan. The 3,500 acre property in North Georgia provides the ideal environment for conference attendees to focus on the meeting objectives.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependentPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built1988
Renovated2019
Total meeting space50,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms400
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
🏆 Resort & Hospitality Accolades
Château Élan’s resort experience — beyond wine — has also been recognized:
Travel & Leisure / Travel Awards
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (2024 & 2025) — recognition by readers as a top resort destination
Hotel & Property Honors
International Hotel & Property Awards — “Best Hotel Over 200 Rooms, Americas” (2021)
Nominated for Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards” (2021)
Meetings & Events Recognition
Smart Meetings “Platinum Choice” (2020)
Meetings Today Magazine “Best of Meetings” (2019)
Guest & Dining Accolades
TripAdvisor “Travelers’ Choice” (2020)
WeddingWire “Couples’ Choice Awards” (2020)
Southern Living “South’s Best” (2019)
OpenTable “Diner’s Choice Award” (2019)
🍇 Historical / Past Awards
Although older, Château Élan has also accumulated historic distinctions that illustrate its legacy of excellence:
AAA Four Diamond Award (early 2000s) for outstanding services and quality
Various hospitality and golf honors from Meetings & Conventions, Golf Magazine, and other industry publications (e.g., Gold Tee, Gold Key, Silver Medalist, Stars of the South, Paragon, Pinnacle awards)
🌟 TripAdvisor Honors
⭐ Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Chateau Elan has been awarded Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice designation, which is given to properties that consistently earn great reviews and are ranked among the top 10% of accommodations, attractions, or restaurants on the site.
International Eastern Wine Competition:
Mameli Fingerprint Collection — Best in Class & Double Gold
Tannat Fingerprint Collection — Double Gold
Aglianico — Double Gold
The Roldec — Gold
Tempranillo — Gold
Nancy — high score
Chardonnay — strong rating
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Best of Class for Sauvignon Blanc Reserve (2026) — one of the highest national honors in North American wine judging
Historic Competitive Honors
Bianco — Sweepstakes Winner (first time a Georgia wine won this distinction) at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Other Competitions
Sommelier International Wine Competition: Platinum and Gold medals for select Fingerprint Collection wines
Denver International Wine Competition: Double Gold and Gold awards for Fingerprint and Port Reserve wines
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Feb 7, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
High season
May 19 - May 31
Shoulder season
Apr 20 - Apr 30
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 28Jul 01 - Jul 31Mar 07 - Mar 11Aug 01 - Aug 30Jun 13 - Jun 30
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
50,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
11,610 sq. ft.
Space (private)
40,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
40
Second largest room
11,600 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
100,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,900
Seating capacity
1,500
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
50,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
11,610 sq. ft.
Space (private)
40,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
40
Second largest room
11,600 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
100,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,900
Seating capacity
1,500
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11,610 sq. ft. 129 x 90 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 1900 | 330 | 900 | 1500 | 1900 | 825 | - | |
6,136 sq. ft. 104 x 59 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 750 | 130 | 450 | 750 | 650 | 375 | - | |
4,160 sq. ft. 52 x 80 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 500 | 80 | 280 | 500 | 400 | 250 | - | |
1,800 sq. ft. 38 x 47 sq. ft. | - | 60 | - | - | - | - | 60 | - | |
2,300 sq. ft. 40 x 57 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 200 | 46 | 140 | 200 | 180 | 130 | 42 | |
6,136 sq. ft. - | 40 ft. | 275 | - | 200 | 275 | 250 | - | - | |
5,256 sq. ft. 72 x 73 sq. ft. | - | 500 | - | 400 | 500 | - | - | - | |
1 sq. ft. - | - | 200 | - | 90 | 120 | 200 | - | - | |
1 sq. ft. - | - | 100 | - | 60 | 100 | 100 | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
400
Single (1 bed)
242
Single (1 bed) rate
$179.00 - $999.00
Double (2 beds)
129
Double (2 beds) rate
$199.00 - $999.00
Suites
24
Tax rate
8%
Occupancy rate
8%
Total guest rooms
400
Single (1 bed)
242
Single (1 bed) rate
$179.00 - $999.00
Double (2 beds)
129
Double (2 beds) rate
$199.00 - $999.00
Suites
24
Tax rate
8%
Occupancy rate
8%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
45 mi
Distance from airport 45 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $28.00/day )
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Mall of Georgia
Shopping
13 mi
The largest shopping center in the south east.
Mall of Georgia Drive
Buford, GA, US 30519
Gainesville Botanical Garden
Recreation
23 mi
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From concept to execution, our team thrives on creative challenges and is dedicated to staying ahead of trends in engagement technology, photo experiences, and customized brand moments. Whether it’s a high-profile brand activation, corporate gala, or private celebration, CPBR Activation brings a fresh, dynamic approach to every project.
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Our packages include:
1. Designated MC to handle all announcements/introductions
2. Free Song Requests
3. DJ for band breaks
4. State of the art sound system
5. Stage lighting
6. Free, personalized gift for your guests to sign
7. Customizable schedule template
8. Complete peace of mind!
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations require 72 hours notice prior to arrival to avoid a one night stay being charged to a credit card. A non-refundable deposit of $15 is charged when making a reservation. This will be applied to the remainder of your room balance when you check-in.
Additional details
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Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Chateau Elan Winery & Resort's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.heihotels.com/hei-loves/
Does Chateau Elan Winery & Resort have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Recycling of paper products
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Chateau Elan Winery & Resort and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Chateau Elan Winery & Resort's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.heihotels.com/hei-loves/
Health and Safety
Were practices at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Based on government standards
Does Chateau Elan Winery & Resort clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
sanitize
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Energy Efficiency: Implementation of energy-saving lighting and equipment. Water Conservation: Use of faucet restrictors to reduce waste. Waste Reduction: Utilization of recyclable packaging for F&B, including 100% recycled paperboard and paper straws.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Sales@chateauelan.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
No cotton buds in guest bathroom; straw upon request
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
sanitized
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://www.heihotels.com/hei-loves/
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.heihotels.com/hei-loves/
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
kschulte@chateauelan.com
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