
Belamere Suites
Best for couples who want privacy: in-suite heated pools, two-person saunas and private whirlpools built into the room experience.
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Belamere Suites is an adults-only, couples-focused Cumming retreat built around private in-suite pools and spa features; read this if you want total privacy and an intimate, room-centered stay. Forrest Hills Mountain Resort is a larger, family-friendly mountain resort in Dahlonega with cabins, event space and on-site recreation; read this if you want broad on-site activities, meeting/wedding facilities, and easy access to North Georgia trails and wineries.
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Best for couples who want privacy: in-suite heated pools, two-person saunas and private whirlpools built into the room experience.

Best for activity-driven stays and events: multiple room types including cabins, outdoor recreation, meeting space and wedding services on-site.
When Belamere Suites wins: choose Belamere if you want an adults-only stay focused on private, in-room amenities (heated private pools, saunas, whirlpools, delivered breakfast and in-suite massages). It’s made for couples who plan to spend most of their time inside their suite.
When Forrest Hills Mountain Resort wins: pick Forrest Hills if you want a traditional mountain-resort experience with on-site restaurants, outdoor pool, fitness center, hiking/biking trails, cabins with hot tubs, and event space for weddings or conferences.
Bottom line: Belamere is a small, privacy-first couples retreat where the room is the destination; Forrest Hills is a larger, activity- and event-oriented mountain resort with more public facilities and things to do on property.
| Category | Belamere Suites | Forrest Hills Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Adults-only, private and suite-centered for couples | Mountain resort with family-friendly public facilities, cabins and event spaces |
| Location | Cumming, GA near Lake Lanier and Sawnee Mountain Preserve | Dahlonega, GA in the North Georgia mountains |
| Size (rooms) | 27 suites | 98 guestrooms |
| Age policy | Adults-only (minimum age 21) | All ages allowed |
| Pools | Private heated in-suite pools in many suites (15 private in-suite heated pools reported) | One outdoor seasonal pool (plus cabin hot tubs in some room types) |
| Restaurants & bars | No on-site restaurant; complimentary in-suite continental breakfast and private dining/picnic options | Two on-site restaurants (Hideaway Dining Room among them) and on-site snack/deli options |
| Spa & wellness | In-suite spa features and third-party in-suite massage add-ons; no separate spa facility or fitness center published | Spa services on site and a 24-hour fitness facility |
| Known for | Privacy, romantic packages, in-suite pools and saunas | Mountain scenery, cabins, weddings and conference space |
| Event & meeting space | No meeting rooms or event/banquet spaces published for the Cumming property | Conference center with ~2,000 sq ft and 7 meeting rooms; ballroom and reception/banquet facilities |
| Parking & access | Free self-parking; many suites include an attached private garage | Free self parking and off-street parking available on site |
Belamere Suites sits in Cumming, close to Lake Lanier and Sawnee Mountain Preserve; the property points guests to nearby lakeside and local trails.
Choose Belamere if proximity to Lake Lanier and a short trip from Atlanta matter; the setting supports short local outings but the stay is designed around in-room privacy.
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort is located in Dahlonega and positioned as a mountain resort with nearby wineries, trails and parkland.
Choose Forrest Hills if you want a mountain-base for exploring Dahlonega-area wineries, trails, and nearby natural attractions.
Belamere’s 27 suites are built around private in-suite amenities for couples.
If you plan to spend most of your time in your room and value in-suite spa features, Belamere’s layout is tailored for that.
Forrest Hills offers a broader selection of guest rooms and cabin options for different needs.
Forrest Hills gives more variety in room types and cabins if you want choices across price points and experiences.
Belamere does not operate a public restaurant; food is structured around delivered breakfast and private dining.
Expect in-suite dining rather than a hotel dining room—plan external meals if you want broader restaurant options.
Forrest Hills operates multiple on-site dining options and basic food outlets.
Forrest Hills is the easier option for on-site meals or group dining without leaving the property.
Belamere’s signature amenity is private, in-suite heated pools and in-room spa features.
Belamere’s pool experience is private and built into the suite rather than a shared resort pool.
Forrest Hills offers common outdoor pool facilities plus cabin hot tubs.
If you want public pool time, courts and outdoor resort activity, Forrest Hills has the facilities.
Belamere’s wellness focus is delivered inside suites and via third-party in-suite massage providers.
Belamere is for private, room-based wellness—not a full-service spa or a fitness-oriented stay.
Forrest Hills has on-site spa services and a 24-hour fitness facility for guests.
Forrest Hills suits travelers who want both spa treatments and public fitness/activities during their stay.

Belamere Suites — private heated in-suite pools, saunas, whirlpools and delivered breakfast for couples.

Forrest Hills Mountain Resort — on-site hiking/biking trails, nearby Amicalola Falls and winery access.

Forrest Hills Mountain Resort — conference center, 7 meeting rooms and banquet/ballroom facilities on property.

Belamere Suites — small property with concierge-driven, in-suite services and limited public spaces.
Belamere Suites — its adults-only policy and private in-suite pools/saunas make it the clearer choice for a private anniversary stay.
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort — it has two restaurants, outdoor pool, fitness center, courts and many on-site recreational options.
Belamere Suites is adults-only (minimum age 21) and does not permit pets. Forrest Hills Mountain Resort is family-friendly and allows all ages; check their pet policy directly with the property.
Belamere Suites: suites include whirlpool tubs and many have private in-suite pools; Forrest Hills: some cabin room types list hot tubs.
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