Lookaway Inn

Beautiful inn. We enjoyed staying here very much.

Quaint property with lots of character. Truly enjoyed my stay.

Excellent location with lots of dining opportunities nearby...although I didn't have time to stay for breakfast, it sounded great from the host's description & the dining room was incredible. Parking was easy and check in really quick. I will visit again later when I have more time to spend. Thanks.

Eggs and sausage, cooked to order. Assorted breads, coffee, juice and condiments. Fruit was also available.

Beautiful, historic home. Quiet, clean, comfortable room. Excellent breakfast.

Great weekend stay. Love the old time feel. Great staff.

Quite

very nice inn

Good beds and accommodations behind a stately 150 yr old mansion. Hot breakfast and good coffee

Enjoyed meeting John and the staff. Everything was great. We'll be back.

We so wanted to give Lookaway Inn not just a 10, but an 11 or 12 (See next comment box). The Inn itself is a magnificent facility, and its location couldn't have been more convenient. John, the Innkeeper, was so cordial and welcoming, even though we arrived a half-hour late. I thoroughly enjoyed our baseball discussion. The breakfast ladies could not have been friendlier. We miss the traditional pre-Covid Bed and Breakfasts where the wonderful breakfast was served. Based on the pictures and the comments in booking.com, we expected a wonderful sit-down breakfast. We were underwhelmed. On the plus side, the omelet I was served was outstanding. However, having my breakfast entree served on a side plate with nothing else was a real disappointment. That omelet deserved hash browns (grits for real Southerners) and some bacon strips. There was a buffet table of cold items, but even that was sparse. I realize that there were very few guests, but still...... Overall, we had a great time, though, and would consider returning in the future.

Staff was very accommodating and provided excellent communication. The breakfast was scrumptious. Nothing

Beautiful room, very clean, great bed and great location. breakfast was excellent and so was the service.

Wonderful folks

John is exceptionally welcoming — and knowledgeable about the location and history of this beautiful mansion. Linda was warm, hospitable, and clearly proud of this beautiful property. My room was well appointed, comfortable, and convenient to the amenities. I cannot say enough about the bed! Room darkening drapes, cool temps and a wonderful mattress..best sleep ever away from home! I had no control over the air conditioning temperature and it was too cold overnight and in morning. But….there was a great warm blanket in the armoire that kept me warm enough for a great night’s sleep!

Excellent breakfast, beautiful period decor, hosts were exceedingly helpful and accommodating, very peaceful..

We love the Lookaway Inn rooms are always clean and spacious. The grounds are spectacular, breakfast delicious and service impeccable. This is by far our favorite place to stay when in Auguata

Clean room, courteous staff.

This was a lovely one night stay! The staff was personable and our breakfast was excellent.

Great rooms. Great service. Will stay again!

The inn was beautiful from the grounds to the decor. The furnishings were period authentic and absolutely beautiful. John messaged with specific instructions helping our late checkin go smoothly. Parking was easy also. Breakfast was delicious as it is cooked as ordered. The towels were thick and nice. There were several benches and tables throughout the grounds for enjoying the outdoors. If you are looking for a charming getaway, this is the place. It was also within 15 minutes of some of Augusta's fun attractions like Top Golf, Dave and Busters and a movie theater. We definitely will be staying here again.

The innkeeper John was very conscientious and attentive. He served our breakfast and shared information about the area. The temp in our room was quite cool. It was fine once we were in bed, but quite chilly when showering and dressing. He admittted that the weather had just turned cool and he had yet to adjust for heating.

Just a beautiful place!

I have had the breakfast before but not this trip. It normally is very good!

I really need the brand of mattresses ther! Such a divine sleep

Room was wonderful and well kept. The owners were as helpful and responsive as one could expect and treated use almost as one of the family. This will be my first-choice next time I stay in Augusta.

Lynda was the perfect hostess. She anticipated that we would need a first floor room without my asking. The property was accessible to my parents who have mobility issues. We enjoyed our made to order breakfast, including gluten free toast. Not a lot of dining near the property that we could see, although there is a list of restaurants in the room.

The staff is wonderful & the property is beautiful --highly recommend!

John who ran the inn was wonderful. He served a wonderful breakfast every morning and was so kind. The room was so nice and comfortable. We were very pleased and would stay there again.

Beautiful old mansion. Really enjoyed our stay

The rooms were great and breakfast was amazing.

Only complain is the AC unit. The control is shared by a few rooms so you may not have the control in your room. And the AC is also very noisy. The room is clean but it’s small.

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I liked the price and location. The rooms were clean. However, the linens were something you might buy at Goodwill ( flower print) instead of regular white horel linens.

The property has beautiful landscaping and the fellow guests were a delight to talk to at the morning breakfast. The dining room was well attended by staff. The setup of this inn is simple and doesn't require a hike to the parking lot, which is ideal if you have a lot of luggage. I'd recommend this inn to anyone staying in the area for a night or two. Bed was comfortable, room was clean, and the shower had great water pressure. Basic toiletries like shampoo/soap/makeup remover were provided.

The breakfast was made with love and thoughtfulness for everyone. We love everything that the Inn had to offer for our family of four.

The property is beautiful. The staff and owners are extremely nice and helpful.

Wow! Booked the place on a hunch. We hope to come here often from now on. Amazing view of N. Augusta. The front porch of the mansion is place for memories.

I love the location. The comfort of the rooms. The exceptional service provided by John and his staff. N/A

Beautiful spacious rooms. Great location. Wonderful staff.

I was extremely disappointed with my recent interaction with this hotel. I informed the manager, John, a few hours before check in, that I was traveling with my service animal, who is legally permitted to accompany me anywhere, and I was shocked at being told that I could not bring her to the hotel. Despite explaining that this was a trained service animal, not a pet, John refused to accommodate me. He asked for proof of my dog's certification which showed a complete lack of understanding of the law. The ADA guidelines for service animals state that certification and licenses are not required and therefore are not needed to access a public place. John then went on to say, "We have a no pets allowed policy and if you bring your service dog then the other guests will assume that they can bring their pets as well." My dog is not a pet. She is a necessary "piece of equipment" to assist me in my daily activities. Hopefully John never tells a guest they can't bring their wheelchair, cane or oxygen tank into his hotel! Traveling is already stressful enough without having to fight for basic respect and legal rights. This experience left me feeling unwelcome and discriminated against. Not only was it inconvenient, since we had to find another hotel after being in the car for 10+ hours, but it was also deeply disrespectful and in clear violation of ADA regulations. Avoid if you need and rely on a service animal.

Fantastic location and property! Highly recommended!

My family's stay was incredible. I have been recommending the Lookaway Inn to all of my colleagues and family. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Augusta.

Breakfast very good. Coffee was great

Beautiful house, spacious rooms, comfy bedding, and quick breakfast. Would absolutely stay again!

Beautiful mansion. We were only there for one night, but the innkeeper went above and beyond! Great short stay - we will be back if we are through Augusta!

We would stay there again.

John, the owner provides excellent info about check-in and helped us with heavy bags. The property is beautiful and breakfast excellent. You immediately feel at home.

Beautiful property, very communicative staff, very warm and inviting atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Elegant old mansion! Delicious breakfast included. Very friendly host!

It was a good stay except the bed was very old and firm, and noisy, gave me a terrible Back ache. Room 114. Breakfast was the usual continental breakfast with cooked to order eggs and sausage, nothing special. The breakfast cook was very nice and friendly. The house was very interesting with beautiful woodwork. For the money I would think decent beds would be a given, but I was wrong. We were in the Inn behind the house. The beds in the main house felt very nice when we toured the house. So try to get one of those rooms.

We were having the floors refinished in our home last week and so that meant we had to vacate the premises in the meanti

At arrival we were warmly greeted by the owner, John. His hospitality was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced at a hotel. This is far better than a hotel. The ideal bed and breakfast charm too. He is so kind and goes out of his way to make his guests feel welcome and appreciated. We came to Augusta for medical reasons, and his kindness touched us at a difficult time. I will be staying here in the future, during my visits for treatment at the Augusta hospital.

We had a wonderful time and if we find ourselves in the area again, we will definitely book a stay!

Everything was great. Property, manager, employees were great. Very confortable and beautiful building well kept as well as the garden area, the wood work in the living areas was just great well kept wood, dark wood, stair case everything Breakfast was varied but the Farmer John link sausage should be upgraded.

Beautiful historic accommodations in a great location. Our room was very pleasant. The host here very accommodating and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful in a beautiful dining room.

The innkeeper, John, truly went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Knowing we arrived early for the funeral, he graciously arranged for us to change comfortably before heading out. After spending the day with friends, we returned to the inn for a delicious breakfast that was the perfect start to our day. The location of the inn is not only convenient but also offers stunning views. We took a lovely stroll to the waterfront for dinner, adding to the overall experience. I highly recommend the LookAway Inn for anyone seeking a charming and accommodating place to stay in Augusta.

The property is beautiful. The Inn, the room, the grounds.

Property is beautiful and well kept

Greeted and escorted to our room with ease and hospitality. Inn is gorgeous with a beautiful courtyard. Room was spacious and comfortable definitely better than a regular hotel.

Great place to stay. Very hospitable folks. Would stay here again.

The location was perfect. We did not get to experience the breakfast because my wife had a doctors appointment at 8:30 and breakfast wasn’t served till 7:30. Only one comfortable chair in the room and one desk chair.

Wonderful property—good food—beautiful grounds

Great spot in a quaint area. If you like history then stay here. John is great about local history, plus the beauty of the Inn is well worth the stay. The breakfast was great, room was very roomy, hot shower, comfy bed. Couldn’t ask for more.

Pros: A charming, plantation-style manse with the big columns. We stayed in a ground floor room that was very spacious (it was meant for patrons with mobility issues). Our host was gracious. The breakfast was delicious, a combination of buffet (including Pop Tarts!) and eggs cooked to order with sausages. Location was great -- not so far off the highway. And for some reason, the price was the same as some of the big soulless corporate hotels (though I'm pretty sure that the price would go up when there's a PGA event in town). All around, a really nice stay! The only con I can think of is the bed was firmer than we like. That's personal preference, of course, but I think Lookaway would do well to invest in even a 2-3 inch memory foam mattress pad. But honestly, that's my only beef.

The Lookaway Inn is a wonderful spot. The room was spacious and cozy. The breakfast was excellent. John is a great host. Easy to navigate, great location. If you are staying in Augusta this is the place to be.

Great place to stay. Main house is beautiful. Rooms are large and bed was comfortable. Very clean

Quaint and beautiful property. Kind staff

This is a beautiful historic home that is now an inn. It is wonderfully decorated and maintained. The dining room table was set with lovely linens and the eggs and sausage were made to order.

John was very welcoming and kind! The Inn was beautifully kept and we enjoyed it immensely.

Very pleasant stay. John and staff very welcoming and accommodating. Would have appreciated some actual glasses in the room. We arrived late and had brought a bottle of wine which we had to drink out of 2 small plastic cups… otherwise all was good.

Charming historic hotel. Friendly host and staff. Big spacious rooms. Good location with many good dining locations just a mile away near the river walk. When in the area this is where I will stay. The buffet breakfast with eggs made to order is exactly as it sounds.

If you are ever in the Augusta area, staying in South Augusta is a clever idea. Beautiful small town, with a lot of great dining places to choose from. And staying at the Lookout is an absolute no-brainer. An amazing bed-and-breakfast type property, it's really the former Mansion of the founder of the town. It has been converted to a small hotel, with all modern amenities, but it keeps its character - which is unusual. Our bedroom was enormous and perfectly furnished. Even better, John - one of the owners who also manages Lookout - is an interesting and gracious host. He oversaw breakfast, and we had a great conversation that made is feel welcomed.. If we are ever in Georgia again, we now know where to stay.

Our stay was wonderful! The inn was very clean and beautifully furnished. The host was communicative and accommodating. We were treated to a lovely breakfast with eggs made to order and a variety of buffet items. The host was available for conversation and questions but not obtrusive. We would highly recommend a stay at the Inn if you are in the area.

Very nice B&B in N. Augusta. Lovely historic property, quiet and in a safe location. Comfortable beds and rooms.

Old inns are quirky and lack amenities we take for granted, but this place was a great memory while others hotels just fade from your mind. We're grateful John and his partners keep this treasure going.

John the owner-manager was a most gracious host and made our stay even more wonderful. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable.

Our stay was wonderful. Very relaxing. Wonderful service. Such a neat experience to stay in a historic place.

Beautiful hotel in north Augusta. Very friendly.

Great breakfast in a gorgeous dining room

Unbelievably beautiful. What a mansion. So nice to be around so many beautiful old antiques. What a place to stay! Breakfast on china was awesome.

Great place for an extended or short stay. Beautiful Inn, pretty grounds, and within walking distance of several hotels. Wonderful neighborhood

Beautiful property with southern charm. Excellent customer service and wonderful hospitality from Innkeeper, John.

Everything was excellent!

John was very cordial and welcomes us as we came in the front door. He showed us our room which was off to the side of others. Room was beautiful and furnished with period pieces. The bed was very comfortable and room was quiet. (There were only 2 other guest staying there). Bathroom was huge and stocked with assorted amenities. Shower/tub combo. The shower head probably needed to be replaced and the shower shut off valve adjusted because there was very little pressure for the shower and most of the water filled up the tub. Renovations were on tap for that room as mentioned to us by Linda, who took care of us during the morning breakfast. Basically a serve yourself style breakfast with eggs cooked to order by the attendant (Linda, who was very nice and very helpful and informative about the mansion). Overall , I gave an excellent rating on everything simply because we enjoyed ourselves aside from the minor issues.( TV was stubborn cause I couldn’t change channels, but this was before we went to sleep, so no worries). Enjoy the history of this wonderful Inn and enjoy N.Augusta SC . Thank you John and Linda. Sincerely, Mark Cyrus

Great host. Nice breakfast. Internet spotty. Spacious room. Thermostat located in a different room, which is inconvenient, however host mentioned that they are working on getting thermostat for each room.

Our first visit to the Augusta/North Augusta area. A wonderful place to stay with a very kind and attentive staff. Perfectly located with easy access to the entire area. Highly recommend the Lookaway Inn.

What a beautiful property and wonderful stay. The room was historic with a great TV and updated bathroom. Our host John was very nice and cooked us eggs to go with the really good breakfast buffet. We hope to return.

Beautiful stay. Wish it could have been longer. Lynda was super sweet and helpful. John was a gem. The room was charming and comfortable. Beautiful grounds. Will be back for sure.

Great staff, unique rooms, very comfortable. Wonderful old mansion, reminds of days gone by.

The property was great. Much better than a traditional hotel. The owners were exceptionally nice. Recommend for sure.

I had a very nice stay at the Lookaway Inn. Surrounding areas werex'nice and clean. I enjoyed myself. Staff was very pleasant.

The Lookaway Inn is beautiful. The rooms are so charming and comfortable. I have stayed here before and will recommend it always .

Great place to stay. Better furniture than most homes. Owners and staff are extremely friendly and focused on customer service.

Beautiful home and lovely grounds. You won't be let down. The innkeeper is very nice. It was a great experience.

A #1.

The hotel is the most beautiful place we have ever stayed

Loved our stay! The room was perfect and clean! Loved the outside porch outside our room. The weather was beautiful and we took advantage of the porch and walking around the home and garden area. Everything was immaculate and you can tell that John the Innkeeper takes great pride in maintaining the home. We enjoyed our visit. The only downside was that we couldn’t stay longer.

Our stay was amazing. Clean. Comfortable. Great price. Innkeepers were cordial and provided amazing service.

Very friendly staff and very helpful. Enjoyed or stay and would stay there again.

It’s a great place!

Charming property. Appreciate the attention to details and friendly services

Honestly one of the best places I have ever stayed at. The couple that operate the inn were SO warm and welcoming! Felt like staying at a friend’s house, but that friend has a REALLY nice house. Great location, best scrambled eggs ever, and great company for breakfast. Spacious rooms were definitely appreciated. Highly recommend.

Magnificent old home. Interesting history. Friendly, helpful staff. Will come again!

Beautiful accommodations and warm, helpful owners! I was in town for a quilt show and was by myself for this trip. I am 60 and very cautious. I felt safe and comfortable leaving after dark to pick up dinner from a nearby restaurant. A full breakfast, provided by John (owner), was delicious! I look forward to staying here next year when I return for the annual quilt show.

It is in a great location with a beautiful view. I received a courtesy text from John, checking on our proposed arrival time. Was greeted at the door with "Hello Friend". Room was exceptional and very quiet. Couldn't have asked for anything better,

This is a beautiful property. John was great at check in and very helpful. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay a wonderful one and the Christmas decorations were gorgeous.

If you want to experience real southern hospitality and charm, this is the place to stay. John and his people (Miss Linda) are the perfect hosts. Loved this place. Lord willing, I'll be back.

Beautiful old building, very well restored/maintained. Breakfast and pleasant conversation with the owner. The place to stay if you are in North Augusta.

Absolutely beautiful home! Will definitely be back!

Excellent place to stay. Interesting place lots of history . Lovely inn keepers

A wonderful and unique stay! The staff was very kind and friendly and we enjoyed the history and location of the inn. We will be back!

I wanted a short trip from home to see the fall leaves. An overnight trip to a bed and breakfast seemed perfect. The place was well kept. Our host, John, cooked up a great omlet. Unfortunately, the leaves did not cooperate. John told us that the best would be 4 more hours north which was too far from home for us. I highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.

Absolutely charming, and the staff were gracious. Beautifully appointed.

Host are super Nice and the Inn was spectacular , We will be back for a longer stay

What a great house. Everything was spot on. Would definitely stay again.

Beautiful hotel that felt like home!

Very clean, comfortable bed. The only issue we ran into was upon our return to the hotel one night, there was no parking. We weren’t sure what to do as we’re not from the area and didn’t know if street parking was allowed. We finally saw some cars parked on the street about a block up and determined we’d be fine. This was around 11pm otherwise we’d have called the inn. Aside from that all was smooth.

Very peaceful and relaxing

The inn is beautiful and the staff were so friendly! We are definitely going to stay there again.

y taking a step back in time. like coming home. I loved it!

Such a wonderful experience!!! Felt like family!

Fantastic! Would stay here every time I go to Augusta! John, his wife and the staff are as friendly as can be. We’re not bougie so I’m sure it may not be for everyone but if you’re looking for a place to feel like home (and a historical one at that), then this is your place! Had late night drinks and snacks on the patio by the fountain that we bought at nearby grocery store and great conversation at breakfast in the morning. Pleasant stay!

This is a beautiful property. Staff and owner were communicative and very helpful. Loved my balcony with fans! Will definitely consider booking again next time I am in town. Thank you Lookaway Inn. ☺️

Appreciated the warm welcome and the DELUXE breakfast from John. The history of the Inn which was shared. Will stay again when the occasion occurs.

Johnny, is a pure professional and personable soul he is the soul of the Lookaway Inn.

Outstanding property.

After a harrowing Airport Car Rental experience ( they ran out of cars so, along with many other people, we had to wait 4 hours for a car) we called the Inn proprietor to say that we would arrive much later than planned. We were sent instructions of how to get into our room etc. When we arrived and got into our room it was so welcoming and cosy it was just what we needed. The bed was so comfortable. We went to the house for breakfast and it was beautiful the whole place was amazing. John was a lovely host and made us lovely fresh coffee( I am a very fussy coffee drinker) this coffee was great. We also had a lovely breakfast. We will go back.

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Property was gorgeous.

The location fit our needs perfectly. John was a wonderful host and his dining recommendation was great. Next time we'll plan for a longer stay.

We highly recommend the Lookaway Inn. It has been beautifully maintained with all of its southern charm. It’s very convenient to Augusta National and Green Jackets Stadium. The Innkeeper was so friendly and had a wealth of knowledge about the area and helpful with any questions we had. We will definitely stay there again if in the area.

Lookaway made for a perfect stop to rest after too many hours in the car travelling. We rested, then walked around the premises, enjoyed the national park, then toured the architecture of North Augusta as well as the Riverwalk on the Savannah River. Refreshing and so beautiful. THE Lookaway takes us back to the 1900s and our host and hostesses are so kind to share. Let's do this again!!

I enjoyed staying here very much! Beautiful property and home. The room is very spacious, beautifully decorated, and the bed was super comfy. The next morning I was made some of the yummiest scrambled eggs I’ve ever eaten!

great facility...very close to downtown Augusta. Throughly enjoyed the courtyard outside our room. Staff has been super helpful.

The staff are exceptionally nice and accommodating. For example they have shared tickets to the Morris Art museum and to a nearby evening ball game. Its location is ideal for traveling into downtown Augusta or visiting sites in North Augusta and nearby areas such as Aiken. A lovely breakfast with a fine assortment of foods/beverages is included and available to be eaten in the beautiful dining room in the main historic home with eggs and pancakes cooked to order. To sum it up, this is our favorite place to stay when we visit north Augusta and we will continue to return. We highly recommend this inn to anyone looking for a nice, quiet, well situated and accomodating place to stay.

Staff was excellent at helping at every turn and quick to respond.