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Southern Cross Guest Ranch

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Madison with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Stunning two-story home with a charming porch and balcony, featuring a symmetrical facade and beautifully manicured lawn.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a pool, lounge chairs, and a sofa, surrounded by lush greenery.
Relax on the deck with a pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Enjoy a spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a dining area.
Classic bedroom with a large bed, nightstands, and a comfortable chair by the window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

Map
1670 Bethany Church Rd, Madison, GA, 30650
  • Lake Oconee
  • Madison Morgan Cultural Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lake Oconee Village
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
2 bedrooms
  • 102 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Madison

At Southern Cross Guest Ranch, you'll be 12.9 km (8 mi) from Lake Oconee. Highlights at this B&B include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Dining Room, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to horse riding/hire and free bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Madison B&B include Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and Beacon Heights Shopping Center.
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What's nearby

  • Madison Town Park - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Madison Morgan Cultural Center - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Rock Eagle Effigy Mound - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Lake Oconee Village - 34 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Reynolds Plantation Golf Club - 44 min drive - 43.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dos Amigos - Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Southern Cross Guest Ranch

Bed & breakfast in Madison with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Southern Cross Guest Ranch. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Madison bed & breakfast.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers 17 accommodations with a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Madison bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 3 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 15 March and close on 15 November.
  • Children 3 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Southern Cross Guest Madison
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Madison
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Bed & breakfast
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Bed & breakfast Madison

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

As of 13 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Cross Guest Ranch on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$298.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

Yep, Southern Cross Guest Ranch has a free self car park.

Does Southern Cross Guest Ranch have a pool?

Southern Cross Guest Ranch has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from March 15 to November 15.

What makes Southern Cross Guest Ranch a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Southern Cross Guest Ranch.

Does Southern Cross Guest Ranch serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

No, Southern Cross Guest Ranch does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Southern Cross Guest Ranch's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

No, pets are not allowed.

Southern Cross Guest Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique place with amazing service, looking forward to staying longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It snowed the weekend we were there, but still enjoyed going down to the barn to spend time with the horses. They are amazing. Disappointed by the breakfast/meals that were included. We couldn't go far because of the snow, so we were limited and the meals were disappointing. Thank God they had snacks !!! The cook/ kitchen manager appeared to not want to be there and it was evident in the food she served and her general attitude (unwelcoming).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis

Amazing stay. What a difference from similarly priced chain hotels in the area. Wish I had more time to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best B&B I’ve ever been to!

I only stayed one night but it was amazing! I have never stayed anywhere so clean and cozy in my life! Can’t wait to book again for a couple getaway! Beautiful location and the place is just amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philippa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the horse riding. The property would be a great family weekend away. Simple but had so many things to do. Bikes. Swimming. Riley our trail ride guide was fantastic and very patient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, Hawthorne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beautiful place. So relaxing. Delicious food and very comfortable bed and a home feeling
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for a quick one night get away. Had a great time, can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, well maintained and expertly furnished property. There are so many places, including the pool area, to sit, relax and listen to and watch the wildlife. It is set in wonderful grounds and extensive countryside with amazing views. We had breakfast daily which was plentiful and tasty and the service from staff was excellent throughout our stay. We did not ride, but if you are a horse rider this is a great place to stay. The nearby town of Madison (about a 15 min car journey) is delightful with a good selection of shops and restaurants and has an old town charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomasina

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Relaxing and enjoyable venue. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay

Amazing place to stay. Service, food, and atmosphere are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Just for riding horses, not a hotel to stay in.

If you want to ride horses, stay here. A bit odd to me, clean, but needs a refresh. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our time at Southern Cross Guest Ranch. The property was charming. The staff was super friendly. The horses were beautiful. Our room was large, beautiful and a perfect place to enjoy our anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Heaven on earth!! Staff and everyone was so nice! The horses were so sweet. Not rough at all. Our room was beautiful. Perfect place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen was so helpful, my friend and I stayed at the ranch for a Con in Covington & it was just a short drive away. The ranch was beautiful and we loved all of the animals!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
He staff made an effort to make guests feel at home. The room was quiet and comfortable and offered a lovely view. Snacks and drinks were available 24/7, and the breakfast was fine. My only suggestion would be to serve the breakfast at a warmer temperature. At serving time, the food was fairly cold; not a good temperature for eggs and pancakes. The horses were gorgeous and very well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Tacky decor but clean. No iron or ironing board in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful vacation at Southern Cross Guest Ranch.

This place was amazing. I have gone twice and truly enjoyed both stays. The staff were wonderful. It is a place you can enjoy whether you ride horses or not. I used it as a B&B. It was very relaxing. I also enjoyed walking to the stables to feed the horses treats. The food is amazing. You would be surprised with the options you have to choose from. With the B&B a you have the option to include lunch and dinner with your stay if you want to. With the all inclusive horse riding pkg it was included.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ranee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023