Name: Lookaway Inn
Address: 103 W Forest Ave, North Augusta, 29841, US

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Debra

Incredibly clean & well decorated place. Beds were only so-so for comfort, but went with the old period furniture 🙂

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Joel

John was extremely accommodating and took the time to prepare breakfast for us. He also made us feel at home and got to know us and our 6 month old very well. Definitely recommend!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Barbara

I would give a five star rating if only we could control the temperature in our freezing cold room. The owner told us the control for the air conditioning was in the room next door. He gave us access to a key for the room but we couldn’t unlock the door. The owner was a really personable guy so good to talk to. Breakfast was cooked to order which was very nice

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Raina

Super cute and charming! We were greeted with kindness. Beautiful historic building 5 mins away from our basketball tournaments so location is great, felt safe and close to all with easy parking. Traditional decor-we got the garden view room . Spacious and clean all except the tub-the jets haven’t been cleaned at all-so I would advise against using it to soak-but we typically just use a shower in a hotel anyway. The beds unfortunately were super uncomfortable and hard and worn out so we did not get a good nights rest after basketball all day. The breakfast I thought would be more but we toasted bagels ourself had some selections of cereal and a few pastries-the lady in that area said she did eggs or sausage only but it was microwave sausage. Was really looking forward to the breakfast part of the bed and breakfast. While the charm is there and the staff is kind, the bathrooms need some upkeep and bed mattresses need to be replaced -this is why I rated an overall 4.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Joy

Beautiful inn. We enjoyed staying here very much.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Brenda

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

RICHARD

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Criston

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Curtis

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Antonio

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Ramon

Quite

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

lisa

very nice inn

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Tony

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

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Leland

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

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Susan

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Monica

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

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Jennifer

Clean room, courteous staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Esther

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Brian

Great rooms. Great service. Will stay again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Stacey

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Michelle G Weaver

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Tim

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Deena

The property is so authentic to the original structure, filled with antiques, it's like stepping back in time, only with better plumbing!
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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Nikki

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Robert

Beautiful old mansion. Really enjoyed our stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2025

Jinming

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Trey

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Z

The communication with staff on my day of arrival went well; unfortunately, highway traffic delayed my arrival time but the innkeeper was pleasant and let me know how to access my room after-hours. The location of the inn is ideal for restaurants, a quaint downtown scene, and to nearby Augusta. I felt safe walking around the inn and the neighborhood in the early hours/late afternoon as a solo female traveler.

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.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Arghavan

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Steven

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Brian

Beautiful spacious rooms. Great location. Wonderful staff.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2025

David

Disappointing Experience — Discriminatory Toward Service Animals

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.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Robert

Lookaway Inn

Fantastic location and property! Highly recommended!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Michael

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

DuPree

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Jeffrey

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Melissa

What an interesting and lovely place! John is an excellent host and made us feel very welcome.
We would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Huafang

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Daniel

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

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Margaret

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

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2025

Kimberlee

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Tanya

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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

carolyn

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Cynthia

Great Stay

We visited Augusta to attend the funeral of a family friend and were fortunate to discover the LookAway Inn. This beautiful historic home exudes southern charm, making it a perfect retreat during a difficult time. The lobby is elegantly designed, capturing the essence of southern hospitality, while our rooms were impeccably clean and exceptionally comfortable.

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2025

Kim

Property is beautiful and well kept

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Monica

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Scott

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2024

Linda

Wonderful property—good food—beautiful grounds

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2024

Charles

Great Stay

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Charles

Great Stay

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Richard

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

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Sarah

Quaint and beautiful property. Kind staff

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Suzan

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.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Rod

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Dean

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

marcel

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Alexandra

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Jeanette

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Kimberly

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

George

Loved it

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Pedro

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Aaron

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

William

Beautiful hotel in north Augusta. Very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Dorothy

Every moment was special. John greeted me and before I arrived contacted me concerned about my being able to park when I arrived, but he saved me a space.
Great breakfast in a gorgeous dining room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Cheryl

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2024

Jeff

Great stay

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Martha

Lovely Inn

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

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Cevonna

Everything was excellent!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Mark H

Lookaway Inn, circa 1890 mansion/bed and breakfast, located in N Augusta on a hill that, in its heyday, you could see from the Savannah river and viceversa.

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

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2024

Maria

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.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2024

Jeff

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Robert

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Carrie

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Michael

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

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Joseph

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

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

Angela

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

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Laurie

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2024

Alton

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

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

Susan

Wonderful Experience

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2024

Barbara Kay

A #1.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

Lucille

John, our host, was so friendly and most helpful.

The hotel is the most beautiful place we have ever stayed

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2024

Robin

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Stephanie

Wonderful stay in beautiful North Augusta

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2024

TOM

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

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2024

Amy

It’s a great place!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2024

Jennifer

Charming property. Appreciate the attention to details and friendly services

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

Kent

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2023

George

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2023

Sally

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2023

Carl

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,

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Sonya

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Howard

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2023

Alton

Can't believe the quality of this place, particularly for the price.
Beautiful old building, very well restored/maintained.
Breakfast and pleasant conversation with the owner.
The place to stay if you are in North Augusta.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2023

Traci

Absolutely beautiful home! Will definitely be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

Marlene

Comfortable and nice location

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2023

Cantey

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!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

Christine

Autumn getaway

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2023

James R.

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Angela

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