Southern Cross Guest Ranch

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

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Exterior
Sun deck
Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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1670 Bethany Church Rd, Madison, GA, 30650
  • Place, Rogers House and Rose Cottage
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Madison Morgan County Visitor Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Oconee
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to horse riding/hire and free bike hire. Added 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.

What's nearby

  • Madison Morgan County Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Madison Town Park - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Rock Eagle Effigy Mound - 14 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Lake Oconee Village - 26 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Reynolds Plantation Golf Club - 34 min drive - 44.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Godfathers Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardees - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 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.

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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

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 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Cross Guest Ranch on 1 Dec 2025 start from AU$255.81, 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.