10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Don Carter State Park in Gainesville from AU$96

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A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

A conference room with a wooden table, gray chairs, a potted plant, a television, and a light fixture.

1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Justin

AU$156

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a waffle maker, and various food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with a view.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a beige building with a covered patio area and a metal fence.

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Christa

AU$220

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television screen.

A breakfast buffet area with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a building with large windows and a modern design.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

AU$219

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a gas station attached, featuring a prominent 'Best Price Plus' sign.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a bar area with two black bar stools.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.

4. Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

John

AU$174

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, large potted plants, and a reception desk.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large abstract painting.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag display, and a well-lit facade.

A landscaped area with a rock garden and a building entrance.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Joseph

AU$219

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A landscaped courtyard with a pathway, benches, and various trees.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a food display.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

Mary

AU$150

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern coffee shop interior with a seating area, a coffee machine, and a laptop on the table.

An outdoor grill with a burger on a plate, condiments, and a glass of water on a table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern indoor area with a beverage kiosk, snack display, and seating area with a view.

7. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Kenneth D

AU$229

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and string lights.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of white and brown paneling, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring blue and red chairs, a small round table, and a sofa with blue cushions. There is a reception desk in the background with a counter and a television mounted on the wall.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Chris

AU$267

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.

A corner market with refrigerated beverage dispensers and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a corner market, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a large window with a tree view.

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

AU$242

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious entryway with a large rug, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to another room.

A two-story house with a covered patio area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A room with a wooden table set for a meal, featuring a bottle of wine, a vase of flowers, and various food items.

10. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

AU$559

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, water cooler, and stainless steel thermos.

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A multi-story motel with a brick facade, balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

AU$96

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture of a train, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A breakfast bar with a coffee maker, cereal dispenser, and a fruit bowl.

A large sign for a Speedway gas station with a red building in the background.

A Super 8 motel with a red exterior, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

AU$138

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, surrounded by a gravel and grass border, with a tree and a building in the background.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, white tiled walls, and a shower curtain.

A two-story brick building with a flat roof and a covered front porch.

A parking lot with a building in the background, a tree with pink flowers, and a clear blue sky.

13. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

AU$99

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a trash can.

A modern dining area with a glass table and chairs, a large window with a view of a building, and a kitchen area with a coffee machine.

A reception area with a reception desk, two leather chairs, a clock, and a lamp.

14. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Walter

AU$128

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a white door, a table, and a wall-mounted picture.

A small kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a framed picture on the wall and a table with chairs.

A sign for Hometown Studios with daily and weekly rates, indicating clean rooms.

A corridor with a wooden door, a metal gate, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Gina

AU$103

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a television, a dining table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a glass dining area with red chairs.

A reception area with a green 'Quality' mat, framed certificates, a clock, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

AU$146

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows.

A two-story house with a porch and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested area.

17. Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat

15.2 km from Don Carter State Park

AU$607

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A tent-like structure with a porch, two chairs, and a hammock.

Two individuals playing a wooden block game outdoors, with a tent and trees in the background.

A tent with string lights, a hammock, and a bicycle.

A room with two black chairs, a small wooden table, a potted plant, a striped rug, and a window with a black frame.

18. Timberline Glamping River Forks

18 km from Don Carter State Park

AU$379

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

19. Bungalow by the Lake

19.6 km from Don Carter State Park

AU$396

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 809 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 446 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 843 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff was friendly & helpful. Would stay again."

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

10/10 Excellent

"Older hotel, but very clean and well ran. Room was clean, parking good, breakfast and coffee good. Staff very polite and professional. I would stay there again."

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was the cutest little place. My daughter, her friend, and I loved it as we visited the town for a college visit/ tour. Everyone was so friendly and we loved the "extra touches" like games to borrow, ear plugs, bottled water, and even a room service option for Breakfast. Will come again."

The Smith House

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and quiet"

Quality Inn Cornelia

8/10 Good

"No elevator did not help my back. Cigarette butts in can outside the door smelled horrible. Didn't bother with breakfast so can't speak to that."

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

8/10 Good

"This is a"

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean, and quiet. Highly recommend!!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent!"

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay and loved having the coffee and breakfast each morning. Our bed and room was very peaceful. I highly recommend this place."

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Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

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An art gallery with various paintings on the walls and a sculpture on a pedestal.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

7.2/10 (25 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Quinlan Visual Arts Center during your stay in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Lula Park

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Frances Meadows Aquatic Center during your stay in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chattahoochee Golf Club

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Smithgall Arts Center

6.6/10 (17 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Don Carter State Park?

Don Carter State Park is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travellers like for its lakeside setting and coffee shops. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Don Carter State Park?

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. You'll find it 7.5 mi (12 km) from Don Carter State Park. Other good choices in the area include The Guest Lodge Gainesville and Your Private Gated Castle Escape on Lake Lanier-Beachfront, Gym, Pool &Jacuzzi!.

How many hotels will I find close to Don Carter State Park?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Don Carter State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Don Carter State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Don Carter State Park.

Top Hotels Near Don Carter State Park in Gainesville from AU$96

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Our top choices for Don Carter State Park hotels

1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG

4. Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

5. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

7. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

10. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13. Georgianna Motel

14. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

17. Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat

18. Timberline Glamping River Forks

19. Bungalow by the Lake

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

The Smith House

Quality Inn Cornelia

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

Other attractions near Don Carter State Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Lula Park

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

Chattahoochee Golf Club

Smithgall Arts Center

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