The Best Hotels Closest to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Buford for 2026

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a small kitchenette, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kiana

￥18,632

￥22,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with sofas, and a large window providing natural light.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, bar stools, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.

2. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

13.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chanele

￥13,264

￥16,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor kitchen area with a granite countertop, bar stools, a grill, and a brick oven.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in shelves, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel reception area with a white reception desk, a minibar, and a visible 'Suite Shop' sign.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Shakela

￥20,803

￥24,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, a ceiling fan, and a fire pit.

A hotel reception area with a large welcome sign, a reception desk, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

A modern dining area with a central wooden table, green upholstered chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a microwave in the cabinet.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

12.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

David

￥17,314

￥20,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative plants.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a hedge in the background.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and exercise equipment.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

16.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Leah

￥14,150

￥17,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a sign reading "Embassy Suites." It features a large entrance with glass doors, a covered area, and a landscaped area with plants.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a large mirror, and a kitchenette.

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a modern chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central walkway, seating areas, and a reception desk.

6. Embassy Suites By Hilton Alpharetta Halcyon

14.4 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Joy

￥24,087

￥28,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel lobby with a long communal table, multiple chairs, and a bar area.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, two armchairs with orange cushions, and a patterned rug.

A hotel reception area with a dark wood reception desk, a large welcome sign, a computer, and a small shop in the background.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a TV, and a bed.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta

18.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Jose Joaquin

￥13,725

￥16,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a refrigerated display.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a mural on the wall.

A 24/7 market kiosk with snacks, beverages, and a coffee station.

8. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

18.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kianna

￥14,629

￥17,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a fire hydrant, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with a central island, seating arrangements, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

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

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

9.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Albert

￥13,296

￥15,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a green awning.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a brick facade.

A bar area with four bar stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and a television mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, colorful cushions, and a barbecue grill.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Duluth

17.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Carman

￥18,656

￥22,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a TV, and a blue sofa.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

10.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Paul

￥15,673

￥18,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern cafe with a counter, seating area, menu boards, and a refrigerated display with beverages and snacks.

A bar area with a white countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a parking area.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a bookshelf with clocks.

12. Courtyard Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf

17.4 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

April

￥18,704

￥22,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar area with stools.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white top, situated in a room with a light-colored floor and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden side table, and a floor lamp.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

11.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Tina

￥17,767

￥21,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a fireplace with a stone wall.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a weight bench, and dumbbells.

A hotel dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a colorful carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Donald

￥17,314

￥20,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and chairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

A bed with rose petals, a bottle of wine, and two glasses on a bedside table in a hotel room.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Johns Creek

12.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

STAR

￥15,972

￥19,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

A modern building with the sign 'COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON' at the top.

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, wooden shelves, and a patterned rug.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

6.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Vishnu Vardhan Rao

￥17,180

￥21,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a 3 ft 6 in no diving sign, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

A kitchen counter with a sink, a mirror, and various toiletries.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

15 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Ava

￥21,645

￥25,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, a ceiling with wooden panels, and a door leading to another room.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOME' sign, a covered entrance, and a fire lane.

A modern cafe with wooden furniture, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV screen.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a counter, and a television screen.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cumming Atlanta, GA

9.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Jamie

￥21,340

￥25,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and dining space.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and indoor plants.

A multi-tiered serving cart with fruits, vegetables, and beverages.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, seating areas with sofas and armchairs, large windows with curtains, and a hallway leading to a reception area.

19. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta

18.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Herbert

￥16,464

￥19,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall, a reception desk, and three potted plants.

A rectangular pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a pergola with lights.

A modern dining area with round tables, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

20. Hilton Alpharetta Atlanta

18.4 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Simon

￥22,741

￥27,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 403 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga	9.6 Exceptional 135 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Lanier Islands Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and environment"

Beautiful Lake Home, Private 2 story dock

10/10 Excellent

"4 huge bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, clean kitchen, comfortable living area. Huge deck and access to the lake.Close proximity to shopping and restaurants."

Waterfront Luxury: Refresh Your Spirit w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All

8/10 Good

"Nice"

North Georgia Boat Club "Timber Estate" Executive Retreat & Family Vacation Spot

10/10 Excellent

"Was there for a work retreat and I was amazing. Beautiful view amazing house. I’d love to stay there again"

Lake Lanier Luxury Water Front Retreat with Large Dock, Boat Rental & Lake Views

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful lake view!"

Cozy 2BR Retreat • Near Lake Lanier & Mall of GA • Private, Peaceful, Festive

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Lake Cabin! Private Dock/Hot Tub/8 Beds/Pool Table/Ping Pong Table

8/10 Good

"Everything went well. Had a wonderful time. Communication was not the best. Had an issue with the back door lock as code was dead. Most likely a simple battery change. Called host and she said brother will get back to you as he is downs the road. Never heard back. ( it was 2nd day of 10 day trip) Was not a big deal and didn’t pursue it as I left it up to them to get back. It was an inconvenience not being able to come in the back door from the dock. Driveway was not accommodating as well."

Luxurious Oasis over Lake Lanier Islands & Margaritaville! Hot Tub! Boat Dock!

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing"

Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful house on the lake with so much thought given for entertaining large families. We will be back!"

Other attractions near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Buford Dam Park

8.6/10 (73 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buford Dam Park during your travels in Buford. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Windermere Golf Club

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Cumming at Windermere Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Sunset Cove Beach

7.6/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Sunset Cove Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Buford. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

8.6/10 (155 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands during your trip to Buford. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

8.4/10 (46 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Buford at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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James Creek Tennis Center

Catch an event at James Creek Tennis Center during your trip to Cumming. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Mary Alice Park

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

After visiting Mary Alice Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cumming. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Bear's Best

6.6/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Suwanee at Bear's Best. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is located in a family-friendly area of Buford known for its great live music scene. You'll find 120 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Lanier Islands Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a marina and a full-service spa. It's located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

How many hotels will I find near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Expedia has 120 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. 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 your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

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What can I see and do near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Create some family memories at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Buford Fine Arts Center. Surround yourself with nature at Buford Dam Park, Sunset Cove Beach, and Big Creek Greenway. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course, Windermere Golf Club, or Bear's Best.

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Our top choices for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

2. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

5. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

6. Embassy Suites By Hilton Alpharetta Halcyon

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta

8. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Duluth

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

12. Courtyard Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

15. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Johns Creek

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

17. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cumming Atlanta, GA

19. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta

20. Hilton Alpharetta Atlanta

Compare popular hotels close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Lanier Islands Resort

Beautiful Lake Home, Private 2 story dock

Waterfront Luxury: Refresh Your Spirit w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All

North Georgia Boat Club "Timber Estate" Executive Retreat & Family Vacation Spot

Lake Lanier Luxury Water Front Retreat with Large Dock, Boat Rental & Lake Views

Cozy 2BR Retreat • Near Lake Lanier & Mall of GA • Private, Peaceful, Festive

Lake Cabin! Private Dock/Hot Tub/8 Beds/Pool Table/Ping Pong Table

Luxurious Oasis over Lake Lanier Islands & Margaritaville! Hot Tub! Boat Dock!

Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove

Other attractions near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Buford Dam Park

Windermere Golf Club

Sunset Cove Beach

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

James Creek Tennis Center

Mary Alice Park

Bear's Best

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