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

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

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

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

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

12.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Liezl

￥16,058

￥19,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern dining area with a long counter and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator and coffee station, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Catherine

￥19,199

￥22,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A vending machine with various beverages and a shelf stocked with snacks and other items.

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window.

3. City Express by Marriott Duluth

19.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Janice

￥11,960

￥14,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a view of the city.

4. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

13.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Scott

￥13,219

￥15,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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

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

5. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

18.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kianna

￥13,510

￥16,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a minibar.

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

A hotel lobby with a refrigerated beverage display, snack shelves, a reception desk, and a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign.

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, two chairs, and potted plants.

6. Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

17.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Claudia

￥15,614

￥18,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and a tiled edge.

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

6.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Vishnu Vardhan Rao

￥18,058

￥22,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

11.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

JoAnn

￥16,293

￥19,361 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.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with drinks and snacks, and a large window with blinds.

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

9. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

16.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Leah

￥13,243

￥16,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

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.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

9.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Albert

￥13,223

￥15,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, round tables, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Samuel

￥17,256

￥20,459 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 appliances, and a view of the city.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, seating area, and large windows offering a view.

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

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Shakela

￥18,582

￥21,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

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

10.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Paul

￥15,422

￥18,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A Hyatt Place hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and a tree in front.

A modern lobby with blue seating, a wooden reception desk, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a bed, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

14. Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway

18.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

PETER

￥10,170

￥12,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a chandelier.

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.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Duluth

17.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Carman

￥18,593

￥21,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped garden, and a flagpole.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta

18.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Jose Joaquin

￥13,644

￥16,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

17. Embassy Suites By Hilton Alpharetta Halcyon

14.4 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Joy

￥23,953

￥28,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern building with a brick facade and a covered entrance area.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a bar.

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and a covered area with a sign indicating a clearance height.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and several chairs along the poolside.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

11.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Robert

￥15,249

￥18,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

A modern reception area with a blue-lit wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with a view of the cityscape.

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

9.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

nihal

￥18,557

￥22,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa set, a wooden bookshelf, and a large wall clock.

A building with a sign that reads "Country Inn & Suites by Carlson."

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped sofa, a bed, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a wooden wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA

12 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Geraldine

￥14,022

￥17,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 392 reviews	View
City Express by Marriott Duluth	9.0 Wonderful 1,152 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek	8.6 Excellent 1,010 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

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

8/10 Good

"Nice"

Lanier Islands Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a villa. Beautiful view. Nice space. 100% of the staff was amazing. The buffet breakfast is probably the best I’ve ever had. Our room had a fireplace and balcony, making it very accommodating and very comfortable to just hang around. We rented a golf cart to cruise the island and to get back-and-forth between the villa and the main hotel. We also rented a pontoon boat to drive around on the lake. Great time. Can’t wait to go back."

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"

Beautiful Lake Home, Private 2 story dock

10/10 Excellent

"August 2026We did enjoy our weekend there. House, deck, dock are pristine and maintained. It was home-away-from-home experience. We definitely would love to be back again. Thank you for hosting us.AM"

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.

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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. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

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

3. City Express by Marriott Duluth

4. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

5. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

6. Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

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

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

9. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

11. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

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

14. Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Duluth

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta

17. Embassy Suites By Hilton Alpharetta Halcyon

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA

Compare popular hotels close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

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

Lanier Islands Resort

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

Beautiful Lake Home, Private 2 story dock

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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