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 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.

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.

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

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Catherine

￥17,885

￥21,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

12.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Liezl

￥15,926

￥19,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, sofas, and a table.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

9.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

nihal

￥19,952

￥23,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

11.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

JoAnn

￥16,301

￥19,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

9.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Calvin

￥14,051

￥16,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

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

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

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

6.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Vishnu Vardhan Rao

￥17,767

￥21,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Shakela

￥18,689

￥22,096 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 lounge area with seating arrangements, a counter, and a television screen.

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

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

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cumming Atlanta, GA

9.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Vera and Jack

￥21,279

￥25,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

9. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

13.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Scott

￥13,226

￥15,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

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

10. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Samuel

￥16,009

￥19,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

10.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Denise

￥15,902

￥18,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

A spacious kitchen with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central island with bar stools.

A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A spacious dining area with a wooden table, patterned chairs, and a chandelier.

12. Lanier Islands Resort

5.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chris

￥21,785

￥30,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, yellow and white chairs, and large windows.

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

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Donald

￥16,682

￥19,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

11.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Robert

￥13,249

￥16,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A breakfast area with a central island, kitchen appliances, and a sign indicating breakfast service.

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

17.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Claudia

￥15,622

￥18,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

12 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Geraldine

￥14,737

￥18,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

17. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

18.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kianna

￥13,587

￥16,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A gym with multiple cardio machines, a large mirror, and a TV on the wall.

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.

18. City Express by Marriott Duluth

19.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Rodrigo

￥11,966

￥14,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A living room with a blue sofa, red cushions, a lamp, and a desk with a computer.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, red armchairs, a coffee table, and decorative shelves.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Comfort Suites".

19. Comfort Suites Cumming-Atlanta near Northside Hospital Forsyth

6.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Betty

￥14,588

￥18,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

20. Embassy Suites By Hilton Alpharetta Halcyon

14.4 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Michael

￥23,956

￥28,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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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 389 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek	9.4 Exceptional 454 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia	9.0 Wonderful 449 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia	8.8 Excellent 143 reviews	View

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful lake view!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great for large groups. The 3 bunk rooms are perfect for the kiddos. Pool was better than expected. Overall a great setup. We had a group of 20 and it was comfortable."

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!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful home! Plenty of room and everything you could possibly need for a fun lake weekend!! Great location and thoughtful host!! Would recommend and stay here again!"

Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit

10/10 Excellent

"This home was exactly what we were looking for in our trip to Lake Lanier. The nature in the back was mesmerizing. We saw deer each morning and the sounds at night were so alive and fun. We sat for ours just listening. The home was perfect. The downstairs for the kids was great - foosball table was a hit! Great private dock made boating on the Lake easy. The walk from the home to the dock was far shorter than what we imagined when we looked on the map. In fact, you can see parts of the lake from the house so you get a nice mixture of wooded area and lake. The driveway is steep on the way in but easy to turn around once you are down there so you don't have to back up all the way. Really great location and great property."

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 119 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 119 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, Bear's Best, or Windermere Golf Club.

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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. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

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

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

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

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cumming Atlanta, GA

9. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

10. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

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

12. Lanier Islands Resort

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

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

15. Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

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

17. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

18. City Express by Marriott Duluth

19. Comfort Suites Cumming-Atlanta near Northside Hospital Forsyth

20. Embassy Suites By Hilton Alpharetta Halcyon

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Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

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

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

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

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

Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit

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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