The Best Hotels Closest to Don Carter State Park in Gainesville for 2026

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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fire feature, and a restaurant area.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a high counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A modern lobby with a round seating area, a large window with a view of the street, and a chandelier.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 12 km from Don Carter State Park

Jorge

￥22,428

￥26,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A Guest Lodge with a well-maintained lawn, a central garden feature, and a clear sky.

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

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Carole

￥10,562

￥12,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a covered patio.

A self-serve area with a refrigerated beverage cooler, snack bins, and a sign for Candlewood Cupboard.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a sofa with a patterned cushion.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a seating area with chairs, a washing machine, and abstract wall art.

3. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Conrad

￥18,197

￥21,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A hotel lobby with a long corridor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a television.

A gym with multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a view into the dining area.

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

￥17,397

￥20,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

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

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Janice

￥16,781

￥20,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

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

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

6. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Christa

￥19,792

￥23,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a television.

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

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a glass enclosure with a view of the surrounding area.

A snack and beverage kiosk named 'The Shop' with chilled and regular sections, various snacks, and a seating area with a chair and table.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Juan

￥19,850

￥23,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

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

8. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

mary jo

￥14,654

￥17,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

￥24,136

￥28,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture and a metal railing.

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 hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a small side table. There is a television and a lamp on the side table. The room has a patterned carpet and a door leading to another room.

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.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Jessica

￥24,920

￥29,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A motel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a fenced 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

￥8,603

￥10,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern living room with patterned sofas, a brown armchair, a flat-screen TV, and a small table.

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Matt

￥10,791

￥13,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with red chairs, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings.

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.

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Tarcisio

￥10,924

￥13,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

14. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

￥11,003

￥13,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

15. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

￥13,322

￥16,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

A reception area with a counter, framed pictures, a clock, and a sign for HomeTOWNE Studios.

A building with a sign reading 'Home Town Studios' and an American flag.

16. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Luz

￥9,246

￥11,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 368 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 91 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 452 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 852 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Cornelia

8/10 Good

"Airconditioning was loud, parking was great,staff was friendly."

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

8/10 Good

"Staff Great, parking real good....Rooms are clean. People who take barking dogs to hotels are not respectful. Stricter rules on loud dogs are needed. At all hotels"

The Smith House

10/10 Excellent

"helpful staff - wish they would have had a breakfast menu"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"So comfortable . Excellent breakfast and coffee ! Greatest pillows ever !"

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cute little town Felt safe as a solo traveler"

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the location of the resort. It is important that we find places that are pet friendly and have places that allow getting out with your pet. We were very pleased with Dahlonega for this. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom is small with limited counter space but that is to be expected with old style rooms. We were there during the week and unfortunately unable to sample meals. A special thank you to Candace who happened by to open the gift shop so we could purchase wine before we left."

Chateau Elan

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at the Spa! Loved the experience!"

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our 2nd time staying at DSH&I. The property is well maintained and right off the main square around Dahlonega. We will hopefully stay there again in the future."

Baymont by Wyndham Cornelia

8/10 Good

"Nice Location...Dated but they are making improvements. Very Good Breakfast."

Other attractions near Don Carter State Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Lula Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lula Park, a lovely green space in Lula.

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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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Jaemor Farms

Enjoy an outing to Jaemor Farms during your stay in Lula.

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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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chattahoochee Golf Club

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gainesville at Chattahoochee Golf Club. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Smithgall Arts Center

6.6/10 (17 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance 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 travelers like for its lakeside setting and coffeehouses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 should I expect to find close to Don Carter State Park?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Don Carter State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Don Carter State Park?

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Our top choices for Don Carter State Park hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

3. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

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

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

6. Hampton Inn Gainesville

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

8. Comfort Inn & Suites

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

14. Georgianna Motel

15. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

16. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Cornelia

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Smith House

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

Chateau Elan

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

Baymont by Wyndham Cornelia

Other attractions near Don Carter State Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Lula Park

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Jaemor Farms

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

Chattahoochee Golf Club

Smithgall Arts Center

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