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

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
3.0 star property
Downtown Gainesville, 12 km from Don Carter State Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (373 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Steven
The price is ￥19,835
￥23,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and string lights.

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville
2.0 star property
Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay"
United States
Carole
The price is ￥10,686
￥13,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
A breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a waffle maker, and various food items.

3. Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
2.5 star property
12.7 km from Don Carter State Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (815 reviews)
"We were really pleased during our stay. One thing was parking is free but in the lot there were signs saying scan to pay for parking. There needs to be another sign saying if you are checked in to the hotel parking is free. That is for other people parking not hotel customers."
United States
Diane
The price is ￥20,663
￥24,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn Gainesville
A hotel sign for Candlewood Suites, indicating it is an IHG hotel.

4. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG
2.5 star property
21.1 km from Don Carter State Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (98 reviews)
"Very nice staff and room"
United States
Susan
The price is ￥16,957
￥20,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (78 reviews)
"The hotel was in a very convenient location to Gainesville Restaurants and shopping nearby..very efficient ."
United States
mary jo
The price is ￥14,724
￥17,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Inn & Suites
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pool.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG
2.5 star property
14 km from Don Carter State Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (456 reviews)
"Great stay. Would stay again."
United States
Bryan
The price is ￥21,395
￥25,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
3.0 star property
14.6 km from Don Carter State Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, I really recommended. every time we travel to GA we stay Here."
United States
Juan
The price is ￥20,071
￥23,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

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

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
21.1 km from Don Carter State Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (861 reviews)
"great place to stay"
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥16,968
￥20,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville
3.0 star property
14.6 km from Don Carter State Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (559 reviews)
"Great breakfast..."
United States
Edgar
The price is ￥23,614
￥27,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and string lights.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville
3.0 star property
14.7 km from Don Carter State Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (125 reviews)
"Room was spotless and staff very friendly. "
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥24,406
￥28,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

Motel 6 Gainesville, GA
2.0 star property
12.5 km from Don Carter State Park
6.6 out of 10, (990 reviews)
"Overall nice place"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥8,699
￥11,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Motel 6 Gainesville, GA
A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture of a train, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville
2.0 star property
13.3 km from Don Carter State Park
7.0 out of 10, Good, (394 reviews)
"Three guys, three queen sized beds, in town for Petite LeMans. 20-45 minutes from Road Atlanta depending on race day traffic. It’s not the most luxurious accommodations but comfortable and close to enough restaurants."
Canada
Matt
The price is ￥13,788
￥16,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area
2.0 star property
13.1 km from Don Carter State Park
6.2 out of 10, (311 reviews)
"Staff was helpful."
United States
Tarcisio
The price is ￥11,046
￥13,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area
A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, surrounded by a gravel and grass border, with a tree and a building in the background.

14. Georgianna Motel

Georgianna Motel
2.0 star property
Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park
6.8 out of 10, (18 reviews)
"Best Motel in Gainesville, let me tell you. "
United States
Larry
The price is ￥11,125
￥13,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Georgianna Motel
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

HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA
2.0 star property
13.7 km from Don Carter State Park
4.8 out of 10, (356 reviews)
"Clean room, attentive staff"
United States
Wayne
The price is ￥9,349
￥11,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a television, a dining table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville
2.5 star property
21.3 km from Don Carter State Park
5.0 out of 10, (320 reviews)
"Our room was great the staff was excelent will stay agin or recommend "
United States
Rana
The price is ￥12,837
￥15,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested area.

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

Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Don Carter State Park
The price is ￥30,904
￥59,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fire feature, and a restaurant area.
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
373 reviews
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A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and string lights.
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,008 reviews
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A breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a waffle maker, and various food items.
Hampton Inn Gainesville
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
815 reviews
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A hotel sign for Candlewood Suites, indicating it is an IHG hotel.
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
98 reviews
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A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Comfort Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
78 reviews
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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

8/10 Good
"The room was clean and I was happy with my stay. The pool area looks nice."
Brian 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Guest Lodge Gainesville

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A field of yellow and purple tulips.

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9.2/10 (7 reviews)
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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.
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