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 gym with wooden cabinets, a wall-mounted TV, and various exercise equipment including dumbbells and benches.

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

Steven

￥22,613

￥26,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A conference room with a wooden table, gray chairs, a potted plant, a television, and a light fixture.

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

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Carole

￥10,521

￥12,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a beige building with a covered patio area and a metal fence.

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

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

3. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Jillian

￥19,955

￥23,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television screen.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped entrance area.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

￥17,540

￥20,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

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

5. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

mary jo

￥14,641

￥17,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with two reception desks, a wall with geometric patterns, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A conference room with round tables, blue chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Juan

￥20,013

￥23,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.

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

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

John

￥17,938

￥21,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

￥22,755

￥26,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and string lights.

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 multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of white and brown paneling, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Jessica

￥25,125

￥29,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, water cooler, and stainless steel thermos.

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

A multi-story motel with a brick facade, balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

10. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

￥9,372

￥11,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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 kitchenette with a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a trash can.

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.

11. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Tarcisio

￥11,662

￥14,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

A Super 8 motel with a red exterior, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

￥12,484

￥15,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, surrounded by a gravel and grass border, with a tree and a building in the background.

Two single beds with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.

13. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

￥11,093

￥13,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story motel with a parking lot, featuring a central entrance with a red door, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several cars.

A multi-story motel with a parking lot and a road in the foreground.

A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a white wall-mounted oven, and a framed informational poster.

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

14. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Luz

￥9,322

￥11,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a television, a dining table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

A vending machine with Pepsi and Coca-Cola logos, a Coca-Cola bottle image, and a selection of drink options.

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.

15. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

￥13,432

￥16,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A lush green landscape with a house surrounded by trees.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested area.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows.

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

15.2 km from Don Carter State Park

￥35,396

￥64,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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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 367 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 813 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 448 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites	8.0 Very good 64 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Dahlonega Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, nice stay"

Chateau Elan

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property with wonderful staffing that are always available to accommodate your every need"

Spark by Hilton Commerce, GA

10/10 Excellent

"all good!"

The Smith House

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean. We were within walking distance to everything in the town."

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

10/10 Excellent

"Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard is a serene, picturesque resort. We can’t wait to return. Our room was in the main house. Spotless clean and comfortable. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast. Both were excellent with a wonderful Atmosphere. The wait staff and hostess were very attentive and helpful. Tyler met us when we checked in and was so kind and informative. We did not have time to take advantage of the spa but will plan on it next time! The area has so much to offer from the natural beauty, vineyards and wineries, and of course adorable towns nearby. We highly recommend."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very happy with our choice! Clean room and friendly, helpful staff. Within walking distance of everything on the square. Liked having the parking garage."

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was amazing. hot tub in the room was perfect after traveling. Beds were super comfortable. Loved the location. Only issue we had was when I asked to extend our stay the front desk said there were no rooms available but after we left I was able to reserve/book a room online if I had wanted to. Not sure what happened but it was unfortunate. We were willing to spend the $200 per night due to it being before the gold rush but we were turned away."

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

10/10 Excellent

"Great laidback hotel. Extremely clean rooms and a super nice and helpful staff. Location was great as well. Being so close to a college town made it fun, and I’m 60."

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful remolded hotel, cleanliness & loved location."

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. Hampton Inn Gainesville

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

5. Comfort Inn & Suites

6. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

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

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

10. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

11. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13. Georgianna Motel

14. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

15. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

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

Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Dahlonega Mountain Inn

Chateau Elan

Spark by Hilton Commerce, GA

The Smith House

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

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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