The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Johnson in Raleigh for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A modern bar area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, a bar counter with stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill and seating area.

A kitchen counter with a blender, a cutting board with fruit, a bowl of strawberries, a glass, and a potted plant.

1. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Southwest Raleigh, 1.5 km from Lake Johnson

Timothy

￥19,206

￥21,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A buffet area with various food options, a coffee station, and a glass partition.

A modern lobby with leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a central light fixture.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

A modern kitchen area with a central island, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a variety of snacks and condiments on the shelves.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

1.7 km from Lake Johnson

Isaiah

￥21,300

￥24,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A lobby with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a reception desk, a television screen, and a large wall mural.

3. SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary

3 km from Lake Johnson

Carol

￥17,871

￥20,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a blue and grey tiled floor, and a view of a parked car outside.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a flat-screen TV, a bar area, and a patterned rug.

A modern breakfast area with self-service stations, including coffee machines and a refrigerated display case.

A snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with various brands of chips and a refrigerator with a variety of drinks.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

3 km from Lake Johnson

Jacob

￥17,865

￥20,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a stone fireplace, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered walkway.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

2.9 km from Lake Johnson

Edward

￥19,950

￥22,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A lobby with yellow chairs, a billiards table, and a patterned floor.

A lobby with yellow chairs, a chandelier, a colorful abstract painting, and a patterned floor.

A room with a black and white geometric floor pattern, colorful wall decorations, and modern furniture including grey armchairs and a glass table with a gold base.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

6. Hive House, Unscripted By Hyatt

3 km from Lake Johnson

Debbie

￥23,029

￥26,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool area with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a changing room.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent and a digital display.

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

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 1.6 km from Lake Johnson

JUDY

￥21,096

￥23,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a self-service breakfast area, a reception desk, and a visible 'The Shop' sign.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a store named 'The Shop' in the background.

A hotel lobby with a coffee shop area, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary

2 km from Lake Johnson

Tracy

￥18,101

￥20,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A hotel room with a red sofa, a grey armchair, a small round table, a bench, and a framed cityscape painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a seating area with patterned cushions, and a bookshelf with various items.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

9. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Raleigh / Cary by IHG

2.1 km from Lake Johnson

Silu

￥14,641

￥16,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Red Roof Inn with a prominent neon sign, brick facade, and a glass entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, multiple coffee dispensers, and a selection of coffee creamer bottles.

A power strip with multiple outlets and USB ports, labeled 'Get Plugged-In!' and 'Keek Rooft.'

10. Red Roof Inn Raleigh Southwest - Cary

2.7 km from Lake Johnson

Connie

￥9,631

￥11,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with sheer curtains, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

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

A room with a beige armchair, a smaller chair, a table with a lamp, and wall art depicting leaves.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a chair, and a microwave.

11. MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary

2.5 km from Lake Johnson

Kenneth

￥11,193

￥12,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

A coffee station with a sign reading "RISE & SHINE" and a coffee cup illustration. There are two coffee dispensers and a creamer dispenser on a counter.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a clock, and a coffee station.

A kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator, a wooden desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a door with a sign.

12. Motel 6 Raleigh, NC - Cary

2.6 km from Lake Johnson

Kevin

￥9,914

￥11,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a large island with a sink.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign indicating 'The Market'.

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

13. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

8 km from Lake Johnson

Lynn

￥19,049

￥21,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern reception area with a wooden counter, a large wall with text, and a vending machine.

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

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, seating, and chairs.

14. Springhill Suites By Marriott Raleigh Garner

Southeast Raleigh, 12.7 km from Lake Johnson

Sandra

￥23,936

￥27,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a view of a sunset over a forested area.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a decorative glass sculpture, and a fireplace in the background.

A hotel pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

A spacious living room with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a central table with lamps.

15. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

8.9 km from Lake Johnson

Ben

￥53,676

￥60,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a leather sofa, green chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A multi-level hotel interior with a staircase, guest access doors, and hanging pendant lights.

16. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 7 km from Lake Johnson

Candun

￥21,654

￥24,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern bar area with a rustic ceiling, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A snack display area with shelves of various snacks and a refrigerated section.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 11 km from Lake Johnson

Renee

￥24,140

￥27,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with a brick fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A breakfast area with a counter, stools, and a display of food items.

A modern lounge area with seating options including sofas, chairs, and hanging chairs.

A modern food service area with a self-serve beverage station, a microwave, and a seating area with a blue couch.

18. Tru By Hilton Raleigh Garner

13.1 km from Lake Johnson

Vanessa

￥16,389

￥18,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with a green arch, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a large plant.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

An indoor swimming pool with a central water feature, seating areas, and a modern ceiling design.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 9 km from Lake Johnson

Jesus

￥19,364

￥21,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious bar area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and a television.

A bar area with a sign reading "The Nook Bar," featuring a counter with bottles and a menu, surrounded by four bar stools with cushioned seats.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a red umbrella, and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

4.7 km from Lake Johnson

Samuel

￥16,675

￥18,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Johnson

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area	9.8 Exceptional 136 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary	9.4 Exceptional 1,018 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads	9.4 Exceptional 326 reviews	View

Top Lake Johnson Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

10/10 Excellent

"We liked the cleanliness n friendliness of the staff. The restaurant food was delicious n we are hoping to enjoy the pool and exercise room next trip."

Red Roof Inn Raleigh Southwest - Cary

10/10 Excellent

"Pet friendly modern appliances"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

10/10 Excellent

"The location of this hotel is amazing. By shops and food options. This hotel was really clean for being pet friendly. The rooms did not have any smell to them at all either which is nice. The breakfast options weren’t great but I’m also more of a health conscious person with microplastics and chemicals so if you’re like that I suggest skipping on breakfast. Other than that it was great!"

Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU

10/10 Excellent

"This place was great. Perfect for what we needed. Bed and pillows were awesome. The decor was beautiful inside and out, there were plenty of amenities available and everything was very thoughtful that they provided! 10/10. Also LOVED the porch. Anytime we come back for a concert, we’re booking here! Thanks for the experience!"

Near NCSU, State Fair, RDU & RTP-2BR +Fire Pit+Fenced Yard+Ample Private Parkng

10/10 Excellent

"Great place in a great area close to do town it was perfect to what we needed and were looking for on our long weekend"

Charming Retreat in Raleigh, 2 bedrooms

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as described, clean with all necessities for a pleasant stay. We even spotted 2 beautiful deer out the back doors."

Lakeside Studio near a Greenway

10/10 Excellent

"The room was cool and super clean, very comfortable bed. The kitchenet wasn't so convenient since it was located in the closed, but it was doable. I really like the location close to the hiking trail around the lake. The communication with Natalie was very fast. Thank you!"

Quiet Townhome in central Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

"Prefect location in Raleigh. Nice townhouse near the concert and very clean."

Other attractions near Lake Johnson

An aerial view of a city with a highway, parking lots, and green spaces.

Crossroads Plaza

8.6/10 (312 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Crossroads Plaza during your visit to Cary. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

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A forested area with a small pond surrounded by rocks and autumn-colored foliage.

Kentwood Park

You can take time to visit Kentwood Park during your travels to Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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A historic building with a central arched entrance, two towers, and a red-tiled roof.

North Carolina State Fairgrounds

8.4/10 (914 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to North Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Regal Crossroads - Cary

You can take time to visit Regal Crossroads - Cary during your travels to Cary. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Amb Day Spa

6.6/10 (16 reviews)

You can take time to visit Amb Day Spa during your travels to Cary. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

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James B. Hunt Jr. Library

After visiting James B. Hunt Jr. Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh.

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McKimmon Center

McKimmon Center is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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J.S. Dorton Arena

6.4/10 (5 reviews)

Catch an event at J.S. Dorton Arena during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Johnson?

Lake Johnson is located in a scenic area of Raleigh known for its beautiful river views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Lake Johnson?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Johnson. Another good choice is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Lake Johnson?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Johnson.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Johnson, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Lake Johnson.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Johnson?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Lake Johnson, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Lake Johnson?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art, CAM Raleigh, or North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Raleigh Little Theater, Joel Lane Museum House, and Historic City Market are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can watch performances at Red Hat Amphitheater, North Carolina Theatre, and Burning Coal Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Lake Johnson hotels

1. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

3. SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

5. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

6. Hive House, Unscripted By Hyatt

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG

8. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary

9. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Raleigh / Cary by IHG

10. Red Roof Inn Raleigh Southwest - Cary

11. MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary

12. Motel 6 Raleigh, NC - Cary

13. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

14. Springhill Suites By Marriott Raleigh Garner

15. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

16. The Longleaf Hotel

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

18. Tru By Hilton Raleigh Garner

19. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

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Top Lake Johnson Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

Red Roof Inn Raleigh Southwest - Cary

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU

Near NCSU, State Fair, RDU & RTP-2BR +Fire Pit+Fenced Yard+Ample Private Parkng

Charming Retreat in Raleigh, 2 bedrooms

Lakeside Studio near a Greenway

Quiet Townhome in central Raleigh

Other attractions near Lake Johnson

Crossroads Plaza

Kentwood Park

North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Regal Crossroads - Cary

Amb Day Spa

James B. Hunt Jr. Library

McKimmon Center

J.S. Dorton Arena

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