The Best Hotels Closest to McDowell Nature Center and Preserve in Charlotte for 2026

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A view of a beach with chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a distant bridge.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table set, a black refrigerator, a wooden sofa with cushions, and a television mounted on the wall.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A beach with people swimming, sunbathing, and boats on the water.

1. Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

Steele Creek, 2.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Jayde

￥18,190

￥31,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A swimming pool with blue water, surrounded by a fenced area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, HP computers, and a 'Front Desk' sign.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a window with blinds.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill

8.7 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Paulette

￥14,631

￥16,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel with outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a glass facade.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information kiosk.

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

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Steele Creek

9.7 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Alfrea

￥17,314

￥20,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern dining area with wooden tables and benches, a bar area, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Spark' sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a central round table surrounded by yellow rocking chairs, a green carpet, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with white curtains.

4. Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

14.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Dave

￥13,466

￥15,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, pendant lighting, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a long corridor with seating areas and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

5. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood

11.6 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Gregg

￥16,736

￥19,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a coffee station, and large windows with a view.

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

A conference room with a modern design, featuring a geometric patterned wall, multiple tables, and chairs arranged for meetings.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a mirrored wall.

6. City Express by Marriott Charlotte South End

16 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Nancy

￥13,287

￥15,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign prohibiting diving.

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

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the sunset.

7. SpringHill Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

15 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Rebecca

￥18,656

￥21,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a brick wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

A swimming pool with a fenced area, lounge chairs, and a building with red and beige exterior walls in the background.

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Charlotte Airport

13.8 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Jessica

￥18,332

￥21,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A breakfast bar with various food items and a juice dispenser.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

15 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Tiffany

￥15,982

￥18,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a yellow wall with circular designs.

10. Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

14.2 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Vernon

￥13,197

￥16,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone walls, wooden flooring, and a variety of seating options including a sofa, chairs, and a small table with decorative items.

A stone fireplace with two striped armchairs and a small table.

A spacious multi-level living area with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, a stone fireplace, and a dining area with a large island and bar seating.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/Pineville

12.8 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

kwamane

￥14,760

￥17,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A reception area with a long wooden reception desk, metal bar stools, and a large wall mural depicting scenic views and the Rock Hill sign.

A modern living room with a sofa set, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a wall mural of bicycles.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

12. Clarion Pointe Rock Hill Near University

14.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Jodi

￥10,650

￥12,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, wooden flooring, and potted plants.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and a flag.

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

13. Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte - Pineville

13.1 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Melanie

￥13,287

￥15,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A patio area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and outdoor umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a microwave, a coffee maker, a painting, and a lamp.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel with a reflection in a pond, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport

15.2 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Patricia

￥16,643

￥19,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a geometric wall pattern and a clear sign indicating the hotel name.

A store interior with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerated display case, and a wooden partition.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of trees and a building.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southwest by IHG

10.1 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Brian

￥15,001

￥17,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a clear blue sky in the background.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a weight rack.

A modern hotel dining area with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with a sofa, a wall-mounted mirror, and a reception counter with a framed picture.

16. Best Western Rock Hill

14.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Stephen

￥11,539

￥13,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden pergola, and seating arrangements.

A golf course with spectators, a pond, and two large buildings in the background.

A modern gym with a mirrored wall, exercise equipment, and a treadmill.

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Pineville

13.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Hina

￥14,629

￥17,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with seating, a table, and decorative lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large chandelier.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, planters with grass, and a blue and white structure.

18. Tru By Hilton Fort Mill, SC

7.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Max Anthony

￥14,113

￥15,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling panels, hexagonal pendant lights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by outdoor chairs and umbrellas, and a building with large windows and a stone wall.

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

A modern hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone accents, and a clear sky.

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Southwest

9.1 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Dom

￥17,985

￥20,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a well-stocked bar with various bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a desk lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A rectangular swimming pool with two lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a building in the background.

A hotel corridor with large windows, potted plants, and a carpeted floor.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte Airport

14.1 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Andrew

￥15,301

￥19,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport	8.6 Excellent 287 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill	9.2 Wonderful 934 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Steele Creek	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77	9.2 Wonderful 1,179 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood	9.6 Exceptional 2,205 reviews	View

Top McDowell Nature Center and Preserve Hotel Reviews

Serene Getaway with Hot Tub, Sauna, Firepit, Kayaks, Pontoon & Jet Ski Rentals!

10/10 Excellent

"Helena did a great job with communication. The house was immaculate! We had a great visit. Thank you so much."

Luxury Lake House, Pool, Hot tub, Dock, Beach, Game room, Boat Rental available

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Rick was great at communicating. Amazing experience."

Waterfront Cottage, Fiery Sunsets

10/10 Excellent

"My friend and I had a girls weekend at the Trout Pond in late September and it was exactly what the doctor prescribed. We kayaked and paddleboarded, cooked at-home meals and ate on the dock, and generally just relaxed! This small cove has a nice view of Lake Wiley activity, and nice calm and safe waters to paddle around in. The large dock is perfect for lounging and parking large boats, and there is a small area from which kayaks etc can be put in as well. As a plus, we got a great workout going up and down the steps between the house and dock! The cottage was very clean and kitchen was extremely well stocked with utensils, pots, pans, etc, and water. The furniture (couch, easy chair, beds) was comfortable and we enjoyed the light and view from the large windows in the living room.We experienced a rare NC weekend with perfect weather but I imagine this would be a great place to jump in the lake for hot summer days, as there's also an outdoor shower. Also, the neighbor's dog was adorable, and check-in and check-out process was very easy."

Sprawling Lakefront Home on Peninsula, Beach, Private Dock, Kayaks-Paddle boards

10/10 Excellent

"We spent almost a week here with our adult children and our dog. We LOVED it! It was like being at a good friend’s house - well stocked, casual, and not at all fussy. Lots of games and snacks, dishes and towels, all the things. My husband brought his bass boat and fished every day! He was able to tie it to the floating dock for easy access. River Hills is a beautiful community - friendly, safe. We will most certainly be back!"

Beautiful Escape, Mins from Carowinds & Lake Wylie

10/10 Excellent

"This house is beautiful! Super clean, very close to Carowinds. I can't come with a complaint even if I wanted too."

Sweetwater

10/10 Excellent

"My first time at Sweetwater spent 9 days. Before arriving i anticipated a good stayand No surprises giving the fact that Georgia the host and I communicated several times leading up to my Travel. She is great and extremely responsive. The cabin although old enjoy its rustic charm and its location. Its well appointed , clean and functional has everything you need and more. Awesome location 18 miles to Uptown Charlotte for a nice night out yet Far enough removed and peaceful. Awesome lake views and just an all around great spot to enjoy. I plan to come back GeorgiaThank you Paul"

Charlotte Glamping Dome- Fawn and Fern Hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"This is such a unique place. Dog friendly, rustic with a modern touch. All the necessities were there and close to many activities. The host was helpful and friendly. We loved our little weekend away!"

Perfect Winter Lake Getaway Villa on Lake Wylie - Family Friendly + Lovers Dream

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay exceeded our expectations in most categories except one.Whoever wrote the narrative description for the property could have done better as the accommodations for up to 8 were less than adequate. Please provide more comfortable bedding for 8 or even 7 if you advertise so. Sleeping is high on everyone's list of priorities and my guests deserve nothing less than a good night's sleep. Everything else was great, truly great."

Serene Lake Views • Hot Tub • BBQ • Kayaks

8/10 Good

"The house was in excellent condition. The hot tub was in excellent condition, along with the grill and kayaks."

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Lake Wylie

8.2/10 (19 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wylie during your travels in Steele Creek.

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beach near Copperhead Island

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Copperhead Island during your trip to Charlotte?

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beach near Terry's Marina

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Terry's Marina during your trip to Charlotte?

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beach near The Carolina Boat Club

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near The Carolina Boat Club during your trip to Clover?

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beach near Lake Wylie

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Lake Wylie during your trip to Clover?

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beach near Long Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Long Cove during your trip to Charlotte?

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beach near Old Stage Trail

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Old Stage Trail during your trip to Clover?

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Oakton

Explore the great outdoors at Oakton, a lovely green space in Clover.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

McDowell Nature Center and Preserve is located in a welcoming area of Charlotte known for its cozy coffeehouses and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this cabin offers a marina and free parking. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.

How many hotels should I expect to find near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

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What can I see and do near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

You can wander around Lake Wylie Park, Mecklenburg County Park, or Ebenezer Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Wylie, Oakton, and North Carolina State Wildlife Landing. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Tega Cay Golf Club, Knights Stadium, or Harbortowne Marina.

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Our top choices for McDowell Nature Center and Preserve hotels

1. Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill

3. Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Steele Creek

4. Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

5. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood

6. City Express by Marriott Charlotte South End

7. SpringHill Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Charlotte Airport

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

10. Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/Pineville

12. Clarion Pointe Rock Hill Near University

13. Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte - Pineville

14. Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southwest by IHG

16. Best Western Rock Hill

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Pineville

18. Tru By Hilton Fort Mill, SC

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Southwest

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte Airport

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Top McDowell Nature Center and Preserve Hotel Reviews

Serene Getaway with Hot Tub, Sauna, Firepit, Kayaks, Pontoon & Jet Ski Rentals!

Luxury Lake House, Pool, Hot tub, Dock, Beach, Game room, Boat Rental available

Waterfront Cottage, Fiery Sunsets

Sprawling Lakefront Home on Peninsula, Beach, Private Dock, Kayaks-Paddle boards

Beautiful Escape, Mins from Carowinds & Lake Wylie

Sweetwater

Charlotte Glamping Dome- Fawn and Fern Hideaway

Perfect Winter Lake Getaway Villa on Lake Wylie - Family Friendly + Lovers Dream

Serene Lake Views • Hot Tub • BBQ • Kayaks

Other attractions near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Lake Wylie

beach near Copperhead Island

beach near Terry's Marina

beach near The Carolina Boat Club

beach near Lake Wylie

beach near Long Cove

beach near Old Stage Trail

Oakton

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