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A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.

A fireplace with three cylindrical vases and a framed cityscape above it.

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

1. Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village

Southern Village, 3 km from University Lake

Pamela

RM615

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden fence.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass canopy and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

2. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

12.5 km from University Lake

Andres

RM546

RM620 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, large windows, and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden bench seating area, multiple tables, and chairs.

A modern reception area with a central counter, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill

10 km from University Lake

Lyncia S

RM433

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious lobby with wooden ceiling beams, a central bar area, multiple seating options including sofas and chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, bedside lamps, a television, and a window with curtains.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a stone facade, large entrance doors, and a welcoming sign.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and chairs.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham, Area

10.8 km from University Lake

Susan

RM461

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A brick pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges leading to a building with a red facade and a grey roof.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for four, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a long corridor, comfortable seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and blue chairs.

5. Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

9 km from University Lake

Andrea

RM788

RM894 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading "ACHOTEL CHAPEL HILL".

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with sofas and chairs, a small table, and a fireplace.

A modern breakfast bar with a glass top, various breakfast items, and a coffee machine.

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

Downtown Chapel Hill, 5.5 km from University Lake

Heather

RM579

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a large umbrella, a fire feature, and a view of the interior through glass walls.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

A large indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, clear glass walls, and a tiled floor.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. There is a round table with two green chairs in front.

7. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

18.2 km from University Lake

Patricia

RM353

RM401 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel entrance with a blue awning, two chairs, a small table, and a bar area with bottles.

A room with blue patterned wallpaper, shelves with blue and white plates, a red chair, and a table with a vase.

A multi-story building with a prominent entrance, arched windows, and a sign reading "GRADUATE CHAPEL HILL".

A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a large clock.

8. Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

Downtown Chapel Hill, 5.2 km from University Lake

Mike

RM660

RM749 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, a wheelchair-accessible chair, a potted plant, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large wall-mounted TV.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill

12.7 km from University Lake

John

RM517

RM587 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a wardrobe.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A reception desk area with a Holiday Inn Express sign, two receptionists, and a guest with a suitcase.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed abstract painting, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill by IHG

10.8 km from University Lake

Karl

RM463

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a wine wall, and a chandelier.

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, including sofas and tables, under a green roof.

A spacious lobby with a central food kiosk, seating areas, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a blue ceiling.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint

14.3 km from University Lake

Lauren

RM428

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view into the kitchen.

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

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a tower with illuminated lights.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill

8.2 km from University Lake

susan

RM512

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a counter, coffee station, and a large window with curtains.

A courtyard with a pathway leading to a building with large windows and a yellow facade.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a building with large windows.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

15 km from University Lake

Joseph

RM339

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A swimming pool with a clear edge and a shallow end, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered area.

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

A rooftop patio with a fire feature, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

4.8 km from University Lake

Carla

RM528

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious, elegantly decorated interior with a central round table, high ceilings, and classic architectural columns.

A banquet hall with round tables, chandeliers, and floral centerpieces.

A large, historic building with a central courtyard, columns, and a brick facade.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

15. The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

5.4 km from University Lake

vasilisa

RM1,269

RM1,440 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a central staircase.

A swimming pool with colorful inflatable toys, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern café interior with a wooden table and benches, a refrigerated display case, and a view of the street outside.

A pool table in a room with large windows, bar stools, and colorful artwork on the walls.

16. Aloft by Marriott Chapel Hill

7.4 km from University Lake

Linda

RM562

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern indoor space with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and dumbbells, and a large mirror wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a dining space.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on a blue wall.

17. Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel

10.1 km from University Lake

Bryan

RM514

RM583 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, and a central coffee table.

A gym with exercise equipment, mirrors, and a patterned floor.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring blue armchairs and a round table.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Durham Southpoint

12.6 km from University Lake

Tracy

RM461

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern breakfast area with a wooden table, a coffee station, and a sign that says "Happy Breakfast Starts Here."

A modern building with a 'welcome' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsboro

14.4 km from University Lake

Jason

RM421

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a fire pit, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a pool table.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large screen displaying a sports event.

20. JB Duke Hotel

19.1 km from University Lake

Derek

RM833

RM945 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to University Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill	9.0 Wonderful 961 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham, Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View

Top University Lake Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here to be close to the Ambulatory Surgical Center at UNC. The staff were very friendly and accommodating from the get-go. The hotel is conveniently located for the Surgi-center and places to eat. If you have hospital business, they have a hospital rate for stying there."

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. So close to everything. Nice staff"

Other attractions near University Lake

Southern Community Park

After visiting Southern Community Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Quailview Recreation Area

After visiting Quailview Recreation Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Carrboro Farmers Market

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

During your visit to Carrboro, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Carrboro Farmers Market. Attend a sporting event or visit the stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

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Carrboro Century Center

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Carrboro Century Center during your trip to Carrboro. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

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The Artscenter

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to The Artscenter during your trip to Carrboro. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

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Grovepark

After visiting Grovepark, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pittsboro. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Briar Chapel Commons

Briar Chapel Commons is just one of the places to see in Chapel Hill, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Dean Smith Center

9.2/10 (261 reviews)

Catch an event at Dean Smith Center during your trip to Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University Lake?

University Lake is located in Chapel Hill. Travellers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events and stunning cathedral. You'll find 123 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near University Lake?

Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 1.9 mi (3 km) from University Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel and Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find near University Lake?

Expedia has 123 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from University Lake.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University Lake.

What can I see and do near University Lake?

Study the collections at The Carolina Basketball Museum, Morehead Planetarium or Ackland Art Museum. Sights like Franklin Street, Horace Williams House and Gimghoul Castle are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Memorial Hall, Paul Green Theatre and PlayMakers Repertory Company.

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Our top choices for University Lake hotels

1. Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village

2. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

3. Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham, Area

5. Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

7. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

8. Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill

10. Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill by IHG

11. Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint

12. Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

15. The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

16. Aloft by Marriott Chapel Hill

17. Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Durham Southpoint

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsboro

20. JB Duke Hotel

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Top University Lake Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

Other attractions near University Lake

Southern Community Park

Quailview Recreation Area

Carrboro Farmers Market

Carrboro Century Center

The Artscenter

Grovepark

Briar Chapel Commons

Dean Smith Center

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