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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 modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, white tiled walls, and a shower curtain.

A parking lot with a building in the background, a tree with pink flowers, and a clear blue sky.

1. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 2.6 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Larry

RM227

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

A multi-story hotel with a gas station attached, featuring a prominent 'Best Price Plus' sign.

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

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

3.8 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

charlotte

RM400

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A modern bar area with a high counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

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

A modern lobby with a round seating area, a large window with a view of the street, and a chandelier.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 6.2 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

John

RM615

RM728 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, a wooden bar area, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

4. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 5.3 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Mark

RM327

RM397 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A modern coffee shop interior with a seating area, a coffee machine, and a laptop on the table.

A self-serve area with a refrigerated beverage cooler, snack bins, and a sign for Candlewood Cupboard.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television.

5. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

3.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Kenneth D

RM481

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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 Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

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

6. Hampton Inn Gainesville

5.6 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Christa

RM527

RM627 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, large potted plants, and a reception desk.

A breakfast bar with a display case, bar stools, and a variety of breakfast items.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag display, and a well-lit facade.

A landscaped area with a rock garden and a building entrance.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

4.3 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Joseph

RM494

RM589 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

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

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

6.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Bryan

RM514

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a long counter, multiple food dispensers, and hanging pendant lights.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and a pool.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

14.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Christine

RM522

RM625 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

A landscaped courtyard with a pathway, benches, and various trees.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 5.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Juan

RM353

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

11. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

4.5 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Edgar

RM623

RM737 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring blue and red chairs, a small round table, and a sofa with blue cushions. There is a reception desk in the background with a counter and a television mounted on the wall.

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

4.2 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Chris

RM663

RM783 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious living area with wooden flooring, a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee station.

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a bench.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a granite countertop, and various food items on the counter.

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

16.7 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Steven

RM440

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A large, two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a large seating area, and a modern chandelier.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.

A spacious hotel lobby with a grand staircase, seating areas, and a large chandelier.

14. Chateau Elan

16.1 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Stacey

RM726

RM1,102 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

A breakfast bar with a coffee maker, cereal dispenser, and a fruit bowl.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

4.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Noe

RM272

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a 3 ft 6 in no diving sign, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

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

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a seating area with a patterned rug, and a wall with a travel-themed poster.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

10.6 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Nancy

RM528

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A stone fire pit with chairs, a vineyard in the background, and a large building with a distinctive roof.

A spacious cafe with a long wooden bench, multiple tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines leading to a large building with a symmetrical facade and a central tower.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Braselton

16.6 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Wade

RM753

RM894 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a TV, and a blue sofa.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

16 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Paul

RM384

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, tables, and chairs, featuring an American flag.

A hotel with a red roof, stone facade, and an American flag.

A spacious outdoor area with a gravel surface, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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

19. Best Western Braselton Inn

15.8 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Tiffany

RM463

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

A stone building with multiple balconies and large windows.

A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A spacious dining area with a wooden table, patterned chairs, and a chandelier.

20. Lanier Islands Resort

18.7 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Kelly

RM568

RM804 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Elachee Nature Science Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Georgianna Motel	6.8 15 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 833 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 351 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,010 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 76 reviews	View

Top Elachee Nature Science Center Hotel Reviews

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

8/10 Good

"n/a"

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this Best western! Clean and well maintained, Staff very helpful and friendly. Would stay again. Variety of restaurants. Right of the freeway."

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Nice experience shocked there wasn’t a pool but nice"

Comfort Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Great location and close to NEGA Medical and area restaurants and shopping. Really enjoyed being able to walk to Johnny's NYSP and Shane's Craft Burger for dinner. Then stroll over the pedestrian bridge to the downtown square. Breakfast consisted of self make waffles, eggs, sausage or bacon, cereals, yogurt, fruit, bagels and toast. Beds were good. Could focus on cleaning a little more."

HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoy the fact that I can actually cook there"

Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

10/10 Excellent

"Was happy with the way the employees treated us."

Landing Apartments - Oakwood

10/10 Excellent

"El lugar es muy bonito, todas las instalaciones y muy cerca de todo, pero en nuestro caso siendo extranjeros fue muy difícil el check in para recibir el código de ingreso, y todo es muy nuevo y muy bonito pero creo que ayudaría mucho con en otras instalaciones que brindan más cosas dentro de los apartamentos como más café, detergente para ropa y los ventiladores tenían un poco de polvo pero todo lo demás estuvo muy bien"

Georgianna Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It’s was nice clean room"

Other attractions near Elachee Nature Science Center

Wilshire Trails Park

7.8/10 (33 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wilshire Trails Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chicopee Woods Golf Course

7.4/10 (29 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gainesville at Chicopee Woods Golf Course. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Gainesville Theatre Alliance

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Gainesville Theatre Alliance on your trip to Oakwood. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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College Square Shopping Center

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at College Square Shopping Center during your stay in Oakwood. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Oaks Miniature Golf

6.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Oaks Miniature Golf during your travels to Oakwood. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

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Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

7.0/10 (25 reviews)

You can take time to visit Interactive Neighborhood for Kids during your travels to Gainesville. Visit 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 make plans for a show at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Regal Hollywood - Gainesville

You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Gainesville during your travels to Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elachee Nature Science Center?

Elachee Nature Science Center is located in an area of Gainesville that travellers like for its lakeside setting. You'll find 93 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Elachee Nature Science Center?

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Elachee Nature Science Center. Other good options within 5 miles include Georgianna Motel and Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Elachee Nature Science Center?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Elachee Nature Science Center.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Elachee Nature Science Center.

What can I see and do near Elachee Nature Science Center?

You can enjoy live performances at Gainesville Theatre Alliance and Smithgall Arts Center. Create some family memories at Oaks Miniature Golf, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Quinlan Visual Arts Center while you're exploring the area around Elachee Nature Science Center. You might plan a visit to Chicopee Woods Golf Course or Regal Hollywood - Gainesville while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Elachee Nature Science Center hotels

1. Georgianna Motel

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

3. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

4. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

5. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

6. Hampton Inn Gainesville

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

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

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

10. Comfort Inn & Suites

11. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

14. Chateau Elan

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

16. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Braselton

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

19. Best Western Braselton Inn

20. Lanier Islands Resort

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Top Elachee Nature Science Center Hotel Reviews

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Comfort Inn & Suites

HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

Landing Apartments - Oakwood

Georgianna Motel

Other attractions near Elachee Nature Science Center

Wilshire Trails Park

Chicopee Woods Golf Course

Gainesville Theatre Alliance

College Square Shopping Center

Oaks Miniature Golf

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

Smithgall Arts Center

Regal Hollywood - Gainesville

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