Top 10 Hotels Near 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 hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 12 km from Don Carter State Park

Steven

RM583

RM691 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Christa

RM531

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

3. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Justin

RM419

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

RM517

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a bar area with two black bar stools.

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

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

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

John

RM417

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

mary jo

RM355

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Joseph

RM527

RM626 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

An outdoor grill with a burger on a plate, condiments, and a glass of water on a table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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

8. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Aaron

RM554

RM658 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a corner market, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a large window with a tree view.

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

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

RM587

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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 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.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Chris

RM648

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious entryway with a large rug, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to another room.

A two-story house with a covered patio area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a wooden table set for a meal, featuring a bottle of wine, a vase of flowers, and various food items.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

11. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

RM1,350

RM1,587 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

RM225

RM288 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

RM326

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

14. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

RM229

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A reception area with a reception desk, two leather chairs, a clock, and a lamp.

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.

15. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Walter

RM317

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a sign indicating 'Home Towne Studios Red Roof.' There are cars parked in the driveway and a flagpole with an American flag.

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and framed advertisements on the wall.

16. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Luz

RM240

RM297 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 reception area with a green 'Quality' mat, framed certificates, a clock, and a potted plant.

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

17. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

RM346

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 359 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 810 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 446 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 844 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn & Suites Commerce - Athens

8/10 Good

"Nice, clean room."

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Just a wonderful small community style hotel with great amenities and a friendly and helpful staff."

Lily Creek Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Just an amazing little Alpine cottage in the midst of a forest. Truly an escape with some of the most friendly hosts you'll ever meet."

Quality Inn Cornelia

8/10 Good

"Well I checked in early, the staff was very helpful. But even though I booked and paid for the room, I never stayed there. I left the event early so I did not need to stay the night.,,! I drove home."

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

10/10 Excellent

"OMG! We travel a lot and my wife is very critical of the hotels where we stay. We both fell in love with Dahlonaga Resort and Vineyards. I love the grounds as it took me back to my happy-fun days at summer camp in the same area. It was a nice surprise they had Netflix too. You have to also try Foothills Grill! We are planning to have our children and grandchildren join us next time. CAN'T WAIT!"

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

10/10 Excellent

"Everything it was reported to be and more!!!"

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

10/10 Excellent

"Older hotel, but very clean and well ran. Room was clean, parking good, breakfast and coffee good. Staff very polite and professional. I would stay there again."

The Smith House

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and quiet"

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay and loved having the coffee and breakfast each morning. Our bed and room was very peaceful. I highly recommend this place."

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Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

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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)

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Lula Park

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

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Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

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Chattahoochee Golf Club

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

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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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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 travellers like for its lakeside setting and coffee shops. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 The Inn at Blackberry HIll.

How many hotels will I find close to Don Carter State Park?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options 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 reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer 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. Hampton Inn Gainesville

3. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

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

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

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

8. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

11. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

12. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

14. Georgianna Motel

15. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

16. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

17. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn & Suites Commerce - Athens

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Lily Creek Lodge

Quality Inn Cornelia

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

The Smith House

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

Other attractions near Don Carter State Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Lula Park

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

Chattahoochee Golf Club

Smithgall Arts Center

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