The Best Hotels Closest to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Buford for 2026

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

A modern dining area with a long counter and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator and coffee station, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Catherine

₩153,149

₩181,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, a ceiling fan, and a fire pit.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a microwave in the cabinet.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

A hotel reception area with a large welcome sign, a reception desk, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

12.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Liezl

₩140,416

₩167,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar area with stools.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden side table, and a floor lamp.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white top, situated in a room with a light-colored floor and a large abstract painting on the wall.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

11.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

JoAnn

₩141,344

₩167,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a fire hydrant, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with a central island, seating arrangements, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

9.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Calvin

₩120,947

₩143,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

A modern reception area with a blue-lit wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with a view of the cityscape.

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, sofas, and a table.

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

9.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

nihal

₩160,990

₩191,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

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

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and a tiled edge.

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

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

6.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Vishnu Vardhan Rao

₩154,055

₩188,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor kitchen area with a granite countertop, bar stools, a grill, and a brick oven.

A modern hotel reception area with a white reception desk, a minibar, and a visible 'Suite Shop' sign.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in shelves, and a dining area with chairs.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Shakela

₩161,209

₩190,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, bar stools, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with sofas, and a large window providing natural light.

8. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

13.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Scott

₩113,845

₩137,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, a ceiling with wooden panels, and a door leading to another room.

A modern cafe with wooden furniture, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV screen.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a counter, and a television screen.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOME' sign, a covered entrance, and a fire lane.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cumming Atlanta, GA

9.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Vera and Jack

₩184,514

₩219,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with a view of a door leading to a room.

A building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern reception area with a flat-screen TV, white reception desk, and two armchairs with patterned cushions.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a wardrobe.

10. Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

9.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kim

₩269,091

₩316,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

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

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

10.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Paul

₩137,890

₩164,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A reception area with two counters, a vending machine, and seating.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Samuel

₩138,095

₩164,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a brick facade and a covered entrance area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and several chairs along the poolside.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a bar.

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and a covered area with a sign indicating a clearance height.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

11.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Robert

₩120,688

₩145,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A 24/7 market kiosk with snacks, beverages, and a coffee station.

14. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

18.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kianna

₩117,207

₩140,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a fireplace with a stone wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, yellow and white chairs, and large windows.

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

A hotel dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a colorful carpet.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Donald

₩148,609

₩176,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa set, a wooden bookshelf, and a large wall clock.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped sofa, a bed, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "Country Inn & Suites by Carlson."

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA

12 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Geraldine

₩126,856

₩156,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A gym with multiple cardio machines, a large mirror, and a TV on the wall.

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and a large window providing natural light.

17. City Express by Marriott Duluth

19.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Rodrigo

₩103,759

₩125,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a minibar.

A breakfast area with a central island, kitchen appliances, and a sign indicating breakfast service.

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

A hotel lobby with a refrigerated beverage display, snack shelves, a reception desk, and a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign.

18. Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

17.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Claudia

₩134,473

₩160,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A spacious kitchen with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central island with bar stools.

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

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

19. Lanier Islands Resort

5.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chris

₩187,519

₩266,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Hyatt Place hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and a tree in front.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a bed, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and overhead lighting.

A modern lobby with blue seating, a wooden reception desk, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

20. Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway

18.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

PETER

₩88,195

₩108,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 389 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia	9.0 Wonderful 449 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia	8.8 Excellent 143 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek	9.4 Exceptional 454 reviews	View

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

10/10 Excellent

"All good , did not eat anything"

Other attractions near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Buford Dam Park

8.6/10 (73 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buford Dam Park during your travels in Buford. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Windermere Golf Club

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Cumming at Windermere Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Sunset Cove Beach

7.6/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Sunset Cove Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Buford. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

8.6/10 (155 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands during your trip to Buford. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

8.4/10 (46 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Buford at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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James Creek Tennis Center

Catch an event at James Creek Tennis Center during your trip to Cumming. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Mary Alice Park

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

After visiting Mary Alice Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cumming. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Bear's Best

6.6/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Suwanee at Bear's Best. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is located in a family-friendly area of Buford known for its great live music scene. You'll find 121 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Lanier Islands Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a marina and a full-service spa. It's located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

How many hotels will I find near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Expedia has 121 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. 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 your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

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What can I see and do near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Create some family memories at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Buford Fine Arts Center. Surround yourself with nature at Buford Dam Park, Sunset Cove Beach, and Big Creek Greenway. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course, Bear's Best, or Windermere Golf Club.

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Our top choices for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

8. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cumming Atlanta, GA

10. Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

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

12. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

14. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA

17. City Express by Marriott Duluth

18. Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

19. Lanier Islands Resort

20. Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway

Compare popular hotels close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

Other attractions near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Buford Dam Park

Windermere Golf Club

Sunset Cove Beach

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

James Creek Tennis Center

Mary Alice Park

Bear's Best

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