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

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

A modern dining area with a central wooden table, green upholstered chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

12.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Liezl

₩137,984

₩165,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, wooden shelves, and a patterned rug.

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

6.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Vishnu Vardhan Rao

₩142,545

₩175,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a small kitchenette, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a blue and white color scheme, featuring a modern design with geometric patterns on the wall. There are two reception desks with nameplates, and a sign above indicating 'Holiday Inn Express'.

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.

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

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Christal

₩152,808

₩180,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a view of the city.

4. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

13.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Xinrong

₩112,694

₩136,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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.

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

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Donald

₩130,001

₩154,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, seating area, and large windows offering a view.

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Anissa

₩170,544

₩201,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

7. City Express by Marriott Duluth

19.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Mariela

₩114,036

₩136,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Inga

₩147,106

₩174,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and exercise equipment.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a hedge in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with drinks and snacks, and a large window with blinds.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

16.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Leah

₩115,512

₩140,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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.

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

9.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Migmary

₩119,724

₩141,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

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

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

11.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

JoAnn

₩139,526

₩165,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A living room with a wooden wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

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

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

12 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Geraldine

₩119,537

₩148,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled walls, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A lobby with two sofas, a small round table, and a geometric wall art piece.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a counter, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, and a television on the wall.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atlanta-Cumming by IHG

7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Katherine

₩152,942

₩186,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

14. Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

17.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Maria

₩133,114

₩158,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

9.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

nihal

₩170,008

₩202,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a bench.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a white countertop.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia

12.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kesha

₩193,861

₩227,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern hotel with a glass atrium, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped area with a small tree.

An outdoor seating area with orange chairs and a green ottoman, a wooden bench with a plaid pillow, and a fire pit.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A bar area with a neon sign, multiple bar stools, and a counter with bottles.

17. Aloft by Marriott Lawrenceville Sugarloaf

18.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Mara

₩141,405

₩167,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Comfort Suites".

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, red armchairs, a coffee table, and decorative shelves.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fence.

18. Comfort Suites Cumming-Atlanta near Northside Hospital Forsyth

6.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Lucille

₩124,299

₩153,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Residence Inn Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf

17.4 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

NATHAN

₩159,282

₩188,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and chairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

A bed with rose petals, a bottle of wine, and two glasses on a bedside table in a hotel room.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Johns Creek

12.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Brian

₩141,405

₩168,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth	9.2 Wonderful 634 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 374 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Lanier Islands Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is an attraction on its own merit. Beautiful scenery inside the island. All positive memories…"

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 118 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 118 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. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

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

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

4. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

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

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

7. City Express by Marriott Duluth

8. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

9. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

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

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

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atlanta-Cumming by IHG

14. Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia

17. Aloft by Marriott Lawrenceville Sugarloaf

18. Comfort Suites Cumming-Atlanta near Northside Hospital Forsyth

19. Residence Inn Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf

20. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Johns Creek

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Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Lanier Islands Resort

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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