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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.

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

A two-story brick building with a flat roof and a covered front porch.

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

₩76,027

₩94,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

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

3.8 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

John

₩138,927

₩166,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

14.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Danny

₩163,291

₩196,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

4. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

3.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Conrad

₩160,185

₩191,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 6.2 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Steven

₩193,756

₩229,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

6. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 5.3 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Justin

₩102,709

₩124,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

16 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Paul

₩133,035

₩158,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

A kitchen counter with a sink, a mirror, and various toiletries.

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

10.6 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Ava

₩185,605

₩220,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel room with a sofa, armchair, desk, lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

16.7 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Jill

₩135,805

₩164,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a blue accent wall, a sofa with patterned cushions, a small round ottoman, a desk with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A conference room with a long table, white chairs, a blue accent wall, and a patterned carpet.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

4.3 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Joanne and Shepard

₩165,859

₩197,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 5.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

mary jo

₩125,447

₩151,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.

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

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

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

12. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

4.5 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Edgar

₩194,975

₩230,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small table, TV, and a bed with a patterned rug.

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A dining area with a long table and red chairs, a buffet station, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a hallway leading to a dining area with red chairs.

13. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

16.2 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Moise

₩142,711

₩172,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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 modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

4.2 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Chris

₩215,284

₩254,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden flooring, and hanging pendant lights.

15. Best Western Braselton Inn

15.8 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Sherilyn

₩153,705

₩185,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped entrance area.

A breakfast buffet area with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.

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

6.9 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Bryan

₩161,543

₩192,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious cafe with wooden tables and benches, a central bar area, and large windows allowing natural light.

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

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

17. Chateau Elan

16.1 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Portia

₩249,237

₩376,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a waffle maker, and various food items.

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

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

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

18. Hampton Inn Gainesville

5.6 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Jillian

₩171,425

₩203,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A laundry room with three white front-loading washers and dryers, a clock on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and various food items.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee machine, and a bar with various bottles.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick wall.

19. Springhill Suites By Marriott Braselton

16.8 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Marissa

₩177,549

₩212,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A stone building with multiple balconies and large windows.

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.

20. Lanier Islands Resort

18.7 km from Elachee Nature Science Center

Chris

₩187,338

₩265,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Elachee Nature Science Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Georgianna Motel	6.4 16 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 844 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 84 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 360 reviews	View

Top Elachee Nature Science Center Hotel Reviews

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

8/10 Good

"The staff was very polite, the rooms/entire facility is quite dated but clean."

Hampton Inn Gainesville

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good and well attended. Pool was very cold temp. Room housekeeping daily was a nice surprise!"

Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our room had a well-equipped kitchen, and it was very spacious. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return."

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Nice to have a bar, restaurant, and places to visit on site. Very helpful and cheery staff."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Once on property was glad I chose my stay: look forward to next year"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet rooms and good included breakfast"

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. Check out 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. Check out 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 do some window-shopping at College Square Shopping Center during your visit to 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. Check out 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 get tickets for a performance 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. Check out 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 travelers like for its lakeside setting. You'll find 99 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is 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 traveler 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 The Guest Lodge Gainesville.

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

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodations 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, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Elachee Nature Science Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Elachee Nature Science Center?

For more information about updating your stay near Elachee Nature Science Center or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 Regal Hollywood - Gainesville or Chicopee Woods Golf Course 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. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

4. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

5. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

6. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

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

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

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

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

11. Comfort Inn & Suites

12. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

13. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

15. Best Western Braselton Inn

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

17. Chateau Elan

18. Hampton Inn Gainesville

19. Springhill Suites By Marriott Braselton

20. Lanier Islands Resort

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Top Elachee Nature Science Center Hotel Reviews

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville

Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

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

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

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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