The Best Hotels Closest to Don Carter State Park in Gainesville for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Justin

₩123,685

₩149,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Christa

₩176,772

₩210,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

₩177,483

₩210,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

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

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

John

₩138,701

₩166,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large abstract painting.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Joseph

₩176,704

₩209,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

Mary

₩119,050

₩143,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A compact kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

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

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

7. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Kenneth D

₩185,674

₩220,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

₩196,596

₩232,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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.

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Chris

₩215,493

₩254,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A large, modern house with a symmetrical design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a sloped roof.

10. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

₩438,949

₩515,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

₩80,380

₩101,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

₩107,069

₩129,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

13. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

₩76,101

₩94,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

A modern dining area with a glass table and chairs, a large window with a view of a building, and a kitchen area with a coffee machine.

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

14. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Walter

₩100,021

₩121,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A reception desk with a 'HomeTowne Studios by RedRoof' sign, a clock, and a 'BediCard' advertisement.

A laundry room with multiple washing machines, a security camera, and a framed poster on the wall.

A multi-story motel with a parking lot, featuring a central entrance with a red door, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several cars.

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Gina

₩79,949

₩98,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a television, a dining table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a glass dining area with red chairs.

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

A vending machine with Pepsi and Coca-Cola logos, a Coca-Cola bottle image, and a selection of drink options.

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

₩115,201

₩139,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested area.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and a fruit basket.

A two-story house with a porch and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

17. Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat

15.2 km from Don Carter State Park

₩327,983

₩579,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A tent-like structure with a porch, two chairs, and a hammock.

A tented room with a bed, a small table with a sign, a lamp, and a window.

A tent with string lights, a hammock, and a bicycle.

A room with two black chairs, a small wooden table, a potted plant, a striped rug, and a window with a black frame.

18. Timberline Glamping River Forks

18 km from Don Carter State Park

₩151,742

₩368,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A two-story house with a front porch, a satellite dish, and a mailbox.

19. Bungalow by the Lake

19.6 km from Don Carter State Park

₩122,316

₩377,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 809 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 842 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

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 Dahlonega Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was the cutest little place. My daughter, her friend, and I loved it as we visited the town for a college visit/ tour. Everyone was so friendly and we loved the "extra touches" like games to borrow, ear plugs, bottled water, and even a room service option for Breakfast. Will come again."

Chateau Elan

8/10 Good

"It was okay. It didn’t live up to the hype for me"

The Smith House

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and quiet"

Quality Inn Cornelia

8/10 Good

"No elevator did not help my back. Cigarette butts in can outside the door smelled horrible. Didn't bother with breakfast so can't speak to that."

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

8/10 Good

"This is a"

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean, and quiet. Highly recommend!!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent!"

Other attractions near Don Carter State Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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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)

Enjoy an outing to Quinlan Visual Arts Center during your stay in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Lula Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lula Park, a lovely green space in Lula.

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Frances Meadows Aquatic Center during your stay in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chattahoochee Golf Club

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gainesville at Chattahoochee Golf Club. 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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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 travelers like for its lakeside setting and coffeehouses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 should I expect to find close to Don Carter State Park?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Don Carter State Park.

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1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

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

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

5. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

7. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

10. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13. Georgianna Motel

14. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

17. Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat

18. Timberline Glamping River Forks

19. Bungalow by the Lake

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

Chateau Elan

The Smith House

Quality Inn Cornelia

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

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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