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

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

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

1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Mark

₩108,978

₩132,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fire feature, and a restaurant area.

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

A modern bar area with a high counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A modern gym with wooden cabinets, a wall-mounted TV, and various exercise equipment including dumbbells and benches.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 12 km from Don Carter State Park

John

₩204,748

₩242,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a beige building with a covered patio area and a metal fence.

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

3. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Christa

₩175,510

₩208,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

Juan

₩117,383

₩141,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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

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

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

charlotte

₩133,147

₩159,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pool.

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

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

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

₩170,960

₩203,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, large potted plants, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag display, and a well-lit facade.

A landscaped area with a rock garden and a building entrance.

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Joseph

₩164,471

₩195,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

8. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Kenneth D

₩160,191

₩190,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

₩207,306

₩245,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of white and brown paneling, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Chris

₩220,767

₩260,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

₩90,393

₩110,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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, outdoor seating, and a fenced area.

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

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

12. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Renee

₩79,837

₩101,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 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.

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Walter

₩94,970

₩115,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 parking lot with a building in the background, a tree with pink flowers, and a clear blue sky.

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

14. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

₩75,587

₩93,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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.

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

A small kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a framed picture on the wall and a table with chairs.

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Gina

₩79,409

₩98,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

₩114,422

₩138,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

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

₩325,766

₩575,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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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
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 351 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 800 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites	8.0 Very Good 44 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 833 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Chateau Elan

10/10 Excellent

"Unique experience not far from Atlanta."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

8/10 Good

"It was an older hotel but has been kept up"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Staff is great, top-notch housekeeping, very clean hotel, comfortable beds and pillows… on-site covered parking… highly recommend!"

Spark by Hilton Commerce, GA

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness"

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this Best western! Clean and well maintained, Staff very helpful and friendly. Would stay again. Variety of restaurants. Right of the freeway."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

10/10 Excellent

"Location to I85, Chick fil-A and Michelin Raceway was ideal."

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean"

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well situated. Parking is easy, staff cooperative. Breakfast can be improved."

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Great, cute place,nice pool,clean💞"

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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 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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Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

7.0/10 (25 reviews)

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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 Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites.

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. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

3. Hampton Inn Gainesville

4. Comfort Inn & Suites

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

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

8. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

12. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

14. Georgianna Motel

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

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

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Chateau Elan

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

Spark by Hilton Commerce, GA

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

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

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

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