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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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 TV, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

A self-serve area with a refrigerated beverage cooler, snack bins, and a sign for Candlewood Cupboard.

8. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Kenneth D

₩160,191

₩190,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

₩207,306

₩245,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 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.

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.

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

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

A dining table with a variety of food and drinks, including grapes, cheese, and a bottle of wine, set against a backdrop of large windows with wicker blinds.

A two-story house with a covered patio area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

₩346,615

₩408,805 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, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A motel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a fenced area.

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

12. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Renee

₩74,455

₩95,037 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 large sign for a Speedway gas station with a red building in the background.

A breakfast bar with a coffee maker, cereal dispenser, and a fruit bowl.

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

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

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

14. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

₩75,587

₩93,655 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 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.

15. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Walter

₩94,970

₩115,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

₩114,422

₩138,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

Two individuals playing a wooden block game outdoors, with a tent and trees in the background.

18. Timberline Glamping River Forks

18 km from Don Carter State Park

₩150,717

₩365,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

₩121,489

₩375,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 351 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,010 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 801 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 437 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 833 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

The Smith House

10/10 Excellent

"So much hospitality. Great location with cozy room!"

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

8/10 Good

"n/a"

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."

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."

Lily Creek Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our recent stay was wonderful! The Inn Keeper was extremely helpful and very friendly. We stayed three nights in the Asia room 11 and we were pleased with our room. We will definitely return! Great experience!"

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

10/10 Excellent

"We will be back !"

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Quinlan Visual Arts Center

7.2/10 (25 reviews)

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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

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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. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

3. Hampton Inn Gainesville

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

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

6. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

7. Comfort Inn & Suites

8. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

11. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

12. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

14. Georgianna Motel

15. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

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

The Smith House

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

Spark by Hilton Commerce, GA

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

Lily Creek Lodge

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

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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