The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Lanier in for 2026

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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 swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

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

17.2 km from Lake Lanier

Kiana

₩158,563

₩187,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

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

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and a tiled edge.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

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

15.8 km from Lake Lanier

Kel

₩138,205

₩170,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

3. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

15.2 km from Lake Lanier

Carole

₩101,585

₩123,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

15.9 km from Lake Lanier

Steven

₩192,291

₩227,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with a central island, seating arrangements, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a fire hydrant, and a clear sky.

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

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

15.1 km from Lake Lanier

Albert

₩112,769

₩134,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white top, situated in a room with a light-colored floor and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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

17.4 km from Lake Lanier

Akela

₩150,809

₩178,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in shelves, and a dining area with chairs.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

18.7 km from Lake Lanier

Shakela

₩176,921

₩208,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

9.3 km from Lake Lanier

John

₩152,418

₩181,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

21.7 km from Lake Lanier

Brett

₩131,822

₩159,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A gym with multiple treadmills, a weight bench, and dumbbells.

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

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

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

18.4 km from Lake Lanier

Donald

₩147,222

₩174,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern lobby with a large seating area, a fireplace, and large windows.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dawsonville by IHG

15.6 km from Lake Lanier

Tim

₩170,656

₩204,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a covered area with string lights.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a covered area with lights, and a sign indicating a clearance of 12 feet 9 inches.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a granite countertop, and a large island. There are various appliances and utensils on the counter, and a sign that reads "Let's Bake Some Memories."

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a building with multiple windows and a door.

12. Hampton Inn Cumming

15.9 km from Lake Lanier

Albert

₩157,157

₩187,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, a ceiling fan, and a fire pit.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

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.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

25.4 km from Lake Lanier

David

₩147,222

₩175,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, a ceiling with wooden panels, and a door leading to another room.

A modern cafe with wooden furniture, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bar area with black chairs, and a view of the parking lot.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOME' sign, a covered entrance, and a fire lane.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cumming Atlanta, GA

20.9 km from Lake Lanier

Jamie

₩178,020

₩211,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped sofa, a bed, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

18.2 km from Lake Lanier

Geraldine

₩125,775

₩155,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern building with a brick facade and a covered entrance area.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a bar.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and several chairs along the poolside.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

23.6 km from Lake Lanier

Richard

₩130,209

₩156,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a computer, a printer, and a chair.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

18.2 km from Lake Lanier

Garry

₩147,342

₩174,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, bar stools, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.

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

18. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

25.9 km from Lake Lanier

Jessica

₩112,875

₩136,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

19. Comfort Inn & Suites

15.8 km from Lake Lanier

mary jo

₩124,498

₩149,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, sofas, and a table.

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

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

20.8 km from Lake Lanier

nihal

₩158,325

₩188,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Lanier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 411 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth	9.2 Wonderful 649 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 365 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia	8.8 Excellent 158 reviews	View

Top Lake Lanier Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"C"

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

10/10 Excellent

"I surprise my boyfriend for his birthday, it had a swimming pool. The whirlpool was awesome, but I was irritated because the jets didn’t work, but everything else was perfect."

Lanier Islands Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and environment"

Timberline Glamping River Forks

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing experience!!"

Other attractions near Lake Lanier

New Wave Cable Park

2.6/10 (4 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to New Wave Cable Park during your trip to Flowery Branch. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Bobby Bailey Tennis Center

Catch an event at Bobby Bailey Tennis Center during your trip to Flowery Branch. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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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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Big Creek Greenway

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Big Creek Greenway during your travels to Buford. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Lanier?

Lake Lanier is located in an area that travelers like for its shopping. You'll find 79 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Lanier?

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 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Lake Lanier. Another good choice is Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier, located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Lake Lanier?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Lanier.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Lanier, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Lake Lanier.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Lanier?

For more details about updating your stay near Lake Lanier or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Lake Lanier?

Create some family memories at New Wave Cable Park and Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Explore nature at Big Creek Greenway and Sunset Cove Beach. You might plan a visit to Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course or Bobby Bailey Tennis Center while you're in the area.

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

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

3. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

4. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

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

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

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

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

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

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dawsonville by IHG

12. Hampton Inn Cumming

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cumming Atlanta, GA

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

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

17. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

18. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

19. Comfort Inn & Suites

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Lanier

Top Lake Lanier Hotel Reviews

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

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

Lanier Islands Resort

Timberline Glamping River Forks

Other attractions near Lake Lanier

New Wave Cable Park

Bobby Bailey Tennis Center

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

Big Creek Greenway

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Sunset Cove Beach

Oaks Miniature Golf

Gainesville Theatre Alliance

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