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A covered outdoor area with large planters, trees, and a pathway.

A modern building with large glass windows and a flat roof.

A hotel registration area with a reception desk, seating area, and a carpeted floor.

An auditorium with tiered seating, a central stage, and a large screen displaying 'THE GEORGIA CENTER'.

1. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

9.5 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Jacob

₩148,573

₩177,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are dining tables and chairs in the background.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by a brick building with large windows and a green fence.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and tables, and a wooden partition with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign for SpringHill Suites Marriott, and a brick facade.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

6.7 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Katherine

₩202,180

₩237,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A buffet area with multiple serving stations, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, wooden flooring, and a large window.

3. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

10.6 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Kimberly

₩180,698

₩214,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area with a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a modern entrance.

4. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

11.3 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Christine

₩192,744

₩228,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a fireplace, a bar area, and a seating arrangement.

A reception area with a vending machine, a bulletin board, and a decorative wall piece.

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

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, a white counter, and multiple seating arrangements.

5. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

9.8 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Kristina

₩172,584

₩205,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A white building with columns, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

A grand piano, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a large mirror in a spacious room with patterned rugs and wooden flooring.

A wooden interior with a glass door leading to a pool area.

A kitchen with wooden walls, a central island with food items, hanging pots, and a refrigerator.

6. The Colonels B&B and Inn

8.1 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Daniel

₩385,488

₩486,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window, and artwork.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a fireplace, and decorative items on shelves.

A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a double door, and a small porch area.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There are large windows with black roller shades, a potted plant, and a bookshelf.

7. The Rushmore

8.8 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

"It's a very well maintained property, very clean and neat. Amenities (breakfast, snacks, soda, water, beer, wine) are great and staff extremely nice (and available). Room (Ivey) was just what we needed, retro decoration, nice bed, large bathroom. Location is great (S. Milledge). Close to University (walkable), can walk to several restaurants and close to sororities/fraternities, but not within hearing distance. Would highly recommend for an upper scale visit to Athens or UGA"

Christopher

₩290,875

₩341,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A brick building with a sign reading "Rivet House." There are steps leading to the entrance, and string lights are visible.

A cozy dining area with two round tables, each with plates of pastries, cups, and a vase with flowers.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

8. Rivet House

11.8 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Ryan

₩222,860

₩262,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating with cushioned chairs, and a visible exit sign.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a sign indicating 'Quality by Choice', and a statue of a lion.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

9.3 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Jason

₩133,850

₩160,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned floor.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

10.5 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Dave

₩128,389

₩154,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with a bar, seating, and a TV screen.

A reception area with a stone wall, a red counter, and a seating area with red chairs.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, sofas, and round tables.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter and multiple stools.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

11.2 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Ashley

₩192,276

₩227,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with hexagonal pendant lights, a large window with a view, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is Springhill Suites Marriott.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, red chairs, and tables, surrounded by brick walls and a modern building in the background.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a bookshelf, and a decorative wall with text.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

10.7 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

john

₩240,328

₩283,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bar area with a long counter, red bar stools, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with curtains, and a patterned floor.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, a fire pit, and string lights.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

11.2 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

TAMMIE M

₩191,539

₩226,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern cafe with a central bar, seating area, and a chalkboard menu.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

A hotel room with a large window, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, and a red chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

14. Hampton Inn Athens

9.7 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Tara

₩153,937

₩183,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop terrace with a flat-screen TV, a fire feature, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden accents, and bar stools.

A modern outdoor living area with a bar, seating, and a fireplace.

15. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

10.9 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Vica

₩487,214

₩566,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a grill, and umbrellas.

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

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and large windows.

16. Wingate Athens

12.8 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

William

₩129,701

₩155,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small round table, and a flat-screen TV.

A lobby with two sofas and three ottomans, a reception desk, and a bulletin board.

A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

17. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

10.7 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Roger

₩159,639

₩198,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent 'BW Best Western' sign, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a coat check, and a sign indicating check-in times.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a desk with a computer and a TV, a mini-fridge, and a door.

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, round coffee table, and patterned rug. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a large lamp in the center.

18. Best Western Athens

10.5 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Ryan

₩132,512

₩159,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a pool area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and artwork on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "Morning Medley."

A lobby with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a clock on the wall.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

10.9 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

kevin

₩141,078

₩168,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a high ceiling with skylights.

An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, tiled walls, and a seating area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central chandelier, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, multiple balconies, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

9.6 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Christopher

₩127,479

₩153,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconee County Welcome Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West	9.4 Exceptional 957 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area	9.4 Exceptional 353 reviews	View

Top Oconee County Welcome Center Hotel Reviews

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a well kept room and area"

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

10/10 Excellent

"This place was a welcome surprise. It' s not in my favorite part of town, but it was clean, newly refurbished and the bed was incredibly comfy. A great deal to had here."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

8/10 Good

"Check-in took about 20 minutes, and I wasn’t able to check out in person. On my last day, I waited at the front desk for over 10 minutes while I could hear an employee talking with coworkers in the back office. Another employee walked past without acknowledging me, so I eventually left. The room was great and quiet, the bed was comfortable, and breakfast was good. The staff members I did interact with were friendly. The fitness room, however, was very small and had only treadmills or bikes, with no weights. Overall, the stay was good, but the lack of attention at the front desk would probably keep me from returning."

Lavender Hill Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"This B&B is a quaint bungalow with spacious rooms, high ceilings and comfortable beds. You can even enjoy your morning coffee or evening drinks on the cozy front porch. Owner/host was most accommodating! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Other attractions near Oconee County Welcome Center

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

9.2/10 (204 reviews)

Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden.

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Eagle Tavern Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Eagle Tavern Museum during your travels in Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Oconee County Library

Oconee County Library is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Harris Shoals Park

Harris Shoals Park is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Bell Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bell Lake during your travels in Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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University Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Athens at University Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oconee County Welcome Center?

Oconee County Welcome Center is located in a welcoming area of Watkinsville that travelers like for its sporting events and live music. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Oconee County Welcome Center?

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West 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 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Oconee County Welcome Center. Another good choice is Luxury Inn, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Oconee County Welcome Center?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Oconee County Welcome Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oconee County Welcome Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Oconee County Welcome Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Oconee County Welcome Center?

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What can I see and do near Oconee County Welcome Center?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Oconee Veterans Park. Attractions like Eagle Tavern Museum and Oconee County Civic Center highlight the local culture. You might plan a visit to University Golf Course or A&F Golf Range while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Oconee County Welcome Center hotels

1. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

3. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

4. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

5. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

6. The Colonels B&B and Inn

7. The Rushmore

8. Rivet House

9. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

13. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

14. Hampton Inn Athens

15. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

16. Wingate Athens

17. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

18. Best Western Athens

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

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Top Oconee County Welcome Center Hotel Reviews

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

Lavender Hill Bed & Breakfast

Other attractions near Oconee County Welcome Center

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Eagle Tavern Museum

Oconee County Library

Harris Shoals Park

Bell Lake

University Golf Course

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