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A Best Western Plus hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple windows.

A reception area with two counters, a check-in desk, and a self-service kiosk.

A hot tub area with a metal ladder, tiled walls, and a pool in the background.

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

1. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

15.9 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Kira

₩119,792

₩139,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a microwave.

A compact hotel bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a dark door.

2. BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St

16.5 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Cassella

₩85,187

₩99,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a changing room with a door, and a bench area with chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lincoln I - 80 by IHG

15.9 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Greg

₩135,366

₩157,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a television.

A hotel pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a long pool.

4. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

Highlands, 11.4 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

William

₩124,175

₩144,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter and shelves of bottles, and a large screen on the wall.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance with glass doors.

A buffet area with a counter, food containers, and seating in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

5. Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 14.3 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Michael

₩128,652

₩149,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A restaurant with a central seating area, two TVs mounted on the walls, and a decorative shelf with various items.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a mirror.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a blue ceiling.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Lincoln - Northeast I-80

16.8 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

James

₩140,124

₩162,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a clear sky.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and weight benches.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a television screen.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a laptop, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport

Highlands, 11.4 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Sharon

₩116,777

₩135,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A MainStay Suites hotel with a modern entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a decorative wall mural.

A hallway with a brown door, a sign indicating 'Storage / Electrical', and a water dispenser.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Lincoln University Area

16.3 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Bill

₩119,618

₩143,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A reception area with a large mural of a building, two reception desks, a clock, and a bulletin board.

A snack and beverage vending area with various snack brands and a refrigerated drink dispenser.

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

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a fruit juice dispenser, and a display of pastries and donuts.

9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lincoln, Nebraska

15.9 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

ALI

₩95,695

₩111,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a view of the city.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a brick wall with a clock.

A modern lounge area with a brick fireplace, large windows, and contemporary furniture.

A modern bar area with seating, a brick wall, and a city view through large windows.

10. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 14.1 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Marc

₩163,512

₩190,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining room with a long wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and wooden paneling.

A two-story brick house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Martha's Bed and Breakfast

16.9 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

James

₩144,751

₩168,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern lounge area with seating options including sofas, ottomans, and hanging chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a mural of a dinosaur.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, safety signs, and lounge chairs.

12. Tru By Hilton Lincoln East

18.8 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Karrie

₩135,567

₩157,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, wicker furniture, and a brick building facade.

A hotel reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, a 'hello' mat, a plant, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a 'In a Pinch' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of a grassy field, surrounded by teal chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a kitchenette, and a bar.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lincoln North

16.8 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Linda

₩131,345

₩152,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A large, multi-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows.

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and packaged foods.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

14. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 14.5 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Daniel

₩124,175

₩144,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a flat roof, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is by IHG.

A modern lobby with sofas, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a kitchen, and a TV screen.

15. Garner Hotel Lincoln North by IHG

16.4 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Carol

₩117,943

₩137,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a prominent signage.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area, and a wall-mounted TV.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.

16. MainStay Suites Lincoln University Area

16.2 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Therese

₩129,925

₩151,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, a 'Pinnacle Bank' branch, and a modern architectural design.

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a large plant.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

17. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Haymarket, 14 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Tami

₩158,151

₩183,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by flower beds.

A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a gazebo.

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

18. Annabell Gardens

20.9 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Allen

₩192,528

₩223,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a dining table with chairs.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lights.

A row of white front-loading washing machines with black doors, arranged in a showroom.

19. Lincoln Hotel

16 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Michael

₩87,859

₩102,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A kitchen area with a coffee station, including a coffee machine, a juice dispenser, and a display of pastries.

A hotel hallway with a checkered carpet, doors on both sides, and a sign indicating a breakfast room.

A reception desk with a cityscape mural, a white door, and a framed sign on the wall.

20. Horizon Inn Motel

Highlands, 11.1 km from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Robbin

₩80,817

₩93,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,212 reviews	View
BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St	8.8 Excellent 1,178 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lincoln I - 80 by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 723 reviews	View

Top Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Horizon Inn Motel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean; the bed very comfortable; the hot breakfast was not great"

Econo Lodge Lincoln

8/10 Good

"We were traveling but it was game day in Lincoln. Most places were booked at sky-high prices. We wouldn’t ordinarily stay at an EconoLodge but it was what we could find at a price we were willing to pay. We had a good night’s sleep in a room that was safe, clean and quiet. The finishes were worn, scrubbing the inside of the exterior door would be an improvement. I have a CPap machine but there was no plug on my side of the bed so we strung the cord behind our pillows. I woke up several times in the night to make sure the power pack wasn’t overheating on the bed. Nothing was fancy, but it had most everything we needed and things like a fridge and microwave we didn’t use. We were pleasantly surprised."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful and friendly and the property was clean and breakfast was well stocked and delicious."

Rodeway Inn Lincoln West - University Area

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and a quiet place to stay while we were in town just over night! It is a little outdated but was well kept and maintained"

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Green Space

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Arnold Heights Public Area

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Arnold Heights Park

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Eagles' View Park

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Olympic Heights Park

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Dan A Williams Branch Library

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Huskerville Park

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Union Bank and Trust Stadium

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area?

Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area is located in Lincoln. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and major shopping area. Lincoln is home to 311 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

Where is the best place to stay close to Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area?

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. You'll find it 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area. Other good options around the area include Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln West and Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area.

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Our top choices for Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area hotels

1. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

2. BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lincoln I - 80 by IHG

4. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

5. Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Lincoln - Northeast I-80

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Lincoln University Area

9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lincoln, Nebraska

10. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

11. Martha's Bed and Breakfast

12. Tru By Hilton Lincoln East

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lincoln North

14. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

15. Garner Hotel Lincoln North by IHG

16. MainStay Suites Lincoln University Area

17. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

18. Annabell Gardens

19. Lincoln Hotel

20. Horizon Inn Motel

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Top Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Horizon Inn Motel

Econo Lodge Lincoln

Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport

Rodeway Inn Lincoln West - University Area

Other attractions near Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Green Space

Arnold Heights Public Area

Arnold Heights Park

Eagles' View Park

Olympic Heights Park

Dan A Williams Branch Library

Huskerville Park

Union Bank and Trust Stadium

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