The Best Hotels Closest to Don Carter State Park in Gainesville - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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.

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

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 12 km from Don Carter State Park

John

₹13,674

₹16,203 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Justin

₹7,896

₹9,558 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

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.

3. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

₹30,949

₹36,379 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

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

4. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Christa

₹12,459

₹14,806 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped entrance area.

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

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

₹12,571

₹14,936 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

6. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Kenneth D

₹10,703

₹12,786 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

7. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Renee

₹5,667

₹7,186 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

8. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

Mary

₹8,854

₹10,659 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

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

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Amanda

₹9,452

₹11,347 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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 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.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Chris

₹15,194

₹17,951 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

Two single beds with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

11. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

₹5,366

₹6,648 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture of a train, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

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

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

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

₹6,417

₹7,857 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 reception area with a reception desk, two leather chairs, a clock, and a lamp.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a trash can.

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Walter

₹7,138

₹8,687 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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 laundry room with multiple washing machines, a security camera, and a framed poster on the wall.

14. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Gina

₹5,637

₹6,961 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

15. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

₹8,122

₹9,819 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

15.2 km from Don Carter State Park

₹23,125

₹40,863 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

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

17. Timberline Glamping River Forks

18 km from Don Carter State Park

₹10,271

₹25,477 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A two-story house with a front porch, a satellite dish, and a mailbox.

18. Bungalow by the Lake

19.6 km from Don Carter State Park

₹8,624

₹26,641 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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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 355 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,013 reviews	View
The Inn at Blackberry HIll	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 805 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 444 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

10/10 Excellent

"I was only there for a night, but it had everything I needed and I appreciate it."

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I could not have enjoyed our stay more and will absolutely go back."

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean! Staff was incredible! Hotel was conveniently located to everything! would definitelyrecommend!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

8/10 Good

"Clean room, great staff, and good continental breakfast. The shower didn’t drain but over all a great stay."

Red Roof Inn & Suites Commerce - Athens

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Quality Inn Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"breakfast excellent! good staff members, air conditioning works properly, good size room, walk distance to shopping and some fast food places."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very clean, excellent condition. A very comfy bed to rest after a long day of driving. The staff were very efficient and polite. Location was great with easy access to eateries, shopping and the freeway."

Chateau Elan

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay and loved having the coffee and breakfast each morning. Our bed and room was very peaceful. I highly recommend this place."

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An art gallery with various paintings on the walls and a sculpture on a pedestal.

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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)

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Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

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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 travellers like for its lakeside setting and coffee shops. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 The Inn at Blackberry HIll.

How many hotels will I find close to Don Carter State Park?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options 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 reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Don Carter State Park.

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1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

3. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

4. Hampton Inn Gainesville

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

6. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

7. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

8. Comfort Inn & Suites

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

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

11. Georgianna Motel

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

14. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

15. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

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

17. Timberline Glamping River Forks

18. Bungalow by the Lake

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

Red Roof Inn & Suites Commerce - Athens

Quality Inn Cornelia

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

Chateau Elan

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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