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

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet before cooling off in the seasonal pool or exploring the natural beauty of nearby parks and reserves

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area is near Wilshire Trails Park and Brenau University. Guests enjoy free breakfast, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities add comfort to every stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ₹11,819
₹14,057 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Gainesville, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG is in the city centre and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lanier and Wilshire Trails Park, while Frances Meadows Aquatic Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville are popular local attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
Map
1189 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier
    Lake Lanier
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • deep purple Queen of The Night or Black Hero Tulips in the garden surrounded by yellow daffodils and lush green leaves, trees and plants at Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Gainesville Georgia USA
    Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Don Carter State Park
    Don Carter State Park
    17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Regal Hollywood - Gainesville
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Brenau University
    6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station
    8 min drive
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    14 min walk
  • Culver's
    4 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    13 min walk
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near Lake Lanier
Located close to Wilshire Trails Park and Brenau University, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a firepit and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a water dispenser and a lift
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All 94 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways (51 centimetre high)
  • Lift (51 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (51 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Elliptical machine
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Treadmill
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from 27 May to 09 September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Gainesville Lake Lanier Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Lanier Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Gainesville Lake Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Lanier Area
Inn Express Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gainesville Lake Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gainesville Lake Lanier Area by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG on 12 Apr 2026 start from ₹11,819, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier, Wilshire Trails Park and Brenau University. Frances Meadows Aquatic Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 410 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and clean The staff was awesome and responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Nice day, comfortable beds love the pillows
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and property was clean and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff was very kind and helpful. Delicious breakfast but my favorite was the coffee maker.! Complimentary coffee available 24/7 Fresh ground coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Breakfast Saturday morning was very good. Not quite as good Sunday morning. I missed the scrambled eggs, but everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS HOTEL WAS CLEAN EFFICIENT FRIENDLY QUIET AND THE BREAKFAST WAS THE BEST IN ANY HOTEL EVER STAYED AT
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Tv remote was a little crusty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean polite staff near a good amount of stores and restaurants. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great spot great ili town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Plenty of dining and shopping in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property a few times now, and it is always clean, check-in is easy, the bed is comfortable, and there are restaurants nearby. We will be choosing this hotel again for our future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time here

Room was very comfortable and clean. Very consistent every day. The breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and homey. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. We had two rooms to accommodate our party and the hotel was able to make them adjacent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful. Staff was great. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice for night!

It was a great place to stop and rest for the no on our way through! We felt safe and comfy! Was close to lots of shopping and food options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and quiet, and breakfast was good! We especially loved the pancake maker!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visiting Family

Our room was clean and comfortable. The shower fixture was a little loose but that was the worst of it. Bed was comfortable and everything else worked great. Staff was helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genisys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice! Bed super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leddy

After long hours of travel, it was a good place to stay and rest. The beds are not comfortable and neither are the pillows. The area is excellent, they have restaurant and shopping center options. The breakfast was very varied and the employee Gina was excellent, very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and spacious room.

The room was clean and spacious. close to 3 restaurants and complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Employees are very friendly. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the cleanliness. It was hard to get good sleep with all the noise of neighbors each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025