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

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

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a patterned carpet, and outdoor seating visible through the windows.

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

7.5 mi from Bell Lake

Jacob

£110

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

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

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

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

7.7 mi from Bell Lake

Kristina

£118

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small sofa.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

5.6 mi from Bell Lake

Katherine

£134

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a fireplace.

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.

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

4. The Rushmore

7 mi from Bell Lake

"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

£197

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A grand room with a grand piano, ornate chairs, a red patterned rug, and a vase of flowers.

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

5. The Colonels B&B and Inn

5.7 mi from Bell Lake

Daniel

£275

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

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

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.

6. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

8.2 mi from Bell Lake

Kimberly

£105

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A breakfast area with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a tiled ceiling.

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

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

8 mi from Bell Lake

Dave

£87

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A modern lobby with a sofa area, a staircase, and large windows.

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

8. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

8.6 mi from Bell Lake

Christine

£129

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

An outdoor dining area with brick walls, string lights, and potted plants.

9. Rivet House

9 mi from Bell Lake

Ryan

£148

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a red chair.

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

10. Hampton Inn Athens

7.7 mi from Bell Lake

Tara

£109

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 gym with multiple dumbbells arranged on racks, a treadmill, and a stationary bike.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

7.4 mi from Bell Lake

Jason

£91

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A table set with gold bead accents, clear glassware, and a 'Table One' sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

12. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

8.6 mi from Bell Lake

Edwin N

£125

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are large windows with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a floor lamp.

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

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

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

8.2 mi from Bell Lake

john

£160

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a buffet setup.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

8.5 mi from Bell Lake

Ashley

£129

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A row of refrigerated beverage dispensers and snack shelves in a hotel lobby.

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

8.5 mi from Bell Lake

TAMMIE M

£128

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a wine bottle display.

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

16. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

8.3 mi from Bell Lake

Vica

£320

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A hotel room with a dining area, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a chair.

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

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

17. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

8.1 mi from Bell Lake

Roger

£113

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

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

7.6 mi from Bell Lake

Vincent R Morton

£90

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a blue and brown tiled floor, and metal handrails.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

8.2 mi from Bell Lake

kevin

£73

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.

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

20. Wingate Athens

9.5 mi from Bell Lake

William

£87

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Bell Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area	9.4 Exceptional 354 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West	9.4 Exceptional 958 reviews	View
The Rushmore	10.0 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
The Colonels B&B and Inn	9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Bell Lake

A laundry room with two front-loading washers and dryers, a water heater, and a window.

A corner of a room with a wooden floor, a hanging plant, and a clothes rack.

Keepsake on Katie Lane - 6 Miles to UGA & Athens

Watkinsville

£715

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

Athens

£134

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Athens

£110

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining area with a wooden table, and a living area with a sofa and TV.

A house exterior with a covered porch, two wicker chairs with orange pillows, a potted plant, and a door with a sign.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a sink.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a refrigerator with a 'Snacks' sign.

13 mins to Downtwn & Stadium - Game Room - Game Day

Athens

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in dishwasher.

A blue house with a porch, number 261, and a welcome sign.

A two-story residential building with a covered porch and outdoor seating area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in microwave.

13 mins to Downtwn & Stadium - Game Room - Game Day

Athens

£348

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and stainless steel appliances.

A two-story house with a covered patio area.

Open concept living flows straight into the kitchen,perfect for the whole group.

A bunk bed room with a white bed, a gray bench, and a chalkboard wall with drawings.

Game Day Getaway | 4BR Athens Home

Athens

£326

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white tiled backsplash.

A two-story brick building with a central entrance, a covered walkway, and a small porch area.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, a painting, and a floor lamp.

Recently Renovated Two-story Condo!

Athens

£185

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and two potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a chalkboard sign.

4 King Beds - 2 Game Rooms - Sleeps 24, By DT & UGA

Athens

£613

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Top Bell Lake Hotel Reviews

Newly Built 5 BR, 6 Miles to UGA, Fire Pit, Sauna, Game Room.

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time at this location. The home was beautiful and very roomy. Maggie was very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a comfy stay."

Lux and Spacious - King Beds, Chefs Kitchen, Fire Pit, Fast WiFi & Near UGA!

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place to stay close to UGA. Beautiful, clean and everything you could need during your stay!"

Keepsake on Katie Lane - 6 Miles to UGA & Athens

10/10 Excellent

"The home was spacious and clean, The host communicated arrival instructions well and we did not have any issues during our stay. Very spacious back yard and comfortable seating inside, it is about a 15 minute drive to UGA campus. The price for the stay was in line with other properties during a UGA game weekend."

UGA Tix available with booking! Cozy home near Athens, shops, stadium, etc.

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home with so many nice touches for guests. Extra toiletries, fresh flowers, local recommendations, etc. highly recommend!"

12 Mi to UGA Campus: Spacious Group Getaway!

8/10 Good

"The address does not lead to the property. It was extremely difficult to locate. If it had been after dark, I'm not sure we would have found it."

Garden House DT Watkinsville- Minutes to Athens

10/10 Excellent

"Charming cottage with scenic surroundings. Very clean. Lori was responsive to any inquiries I had. Watkinsville is a lovely small community with friendly people. Also close to Athens if you are going to a game. The only bad part was that our team got destroyed by the bulldogs and we were embarrassed to wear our gear to dinner afterward. Shameful defeat."

Cozy Downtown Retreat! Patio + Fire Pit + Garden

10/10 Excellent

"This is an amazing property with an incredible host. Well suited in all aspects. Definitely book this property if your travel takes you to Watkinsville, GA."

Charming Duplex: 12 Mi to UGA & Sanford Stadium!

10/10 Excellent

"This rental was amazing! Super comfortable and clean with tons of extras, not to mention beautifully decorated. Very well stocked with all the necessities and if it’s not there the hosts will make an effort to help. It has definitely set the bar high for other rentals. We will definitely stay here during future visits to UGA."

4 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH FURNISHED OUTDOOR PAVILION

10/10 Excellent

"The host was very responsive and what a lovely home. "

Other attractions near Bell Lake

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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Oconee County Welcome Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

Oconee County Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music or attend a football match.

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Eagle Tavern Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at 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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Farmington Depot Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Farmington Depot Gallery during your travels in Watkinsville. You can attend a football match while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bell Lake?

Bell Lake is located in Watkinsville. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Bell Lake?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bell Lake, Luxury Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Another good option is Historic Farmhouse Near UGA • 5 Acres • Private & Remodeled, located 3.9 mi (6.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Bell Lake?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Bell Lake.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still 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 get the best options available near Bell Lake.

What can I see and do near Bell Lake?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Oconee Veterans Park. Attractions like Farmington Depot Gallery, Eagle Tavern Museum and Oconee County Civic Center highlight Watkinsville's local culture. Oconee County Library and University of North Georgia (Oconee Campus) are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Bell Lake hotels

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

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

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

4. The Rushmore

5. The Colonels B&B and Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

8. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

9. Rivet House

10. Hampton Inn Athens

11. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

12. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

15. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

16. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

17. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

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

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

20. Wingate Athens

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Hotels recommended for families near Bell Lake

Keepsake on Katie Lane - 6 Miles to UGA & Athens

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

13 mins to Downtwn & Stadium - Game Room - Game Day

13 mins to Downtwn & Stadium - Game Room - Game Day

Game Day Getaway | 4BR Athens Home

Recently Renovated Two-story Condo!

4 King Beds - 2 Game Rooms - Sleeps 24, By DT & UGA

Top Bell Lake Hotel Reviews

Newly Built 5 BR, 6 Miles to UGA, Fire Pit, Sauna, Game Room.

Lux and Spacious - King Beds, Chefs Kitchen, Fire Pit, Fast WiFi & Near UGA!

Keepsake on Katie Lane - 6 Miles to UGA & Athens

UGA Tix available with booking! Cozy home near Athens, shops, stadium, etc.

12 Mi to UGA Campus: Spacious Group Getaway!

Garden House DT Watkinsville- Minutes to Athens

Cozy Downtown Retreat! Patio + Fire Pit + Garden

Charming Duplex: 12 Mi to UGA & Sanford Stadium!

4 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH FURNISHED OUTDOOR PAVILION

Other attractions near Bell Lake

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Oconee County Welcome Center

Eagle Tavern Museum

Oconee County Library

Harris Shoals Park

Farmington Depot Gallery

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