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Our top choices for Don Carter State Park hotels

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

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
3.0 star property
Downtown Gainesville, 7.5 mi from Don Carter State Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (374 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Steven
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and string lights.

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville
2.0 star property
Midtown, 8 mi from Don Carter State Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean and I was happy with my stay. The pool area looks nice."
United States
Brian
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pool.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG
2.5 star property
8.7 mi from Don Carter State Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (458 reviews)
"Great stay. Would stay again."
United States
Bryan
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG
A hotel sign for Candlewood Suites, indicating it is an IHG hotel.

4. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG
2.5 star property
13.1 mi from Don Carter State Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (99 reviews)
"Very nice staff and room"
United States
Susan
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

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

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
13.1 mi from Don Carter State Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (863 reviews)
"great place to stay"
United States
Michelle
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
A breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a waffle maker, and various food items.

6. Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
2.5 star property
7.9 mi from Don Carter State Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (815 reviews)
"We were really pleased during our stay. One thing was parking is free but in the lot there were signs saying scan to pay for parking. There needs to be another sign saying if you are checked in to the hotel parking is free. That is for other people parking not hotel customers."
United States
Diane
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Hampton Inn Gainesville
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
3.0 star property
9.1 mi from Don Carter State Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, I really recommended. every time we travel to GA we stay Here."
United States
Juan
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville
3.0 star property
9.1 mi from Don Carter State Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (560 reviews)
"Despite confirmation they turned me away saying they were booked up"
United States
Dean
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Midtown, 7.6 mi from Don Carter State Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (81 reviews)
"Busy central location ! Everyone was friendly and helpful and the hotel and rooms were spotless."
United States
Belinda
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and string lights.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville
3.0 star property
9.1 mi from Don Carter State Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (125 reviews)
"Room was spotless and staff very friendly. "
United States
Jessica
The price is £138
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

Motel 6 Gainesville, GA
2.0 star property
7.8 mi from Don Carter State Park
6.6 out of 10, (991 reviews)
"Overall nice place"
United States
Christopher
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Motel 6 Gainesville, GA
A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture of a train, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville
2.0 star property
8.3 mi from Don Carter State Park
7.0 out of 10, Good, (395 reviews)
"Three guys, three queen sized beds, in town for Petite LeMans. 20-45 minutes from Road Atlanta depending on race day traffic. It’s not the most luxurious accommodations but comfortable and close to enough restaurants."
Canada
Matt
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville
A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, surrounded by a gravel and grass border, with a tree and a building in the background.

13. Georgianna Motel

Georgianna Motel
2.0 star property
Westside, 9.8 mi from Don Carter State Park
6.8 out of 10, (18 reviews)
"Best Motel in Gainesville, let me tell you. "
United States
Larry
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Georgianna Motel
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a television, a dining table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

14. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville
2.5 star property
13.2 mi from Don Carter State Park
5.0 out of 10, (320 reviews)
"Our room was great the staff was excelent will stay agin or recommend "
United States
Rana
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested area.

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

Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat
3.0 star property
9.4 mi from Don Carter State Park
The price is £282
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat
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Compare top hotels near Don Carter State Park

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

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

3.0 star property
Downtown Gainesville, 7.5 mi from Don Carter State Park
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A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and string lights.

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2.0 star property
Midtown, 8 mi from Don Carter State Park
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An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pool.

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

2.5 star property
8.7 mi from Don Carter State Park
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A hotel sign for Candlewood Suites, indicating it is an IHG hotel.

Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

2.5 star property
13.1 mi from Don Carter State Park
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
13.1 mi from Don Carter State Park
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9.6
Exceptional
374 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
458 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
99 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
863 reviews
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

10/10 Excellent
"Super atencion"
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The Guest Lodge Gainesville

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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 Your Private Gated Castle Escape on Lake Lanier-Beachfront, Gym, Pool &Jacuzzi!.
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.