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 hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern gym with wooden cabinets, a wall-mounted TV, and various exercise equipment including dumbbells and benches.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 7.5 mi from Don Carter State Park

Steven

£128

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 8 mi from Don Carter State Park

Justin

£63

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a bar area with two black bar stools.

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

13.1 mi from Don Carter State Park

John

£93

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a dining area with a long table and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a blue accent wall, a sofa with patterned cushions, a small round ottoman, a desk with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

9.1 mi from Don Carter State Park

Joanne and Shepard

£114

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

An outdoor grill with a burger on a plate, condiments, and a glass of water on a table.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

5. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

13.1 mi from Don Carter State Park

Conrad

£106

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern office desk with two monitors, a keyboard, a mouse, and a printer.

A breakfast buffet area with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.

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

8.7 mi from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

£107

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a food display.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 7.6 mi from Don Carter State Park

mary jo

£84

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.

A corner market with refrigerated beverage dispensers and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A reception area with a corner market, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a large window with a tree view.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

9.1 mi from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

£129

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and string lights.

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.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of white and brown paneling, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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.

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

9.1 mi from Don Carter State Park

Chris

£142

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a waffle maker, and various food items.

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.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a beige building with a covered patio area and a metal fence.

10. Hampton Inn Gainesville

7.9 mi from Don Carter State Park

Jillian

£113

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A motel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a fenced area.

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

7.8 mi from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

£53

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A large, modern house with a symmetrical design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a sloped roof.

A two-story house with a covered patio area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

12. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

12.3 mi from Don Carter State Park

Billie

£300

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern living room with patterned sofas, a brown armchair, a flat-screen TV, and a small table.

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

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

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

8.3 mi from Don Carter State Park

Noe

£72

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

14. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 9.8 mi from Don Carter State Park

Larry

£52

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

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

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

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.

15. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

8.1 mi from Don Carter State Park

Walter

£75

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a white door, a table, and a wall-mounted picture.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and framed advertisements on the wall.

A small kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a framed picture on the wall and a table with chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a sign indicating 'Home Towne Studios Red Roof.' There are cars parked in the driveway and a flagpole with an American flag.

16. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

8.5 mi from Don Carter State Park

Luz

£55

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a television, a dining table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

A hotel kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a glass dining area with red chairs.

17. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

13.2 mi from Don Carter State Park

Rana

£77

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A lush green landscape with a house surrounded by trees.

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 large windows.

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

9.4 mi from Don Carter State Park

£322

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

A tent with string lights, a hammock, and a bicycle.

19. Timberline Glamping River Forks

11.2 mi from Don Carter State Park

£203

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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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 360 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 844 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 84 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

8/10 Good

"The staff was very polite, the rooms/entire facility is quite dated but clean."

Quality Inn Cornelia

8/10 Good

"Good location next to Planet Fitness. Helpful staff. Good breakfast. TV did not work."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean, helpful staff, great location with easy parking. Walking distance to most everything. Enjoyed the stay!"

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cute hotel, great location within walking distance to the the square with tons of shopping, restaurants etc."

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and suited our needs. Breakfast started too late for us, as we had a biking event."

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

10/10 Excellent

"OMG! We travel a lot and my wife is very critical of the hotels where we stay. We both fell in love with Dahlonaga Resort and Vineyards. I love the grounds as it took me back to my happy-fun days at summer camp in the same area. It was a nice surprise they had Netflix too. You have to also try Foothills Grill! We are planning to have our children and grandchildren join us next time. CAN'T WAIT!"

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

10/10 Excellent

"Older hotel, but very clean and well ran. Room was clean, parking good, breakfast and coffee good. Staff very polite and professional. I would stay there again."

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."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The property was great! We had a surprise Vow Renewal for my wife, perfect setting and plenty of room for everyone!"

Other attractions near Don Carter State Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

7.2/10 (25 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Quinlan Visual Arts Center during your stay in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Lula Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lula Park, a lovely green space in Lula.

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Jaemor Farms

Enjoy an outing to Jaemor Farms during your stay in Lula.

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Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Frances Meadows Aquatic Center during your stay in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chattahoochee Golf Club

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gainesville at Chattahoochee Golf Club. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Smithgall Arts Center

6.6/10 (17 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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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.

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Our top choices for Don Carter State Park hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

2. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

5. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

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

7. Comfort Inn & Suites

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

10. Hampton Inn Gainesville

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

14. Georgianna Motel

15. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

16. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

17. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

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

19. Timberline Glamping River Forks

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Quality Inn Cornelia

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

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

Other attractions near Don Carter State Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Lula Park

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Jaemor Farms

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

Chattahoochee Golf Club

Smithgall Arts Center

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