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    Our top choices for Paynetown State Recreation Area hotels

    1. Wampler House

    A building entrance with a sign reading "ENTRANCE," a brick wall, a wreath, a Christmas tree, and an American flag.

    2. Century Suites Hotel

    A gazebo with a white railing and a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

    3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington

    A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a well-lit facade.

    4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington

    A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase to an upper level.

    5. IU Biddle Hotel

    A stone building with a sloped roof, a door, and a small window.

    6. Spark by Hilton Bloomington

    A hotel room with two beds, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

    7. Showers Inn

    A stately building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a porch, and a well-maintained garden.

    8. Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington

    A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a blue sofa, and a view of a pool through large windows.

    9. MainStay Suites Bloomington near University

    A row of townhouses with a central entrance, potted plants, and a clear sky.

    10. Graduate by Hilton Bloomington

    A multi-story building with a prominent 'GRADUATE' sign on the facade, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

    11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

    A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

    12. Hampton Inn Bloomington

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a chalkboard wall with food-related drawings.

    13. Hyatt Place Bloomington

    A multi-story hotel with a glass facade and a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign.

    14. Comfort Inn Bloomington near University

    A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

    15. Travelodge by Wyndham Bloomington

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

    16. Green Valley Lodge

    A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by yellow walls and windows.

    17. Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG

    A modern interior with a seating area, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wall, and a reception desk.

    18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington

    A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent "HOME2" sign.

    19. Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area

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    20. Quality Inn Bloomington near University

    A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Paynetown State Recreation Area

    PropertyProperty classGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A building entrance with a sign reading "ENTRANCE," a brick wall, a wreath, a Christmas tree, and an American flag.
    Wampler House    		10.0Exceptional178 reviewsView
    A gazebo with a white railing and a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
    Century Suites Hotel    		9.2Wonderful527 reviewsView
    A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a well-lit facade.
    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington    		9.2Wonderful1,392 reviewsView
    A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase to an upper level.
    Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington    		9.2Wonderful1,000 reviewsView
    A stone building with a sloped roof, a door, and a small window.
    IU Biddle Hotel    		9.4Exceptional1,787 reviewsView

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    Lake Monroe

    Rating: 9.0/10 (453 reviews)

    Enjoy a great outdoor escape and thrill to year-round adventures amid the scenic surroundings of this expansive freshwater lake in south-central Indiana.

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    Paynetown Beach

    Rating: 10.0/10 (1 review)

    Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Paynetown Beach during your trip to Bloomington? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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    Moore's Creek State Recreation Area

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    Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve

    You can take time to visit Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve during your travels to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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    Cutright State Recreation Area

    You can take time to visit Cutright State Recreation Area during your travels to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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    Two Herons Marina

    Explore the waterfront in Bloomington with a trip to Two Herons Marina. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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    Pine Grove State Recreation Area

    Explore the great outdoors at Pine Grove State Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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    North Fork State Wildlife Refuge

    Explore the great outdoors at North Fork State Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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    Top Paynetown State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

    Showers Inn

    A stately building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a porch, and a well-maintained garden.

    Century Suites Hotel

    A gazebo with a white railing and a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

    IU Biddle Hotel

    A stone building with a sloped roof, a door, and a small window.

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington

    A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a well-lit facade.

    Brown County Inn

    A spacious dining hall with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and hanging lights.

    Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

    A bar area with a menu board, bar stools, a coffee machine, and a coffee press.

    Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

    A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

    A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

    Hampton Inn by Hilton Bedford

    A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sign indicating the name and address, and a welcoming sign above the doors.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Paynetown State Recreation Area?

    Paynetown State Recreation Area is located in Bloomington. Travellers love the area for its array of dining options. You'll find 48 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

    What's the best place to stay near Paynetown State Recreation Area?

    Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a marina and a private beach. You'll find it 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Paynetown State Recreation Area.

    How many hotels will I be able to find close to Paynetown State Recreation Area?

    Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Paynetown State Recreation Area.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Paynetown State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

    Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Paynetown State Recreation Area.

    What can I see and do near Paynetown State Recreation Area?

    Local parks like Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, Pine Grove State Recreation Area and North Fork State Wildlife Refuge are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Monroe, Paynetown Beach and Allens Creek State Recreation Area. Stopping by Bloomington Speedway, Moore's Creek State Recreation Area or Cutright State Recreation Area is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.