The Best Hotels Closest to McDowell Nature Center and Preserve in Charlotte - 2026 Updated Prices

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A view of a beach with chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a distant bridge.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A beach with people swimming, sunbathing, and boats on the water.

A house with a wooden deck and a view of a lake.

1. Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

Steele Creek, 2.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Jayde

2.106.419 ₫

4.136.762 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden tables and benches, a bar area, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Spark' sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a central round table surrounded by yellow rocking chairs, a green carpet, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

2. Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

14.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Thomas

2.214.722 ₫

2.574.613 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, pendant lighting, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, tables, chairs, and decorative wooden partitions.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

3. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood

11.6 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Gregg

2.752.560 ₫

3.199.853 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, large windows offering views, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte at Carowinds

8.4 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Germaine

2.626.866 ₫

3.053.733 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A breakfast bar with various food items and a juice dispenser.

A hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A gym with stationary bikes, dumbbells, and exercise equipment.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

15 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Cody

2.754.638 ₫

3.202.268 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a yellow wall with circular designs.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, round tables, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

6. Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

14.2 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Vernon

2.435.986 ₫

3.012.325 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a long wooden reception desk, metal bar stools, and a large wall mural depicting scenic views and the Rock Hill sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a wall mural of bicycles.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large wall mural.

A modern living room with a sofa set, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Clarion Pointe Rock Hill Near University

14.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Jodi

1.825.691 ₫

2.081.288 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a table, and decorative lighting.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, planters with grass, and a blue and white structure.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large chandelier.

8. Tru By Hilton Fort Mill, SC

7.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Max Anthony

2.321.199 ₫

2.576.531 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden floor, a seating area, and a wall-mounted television.

A breakfast station with a flat-screen display, a pancake maker, and a coffee machine.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and stone pillars.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southwest by IHG

10.1 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Rebekah

2.622.970 ₫

3.049.202 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a clear blue sky in the background.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with a sofa, a wall-mounted mirror, and a reception counter with a framed picture.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a picture on the wall.

A modern hotel dining area with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs.

10. Best Western Rock Hill

14.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Stephen

1.897.888 ₫

2.163.592 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden pergola, and seating arrangements.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern reception area with a coffee machine, refrigerator, and counter displaying various food items.

A golf course with spectators, a pond, and two large buildings in the background.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Pineville

13.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Hina

2.547.657 ₫

2.961.651 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large indoor waterfall feature.

A table set with white plates, gold cutlery, and clear glassware, centered with a candle and surrounded by greenery.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, a brick wall, and a large building with multiple windows in the background.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and modern furniture.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley

9.8 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Tonya

3.598.923 ₫

4.183.747 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, wooden flooring, and potted plants.

A conference room with two desktop computers, a printer, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and a flag.

13. Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte - Pineville

13.1 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Melanie

2.185.376 ₫

2.540.499 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, two chairs, a coffee station with multiple drink dispensers, and a wall with a colorful pattern.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a window with blinds.

An outdoor patio with stone barbecue, seating, and greenery.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill

8.7 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Paulette

2.584.015 ₫

2.868.257 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone walls, wooden flooring, and a variety of seating options including a sofa, chairs, and a small table with decorative items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a wooden desk, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

A spacious multi-level living area with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, a stone fireplace, and a dining area with a large island and bar seating.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/Pineville

12.8 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

kwamane

2.427.676 ₫

2.822.173 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red umbrellas, surrounded by flower beds and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, desk, chair, television, lamp, and artwork.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a bar area with wine bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, a painting, and a bathroom with a bathtub and sink.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville

12.9 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Demetrius

2.534.153 ₫

2.945.952 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, multiple seating areas including booths and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel entrance with a canopy, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Rock Hill Northeast

13.9 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Michael

2.223.032 ₫

2.534.257 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent TruHilton sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern, well-lit indoor space with a central counter displaying various products, a digital kiosk, and a refrigerated display.

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

18. Tru by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley

9.7 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Joseph

2.185.376 ₫

2.540.499 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious bar area with a long wooden counter and multiple bar stools, featuring pendant lighting and a modern industrial ceiling design.

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

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by blue chairs and exercise equipment.

19. Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

14.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Marcela

2.389.240 ₫

2.777.490 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by wicker furniture and a concrete floor.

A gym with exercise equipment, a yoga mat, and a kettlebell.

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

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Mill at Carowinds Blvd.

7.8 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Kristal

2.778.790 ₫

3.143.924 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport	8.6 Excellent 286 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77	9.2 Wonderful 1,171 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood	9.6 Exceptional 2,211 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte at Carowinds	9.2 Wonderful 987 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe	9.4 Exceptional 1,218 reviews	View

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Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

8/10 Good

"Muy buena experiencia"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

McDowell Nature Center and Preserve is located in a welcoming area of Charlotte known for its cosy cafes and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.

What can I see and do near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

You can wander around Lake Wylie Park, Mecklenburg County Park or Ebenezer Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Wylie, Oakton and North Carolina State Wildlife Landing. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Tega Cay Golf Club, Knights Stadium or Harbortowne Marina.

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Our top choices for McDowell Nature Center and Preserve hotels

1. Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

2. Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

3. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte at Carowinds

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

6. Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

7. Clarion Pointe Rock Hill Near University

8. Tru By Hilton Fort Mill, SC

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southwest by IHG

10. Best Western Rock Hill

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Pineville

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley

13. Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte - Pineville

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/Pineville

16. Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Rock Hill Northeast

18. Tru by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley

19. Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Mill at Carowinds Blvd.

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Top McDowell Nature Center and Preserve Hotel Reviews

Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

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Lake Wylie

beach near Copperhead Island

beach near Terry's Marina

beach near The Carolina Boat Club

beach near Lake Wylie

beach near Long Cove

beach near Old Stage Trail

Oakton

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