The Best Hotels Closest to Don Carter State Park in Gainesville - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and string lights.

A conference room with a wooden table, gray chairs, a potted plant, a television, and a light fixture.

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

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, a wooden bar area, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Carole

1.966.706 ₫

2.391.681 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Jillian

3.282.522 ₫

3.904.870 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television screen.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

3.067.292 ₫

3.657.357 ₫ total

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

A multi-story hotel with a gas station attached, featuring a prominent 'Best Price Plus' sign.

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

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

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

John

2.772.000 ₫

3.317.770 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Conrad

2.963.316 ₫

3.537.783 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A landscaped courtyard with a pathway, benches, and various trees.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

mary jo

2.408.344 ₫

2.899.565 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a television.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a glass enclosure with a view of the surrounding area.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, landscaped gardens, and a flagpole.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Andrew

3.292.140 ₫

3.915.930 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 reception area with a corner market, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a large window with a tree view.

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

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

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

3.743.136 ₫

4.434.577 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a small side table. There is a television and a lamp on the side table. The room has a patterned carpet and a door leading to another room.

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.

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Chris

4.133.046 ₫

4.882.973 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A multi-story motel with a brick facade, balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

10. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

1.541.649 ₫

1.954.854 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A room with a wooden table set for a meal, featuring a bottle of wine, a vase of flowers, and various food items.

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

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

11. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

7.287.418 ₫

8.583.374 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A large sign for a Speedway gas station with a red building in the background.

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

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

2.053.526 ₫

2.491.525 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern dining area with a glass table and chairs, a large window with a view of a building, and a kitchen area with a coffee machine.

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.

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

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Walter

1.966.446 ₫

2.391.383 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 two-story brick building with a flat roof and a covered front porch.

A parking lot with a building in the background, a tree with pink flowers, and a clear blue sky.

Two single beds with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

1.824.779 ₫

2.228.466 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 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.

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

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Luz

1.533.386 ₫

1.893.403 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A vending machine with Pepsi and Coca-Cola logos, a Coca-Cola bottle image, and a selection of drink options.

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

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

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

2.105.514 ₫

2.551.312 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A tent-like structure with a porch, two chairs, and a hammock.

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

Two individuals playing a wooden block game outdoors, with a tent and trees in the background.

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

17. Timberline Glamping River Forks

18 km from Don Carter State Park

Shruti

2.910.341 ₫

7.064.032 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A two-story house with a porch and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested area.

A lush green landscape with a house surrounded by trees.

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

15.2 km from Don Carter State Park

5.822.656 ₫

10.572.800 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 811 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 446 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 845 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 85 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a villa suite and loved it! The room was a perfect size for us, bathroom too. And an easy walk up to the restaurant and Welcome center. On top of that, the food in the restaurant was fantastic! Every meal was delicious - and Ethan and Payton were such fun servers, they are reason enough to go (and make sure to get the bacon!). Tyler is the go-to man for any questions about the property, and clearly is passionate about the land. We can’t wait to go back! We definitely recommend a Villa Suite, in the small house - we had #33 and it was lovely."

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room, comfortable bed, good breakfast, convenient location to highway."

The Smith House

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is nice. Great location, good mattress, nice furnishings. We were in the original historic section. The only issue we had was old shag style carpet that smelled musty."

Red Roof Inn & Suites Commerce - Athens

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was convenient to restaurants and shopping. The room was clean and the staff was very friendly."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was not great but it was included"

Dahlonega Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful, happy to have laundry on site. Bed was comfy."

Lily Creek Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Just an amazing little Alpine cottage in the midst of a forest. Truly an escape with some of the most friendly hosts you'll ever meet."

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."

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Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

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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.

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. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

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

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

5. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

10. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

11. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

14. Georgianna Motel

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

16. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

17. Timberline Glamping River Forks

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

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

The Smith House

Red Roof Inn & Suites Commerce - Athens

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

Dahlonega Mountain Inn

Lily Creek Lodge

The Inn at Blackberry HIll

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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