Top 10 Hotels Near Don Carter State Park in Gainesville for 2026

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

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

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.

1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Carole

P4,748

P5,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

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

P7,932

P9,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped entrance area.

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

P7,406

P8,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

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

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

P7,124

P8,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

5. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

mary jo

P5,815

P7,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A modern indoor area with a beverage kiosk, snack display, and seating area with a view.

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

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

6. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Conrad

P7,280

P8,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

A conference room with round tables, blue chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A reception area with two reception desks, a wall with geometric patterns, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

P7,948

P9,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

P9,037

P10,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

Jessica

P9,979

P11,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

10. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

P3,722

P4,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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.

11. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

P22,593

P26,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

P4,958

P6,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

13. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Christy

P4,632

P5,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

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

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, white tiled walls, and a shower curtain.

14. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

P4,406

P5,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A multi-story motel with a parking lot, featuring a central entrance with a red door, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several cars.

A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a white wall-mounted oven, and a framed informational poster.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Luz

P3,705

P4,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

P5,335

P6,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

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

A tented room with a bed, a small table with a sign, a lamp, and a window.

17. Timberline Glamping River Forks

18 km from Don Carter State Park

Shruti

P8,272

P18,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

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

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

15.2 km from Don Carter State Park

P14,058

P25,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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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 1,005 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 813 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 846 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites	8.0 Very good 61 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Chateau Elan

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing at all bad to stay. For a hotel of it's age, it's very well kept up and clean. Was only there for one night for a golf tournament at the Chateau Course, so didn't see everything, but the room was great. bed was comfortable. Lobby wand bar were nice and Paddy's Pub was great. Look forward to a longer stay."

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay. Clean, nice room. Good fast breakfast"

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

The Smith House

10/10 Excellent

"The Smith House is wonderful. The rooms are cozy and clean. The bed was comfortable. I would just suggest that the room not have a coffee pot. No one really uses them in the rooms. Might think about having a coffee pot self serve in each of the buildings, in the main room, like the sitting area. The staff was great!! The location is great! We are already planning our next visit!"

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room. Staff at check in was friendly. Breakfast was a bit lacking. But overall great stay."

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

8/10 Good

"good"

Comfort Suites Commerce

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location to many restaurants and a Tangler Outlet. Hotel was nicer than expected. Pool was nice too. A little cold to be an indoor pool but nice and clean. Staff was great too."

Red Roof Inn & Suites Commerce - Athens

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location"

Spark by Hilton Commerce, GA

10/10 Excellent

"Place is just clean and well maintained. No rubbish blowing around outside, Lot is freshly sealed and the landscaping is tidy. Very nice staff who I didn't have to bother because everything was already fine. Also, nothing is worn out. So not only is the housekeeping staff doing a nice job, but money is being spent to replace things when needed. Place is also quiet and very reasonably priced. I know I'm gushing a bit, but it was a pleasant experience."

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. Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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 get tickets for a performance 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 travelers like for its lakeside setting and coffeehouses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 The Inn at Blackberry HIll.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Don Carter State Park?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals 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. Comfort Inn & Suites

6. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

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

Chateau Elan

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

The Smith House

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

Comfort Suites Commerce

Red Roof Inn & Suites Commerce - Athens

Spark by Hilton Commerce, GA

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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