⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Don Carter State Park for 2026

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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fire feature, and a restaurant area.

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

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

A modern lobby with a round seating area, a large window with a view of the street, and a chandelier.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 12 km from Don Carter State Park

Steven

S$217

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Jillian

S$192

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

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

3. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Justin

S$111

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 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

John

S$157

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

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

5. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Conrad

S$174

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

S$193

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

A laundry room with two white Whirlpool washers and dryers, a wooden stool, and grey tiled flooring.

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

Joanne and Shepard

S$193

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

mary jo

S$143

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

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

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

S$218

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Chris

S$240

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 kitchenette with a coffee maker, water cooler, and stainless steel thermos.

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

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

S$96

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

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

12. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

S$481

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

S$123

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

14. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Walter

S$126

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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.

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

A two-story brick building with a flat roof and a covered front porch.

15. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

S$110

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 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

S$131

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 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

S$342

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows.

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

S$520

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 361 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 811 reviews	View
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 844 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 84 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

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."

Comfort Suites Commerce

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained, clean property. Comfortable room."

Quality Inn Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"I had an excellent stay and staff was nice and helpful"

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in the West Wing. Very dog friendly and the resort is gorgeous."

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."

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."

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."

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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 The Inn at Blackberry HIll.

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. Hampton Inn Gainesville

3. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

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

5. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

8. Comfort Inn & Suites

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

14. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

15. Georgianna Motel

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

Dahlonega Mountain Inn

Comfort Suites Commerce

Quality Inn Cornelia

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

The Dahlonega Square Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

Lily Creek Lodge

Quality Inn Dahlonega Near University

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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