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A covered outdoor area with large planters, trees, and a pathway.

A modern building with large glass windows and a flat roof.

A hotel registration area with a reception desk, seating area, and a carpeted floor.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a patterned carpet, and outdoor seating visible through the windows.

1. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

12 km from Bell Lake

Stephanie

Rp2.405.592

Rp2.856.729 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are dining tables and chairs in the background.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign for SpringHill Suites Marriott, and a brick facade.

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

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by a brick building with large windows and a green fence.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

9 km from Bell Lake

Katherine

Rp2.722.223

Rp3.193.444 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A white building with columns, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

A grand room with a grand piano, ornate chairs, a red patterned rug, and a vase of flowers.

A grand piano, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a large mirror in a spacious room with patterned rugs and wooden flooring.

A kitchen with wooden walls, a central island with food items, hanging pots, and a refrigerator.

3. The Colonels B&B and Inn

9.2 km from Bell Lake

Daniel

Rp5.190.336

Rp6.550.637 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window, and artwork.

A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a double door, and a small porch area.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There are large windows with black roller shades, a potted plant, and a bookshelf.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a fireplace, and decorative items on shelves.

4. The Rushmore

11.3 km from Bell Lake

Jeffrey

Rp3.916.433

Rp4.594.009 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned floor.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

12.9 km from Bell Lake

Stacey

Rp1.807.967

Rp2.169.271 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A buffet area with multiple serving stations, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator.

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, wooden flooring, and a large window.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

6. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

13.1 km from Bell Lake

Kimberly

Rp1.986.600

Rp2.374.890 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating with cushioned chairs, and a visible exit sign.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a sign indicating 'Quality by Choice', and a statue of a lion.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

11.9 km from Bell Lake

Jason

Rp1.802.200

Rp2.162.640 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area with a view of the city skyline.

A modern lobby with a sofa area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

8. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

13.8 km from Bell Lake

Christine

Rp2.600.640

Rp3.081.037 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern cafe with a central bar, seating area, and a chalkboard menu.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a red chair.

A hotel room with a large window, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, and a red chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

9. Hampton Inn Athens

12.3 km from Bell Lake

Sue

Rp2.502.213

Rp2.967.844 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

10. Micro Hotel

12.1 km from Bell Lake

Manuel

Rp2.178.319

Rp2.595.178 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

A convenience store with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack aisles, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small round table, and a flat-screen TV.

A lobby with two sofas and three ottomans, a reception desk, and a bulletin board.

11. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

13 km from Bell Lake

Roger

Rp2.162.640

Rp2.685.099 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with hexagonal pendant lights, a large window with a view, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, red chairs, and tables, surrounded by brick walls and a modern building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is Springhill Suites Marriott.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a bookshelf, and a decorative wall with text.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

13.2 km from Bell Lake

john

Rp3.071.103

Rp3.622.068 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

13. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

13.9 km from Bell Lake

Edwin N

Rp2.901.542

Rp3.426.884 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a bar, seating, and a TV screen.

A reception area with a stone wall, a red counter, and a seating area with red chairs.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, sofas, and round tables.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a buffet setup.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

13.6 km from Bell Lake

Anna

Rp2.440.809

Rp2.897.229 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a pool area.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "Morning Medley."

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a blue and brown tiled floor, and metal handrails.

A lobby with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a clock on the wall.

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

13.2 km from Bell Lake

kevin

Rp1.439.958

Rp1.746.063 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, multiple balconies, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central chandelier, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, tiled walls, and a seating area with chairs.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

12.3 km from Bell Lake

John

Rp1.874.288

Rp2.245.542 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, red bar stools, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, a fire pit, and string lights.

A row of refrigerated beverage dispensers and snack shelves in a hotel lobby.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with curtains, and a patterned floor.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

13.7 km from Bell Lake

TAMMIE M

Rp2.578.948

Rp3.055.901 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a grill, and umbrellas.

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

18. Wingate Athens

15.3 km from Bell Lake

O'Bryan

Rp1.669.738

Rp2.010.307 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A Howard Johnson hotel sign with a modern building in the background.

A restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a television, and a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two patterned armchairs, and a glass partition.

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens

12 km from Bell Lake

Craig

Rp1.535.100

Rp1.855.665 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A brick building with a curved roof, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed floral paintings on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower.

20. Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA

13 km from Bell Lake

Michael

Rp1.668.837

Rp2.009.272 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Bell Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West	9.4 Exceptional 958 reviews	View
The Colonels B&B and Inn	9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
The Rushmore	10.0 Exceptional 124 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North	8.2 Very good 906 reviews	View

Top Bell Lake Hotel Reviews

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay. Rooms are on the small side but it is always a good price."

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

10/10 Excellent

"..........................."

Other attractions near Bell Lake

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

9.2/10 (204 reviews)

Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden.

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Oconee County Welcome Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

Oconee County Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music or attend a football match.

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Eagle Tavern Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Eagle Tavern Museum during your travels in Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Oconee County Library

Oconee County Library is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Harris Shoals Park

Harris Shoals Park is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Farmington Depot Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Farmington Depot Gallery during your travels in Watkinsville. You can attend a football match while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bell Lake?

Bell Lake is located in Watkinsville. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Bell Lake?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bell Lake, Luxury Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Bell Lake?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Bell Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bell Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still 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 get the best options available near Bell Lake.

What can I see and do near Bell Lake?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Oconee Veterans Park. Attractions like Farmington Depot Gallery, Eagle Tavern Museum and Oconee County Civic Center highlight Watkinsville's local culture. Oconee County Library and University of North Georgia (Oconee Campus) are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Bell Lake hotels

1. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

3. The Colonels B&B and Inn

4. The Rushmore

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

6. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

7. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

8. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

9. Hampton Inn Athens

10. Micro Hotel

11. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

13. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

17. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

18. Wingate Athens

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens

20. Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA

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Top Bell Lake Hotel Reviews

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

Other attractions near Bell Lake

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Oconee County Welcome Center

Eagle Tavern Museum

Oconee County Library

Harris Shoals Park

Farmington Depot Gallery

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