The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Lanier in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

8.9 km from Lake Lanier

Paul

Rp1.808.203

Rp2.150.866 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

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

9.3 km from Lake Lanier

John

Rp1.832.193

Rp2.196.536 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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.

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

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

3. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

9.2 km from Lake Lanier

Aaron

Rp2.434.808

Rp2.889.545 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a high counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

15.9 km from Lake Lanier

John

Rp2.561.919

Rp3.035.723 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a 3 ft 6 in no diving sign, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a seating area with a patterned rug, and a wall with a travel-themed poster.

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

A kitchen counter with a sink, a mirror, and various toiletries.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

7.2 km from Lake Lanier

Ava

Rp2.454.143

Rp2.911.780 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor kitchen area with a granite countertop, bar stools, a grill, and a brick oven.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view of the city.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, seating area, and large windows offering a view.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in shelves, and a dining area with chairs.

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

18.7 km from Lake Lanier

Shakela

Rp2.113.986

Rp2.499.459 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

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

A modern building with the sign 'COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON' at the top.

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, wooden shelves, and a patterned rug.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

15.8 km from Lake Lanier

Vishnu Vardhan Rao

Rp2.039.152

Rp2.496.305 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar area with stools.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden side table, and a floor lamp.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white top, situated in a room with a light-colored floor and a large abstract painting on the wall.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

17.4 km from Lake Lanier

JoAnn

Rp1.853.498

Rp2.202.502 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a fireplace with a stone wall.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, yellow and white chairs, and large windows.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a weight bench, and dumbbells.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

18.4 km from Lake Lanier

Donald

Rp1.963.064

Rp2.327.409 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

13.3 km from Lake Lanier

Joseph

Rp2.231.430

Rp2.655.659 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern outdoor patio with seating and a pool.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern lobby with a large seating area, a fireplace, and large windows.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dawsonville by IHG

15.6 km from Lake Lanier

Robert

Rp2.130.457

Rp2.560.846 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern dining area with a central island, seating arrangements, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a fire hydrant, and a clear sky.

A modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

15.1 km from Lake Lanier

Calvin

Rp1.597.664

Rp1.894.874 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

13. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

15.2 km from Lake Lanier

Rp1.843.292

Rp2.209.302 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

A stone building with multiple balconies and large windows.

A spacious kitchen with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central island with bar stools.

A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

14. Lanier Islands Resort

6.8 km from Lake Lanier

Chris

Rp2.477.059

Rp3.515.075 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

15. Hampton Inn Gainesville

15.3 km from Lake Lanier

Christa

Rp2.334.193

Rp2.773.837 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, a ceiling fan, and a fire pit.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

A hotel reception area with a large welcome sign, a reception desk, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a microwave in the cabinet.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

25.4 km from Lake Lanier

Liezl

Rp1.810.888

Rp2.167.509 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa set, a wooden bookshelf, and a large wall clock.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped sofa, a bed, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a wooden wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA

18.2 km from Lake Lanier

Geraldine

Rp1.675.721

Rp2.071.449 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A hotel dining area with round tables and chairs, a bar with a menu, and a large window with curtains.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

18.2 km from Lake Lanier

Samuel

Rp1.963.064

Rp2.327.407 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

A modern reception area with a blue-lit wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with a view of the cityscape.

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

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, sofas, and a table.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

20.8 km from Lake Lanier

nihal

Rp2.111.122

Rp2.517.306 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A vending machine with various beverages and a shelf stocked with snacks and other items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and a large window providing natural light.

20. City Express by Marriott Duluth

29.7 km from Lake Lanier

Rodrigo

Rp1.360.628

Rp1.640.631 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Lanier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 701 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 844 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 83 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 359 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier	9.0 Wonderful 594 reviews	View

Top Lake Lanier Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location great coffee never made it up for breakfast but that was one reason why we chose it and overall quiet and comfortable beds"

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great! Bed wasn’t very comfortable but that’s the only issue we had!"

Lanier Islands Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a villa. Beautiful view. Nice space. 100% of the staff was amazing. The buffet breakfast is probably the best I’ve ever had. Our room had a fireplace and balcony, making it very accommodating and very comfortable to just hang around. We rented a golf cart to cruise the island and to get back-and-forth between the villa and the main hotel. We also rented a pontoon boat to drive around on the lake. Great time. Can’t wait to go back."

Other attractions near Lake Lanier

New Wave Cable Park

2.6/10 (4 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to New Wave Cable Park during your trip to Flowery Branch. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Bobby Bailey Tennis Center

Catch an event at Bobby Bailey Tennis Center during your trip to Flowery Branch. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

8.4/10 (46 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Buford at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Big Creek Greenway

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Big Creek Greenway during your travels to Buford. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

8.6/10 (155 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands during your visit to Buford. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Sunset Cove Beach

7.6/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sunset Cove Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Buford. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Oaks Miniature Golf

6.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Oaks Miniature Golf during your travels to Oakwood. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

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Gainesville Theatre Alliance

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Gainesville Theatre Alliance on your trip to Oakwood. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Lanier?

Lake Lanier is located in an area that travellers like for its shopping. You'll find 80 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Lanier?

Lanier Islands Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a marina and a full-service spa. It's located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Lake Lanier. Another good choice is Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier, located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Lake Lanier?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Lanier.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Lake Lanier.

What can I see and do near Lake Lanier?

Create some family memories at New Wave Cable Park and Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Explore nature at Big Creek Greenway and Sunset Cove Beach. You might plan a visit to Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course or Bobby Bailey Tennis Center while you're in the area.

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1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

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

3. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

4. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

5. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dawsonville by IHG

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

13. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

14. Lanier Islands Resort

15. Hampton Inn Gainesville

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA

18. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek

20. City Express by Marriott Duluth

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Top Lake Lanier Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

Lanier Islands Resort

Other attractions near Lake Lanier

New Wave Cable Park

Bobby Bailey Tennis Center

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

Big Creek Greenway

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Sunset Cove Beach

Oaks Miniature Golf

Gainesville Theatre Alliance

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