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

An auditorium with tiered seating, a central stage, and a large screen displaying 'THE GEORGIA CENTER'.

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

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

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

9.5 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Rp1.984.725

Rp2.370.644 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and tables, and a wooden partition with a view of the outdoors.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

6.7 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Katherine

Rp2.664.824

Rp3.126.109 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, a bar area, and a seating arrangement.

A reception area with a vending machine, a bulletin board, and a decorative wall piece.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent red facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, a white counter, and multiple seating arrangements.

3. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

9.8 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Annette

Rp2.269.643

Rp2.698.300 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a modern entrance.

4. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

11.3 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Abby

Rp3.140.276

Rp3.699.528 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a fireplace.

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.

5. The Rushmore

8.8 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Michelle

Rp3.919.118

Rp4.595.197 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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

A wooden interior with a glass door leading to a pool area.

6. The Colonels B&B and Inn

8.1 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Daniel

Rp5.080.896

Rp6.412.514 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

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

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

7. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

10.6 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Sarah

Rp2.293.460

Rp2.725.690 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A brick building with a sign reading "Rivet House." There are steps leading to the entrance, and string lights are visible.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

An outdoor dining area with brick walls, string lights, and potted plants.

8. Rivet House

11.8 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Michael

Rp3.572.505

Rp4.196.679 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A table set with gold bead accents, clear glassware, and a 'Table One' sign.

A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, gold chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

9. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

11.4 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Edwin N

Rp2.981.498

Rp3.516.933 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter and multiple stools.

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

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

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

11.2 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Meltem

Rp2.734.157

Rp3.232.490 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.

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

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

11.2 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

edward

Rp2.524.570

Rp2.991.466 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

10.7 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Cali

Rp3.157.918

Rp3.719.817 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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 gym with multiple dumbbells arranged on racks, a treadmill, and a stationary bike.

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

13. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

9.3 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Melba Wright

Rp1.764.200

Rp2.117.040 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

14. Hampton Inn Athens

9.7 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Ellen

Rp1.952.969

Rp2.334.125 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A breakfast area with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a tiled ceiling.

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

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

10.5 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Sang

Rp1.614.596

Rp1.944.996 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop terrace with a flat-screen TV, a fire feature, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas.

A modern outdoor living area with a bar, seating, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden accents, and bar stools.

16. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

10.9 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Mary

Rp6.421.688

Rp7.473.150 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

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.

17. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

10.7 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Sandra

Rp1.958.262

Rp2.445.889 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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.

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

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

18. Wingate Athens

12.8 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

William

Rp1.571.902

Rp1.895.897 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

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

9.6 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Cesar

Rp1.659.054

Rp1.996.123 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent 'BW Best Western' sign, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a desk with a computer and a TV, a mini-fridge, and a door.

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, round coffee table, and patterned rug. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a large lamp in the center.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a coat check, and a sign indicating check-in times.

20. Best Western Athens

10.5 km from Oconee County Welcome Center

Dayna

Rp1.746.558

Rp2.096.751 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Oconee County Welcome Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West	9.4 Exceptional 947 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area	9.4 Exceptional 350 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
The Rushmore	10.0 Exceptional 121 reviews	View

Top Oconee County Welcome Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

8/10 Good

"We were on a spontaneous weekend getaway from our home in SC on 9/5/26. A little shocked at the room price but figured it was because we booked it last minute. Nope - we paid nearly 2x the normal rate because it was the night of the home opener for Georgia. Not being college football fans, we were completely unaware that was even happening. Believe me, it won't happen again. The hotel itself was nice - bed was comfortable, room clean, breakfast in the morning was very good. Though the elevators are a joke and half the downstairs appears to be under construction, it was still ok. But the chaos that the football fans bring in is unreal. We were kept awake until almost 4 am by racing car engines, yelling drunk people and incredibly loud emergency vehicles. There were half-used drink cups left everywhere as if they were waiting for Mommy to come pick up after them. I'd blame the kids for being unruly and messy but then I'd have to look past their parents stumbling around on their 5th margarita each trying to relive their glory days through their spoiled-rotten entitled brats. All looking at us like we were Martians for not wearing GA gear. Not to mention the vaunted music scene was nowhere to be found as most venues don't book live music on game nights. We had a couple good meals at restaurants but honestly couldn't wait to get out of there. I'm sure if you're a Bulldogs fan, it's heaven, but y'all have a new name from the rest of us - Ath-holes."

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this hotel is perfect for visiting UGA! The shuttle service is wonderful, staff is helpful, food was great, and you can’t beat the location!"

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

8/10 Good

"I’ve stayed here a bunch recently and the rooms have been clean and fresh smelling. Rm 109 was smelling a little funky when we got there-not sure if it was moisture or body odor. But it was very clean and the beds were fresh and comfy."

Lavender Hill Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"This B&B is a quaint bungalow with spacious rooms, high ceilings and comfortable beds. You can even enjoy your morning coffee or evening drinks on the cozy front porch. Owner/host was most accommodating! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Other attractions near Oconee County Welcome Center

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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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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Bell Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bell Lake during your travels in Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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University Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Athens at University Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oconee County Welcome Center?

Oconee County Welcome Center is located in a welcoming area of Watkinsville that travellers like for its sporting events and live music. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Oconee County Welcome Center?

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Oconee County Welcome Center. Another good choice is Luxury Inn, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Oconee County Welcome Center?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Oconee County Welcome Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oconee County Welcome Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Oconee County Welcome Center.

What can I see and do near Oconee County Welcome Center?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Oconee Veterans Park. Attractions like Eagle Tavern Museum and Oconee County Civic Center highlight the local culture. You might plan a visit to A&F Golf Range or University Golf Course while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Oconee County Welcome Center hotels

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

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

3. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

4. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

5. The Rushmore

6. The Colonels B&B and Inn

7. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

8. Rivet House

9. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

11. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

13. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

14. Hampton Inn Athens

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

16. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

17. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

18. Wingate Athens

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

20. Best Western Athens

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Top Oconee County Welcome Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

Lavender Hill Bed & Breakfast

Other attractions near Oconee County Welcome Center

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Eagle Tavern Museum

Oconee County Library

Harris Shoals Park

Bell Lake

University Golf Course

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