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

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Lanier

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1189 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501
  • Place, Wilshire Trails Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Brenau University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Lake Lanier is within 2 miles (3 km) of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG while other popular attractions such as Wilshire Trails Park are within 3 miles (5 km). This hotel has 94 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wilshire Trails Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Brenau University - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Frances Meadows Aquatic Center - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 8 min drive
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Lanier
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and in-room fitness. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Microwaves, free local calls, and safes are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and in-room fitness.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (20 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (20 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Elliptical machine
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Treadmill
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-2:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 27 to September 09.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG on Nov 23, 2025 start from $156.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

This hotel is located in Gainesville within a short 17-minute walk of Regal Hollywood - Gainesville. You'll also find Lake Lanier and Wilshire Trails Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG feature a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM and the seasonal pool will be open from May 27 until September 09.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a rainfall showerhead, and an elliptical machine.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG.

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