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

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A modern bathroom with a geometric tile backsplash, a large mirror, a white sink, and a wooden vanity.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped entrance area.
A glass-enclosed shower with a white towel rack and a small shelf with toiletries.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $136
$114 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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1189 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501
  • Place, Regal Hollywood - Gainesville
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a brown headboard.

Standard Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of the city.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a large window.

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of the city.

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

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

A stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG places you in the heart of Gainesville, within a 5-minute drive of Wilshire Trails Park and Lake Lanier. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Brenau University and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Frances Meadows Aquatic Center.

What's nearby

  • Regal Hollywood - Gainesville - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Lanier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Brenau University - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 21 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Don Carter State Park - 27 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪CookOut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk

About this property

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG offers 94 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 94 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and in-room fitness. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Some LED lighting 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all 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
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)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 27 to September 09
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Gainesville Lake Lanier Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Lanier Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Gainesville Lake Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Lanier Area
Inn Express Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gainesville Lake Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gainesville Lake Lanier Area by IHG

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 433 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beds soft and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DeErica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the best hotel I’ve stayed in. The room was nice and clean, the bathroom was wonderful! I loved the elegance, and thoughtfulness that went into providing the towels, rags, and even soap inside the bathroom. My mom and I really enjoyed our stay, and were reluctant to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and welcoming. The room definitely needs repainting.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and clean The staff was awesome and responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Towanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Nice day, comfortable beds love the pillows
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoying my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TANISHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay while traveling through the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place! Better breakfast than Hampton Inn! Im avHilton Dismond Reserve and if Holiday Inn would marchbmy status, id consider going back! But untill then, I'LL stay when it works!" Kate is AWESOME!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Athziri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vernelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean facility! Great breakfast options , very professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah and Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and property was clean and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property- would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025