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

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$151
$127 nightly
$151 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

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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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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • Lanier Technical College - 19 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 21 min drive - 7.4 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 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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
  • 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
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
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)

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. 277 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 413 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George, Surfside Beach

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

8/10 Good

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff was very kind and helpful. Delicious breakfast but my favorite was the coffee maker.! Complimentary coffee available 24/7 Fresh ground coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Yixisbel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelsey, St John's

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The elevator had a strong chemical smell and only one worked but other then that was perfectly fine for a quick stop before heading home
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernelle

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

8/10 Good

Towanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Tv remote was a little crusty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Breakfast Saturday morning was very good. Not quite as good Sunday morning. I missed the scrambled eggs, but everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

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