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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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1189 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wilshire Trails Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Brenau University - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lanier Technical College - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near Lake Lanier
Located close to Wilshire Trails Park and Brenau University, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a firepit, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • A nature reserve, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 94 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

Languages

English

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier, Wilshire Trails Park, and Brenau University. Frances Meadows Aquatic Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 359 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally better than the Hilton thats in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS HOTEL WAS CLEAN EFFICIENT FRIENDLY QUIET AND THE BREAKFAST WAS THE BEST IN ANY HOTEL EVER STAYED AT
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a great time staying at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Plenty of dining and shopping in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevators and second floor (did not check other floors) smelled like dead fish. Common area and room had normal smell.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean polite staff near a good amount of stores and restaurants. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the cleanliness. It was hard to get good sleep with all the noise of neighbors each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property a few times now, and it is always clean, check-in is easy, the bed is comfortable, and there are restaurants nearby. We will be choosing this hotel again for our future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean

Very clean. Elevators did smell interesting but all in all very nice pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice for night!

It was a great place to stop and rest for the no on our way through! We felt safe and comfy! Was close to lots of shopping and food options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great spot great ili town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful. Staff was great. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athziri

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

10/10 Excellent

Yeniseik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Labrenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genisys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice! Bed super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leddy

After long hours of travel, it was a good place to stay and rest. The beds are not comfortable and neither are the pillows. The area is excellent, they have restaurant and shopping center options. The breakfast was very varied and the employee Gina was excellent, very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024