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Wingate Athens

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Georgia

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BBQ/picnic area
Lobby
Free on-the-go breakfast
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Wingate Athens, in the business district, offers to-go breakfast and dry cleaning. Guests can unwind in the spa tub, work out at the gym, or swim in the indoor pool. The property provides WiFi and RV parking.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Non Smoking (2 Queens with sofa bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Tub w/ Grab Bars)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Jetted tub

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Athens, Wingate Athens is in the business district and near the airport. Farmers Market and J&J Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hillside Park and North Oconee River Park. Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and Bear Hollow Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Map
255 North Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601

What's nearby

  • Classic Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The Georgia Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Georgia - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • 40 Watt Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪el Camino Real Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Plantation Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Team Biscuits And Burgers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Athens Wok - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪South Kitchen + Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Wingate Athens

Hotel near University of Georgia
Consider a stay at Wingate Athens and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a business center and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a water dispenser, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 10 to August 30:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Comfort Suites Downtown Hotel Athens
Wingate Athens Hotel
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Comfort Suites Downtown Athens Hotel Athens
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Frequently asked questions

Does Wingate Athens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from April 10 to August 30.

Is Wingate Athens pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Wingate Athens?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wingate Athens?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wingate Athens?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Wingate Athens located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hillside Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from University of Georgia. North Oconee River Park and Athens Welcome Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Wingate Athens Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean, well equipped rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiany

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience on a two night stay. Kind staff, clean room, and affordable rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The greeting at desk was very professional and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quietly tucked away area with shopping, gas stations nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wimbley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elerine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable. However, the hotel is very dated. Water was not hot enough. Breakfast was not very good. The staff was very pleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are dirty, minimal amenities in room, smell of Marijuana outside and coming from rooms, and hotel in unsafe area. This is not the place for families!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had a terrible chemical smell and the property smelled like pot. The property is run down and the rooms are filthy. The staff awesome and friendly and belong at a five-star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around this hotel seems a little sketchy. Even the clerk told us doors lock at 11.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay at in Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward sterling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a little worn in, needs a fresh coat of paint, attention to detail on the trim and the edges, understand not very window will have a great view, but if you look out and see random unbagged trash........... meh. the pool was great, breakfast was fine, price and location good. overall it fit my needs. thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family enjoyed the breakfast and the mattress with pillow top was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Going value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A large, well-equipped room at a great price, with helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed almost a week between a regular room and a suite. There are small things that need repair a vent in the ceiling not properly mounted a leaking something inside a locked closet, but, the beds are comfortable, the breakfast is good, a short drive to pretty much everything. Overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Javier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My hotel room was all dirty and stinky
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were excellent. The housekeeping staff were subpar. The breakfast staff were not very friendly, and the food and choices were very limited. The rooms smelled terrible, but there were air fresheners in the rooms that didn’t seem to help. They did have a sign in the lobby that said they were about to start remodeling. It definitely needs it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic getaway place. Convenient to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Clean Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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