The Best Hotels Closest to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Buford for 2026

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern dining area with a long counter and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator and coffee station, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kiana

NT$3,769

NT$4,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with sofas, and a large window providing natural light.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, bar stools, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.

2. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

13.3 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chanele

NT$2,682

NT$3,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor kitchen area with a granite countertop, bar stools, a grill, and a brick oven.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in shelves, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel reception area with a white reception desk, a minibar, and a visible 'Suite Shop' sign.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, seating area, and large windows offering a view.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

12.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Shakela

NT$4,206

NT$4,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, a ceiling fan, and a fire pit.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a microwave in the cabinet.

A modern dining area with a central wooden table, green upholstered chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

12.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

David

NT$3,501

NT$4,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a hedge in the background.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and exercise equipment.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with drinks and snacks, and a large window with blinds.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

16.5 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Leah

NT$2,855

NT$3,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a long communal table, multiple chairs, and a bar area.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a TV, and a bed.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped garden, and a flagpole.

A hotel reception area with a dark wood reception desk, a large welcome sign, a computer, and a small shop in the background.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta

18.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Jose Joaquin

NT$2,768

NT$3,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A modern dining area with a central island, seating arrangements, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

9.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Albert

NT$2,681

NT$3,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar area with stools.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white top, situated in a room with a light-colored floor and a large abstract painting on the wall.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

11.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Tina

NT$3,583

NT$4,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern cafe with a counter, seating area, menu boards, and a refrigerated display with beverages and snacks.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a bookshelf with clocks.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

9. Courtyard Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf

17.4 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

April

NT$3,774

NT$4,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a green awning.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a brick facade.

A bar area with four bar stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a chandelier.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Duluth

17.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Carman

NT$3,772

NT$4,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

10.8 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Paul

NT$3,161

NT$3,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building with a sign reading "Embassy Suites." It features a large entrance with glass doors, a covered area, and a landscaped area with plants.

A spacious lobby with a central walkway, seating areas, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a modern chandelier.

12. Embassy Suites By Hilton Alpharetta Halcyon

14.4 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Joy

NT$4,860

NT$5,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A 24/7 market kiosk with snacks, beverages, and a coffee station.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a refrigerated display.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

18.7 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Kianna

NT$2,958

NT$3,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a fireplace with a stone wall.

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

A gym with multiple treadmills, a weight bench, and dumbbells.

A hotel dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a colorful carpet.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Donald

NT$3,501

NT$4,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the reception area.

A bed with rose petals, a bottle of wine, and two glasses on a bedside table in a hotel room.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Johns Creek

12.6 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

STAR

NT$3,231

NT$3,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

An indoor swimming pool with a 3 ft 6 in no diving sign, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a seating area with a patterned rug, and a wall with a travel-themed poster.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

A kitchen counter with a sink, a mirror, and various toiletries.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

15 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Ava

NT$4,376

NT$5,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Hyatt Place hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and a tree in front.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a bed, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and a menu board.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and overhead lighting.

17. Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway

18.9 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

PETER

NT$2,273

NT$2,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a brick facade and a covered entrance area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and several chairs along the poolside.

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and a covered area with a sign indicating a clearance height.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

11.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Richard

NT$3,094

NT$3,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a computer, a printer, and a chair.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

12.1 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Garry

NT$3,501

NT$4,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa set, a wooden bookshelf, and a large wall clock.

A living room with a wooden wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A building with a sign that reads "Country Inn & Suites by Carlson."

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA

12 km from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Geraldine

NT$2,846

NT$3,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 403 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga	9.6 Exceptional 135 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Lanier Islands Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and environment"

Other attractions near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Buford Dam Park

8.6/10 (73 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buford Dam Park during your travels in Buford. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Windermere Golf Club

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Cumming at Windermere Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Sunset Cove Beach

7.6/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Sunset Cove Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Buford. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

8.6/10 (155 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands during your trip to Buford. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

8.4/10 (46 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Buford at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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James Creek Tennis Center

Catch an event at James Creek Tennis Center during your trip to Cumming. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Mary Alice Park

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

After visiting Mary Alice Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cumming. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Bear's Best

6.6/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Suwanee at Bear's Best. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is located in a family-friendly area of Buford known for its great live music scene. You'll find 120 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Lanier Islands Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a marina and a full-service spa. It's located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

How many hotels will I find near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Expedia has 120 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Create some family memories at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Buford Fine Arts Center. Surround yourself with nature at Buford Dam Park, Sunset Cove Beach, and Big Creek Greenway. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course, Windermere Golf Club, or Bear's Best.

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Our top choices for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

2. Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/Johns Creek

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Buford Mall Of Ga

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Johns Creek

5. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

9. Courtyard Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Duluth

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier by IHG

12. Embassy Suites By Hilton Alpharetta Halcyon

13. Tru by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta I-85 Sugarloaf

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

15. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Johns Creek

16. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Flowery Branch Lake Lanier

17. Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Suwanee Johns Creek

19. Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA

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Top Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Lanier Islands Resort

Other attractions near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Buford Dam Park

Windermere Golf Club

Sunset Cove Beach

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

James Creek Tennis Center

Mary Alice Park

Bear's Best

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