The Guest Lodge Gainesville
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About this property
The Guest Lodge Gainesville is a 2-star independent hotel located in Gainesville's Midtown area, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Lanier and Smithgall Arts Center. Gainesville Regional Airport is approximately 1 mile away, with Atlanta International Airport 60 miles distant. The property sits 0.3 miles from Midland Dog Park and 0.9 miles from Brenau University, making it convenient to local attractions and outdoor recreation.
The hotel features 97 rooms, including 6 suites, each equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and microwave. Rooms include complimentary wireless internet access, satellite television, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Each room is furnished with a desk and receives daily housekeeping service, along with complimentary newspapers.
Guests can enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, terrace, and garden area. The property offers a snack bar/deli for casual dining. Additional amenities include a picnic area with barbecue grills, free WiFi throughout, a business center, laundry facilities, and access to nearby golfing, hiking, and biking trails. The hotel maintains a smoke-free environment and is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking and registration desk available.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with checkout at 11:00 AM. A 24-hour front desk provides support throughout your stay. The property is pet-friendly; dogs and cats are welcome with fees applied nightly (up to 4 pets per room). Shuttle service to Atlanta International Airport is available through AAA airport shuttle for $50 one way.
Location & nearby attractions
Midland Dog Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Smithgall Arts Center - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Brenau University - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Quinlan Visual Arts Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Wilshire Trails Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Lake Lanier - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Frances Meadows Aquatic Center - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Regal Hollywood - Gainesville - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Chattahoochee River - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Chicopee Woods Golf Course - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Elachee Nature Science Center - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Lanier Technical College - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Oaks Miniature Golf - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
The preferred airport for The Guest Lodge Gainesville is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 102.6 km / 63.8 mi
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
- Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 4
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- PET FRIENDLY. Fees apply nightly.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
- 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.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.