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The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Lanier in Gainesville

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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520 Queen City Parkway, Gainesville, GA, 30501
  • Brenau University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Wilshire Trails Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Gainesville

Midtown stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Midtown hotel, you'll find Midland Dog Park and Smithgall Arts Center. Lake Lanier and Brenau University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Brenau University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wilshire Trails Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Quinlan Visual Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lanier Technical College - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 15 min walk
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kelley's Tavern & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Queen City Package - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Hotel near Lake Lanier in Gainesville
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1701 square feet (158 square meters) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Guest Lodge Gainesville. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 1701 sq ft of conference space
  • 158 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
The Guest Lodge Gainesville offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during November, December, January, and February:
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed deposit applies to local guests who reside within 25 miles of the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

GuestHouse Inn Gainesville
GuestHouse Inn Hotel Gainesville
Guest Lodge Gainesville
Guest Gainesville
Guesthouse Hotel Gainesville
The Gainesville Gainesville
The Guest Lodge Gainesville Hotel
The Guest Lodge Gainesville Gainesville
The Guest Lodge Gainesville Hotel Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay for price. Breakfast was lacking a bit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and staff were excellent, the matress however could use replacing, uneven and lumpy. But, the fridge worked so well it froze my beer! I will definitely stay here next time I’m in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Leigh

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was clean. My main problem was check in. This motel requires a copy of your personal ID. You can't just show them your ID like most other places do. I was told that they have a lot of fraud, so they hold the copy of your ID for 3 days or so, to check it against the name you registered under. This could be done immediately on check in without making a copy. While they may feel this policy helps them combat fraud, I makes the guest more vulnerable to fraud and identy theft. One other small gripe. IMO people traveling with pets should not be placed in a room next to the pool unless requested. It was the loudest possible place and my dogs did their part to add to that noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff has always been very friendly and accommodating. This trip the room wasn't as clean and I'm the past and the room I was updatingpast past
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

All good vibes

LOVED this little road side motel! Safe, clean, cute and fun! The staff were great too! Comfortable beds, hot shower and outside was a vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived at 2am. The night clerk informed me that he was running the reports and it would be at least 20 minutes before he could get my rooms. Then when I am being checked in, he lets me know that ALTHOUGH this is a pet friendly hotel, the only rooms he has left are non pet rooms, and they have to take a $100 deposit per room, and if they see any evidence of pets in the room, they will keep the $100 deposits. This is absolutely unacceptable that a hotel can advertise they are pet friendly, to the point where they have cans of purina one in their lobby for sale, and then tell me if there is so much as pet hair on the carpet, I will lose this money, all because they have designated rooms for pet owners, and somehow I am supposed to know they are booked to capacity and only have non pet rooms remaining. How is this MY FAULT? they advertise pet friendly and then put me in a room that is NOT a pet room, but smells like a wet dog upon entry. I had to have my husband deal with the guy because I was so frustrated. To top it off, when he handed us the room keys, he slipped my drivers license into the key packet, so I had to search around for that. I went back to the lobby and he swore he returned it to me. I finally went to the other room where my family was staying, and found it with the room keys. It is now after 3am, after I arrived at 2:15am, laying in a bed in a room that smells like a wet dog, that I surely will be charged for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Has great reviews for a reason. Clean hotel, with updated facilities. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Last minute trip &hotel was great

Last minute trip for family emergency and was pleasantly surprised by the hotel. Clean, nice location, friendly staff and nightly rate was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Katelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kip

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when you’re fishing lake Lanier Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Rooms are well kept and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo, Moultrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel been their plenty of times very clean and comfortable me and my family enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Frederica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025