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The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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 cots/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 cots/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

With a stay at The Guest Lodge Gainesville in Gainesville (Midtown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Lanier and Smithgall Arts Center. .This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Road Atlanta and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Midland Dog Park.

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 with free parking, near Lake Lanier
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Guest Lodge Gainesville.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 1701 square feet (158 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,701 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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. 506 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here once before and both times were very nice and peaceful. I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Azadeh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donnie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bugs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the rate

The property is just ok, extremely basic and not worth the rate they charge. Beds are hard, the location is very noisy, when fully booked they had no towels or blankets available for request. The staff was nice, but that’s about all I liked about this hotel. Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the homie feeling of the staff. I enjoyed all the plants & flowers on the grounds. The hotel is located by major freeways for easy access.
Stayed 4 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

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great. Seems to be recently renovated and is a pleasant stay. Hits way above its price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Was not worth $110 per night, but what is nowadays?! They shouldn't have to charge their Customers and extra $80 Deposit and then hold onto that Deposit for 2-3 days after you leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Katelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025