Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is not specifically mentioned, but guests can grab a bite from the snack bar/deli.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and facilities. However, specific details on accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is situated in Gainesville (Midtown), within a 5-minute drive of Lake Lanier and Smithgall Arts Center. It is 0.3 miles from Midland Dog Park and 0.9 miles from Brenau University.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool, which is operational from April to October. The pool is not heated.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property allows guests to request cribs or rollaway beds, but these are subject to availability and may incur additional charges. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve these options.

The Guest Lodge Gainesville - Cozy Motel Stay

Average nightly price at The Guest Lodge Gainesville by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$73
February	US$75
March	US$102
April	US$82
May	US$93
June	US$79
July	US$79
August	US$69
September	US$81
October	US$121
November	US$86
December	US$80

What guests think

At The Guest Lodge Gainesville, travelers often highlight friendly staff, clean, updated rooms, and a pleasant retro motel vibe with a tidy pool area, while noting the property’s age, a central location near hospitals, and generally good value.

Common drawbacks include a very limited, front-desk-served continental breakfast and occasional noise from traffic, sirens, or thin walls. Several reviews also report pest issues and room odors, plus mixed mattress comfort and sporadic maintenance or key-card problems. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a simple, budget-friendly base for the area.

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Facilities

Many guests like the tidy outdoor pool and well-kept grounds, with convenient parking by the rooms. A few note challenging entry and exit onto a busy road.

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Kelli

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is so pretty at night around the pool and quiet and very clean

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Robert

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was great, room clean, property clean and well kept. Road has quite a bite of traffic, but our room was quiet. Love the big rocking chairs in the smoking area, away from all rooms. Outside doors on all rooms, 2 story.

10

Dustin

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean rooms, clean pool, what more could you ask for?

10

Karen

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in was easy. John, at the desk, did let me know the property requires a $50 deposit even if you have prepaid the reservation. They hold it in case of damage to the room. My room had a Keurig coffee maker, iron, and ironing board in the room. Breakfast is danish, cereal, fruit, milk and coffee. You can get refill coffee pods at the desk anytkme. They also have a little store on site for other items to eat. There is a water bottle refill machine so you don't have to keep buying water at a store. There are plenty of eating restaurants near the motel. The outside pool has plenty of seats for guests. The property is along a busy street, but the noise is not too bad. My room faced the pool, so it buffered the sound. I would definitely stay here again.

8

Savannah

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was nice. The only thing that’s not great is the drive way is right in a curve and it’s scary getting out of their drive way with oncoming traffic.

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Robert

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hospitality. Sirens at about 3AM both nights. Could use some simple remodeling and better mattresses but ok for the price we paid. Had convenient parking right at our door.

8

Shacona

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean hotel. Good price. Pool clean. Ok breakfast. There is not a hot breakfast. More continental breakfast. Coffee is good! Excellent front desk service!!!

10

Patrice

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value and outdoor seating around pool. Bathtub that works. Older but very clean and some updates.

10

Tonya

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing was trying to get out of the parking lot You can't see oncoming cars.

10

Helen

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would pick this hotel over any of the big name hotels in the area over and over again. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The pool and pool area was clean. Our room was right by the pool, but it was still quiet in our room. 10 out of 10! Highly recommend!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across many stays, especially in updated rooms and common areas. However, recurring reports mention bugs (roaches and a bedbug report), odors, stained linens, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Angela

9 Jan 2024

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Although the staff was very professional and we had no complaints with them whatsoever, the room itself was very disappointing. I don't expect much, but the floors were so sticky, we had to wear socks or shoes the whole time. White towels were not white, either severely stained or dirty. It has gone down a lot since our previous stay. We will not stay there again because of the dirty room, sadly the staff was great.

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Janice

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I found five roach bugs in my room and black mold in the shower!!! This is the first time I have stayed at a hotel without carpet!!!

10

Amelia

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and grounds were very clean. Can tell the management cares. Would definitely recommend.

10

TOSHIA

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean rooms, and wonderful stay!

10

deborah c

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is older however it is in great condition and very clean.

10

Thomas

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, polite staff.

10

Bob

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While this hotel is obviously several years old, I found it extremely clean and well maintained. The staff was excellent. This hotel is not the Hilton, but the cleanliness and staff is 5 stars. It’s right on the highway so there is traffic noise but I can adjust to that, my primary concern is cleanliness, staff and well maintained, and it gets 5 stars from me in each of those areas. I would definitely stay there again.

10

Samuel

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean room. excellent.

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Michael

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here in early July 2025 and had one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever encountered. At around 2:30 AM, I felt something crawling on my neck. I turned on the light and found a live bedbug. After thoroughly inspecting the bed, I discovered another one crawling near the pillow. I documented everything in photos and video. I immediately packed all my belongings and notified the front desk. The night staff provided bags and detergent but told me I would need to speak to the manager in the morning. When I did, I was assured I would hear back from ownership, but I never received a formal incident report or follow-up about covering the additional costs I incurred to clean all my clothes and treat my belongings. While my room charge was eventually refunded, I was left to deal with the stress, hassle, and extra expenses on my own. It is unacceptable to encounter bedbugs in any hotel room, and I would strongly recommend other travelers reconsider staying here. I have attached one of the photos documenting what I found.

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Kristen

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were roaches in the room. I woke up at 4:30am because one was crawling on me. Other guests were very loud until well after midnight and we had to call the desk to get them to be quiet. Not a very restful stay.

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Rooms

Rooms range from basic to updated with retro touches; several are spacious and comfortable, but mattress firmness varies. Traffic or thin-wall noise is noted regularly, and a few guests report AC or TV remote issues.

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Frances

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room we were in was very noisy because it was close to the road. A motorcyclist blocked handicapped parking. Handicapped restroom was not easily accessible.

10

Gwendolyn

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice large room.seemed newly remodeled.

8

Michael

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

AC was unreliable. Unable to maintain a comfortable temp. TV remote inadequate.

6

Greg

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice room. Bed so uncomfortable we had to move to another room

6

John

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good location but street facing rooms (203) had lots of traffic noise.

6

Jan

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy Trains Sirens every hour. Noisy busy road. Parking area lights to bright into rooms. No black-out curtains.

6

Kenneth

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Limited furniture, only 1 small trash can for the room, tv remote malfunctioned.

6

Debra

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The back parking lot was dark when we came in on Friday night. The front parking lot was full. the problem we had was that the mattress was as hard as a brick. We were tired but unable to rest well because of this. We've stayed at this property before but did not have this issue last year

10

Sherrie

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, cute decor

8

Matt

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Better door and window would help a lot. The traffic noise is loud

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive. Some guests report rude interactions and frustrations with ID-copy and deposit policies.

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Michael

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Eric

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, updated room. Exceptional staff.

10

Kristina

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was available, friendly and quick! Loved the atmosphere of the hotel. Highly recommend staying here.

2

Jamie

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I could hear every little noise in the rooms adjacent and above me, such as the screaming toddler and the party that began around 1am on a Tuesday night. The toilet handle broke, causing the water to continuously run. When I asked for a new room, the staff member not only tried to dissuade me, he also questioned whether I was telling the truth about the broken toilet. When I was finally given a new room, the key card didn't work. I got little to no sleep and had a very important meeting the next day. I do not recommend this hotel.

10

Travis

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stay here every yr.We always get two rooms.The staff is always friendly and eager to accommodate us.Check in was fast and easy.Rooms were clean and up to date.Stayed at multiple other places in Gainsville but came back here.We will be back next yr.

10

Marisol

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful stay at The Guest Lodge. The staff was superb, if you to mention are Kenya and Carmen. They went above and beyond. The room was so comfortable and clean. Will be back.

10

Margaret

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lady that checked us in was very kind and friendly. She noticed that I was having trouble from a knee replacement surgery and moved me to a handicap room so I could be more comfortable. That was much appreciated!! I will be staying there every time I’m in town. Thank you so much for the kindness and support shown to me.

10

Lexie

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel with lovely staff! Carmen, Kenya and Marisol we really helpful and friendly. Will be back again

10

Clynesha

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very patient and helpful !

10

Kathleen

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

24 hour open lobby. Staff is amazing!

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Location

Convenient to downtown, restaurants, Lake Lanier/Road Atlanta, and the hospital. The busy road brings traffic and siren noise, and exiting the driveway can feel tricky.

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Robert

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was close to dining options downtown. Enjoyed downtown Gainseville. Short drive to Road Atlanta.

8

Sherry

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was nice. Traffic was very busy.

8

Cathie

29 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was close to the facility we were using.

10

TANYA

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a gem! I have always preferred a motel over a hotel but often times they are run down. Not this place! Super nice, clean, perfect location.

8

Frankling

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a cost effective place to lay our head after a show at Boot Barn Hall.

10

Heather

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and affordable. Clean. Safe.

10

Kara

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Guest Lodge was a very conveniently located hotel. It was nice to have very central access to the activities I needed.

10

tanya

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needed a room close to the hospital and it was convenient, it was quiet and I slept well

8

Matt

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Better door and window would help a lot. The traffic noise is loud

8

Cody

15 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The convenience to Northeast Georgia Hospital has been my appeal ! We can get a good nights sleep for a reasonable price! Then be at Hospital by 5:30 or this visit 7:15

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Dining

Breakfast is a simple continental setup served by the front desk, with limited choices and occasional lines; no hot breakfast. Coffee is generally available.

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Jose-Renato

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

**Hotel Review: 3 Stars** I recently stayed at this hotel and gave it a 3-star review primarily due to cleanliness issues. Unfortunately, our room had stained sheets, towels, and a dirty tub, which detracted from our overall experience. The breakfast setup was also disappointing, as it was behind a counter and offered very limited options. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and accommodating, which made our stay more pleasant. With improvements in cleanliness and breakfast offerings, this hotel could greatly enhance the guest experience.

8

Melanie

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Okay for price. Breakfast was lacking a bit.

8

jenn

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately the breakfast was to order and was a long line with only 1 staff member available 😔 Great location, easy walk to the town center

10

Natasha

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean and staff was amazing! The only thing we thought was odd was the fact that the desk clerk had to serve and heat up breakfast items. It took 10 minutes to check out because there were so many people in line to get breakfast

10

Robert

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for the money. Central location. Breakfast not the best but desk person said they are aware and will improve. They are adding additional breakfast space.

8

Shacona

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean hotel. Good price. Pool clean. Ok breakfast. There is not a hot breakfast. More continental breakfast. Coffee is good! Excellent front desk service!!!

10

Penny

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I will just say one thing about this property we enjoyed our state. It was very nice and accommodating. The owner we spoke to about his canoe full of flowers was very nice. I just have one thing to say, and that is simply because I am a diabetic and for breakfast I think they should have some thing that a diabetic can eat instead of just having muffins or bagels maybe some boiled eggs or yogurt Just a thought .

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barbara

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfast was a joke

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Jodi

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I remember this hotel from 40 yrs ago! They did a great upgrade to make it charming and more up to date. I love the tile walls in the bath tub, the "wipe your paws" rugs at the pet friendly rooms and the little pillow with a dog on it. It made us feel welcomed and not feeling like we were given the worst room because we had a pet. The outdoor sitting areas were quaint and inviting. Only 2 negatives were the sirens (being close to a fire station I think) and the continental breakfast was behind the service desk.

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Dennis

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and neat, friendly service. Very good motel to stay in, very good experience. I was very disappointed at the breakfast. I was expecting a real breakfast and I had to choose if I wanted a bagel or a bagel, if I didn’t like bagels then I could have bagels with bagels or go get BREAKFAST at the Waffle House. If you want a good hotel without breakfast this is a good one but if you want a motel with breakfast, you’re going to be very disappointed.

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The Guest Lodge Gainesville

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