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A covered outdoor area with large planters, trees, and a pathway.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a patterned carpet, and outdoor seating visible through the windows.

A hotel registration area with a reception desk, seating area, and a carpeted floor.

An auditorium with tiered seating, a central stage, and a large screen displaying 'THE GEORGIA CENTER'.

1. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

12 km from Bell Lake

Amanda

฿3,970

฿4,732 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A white building with columns, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

A grand piano, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a large mirror in a spacious room with patterned rugs and wooden flooring.

A wooden interior with a glass door leading to a pool area.

A kitchen with wooden walls, a central island with food items, hanging pots, and a refrigerator.

2. The Colonels B&B and Inn

9.2 km from Bell Lake

Daniel

฿9,565

฿12,072 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window, and artwork.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There are large windows with black roller shades, a potted plant, and a bookshelf.

A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a double door, and a small porch area.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a fireplace, and decorative items on shelves.

3. The Rushmore

11.3 km from Bell Lake

Michelle

฿7,274

฿8,532 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area with a view of the city skyline.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a modern entrance.

A modern lobby with a sofa area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

4. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

13.8 km from Bell Lake

Robert

฿5,293

฿6,253 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A buffet area with multiple serving stations, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator.

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, wooden flooring, and a large window.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

5. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

13.1 km from Bell Lake

Sarah

฿4,328

฿5,143 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A brick building with a sign reading "Rivet House." There are steps leading to the entrance, and string lights are visible.

An outdoor dining area with brick walls, string lights, and potted plants.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A cozy dining area with two round tables, each with plates of pastries, cups, and a vase with flowers.

6. Rivet House

14.5 km from Bell Lake

Michael

฿6,292

฿7,402 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A table set with gold bead accents, clear glassware, and a 'Table One' sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

7. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

13.9 km from Bell Lake

Edwin N

฿5,493

฿6,483 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating with cushioned chairs, and a visible exit sign.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a sign indicating 'Quality by Choice', and a statue of a lion.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

11.9 km from Bell Lake

Melba Wright

฿3,321

฿3,985 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a bar, seating, and a TV screen.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter and multiple stools.

A reception area with a stone wall, a red counter, and a seating area with red chairs.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, sofas, and round tables.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

13.6 km from Bell Lake

Matt

฿4,739

฿5,617 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a flat-screen TV, a fire feature, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A modern outdoor living area with a bar, seating, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden accents, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas.

10. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

13.4 km from Bell Lake

Mary

฿8,755

฿10,235 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A breakfast area with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a tiled ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned floor.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

12.9 km from Bell Lake

Dave

฿3,084

฿3,713 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern cafe with a central bar, seating area, and a chalkboard menu.

A hotel room with a large window, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, and a red chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

12. Hampton Inn Athens

12.3 km from Bell Lake

Tara

฿3,685

฿4,404 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

A lobby with two sofas and three ottomans, a reception desk, and a bulletin board.

A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small round table, and a flat-screen TV.

13. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

13 km from Bell Lake

Roger

฿3,695

฿4,615 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

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

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and large windows.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a grill, and umbrellas.

14. Wingate Athens

15.3 km from Bell Lake

William

฿3,258

฿3,913 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent 'BW Best Western' sign, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a desk with a computer and a TV, a mini-fridge, and a door.

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, round coffee table, and patterned rug. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a large lamp in the center.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a coat check, and a sign indicating check-in times.

15. Best Western Athens

13 km from Bell Lake

Dayna

฿3,296

฿3,956 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, multiple balconies, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, tiled walls, and a seating area with chairs.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

12.3 km from Bell Lake

Tracy

฿3,029

฿3,650 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a pool area.

A lobby with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a clock on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a blue and brown tiled floor, and metal handrails.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "Morning Medley."

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

13.2 km from Bell Lake

Dominick

฿3,509

฿4,201 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a television, and a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two patterned armchairs, and a glass partition.

A Howard Johnson hotel sign with a modern building in the background.

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens

12 km from Bell Lake

Craig

฿2,830

฿3,420 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A brick building with a curved roof, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, shower, and a microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed floral paintings on the wall.

19. Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA

13 km from Bell Lake

Jenifer

฿2,750

฿3,329 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A large, two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a driveway leading to the entrance.

A two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.

A living room with a dark gray sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a patterned rug, and a white brick fireplace.

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

20. The Bulldog Farmhouse - 100+ Year old Home

10 km from Bell Lake

฿78,378

฿100,681 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Bell Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Colonels B&B and Inn	10.0 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
The Rushmore	10.0 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Bell Lake Hotel Reviews

The Colonels B&B and Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast pancakes were outstanding! The Colonel was a gracious host!"

Lavender Hill Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"This B&B is a quaint bungalow with spacious rooms, high ceilings and comfortable beds. You can even enjoy your morning coffee or evening drinks on the cozy front porch. Owner/host was most accommodating! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Other attractions near Bell Lake

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

9.2/10 (204 reviews)

Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden.

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Oconee County Welcome Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

Oconee County Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music or attend a football match.

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Eagle Tavern Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Eagle Tavern Museum during your travels in Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Oconee County Library

Oconee County Library is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Harris Shoals Park

Harris Shoals Park is just one of the places to see in Watkinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Farmington Depot Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Farmington Depot Gallery during your travels in Watkinsville. You can attend a football match while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bell Lake?

Bell Lake is located in Watkinsville. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Bell Lake?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bell Lake, Luxury Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Bell Lake?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Bell Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bell Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Bell Lake.

What can I see and do near Bell Lake?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Oconee Veterans Park. Attractions like Farmington Depot Gallery, Eagle Tavern Museum and Oconee County Civic Center highlight Watkinsville's local culture. Oconee County Library and University of North Georgia (Oconee Campus) are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Bell Lake hotels

1. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

2. The Colonels B&B and Inn

3. The Rushmore

4. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

5. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

6. Rivet House

7. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

8. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

10. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

12. Hampton Inn Athens

13. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

14. Wingate Athens

15. Best Western Athens

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens

19. Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA

20. The Bulldog Farmhouse - 100+ Year old Home

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Top Bell Lake Hotel Reviews

The Colonels B&B and Inn

Lavender Hill Bed & Breakfast

Other attractions near Bell Lake

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Oconee County Welcome Center

Eagle Tavern Museum

Oconee County Library

Harris Shoals Park

Farmington Depot Gallery

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