The Best Hotels Closest to McDowell Nature Center and Preserve in Charlotte - 2026 Updated Prices

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A view of a beach with chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a distant bridge.

A beach with people swimming, sunbathing, and boats on the water.

A house with a wooden deck and a view of a lake.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

1. Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

Steele Creek, 2.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Jayde

฿3,880

฿6,700 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with wooden tables and benches, a bar area, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Spark' sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a central round table surrounded by yellow rocking chairs, a green carpet, and a modern ceiling design.

2. Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

14.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Thomas

฿2,862

฿3,327 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A reception area with a long wooden reception desk, metal bar stools, and a large wall mural depicting scenic views and the Rock Hill sign.

A modern living room with a sofa set, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large wall mural.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a wall mural of bicycles.

3. Clarion Pointe Rock Hill Near University

14.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Jodi

฿2,272

฿2,590 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A swimming pool with blue water, surrounded by a fenced area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, HP computers, and a 'Front Desk' sign.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill

8.7 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Paulette

฿3,311

฿3,676 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a coffee station, and large windows with a view.

A conference room with a modern design, featuring a geometric patterned wall, multiple tables, and chairs arranged for meetings.

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

5. City Express by Marriott Charlotte South End

16 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Nancy

฿3,156

฿3,669 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, large windows offering views, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and a building in the background.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte at Carowinds

8.4 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Tammy

฿3,407

฿3,960 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a table, and decorative lighting.

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST".

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large chandelier.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Tru By Hilton Fort Mill, SC

7.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Max Anthony

฿3,010

฿3,341 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a sofa with a throw blanket, a reception desk, and a plant.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a red office chair, a blue sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

A conference room with a long wooden table, white chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a unique wall decoration.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

8. 315@Loso Hotel

16.2 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Isabelle

฿2,363

฿2,747 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a clear blue sky in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a picture on the wall.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with a sofa, a wall-mounted mirror, and a reception counter with a framed picture.

A modern hotel dining area with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs.

9. Best Western Rock Hill

14.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Stephen

฿2,452

฿2,796 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden pergola, and seating arrangements.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern reception area with a coffee machine, refrigerator, and counter displaying various food items.

A modern gym with a mirrored wall, exercise equipment, and a treadmill.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Pineville

13.5 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Hina

฿3,292

฿3,827 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, pendant lighting, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a long corridor with seating areas and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

11. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood

11.6 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Gregg

฿3,557

฿4,135 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, multiple seating areas including booths and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a canopy, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Rock Hill Northeast

13.9 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Michael

฿2,824

฿3,219 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, a brick wall, and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a yellow wall with circular designs.

13. Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

14.2 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Vernon

฿2,978

฿3,696 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone walls, wooden flooring, and a variety of seating options including a sofa, chairs, and a small table with decorative items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a wooden desk, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A stone fireplace with two striped armchairs and a small table.

A spacious multi-level living area with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, a stone fireplace, and a dining area with a large island and bar seating.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/Pineville

12.8 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

kwamane

฿3,137

฿3,647 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible elevator.

A bar area with a counter, multiple stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with seating, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A modern hotel with a prominent "CAMBRIA" sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

15. Cambria Hotel Fort Mill

7.7 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Wesley

฿3,745

฿4,157 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and a landscaped area with trees.

A coffee station with multiple dispensers, a sign above stating 'MUST HAVE COFFEE.', and various coffee and tea products on shelves.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Mill by IHG

8.6 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Cathy

฿3,738

฿4,251 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, wooden flooring, and potted plants.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and a flag.

A conference room with two desktop computers, a printer, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

17. Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte - Pineville

13.1 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Melanie

฿2,834

฿3,295 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with drawers, a window with curtains, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a white refrigerator.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

18. Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

14.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

LISA

฿3,003

฿3,491 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance with a covered walkway, multiple windows, and a parking area with cars.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a balcony with a railing.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, emergency exit doors, and a tiled floor.

19. Best Western Carowinds

8 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Brittney

฿2,253

฿2,576 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern, well-lit room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a chair, a mounted TV, and artwork on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a view of a building with a red roof.

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charlotte LoSo Airport

15.3 km from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Jasamine

฿3,443

฿4,003 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport	8.6 Excellent 287 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77	9.2 Wonderful 1,182 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Rock Hill Near University	8.8 Excellent 1,055 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill	9.2 Wonderful 932 reviews	View
City Express by Marriott Charlotte South End	8.6 Excellent 365 reviews	View

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

McDowell Nature Center and Preserve is located in a welcoming area of Charlotte known for its cosy cafes and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this cabin offers a marina and free parking. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.

How many hotels should I expect to find near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.

What can I see and do near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve?

You can wander around Lake Wylie Park, Mecklenburg County Park or Ebenezer Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Wylie, Oakton and North Carolina State Wildlife Landing. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Tega Cay Golf Club, Knights Stadium or Harbortowne Marina.

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Our top choices for McDowell Nature Center and Preserve hotels

1. Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

2. Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

3. Clarion Pointe Rock Hill Near University

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill

5. City Express by Marriott Charlotte South End

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte at Carowinds

7. Tru By Hilton Fort Mill, SC

8. 315@Loso Hotel

9. Best Western Rock Hill

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Pineville

11. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Rock Hill Northeast

13. Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/Pineville

15. Cambria Hotel Fort Mill

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Mill by IHG

17. Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte - Pineville

18. Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

19. Best Western Carowinds

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charlotte LoSo Airport

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Other attractions near McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Lake Wylie

beach near Copperhead Island

beach near Terry's Marina

beach near The Carolina Boat Club

beach near Lake Wylie

beach near Long Cove

beach near Old Stage Trail

Oakton

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