Clayton Georgia Hotels & Motels

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The Clayton center is about the area of Downtown Clayton and 16 miles southwest of Dry Falls.

Clayton is a magnificent small town located in the heart of Rabun County, GA, and is just a stone's throw from the Black Rock Mountain. It is a perfect place to slow down and enjoy life. Clayton has something for every visitor, from friendly people to rich history. More from this guide...

Clayton Hotels & Accommodations

Bridge Creek Inn 60 South Main St., Clayton, GA 30525 Call
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From£91
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Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton : 54 Highway 441 Nortrh 54 Highway 441 Nortrh, Clayton, GA 30525 Call
  • Low Cost Highway hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From£43
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Americas Best Value Inn Clayton 698 Highway 441 South, Clayton, GA 30525 Call
  • Economy property
  • 20 rooms in hotel
From£43
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Quality Inn & Suites Mt Chalet 834 Highway 441 South, Clayton, GA 30525 Call
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • 58 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£58
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Kingwood Resort 401 Country Club Dr., Clayton, GA 30525 Call
  • 3-star Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From£57
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York House Inn in Rabun Gap 416 York House Rd., Rabun Gap, GA 30568 Call ~4.01 miles north of Clayton
  • Mid-scale Mountain property
  • Hotel has a green policy Learn more
From£106
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Budgetel Inn & Suites - Dillard 3 Best Inn Way, Dillard, GA 30537 Call ~6.42 miles north of Clayton
  • 2-star hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From£43
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Clarion Pointe Dillard in Dillard 64 White Oak Ln, Dillard, GA 30537 Website Call ~7.18 miles north of Clayton
  • Mid-scale Mountain hotel
  • 60 rooms in property
From£58
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Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC 28741 Call ~16.42 miles northeast of Clayton
  • 4 star Mountain hotel
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
From£73
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The Park on Main Hotel : 205 Main St. 205 Main St., Highlands, NC 28741 Call ~16.57 miles northeast of Clayton
  • 3-star property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From£65
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The Ridges Resort & Marina Ascend Hotel Collection 3499 Us Highway 76 West, Hiawassee, GA 30582 Call ~16.60 miles west of Clayton
  • Three Star Lake property
  • 66 rooms in hotel
From£43
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Holiday Inn Club Vacations Apple Mountain Resort at Clarkesville - Clarkesville 200 Apple Seed Court, Clarkesville, GA 30523 Call ~17.07 miles south of Clayton
  • Three Star Mountain hotel
  • 96 suites in hotel
From£65
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Colonial Inn Franklin 3157 Georgia Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 Call ~17.17 miles north of Clayton
  • Cheap Mountain property
  • Check in time: 1:00 PM
From£35
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Skyline Lodge in Highlands 470 Skyline Lodge Rd., Highlands, NC 28741 Call ~17.29 miles northeast of Clayton
  • 4-star Mountain hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From£91
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Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin 81 Allman Dr., Franklin, NC 28734 Call ~19.32 miles north of Clayton
  • 2-star hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From£43
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee by Ihg in Hiawassee 300 Big Sky Dr., Hiawassee, GA 30546 Call ~20.43 miles west of Clayton
  • Mid-scale Mountain hotel
  • 74 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£58
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Hampton Inn of Franklin Nc : 244 Cunningham Rd. 244 Cunningham Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 Call ~21.00 miles north of Clayton
  • Midscale Mountain property
  • Check-in: 3:00 pm
From£57
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Quality Inn Franklin - Franklin 313 Cunningham Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 Call ~21.00 miles north of Clayton
  • Midscale Oceanfront hotel
  • Check-in time: 11:00
From£58
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Unicoi State Park & Lodge in Helen 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.05 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Mid-scale Mountain hotel
  • Check-in: 4:00pm
From£49
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Sapphire Inn - Franklin 761 East Main St., Franklin, NC 28734 Call ~21.16 miles north of Clayton
  • Three Star Mountain property
  • Hotel has 20 rooms
From£50
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Country Hearth Inn & Suites Toccoa 273 North Brd. St., Toccoa, GA 30577 Call ~21.20 miles south of Clayton
  • Economy property
  • 40 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£38
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The Valhalla Resort 688 Bahn Innsbruck, Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.25 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Four star property
From£54
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Lake Chatuge Lodge 653 U. South Highway 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546 Call ~21.33 miles west of Clayton
  • Economical Lake property
  • 104 rooms in property
From£68
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Americas Best Value Inn Franklin : 1320 East Main St. 1320 East Main St., Franklin, NC 28734 Call ~21.54 miles north of Clayton
  • Cheap Downtown property
  • 37 rooms in hotel
From£43
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Rodeway Inn & Suites Walhalla : 901 East Main St. 901 East Main St., Walhalla, SC 29691 Call ~21.59 miles east of Clayton
  • Two star Mountain property
  • Check-in: 02:00 PM
From£36
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Jameson Inn Helen 11 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.70 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Inexpensive property
From£43
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Budgetel Inn & Suites Helen 749 Bruken Stasse St., Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.81 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Midscale property
From£65
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Days Inn by Wyndham Helen 101 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.82 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Low priced Mountain hotel
  • 53 sleeping rooms in hotel
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG 8100 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.88 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Midscale Mountain hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 pm
From£175
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Baymont by Wyndham Helen in Helen 8220 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.90 miles southwest of Clayton
  • 3 star Mountain hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From£58
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Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriott - Helen 8035 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.91 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Affordable Mountain hotel
  • 77 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£65
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Super 8 by Wyndham Helen in Helen 8171 South Main St. Ga 17 / Ga 75 / Helen Highway, Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.92 miles southwest of Clayton
  • 2-star hotel
  • Check in: 16:00
From£43
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Helen Ga in Helen 877 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.94 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Three Star Mountain hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
From£58
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Americas Best Value Inn Helen : 8288 South Main St. 8288 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 Call ~21.97 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Two star property
  • Free comp. breakfast
SureStay by Best Western Helen Downtown 8396 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 Call ~22.06 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Economical Resort property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From£40
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Helendorf River Inn Suites & Conference Center 33 Munich Strausse, Helen, GA 30545 Call ~22.07 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Mid-scale Mountain hotel
  • Free breakfast
From£61
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Quality Inn Toccoa : 106 Stephen Circle 106 Stephen Circle, Toccoa, GA 30577 Call ~22.18 miles south of Clayton
  • Economy Downtown hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From£35
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Hampton Inn Helen on the River in Helen 147 Unicoi St., Helen, GA 30545 Call ~22.37 miles southwest of Clayton
  • 3 star Riverfront hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From£84
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Quality Inn Downtown Helen : 15 Yonah St. 15 Yonah St., Helen, GA 30545 Website Call ~22.38 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Two-star Mountain property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From£116
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Hotel Cashiers - Cashiers 7 Slab Town Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 Call ~23.42 miles northeast of Clayton
  • 4-star Mountain property
  • Check in time: 4:00 pm
From£54
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High Hampton Resort & Country Club : 1525 North Carolina 107 1525 North Carolina 107, Cashiers, NC 28717 Call ~23.56 miles northeast of Clayton
  • Affordable Mountain hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From£194
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High Hampton Resort : 1525 Highway 107 South Pp Box 1890 1525 Highway 107 South Pp Box 1890, Cashiers, NC 28717 Call ~23.57 miles northeast of Clayton
  • Expensive hotel
  • Check-in: 15:00
From£146
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Quality Inn 2965 J Warren Rd., Cornelia, GA 30531 Call ~24.86 miles south of Clayton
  • Three Star Mountain property
  • Hotel has 2 suites
From£58
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Hampton Inn Cornelia 161 Market Corners Dr., Cornelia, GA 30531 Call ~25.09 miles south of Clayton
  • 3 star Mountain hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From£73
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Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa 6321 U South Highway 76, Young Harris, GA 30582 Call ~25.42 miles west of Clayton
  • Affordable Mountain hotel
  • 4 floors in hotel
From£109
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Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Sapphire Valley - Asheville 70 Sapphire Valley Rd., Asheville, NC 28774 Call ~25.88 miles northeast of Clayton
  • High-end hotel
  • Check-in: 16:00
From£117
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Fairway Forest Resort 3077 Us 64 East, Sapphire, NC 28774 Call ~26.03 miles northeast of Clayton
  • 4-star Mountain hotel
  • Check-in: 04:00PM
From£79
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Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley : 3245 Us Highway 64 East 3245 Us Highway 64 East, Sapphire, NC 28774 Call ~26.09 miles northeast of Clayton
  • Midscale Resort property
  • Check in: 04:00pm
From£72
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cornelia : 160 Market Corners Dr. 160 Market Corners Dr., Cornelia, AL 30531 Call ~26.50 miles south of Clayton
  • Cheap hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From£72
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Days Inn by Wyndham Cornelia 1477 Level Grove Rd., Cornelia, GA 30531 Call ~26.75 miles south of Clayton
  • Economical property
  • Check-in time: 11:00 AM
From£43
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Best Time to Visit

Clayton is an excellent destination for tourists all year round. However, we believe that the best time to visit Clayton is summer. This way, you'll be able to spend as much time outside as possible to see all the wonders surrounding Clayton.

The town's summers usually truly start by the end of June and end in September. During this period, make sure to dedicate some time to hiking or even camping in the Black Rock Mountain State Park.

Black Rock is the highest park in Georgia, with an altitude of 3,640 feet, making the area a bit colder than the rest of Georgia, so it's the best place to escape the summer heat. The park offers ten mountain top cottages and more than 70 various campsites, including tent and RV options. Come down to the beautiful 17-acre lake. There you can enjoy fishing or paddling, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of lush trees.
And definitely take some time to go for a hike and meet mesmerizing streams and small waterfalls, along with beautiful wildflowers.

The Summit Visitor Center will tell you everything about the history and plans of the Black Rock Mountain State Park and offer you some convenient amenities like picnic areas, restrooms, free wi-fi, and a gift shop.

Discounts for Hotel Stays in Clayton, GA

You'll find plenty of discounts and offers available when you book your stay. No matter what time of the year you visit, you'll be able to find a good deal on a room. Check out our selection of discounted hotels and motels! Don't miss out on the savings.

Cultural Life of Clayton, GA

If you'd like to dive into the Southern art scene, visit the Main Street Gallery. It was established in 1985 to represent artists primarily from the south of the United States. It features a variety of artistic expressions, from crafts to fine art, with folk art as a centerpiece. Main street Gallery is a premier destination for contemporary folk or self-taught art.

Trip to Atlanta

And if you're ready for the biggest adventure, you could embark on traveling to Atlanta while in the Clayton area! Atlanta is a two-hour drive away. However, on your way you'll see so many incredible natural landmarks that the whole trip will pass in the blink of an eye, and you'll definitely want to come back. You'll pass by numerous parks and recreational areas along the Chattahoochee River, Little River, Chestatee Bay, Flat Creek, and Lake Lanier. Don Carter State Park, Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Port Royale Marina, Mary Alice Beach Park, these and so many more gems will keep your head spinning 360°, and it's just half of the way! And when you get to Atlanta, allocate some time to visit Zoo Atlanta, Cellairis Amphitheater at Lakewood, and a unique Trap Music Museum. Your schedule will tear at its seams from all the entertainment, style, and fun Atlanta has in store.

Recent traveler reviews of Clayton, GA

Below are reviews of the city of Clayton, GA from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Great shopping and a good array of restaurants"
Score 4.0 / 5

David M., from 16-Nov-2025
"Food, Shops"
Score 4.0 / 5

It had some nice restaurants and nice shops a nice people! ❤️

Diane G., from 03-Nov-2025
"Tallulah Falls"
Score 4.0 / 5

Teressa D., from 21-Oct-2025
"Nice restaurants great views easy walking stores"
Score 4.0 / 5

Chris W., from 14-Sep-2025
"Nice town with great views and nice shops"
Score 4.0 / 5

Mike T., from 14-Sep-2025
"Wine bar, American restaurant had top notch view from roof."
Score 4.0 / 5

Wine bar, American restaurant had top notch view from roof.

Lynn D., from 02-Sep-2025
"We enjoyed shopping, eating and dancing in downtown Clayton."
Score 4.0 / 5

We enjoyed shopping, eating and dancing in downtown Clayton.

Mandy M., from 26-Aug-2025
"Very nice city and visitor friendly"
Score 5.0 / 5

Very nice city and visitor friendly

Warren D., from 20-Aug-2025
"Great Stay"
Score 5.0 / 5

I love Clayton. I'm moving here but the room that was given to us as new example of a quality room.

Christine D., from 21-Jul-2025
"Mountain fresh air "
Score 5.0 / 5

The city is beautiful. I love the mountains.

Mike M., from 09-Jun-2025
"Great Location!!!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Very good local eating establishments. Great shopping opportunities. very friendly people. great scenery.

James A., from 20-May-2025
"Nice Small Mountain Town!"
Score 5.0 / 5

City of Clayton is a nice small town in the mountains!

Thomas W., from 01-Jan-2024
"Great Place!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Clayton is great, been there many times.

Russell H., from 16-Nov-2023
"Great City With Good Food"
Score 4.0 / 5

A great city with good food and warm folks.

George O., from 01-Nov-2023
"Beautiful Place"
Score 5.0 / 5

Beautiful place near many natural sites.

Lisa S., from 20-Oct-2023
"Nice Little Area"
Score 5.0 / 5

Nice little area!

Henry K., from 28-Sep-2023
"Quaint!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Quaint country. Ojnkers -Bar-B-Q.

Thom B., from 24-May-2023
"Beautiful little town with nice restaurants and little shops."
Score 5.0 / 5

Clayton has a lovely main street. It's a beautiful little town with nice restaurants and little shops.

Robin R., from 18-Oct-2022
"Love Clayton's Atmosphere!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Everything! Love the atmosphere of Clayton. A friendly place.

Sidonia B., from 27-Sep-2022
"Chattooga River "
Score 4.0 / 5

FORTIFY PI restaurant! Did Section 4 of Chattooga River while staying with your hotel.

Robert D., from 31-Jul-2022
"Golfing & Mamma G's!!!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Just there to play golf and dined at Mamma G's which is always good.

Jim A., from 29-Apr-2022
"Mountain Views, Flea Markets & Great Food!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Mountain view, downtown stores and the outdoor and indoor flea markets. Food was great too!

David W., from 25-Apr-2022
"Beautiful"
Score 4.0 / 5

The views are breathtaking, people are so friendly, Ingles grocery store is beautiful, clean, food is amazing. Fun place to tour around and visit.

William R., from 24-Feb-2020
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