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 in Clayton
+1-888-389-4121
60 South Main St., Clayton, GA 30525 +1-888-389-4121
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From£91
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Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton in Clayton
+1-888-675-2083
54 Highway 441 Nortrh, Clayton, GA 30525 +1-888-675-2083
  • Cheap Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From£44
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Americas Best Value Inn Clayton
+1-800-716-8490
698 Highway 441 South, Clayton, GA 30525 +1-800-716-8490
  • Low Cost hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From£44
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Quality Inn & Suites Mt Chalet in Clayton
+1-800-805-5223
834 Highway 441 South, Clayton, GA 30525 +1-800-805-5223
  • Three Star hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
From£58
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Kingwood Resort
+1-888-965-1860
401 Country Club Dr., Clayton, GA 30525 +1-888-965-1860
  • Three Star Resort hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From£57
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York House Inn : 416 York House Rd.
+1-888-788-5576
416 York House Rd., Rabun Gap, GA 30568 +1-888-788-5576 ~4.01 miles north of Clayton
  • Affordable Mountain hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From£106
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Budgetel Inn & Suites : 3 Best Inn Way
+1-888-897-9207
3 Best Inn Way, Dillard, GA 30537 +1-888-897-9207 ~6.42 miles north of Clayton
  • Economy hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From£44
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Clarion Pointe Dillard in Dillard
+1-888-311-4278
64 White Oak Ln, Dillard, GA 30537 Website +1-888-311-4278 ~7.18 miles north of Clayton
  • Affordable Mountain hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From£58
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Trailborn Highlands
+1-888-469-4795
96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC 28741 +1-888-469-4795 ~16.42 miles northeast of Clayton
  • High end Mountain property
  • Hotel has 63 rooms
From£73
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The Park on Main Hotel
+1-888-734-9421
205 Main St., Highlands, NC 28741 +1-888-734-9421 ~16.57 miles northeast of Clayton
  • 3-star property
  • 24 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£66
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The Ridges Resort & Marina Ascend Hotel Collection
+1-888-841-5292
3499 Us Highway 76 West, Hiawassee, GA 30582 +1-888-841-5292 ~16.60 miles west of Clayton
  • Affordable Lake property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From£44
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Holiday Inn Club Vacations Apple Mountain Resort at Clarkesville : 200 Apple Seed Court
+1-888-455-5160
200 Apple Seed Court, Clarkesville, GA 30523 +1-888-455-5160 ~17.07 miles south of Clayton
  • 3 star Mountain property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From£66
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Colonial Inn Franklin in Franklin
+1-888-965-8297
3157 Georgia Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 +1-888-965-8297 ~17.17 miles north of Clayton
  • Cheap Mountain property
  • Hotel has 42 rooms
From£35
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Skyline Lodge
+1-888-906-6358
470 Skyline Lodge Rd., Highlands, NC 28741 +1-888-906-6358 ~17.29 miles northeast of Clayton
  • Four star Mountain hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Read more
From£91
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Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
+1-888-749-6785
81 Allman Dr., Franklin, NC 28734 +1-888-749-6785 ~19.32 miles north of Clayton
  • Economy hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From£44
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee by IHG in Hiawassee
+1-888-878-9982
300 Big Sky Dr., Hiawassee, GA 30546 +1-888-878-9982 ~20.43 miles west of Clayton
  • Midscale Mountain property
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From£58
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Hampton Inn of Franklin Nc
+1-888-389-4485
244 Cunningham Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 +1-888-389-4485 ~21.00 miles north of Clayton
  • Three Star Mountain property
  • Check-in: 3:00 pm
From£57
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Quality Inn Franklin
+1-888-389-4121
313 Cunningham Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 +1-888-389-4121 ~21.00 miles north of Clayton
  • 3 star Oceanfront hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From£58
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Unicoi State Park & Lodge : 1788 Highway 356
+1-888-675-2083
1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-675-2083 ~21.05 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Midscale Mountain hotel
  • 100 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£49
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Sapphire Inn in Franklin
+1-800-716-8490
761 East Main St., Franklin, NC 28734 +1-800-716-8490 ~21.16 miles north of Clayton
  • Mid-scale Mountain hotel
  • Check in: 03:00 PM
From£50
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Country Hearth Inn & Suites Toccoa in Toccoa
+1-800-805-5223
273 North Brd. St., Toccoa, GA 30577 +1-800-805-5223 ~21.20 miles south of Clayton
  • Two star property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From£38
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The Valhalla Resort
+1-888-965-1860
688 Bahn Innsbruck, Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-965-1860 ~21.25 miles southwest of Clayton
  • 4-star hotel
From£55
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Lake Chatuge Lodge
+1-888-788-5576
653 U. South Highway 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546 +1-888-788-5576 ~21.33 miles west of Clayton
  • Economical Lake property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From£68
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Americas Best Value Inn Franklin - Franklin
+1-888-897-9207
1320 East Main St., Franklin, NC 28734 +1-888-897-9207 ~21.54 miles north of Clayton
  • Two star Downtown hotel
  • Check in: 11:00
From£44
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Rodeway Inn & Suites Walhalla
+1-888-311-4278
901 East Main St., Walhalla, SC 29691 +1-888-311-4278 ~21.59 miles east of Clayton
  • Cheap Mountain property
  • 18 rooms in property
From£36
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Jameson Inn Helen - Helen
+1-888-469-4795
11 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-469-4795 ~21.70 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Two star hotel
From£44
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Budgetel Inn & Suites Helen in Helen
+1-888-734-9421
749 Bruken Stasse St., Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-734-9421 ~21.81 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • 32 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£66
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Days Inn by Wyndham Helen - Helen
+1-888-841-5292
101 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-841-5292 ~21.82 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Economy Mountain property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG
+1-888-455-5160
8100 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-455-5160 ~21.88 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Three Star Mountain hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 pm
From£175
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Baymont by Wyndham Helen in Helen
+1-888-965-8297
8220 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-965-8297 ~21.90 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Midscale Mountain hotel
  • Free breakfast
From£58
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Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriott
+1-888-906-6358
8035 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-906-6358 ~21.91 miles southwest of Clayton
  • 3-star Mountain property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From£66
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Super 8 by Wyndham Helen in Helen
+1-888-749-6785
8171 South Main St. Ga 17 / Ga 75 / Helen Highway, Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-749-6785 ~21.92 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Two star hotel
  • 48 rooms in hotel
From£44
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Helen Ga in Helen
+1-888-878-9982
877 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-878-9982 ~21.94 miles southwest of Clayton
  • 3-star Mountain hotel
  • Hotel has 2 meeting rooms
From£58
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Americas Best Value Inn Helen
+1-888-389-4485
8288 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-389-4485 ~21.97 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Low priced property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown
+1-888-389-4121
8396 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-389-4121 ~22.06 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Cheap Resort hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
From£40
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Helendorf River Inn Suites & Conference Center
+1-888-675-2083
33 Munich Strausse, Helen, GA 30545 +1-888-675-2083 ~22.07 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Mid-scale Mountain hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From£61
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Quality Inn : 106 Stephen Circle
+1-800-716-8490
106 Stephen Circle, Toccoa, GA 30577 +1-800-716-8490 ~22.18 miles south of Clayton
  • Cheap Downtown hotel
  • 54 rooms in hotel
From£35
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Hampton Inn Helen on the River
+1-800-805-5223
147 Unicoi St., Helen, GA 30545 +1-800-805-5223 ~22.37 miles southwest of Clayton
  • 3 star Riverfront property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From£84
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Quality Inn Downtown Helen
+1-888-965-1860
15 Yonah St., Helen, GA 30545 Website +1-888-965-1860 ~22.38 miles southwest of Clayton
  • Low-priced Mountain hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From£116
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Hotel Cashiers - Cashiers
+1-888-788-5576
7 Slab Town Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 +1-888-788-5576 ~23.42 miles northeast of Clayton
  • High-end Mountain property
  • 18 rooms in property
From£55
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High Hampton Resort & Country Club : 1525 North Carolina 107
+1-888-897-9207
1525 North Carolina 107, Cashiers, NC 28717 +1-888-897-9207 ~23.56 miles northeast of Clayton
  • Midscale Mountain hotel
  • Check in: 12:00am
From£194
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High Hampton Resort
+1-888-311-4278
1525 Highway 107 South Pp Box 1890, Cashiers, NC 28717 +1-888-311-4278 ~23.57 miles northeast of Clayton
  • High end hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From£146
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Quality Inn in Cornelia
+1-888-469-4795
2965 J Warren Rd., Cornelia, GA 30531 +1-888-469-4795 ~24.84 miles south of Clayton
  • Inexpensive Mountain hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
From£45
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Hampton Inn Cornelia
+1-888-734-9421
161 Market Corners Dr., Cornelia, GA 30531 +1-888-734-9421 ~25.09 miles south of Clayton
  • 3 star Mountain property
  • Check-in: 2pm
From£73
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Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
+1-888-841-5292
6321 U South Highway 76, Young Harris, GA 30582 +1-888-841-5292 ~25.42 miles west of Clayton
  • 3 star Mountain property
  • 5 suites in property
From£109
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Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Sapphire Valley : 70 Sapphire Valley Rd.
+1-888-455-5160
70 Sapphire Valley Rd., Asheville, NC 28774 +1-888-455-5160 ~25.88 miles northeast of Clayton
  • High-end hotel
  • Check-in time: 16:00
From£117
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Fairway Forest Resort : 3077 Us 64 East
+1-888-965-8297
3077 Us 64 East, Sapphire, NC 28774 +1-888-965-8297 ~26.03 miles northeast of Clayton
  • Expensive Mountain property
  • 134 suites in hotel
From£79
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Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley in Sapphire
+1-888-906-6358
3245 Us Highway 64 East, Sapphire, NC 28774 +1-888-906-6358 ~26.09 miles northeast of Clayton
  • Mid-scale Resort hotel
  • 4 floors in property
From£72
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cornelia : 160 Market Corners Dr.
+1-888-749-6785
160 Market Corners Dr., Cornelia, AL 30531 +1-888-749-6785 ~26.50 miles south of Clayton
  • 2-star hotel
  • Check-in: 3 PM
From£72
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Days Inn by Wyndham Cornelia
+1-888-878-9982
1477 Level Grove Rd., Cornelia, GA 30531 +1-888-878-9982 ~26.75 miles south of Clayton
  • Economical hotel
From£44
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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.

"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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