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A gazebo with a white railing and a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A two-story house with a brick driveway, a black front door, and a mailbox.

A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a wardrobe, and wall-mounted lamps.

A gazebo with a white lattice railing, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

1. Century Suites Hotel

9.2 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

William

AED 380

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building entrance with a sign reading "ENTRANCE," a brick wall, a wreath, a Christmas tree, and an American flag.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A house with a porch, two white rocking chairs, and potted plants.

2. Wampler House

9.3 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Fredricka

AED 494

AED 554 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A stone building with a sloped roof, a door, and a small window.

A marble statue on a staircase with wooden railings and potted plants.

A gated entrance with a wrought iron gate, a stone building, and a clear sky.

A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with large windows.

3. IU Biddle Hotel

11.7 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Christina

AED 512

AED 574 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious dining hall with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and hanging lights.

A Brown County Inn sign with amenities like a hotel, restaurant, bar, pool, weddings, live music, and conference rooms.

A wooden porch with a bench, potted plants, and a view of the garden.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, potted plants, and tables and chairs.

4. Brown County Inn

21.2 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Mary

AED 338

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a round table, a brick building with a wooden deck, and potted plants.

A display of woven baskets on a shelf with a 'I LOVE BROWN COUNTY' sign, a welcome sign, and a small plant.

A rustic building with a brown roof and a large window. In front, there are flower beds with various colorful flowers and a wind sculpture.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a refrigerator, a patterned armchair, a sofa with a floral cushion, and a dining table with chairs.

5. The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites

21.4 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Angie

AED 437

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a well-lit facade.

A modern lobby with a patterned carpet, seating area with sofas and armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view.

A lobby with reception desks, a mural of a cityscape, and a bookshelf with magazines.

A swimming pool with chairs and a changing room.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington

15 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Anne

AED 366

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A serene pool area with lounge chairs and a clear view of the sunset.

A hotel with a landscaped garden, a pond, and a waterfall.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, palm trees, and umbrellas providing shade.

A restaurant with a curved glass roof, tables, chairs, and a view of the outside.

7. Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

8.6 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Ben

AED 291

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a trash bin.

A wooden shelf with a hairdryer and a bag hanging on hooks.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden finish, a black sign indicating 'Hilton Honors,' and a black doormat with a welcoming message.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed artwork, and a window with curtains.

8. Spark by Hilton Bloomington

14.6 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Brad

AED 247

AED 277 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A living room with a stone fireplace, two blue sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden bench.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a blue sofa, and a view of a pool through large windows.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a comfortable seating arrangement, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a small table.

9. Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington

21.4 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Ethan

AED 309

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent "HOME2" sign.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and colorful cushions, a fire pit, and a view of trees.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass walls, and yellow chairs around the pool area.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a large window providing a view of greenery.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington

13.3 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Sujit

AED 425

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A large, two-story house with a white exterior, multiple windows, and a front porch with white railings.

A spacious foyer with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a floral-patterned carpet.

A well-lit reception area with a wooden counter, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

A porch with white railings and wooden rocking chairs, overlooking a street with houses and a street lamp.

11. Grant Street Inn

Old Northeast Downtown, 12.2 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Melanie

AED 473

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a coffee maker, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception desk at Indiana University with a sign for 'Cascades Inn' and a coffee machine.

12. Cascades Inn

14.4 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Darlene

AED 212

AED 237 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase to an upper level.

A lobby with a dark blue sofa, two grey ottomans, a round coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with a dark wooden table and chairs, a patterned carpet, and a view into the kitchen area.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a no diving sign, and exercise equipment.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington

14.1 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Stephen

AED 434

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic stone building with a red-tiled roof, a central arched entrance, and a statue in front.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, wooden coffee table, and patterned wallpaper.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with bottles and plants, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'GRADUATE' sign on the facade, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

14. Graduate by Hilton Bloomington

12.1 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

JOHN PAUL

AED 584

AED 654 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lounge area with a long dining table, leather sofas, a fireplace, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a mirror, and a lamp.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a stone fireplace.

A bar area with a stone wall, multiple TVs, and a bar counter with stools.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington, 12.7 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Zemen

AED 493

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a 'Super 8' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with a red sofa, a wooden table, a black chair, a bed with patterned bedding, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel corridor with vending machines, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area

14.7 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Jeff

AED 203

AED 227 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A row of traditional wooden houses with a well-maintained garden and a clear street in front.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Artists' Colony Restaurant."

A covered porch with white railings and rocking chairs.

A hallway with wooden floors, a ceiling fan, a bench, framed pictures, and a sign on the wall.

17. Artists Colony Inn

21.3 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Dawn

AED 539

AED 620 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A fitness center with cardio machines, weight machines, and a yoga ball.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a TV.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television, a lamp, and a mirror.

18. Comfort Inn Bloomington near University

14 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Gisele

AED 250

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a chalkboard wall with food-related drawings.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, two armchairs with patterned cushions, a patterned carpet, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a mirror.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained lawn.

19. Hampton Inn Bloomington

13.8 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Frances

AED 325

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

An indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a dining area.

A breakfast buffet with a variety of food items, including rolls and pastries, displayed in a glass case.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a television, and a sofa.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

14.6 km from Paynetown State Recreation Area

Beverly

AED 408

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Paynetown State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Century Suites Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 516 reviews	View
Wampler House	10.0 Exceptional 173 reviews	View
IU Biddle Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,787 reviews	View
Brown County Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,194 reviews	View
The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites	9.8 Exceptional 226 reviews	View

Top Paynetown State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Rustic Cabin with Views in Bloomington

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy cabin"

Lake Monroe Fall & Winter Retreat: Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"A perfect place to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary, Our 5 adult kids and their spouses were very happy with the clean and roomy accommodations. We also invited a number of wedding participants. Everyone was excited about the rooms and other amenities. The excellent "bar room" was a perfect spot to relax.Jenny Bell was a perfect hostessThe outdoor patio overlooked Lake Monroe with a perfect view.We are all till talking about the fun we had. Everyone joined in the cooking in the well stocked kitchen. They all want this to be a repeat experience"

Bloomington Cabin, Mins to Campus/Lake Monroe

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this property! Spotless, had everything you could need, very comfy and dog friendly! Owners are very sweet!"

Lake Monroe's Cozy Villa

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place for a getaway out in nature. It was very conducive for bringing our pet. The property jad lots of great amenities, including a small dog park."

4 Bed | Hot Tub | Close to IU | Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent as always"

Hike, Fish & Boat Nearby! Bloomington Family Cabin

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Lots of space for parking and maneuvering boats. We had two and had no issues. The hosts were great and very accommodating. We really enjoyed our time at the cabin."

Other attractions near Paynetown State Recreation Area

Paynetown Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Paynetown Beach during your trip to Bloomington? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Moore's Creek State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Moore's Creek State Recreation Area during your travels to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve

You can take time to visit Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve during your travels to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Cutright State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Cutright State Recreation Area during your travels to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Two Herons Marina

Explore the waterfront in Bloomington with a trip to Two Herons Marina. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Pine Grove State Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Pine Grove State Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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North Fork State Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at North Fork State Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Paynetown State Recreation Area?

Paynetown State Recreation Area is located in Bloomington. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options. You'll find 48 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Paynetown State Recreation Area?

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a marina and a private beach. You'll find it 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Paynetown State Recreation Area.

How many hotels will I find close to Paynetown State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Paynetown State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Paynetown State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Paynetown State Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Paynetown State Recreation Area?

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What can I see and do near Paynetown State Recreation Area?

Local parks like Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, Pine Grove State Recreation Area, and North Fork State Wildlife Refuge are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Monroe, Paynetown Beach, and Allens Creek State Recreation Area. Stopping by Bloomington Speedway, Moore's Creek State Recreation Area, or Cutright State Recreation Area is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for Paynetown State Recreation Area hotels

1. Century Suites Hotel

2. Wampler House

3. IU Biddle Hotel

4. Brown County Inn

5. The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington

7. Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

8. Spark by Hilton Bloomington

9. Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington

11. Grant Street Inn

12. Cascades Inn

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington

14. Graduate by Hilton Bloomington

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area

17. Artists Colony Inn

18. Comfort Inn Bloomington near University

19. Hampton Inn Bloomington

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Paynetown State Recreation Area

Top Paynetown State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Rustic Cabin with Views in Bloomington

Lake Monroe Fall & Winter Retreat: Hot Tub

Bloomington Cabin, Mins to Campus/Lake Monroe

Lake Monroe's Cozy Villa

4 Bed | Hot Tub | Close to IU | Pet Friendly

Hike, Fish & Boat Nearby! Bloomington Family Cabin

Other attractions near Paynetown State Recreation Area

Paynetown Beach

Moore's Creek State Recreation Area

Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve

Cutright State Recreation Area

Two Herons Marina

Pine Grove State Recreation Area

North Fork State Wildlife Refuge

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