Washington Hotels: Where to Stay in Georgia
Hotels in Washington, Georgia: see which stays are real and open, from Quality Inn to a historic bed and breakfast, plus Thomson options and what to call.
Sammie O
Looking for hotels in Washington, Georgia? This small Wilkes County town has few lodging choices, and we checked each one against tourism boards and listing sites before writing this guide. You will find the one chain hotel inside town, a historic bed and breakfast, nearby hotels in Thomson, and a short list of places we could not confirm. Where a detail is uncertain, we say so and ask you to call before you book.
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Where to Stay in Washington, Georgia
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Hotels in Washington, Georgia: What We Confirmed
Washington is the county seat of Wilkes County in east central Georgia. The New Georgia Encyclopedia places the town about 55 miles northwest of Augusta and 43 miles east of Athens. The 2020 census counted 3,754 residents. A town this size does not support a long list of hotels, so choices are limited.
The Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce lists two hotels on its stay page. One sits in Washington and the other in Thomson. The chamber also lists a bed and breakfast and a long run of short-term rentals. Below we cover each option and mark how well we could verify the details.
Quality Inn Washington: Motel-Style Hotel Near Downtown
Quality Inn is the one chain hotel inside Washington. The chamber describes the hotel as just off Georgia Highway 78 and close to the historic downtown. Explore Georgia and a second travel listing both give the address as 115 Ann Denard Drive, Washington, GA 30673.
The two sources agree on the main amenities. Guests get free parking, free Wi-Fi, free coffee and a free breakfast. Explore Georgia says rooms have a microwave, a refrigerator, a hair dryer, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker and an iron. One listing says the hotel has 42 rooms and a 3:00 PM check-in with an 11:00 AM check-out. We found those times and the room count on only one site, so please confirm them by phone.
The two sources give different phone numbers. Explore Georgia shows (706) 678-7925, and the other listing shows (706) 990-4007. Try the first number, and use the second if no one answers. Breakfast is also described both as hot and as continental, so ask what the kitchen serves on your dates.
This is the best fit for drivers who want a simple room, a short trip to the square and a free breakfast. We list no rate because rates change by season and by event.
Chantilly Bed and Breakfast: A Historic Stay in Town
Chantilly Plantation, also called Chantilly Bed and Breakfast, is an antebellum home at 930 Spring Street in Washington. The chamber directory and the property website both give this address. The chamber lists a phone number of (404) 263-3444.
The Washington-Wilkes visitor site says the house has five guest bedrooms with period furnishings. The house website says the home dates to 1820 and once sat on more than 1,000 acres of cotton land. The same site says Union troops occupied the home during the Civil War. The site takes reservations through an online booking page and also hosts weddings and events.
One caution applies. The property website shows a 2018 copyright date and does not say whether the home is open now. The site also does not describe breakfast. Call before you plan a trip around this stay, and ask about breakfast, room types and check-in times.
Motels and Hotels Near Washington, Georgia
The chamber lists two chain hotels in Thomson, a short drive from Washington on the Interstate 20 side. We did not find a sourced drive time, so check your map app. Thomson works well for travelers who want more chain choices and easy highway access.
Comfort Inn and Suites in Thomson
Some older guides place a Comfort Inn and Suites in Washington. We found no such hotel in Washington. The Comfort Inn and Suites we did find is in Thomson at 1893 Washington Road, Thomson, GA 30824. Explore Georgia lists a free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an exercise room, laundry, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center and meeting space. Some rooms have sofa sleepers. The listing gives no phone number or check-in times, so confirm both with the hotel.
Hampton Inn in Thomson
The chamber describes the Hampton Inn as less than a mile from Interstate 20 with a free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The chamber directory gives the address as 1702 Washington Road, Thomson, with the phone number (706) 595-5300. The directory prints the ZIP code as 60824, which looks like a typo, since Thomson ZIP codes start with 308.
Where to Stay in Washington, Georgia: Rentals and Farm Stays
Short-term rentals fill most of the remaining lodging in town. The chamber stay page lists apartments above garages, a restored stable apartment in the historic district, cottages, cabins and farmhouses. Many are on Airbnb only, and the chamber gives no street address or phone number for them. We could not check these ourselves, so read recent reviews and confirm house rules with each host.
Three examples show the range. One listing is a loft apartment within walking distance of the square. Another is a farmhouse with a gas fireplace on a working farm, where the host offers wine tastings for an extra fee. A third is a loft above a barn in Tignall, which the chamber places five miles from the Fishing Creek boat ramp on Clarks Hill Lake. Rentals suit groups and longer visits better than a single night.
Places We Removed from the Old Version of This Guide
This post first listed five places. We dropped three after checking them.
The Fitzpatrick Hotel at 16 West Square is a restored 1898 building on the National Register of Historic Places. Georgia Encyclopedia says the hotel reopened in 2004. However, Explore Georgia states the hotel is not currently open to the public. We found no source showing public room bookings today, so we do not recommend booking the hotel. The building is still worth a look from the square.
Washington Plantation Bed and Breakfast did not appear in the chamber directory or in any search. We could not verify the property exists, so we removed the listing. The chamber does list Chantilly as the town’s plantation-style bed and breakfast.
Red Land Cotton Farm also failed our check. We found no lodging under this name in Wilkes County, so we removed the listing. Farm stays do exist nearby, and the rental section above names a few.
Things to Do Near Your Hotel in Washington, Georgia
Most guests stay here for history. The attractions below come from the Washington-Wilkes chamber and Explore Georgia. Hours and fees change, so check each site before you go.
Near the Historic Square
The square has shops, restaurants and a soda shop. Explore Georgia names Maddy’s Public House, Kettle Creek Creamery, Fievet Pharmacy and Soda Shop, The Collective and Antiques on the Square. The Washington Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning all year.
Mary Willis Library opened in 1888 and was the first free public library in Georgia. The Robert Toombs House State Historic Site is a house museum from the 1790s. The Washington Wilkes Historical Museum fills a 19th century house with local artifacts. The chamber also offers a driving and walking tour of more than 100 historic homes and buildings.
Near Kettle Creek and Clarks Hill Lake
Kettle Creek Battlefield marks a 1779 Revolutionary War victory. The chamber describes a 220-acre site with a picnic area and a 2.2-mile loop trail. Callaway Historic Site is a 56-acre farm restoration with an 1790 log cabin, a schoolhouse and an 1860s brick home. The encyclopedia puts Callaway Plantation about five miles outside town.
Clarks Hill Lake offers swimming, boating and fishing. Holliday Park has campsites and a boat ramp. The Little River Water Trail is a 20-mile paddling route. Three state parks sit within 30 to 45 minutes by the chamber’s estimate: Elijah Clark, Mistletoe and A. H. Stephens.
How to Choose Among Motels and Hotels in Washington, Georgia
Start with your goal. Pick Quality Inn for a simple room close to town and a free breakfast. Pick Chantilly if you want an old home and can confirm the home is taking guests. Pick a Thomson hotel if you want a pool or more chain brands. Pick a rental if you travel with a group.
Book early for big town events. The chamber promotes Mule Day and a Christmas season in Washington, so rooms can tighten around those dates. Always confirm cancellation rules before you pay.
Use the Expedia link near the top of this page to compare current availability and rates. We list no prices here because rates change daily.
What We Checked
We reviewed the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce stay page and hotel directory, Explore Georgia listings, the New Georgia Encyclopedia, the Chantilly property website and a travel listing for Quality Inn. We marked any detail with one source as unconfirmed. Phone numbers, check-in times and open status can change, so a short call is the safest step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Washington, Georgia?
Quality Inn Washington is the main chain hotel inside town. Chantilly Bed and Breakfast offers a historic stay, though you should confirm the home is open. Hampton Inn and Comfort Inn and Suites are in nearby Thomson.
Is the Fitzpatrick Hotel open for guests?
Explore Georgia states the hotel is not currently open to the public. Georgia Encyclopedia says the hotel reopened in 2004. Call (706) 678-5900 to confirm before you plan a stay.
Where is the Quality Inn in Washington, Georgia?
The address is 115 Ann Denard Drive, Washington, GA 30673. The chamber describes the hotel as just off Georgia Highway 78 and close to downtown.
Are there motels in Washington, Georgia?
Quality Inn is the closest match inside town. Nearby Thomson has more chain hotels. Short-term rentals fill most other lodging needs.
Is there a Comfort Inn and Suites in Washington, Georgia?
We found none in Washington. The Comfort Inn and Suites we verified is in Thomson at 1893 Washington Road.
What can I do near hotels in Washington, Georgia?
Visit the historic square, Mary Willis Library, the Robert Toombs House, Kettle Creek Battlefield and Callaway Historic Site. Clarks Hill Lake offers boating and fishing.
How do I get to Washington, Georgia?
The town sits about 55 miles northwest of Augusta and 43 miles east of Athens, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Most visitors drive.
Conclusion
The best hotels in Washington, Georgia are few, and we kept only places we could verify. Quality Inn is the dependable in-town hotel, Chantilly offers a historic bed and breakfast worth a phone call, and Thomson adds more chain options. Call ahead on open status, phone numbers and check-in times, then use Expedia to compare current availability.
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Sammie O publishes Germ Trips, a travel guide covering hotels, restaurants, airport transfers and chauffeur services. The guides aim for practical detail and a clear recommendation rather than an undifferentiated list. Where a town has no good option, the guides say so and point to the nearest one that does. Guides are AI drafted. A small number have been checked against official listings, and those say so on the page.
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