What can I expect from a motel trip to Cornelius?

In the larger Charlotte area, there are 46 inexpensive motels among more than 1266 lodging choices. By saving on your room price, you can enjoy all that Cornelius has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Lake Norman in Cornelius, as well as Concord Mills and Charlotte Motor Speedway in the area.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

Motel properties often have free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Cornelius?

Here you'll find some of Expedia customers' favorite motels in the larger area. Econo Lodge And Suites Lake : Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Norman. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Days Inn by Wyndham Charlotte Airport North : Room amenities like free WiFi are included, along with freebies like breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle. Central Cornelius is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away. Best Western Gastonia : Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 20.2 mi (32.6 km) from the heart of Cornelius. Baymont by Wyndham Charlotte Airport North / I-85 North : Central Cornelius is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) away. A fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Super 8 by Wyndham Charlotte Airport North : 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from the heart of Cornelius. Enjoy the in-room free WiFi, and freebies including breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle.

What things can I to do in Cornelius?

Take time to check out the shops and enjoy the lakeside in this family-friendly area while you're sightseeing. People visiting Cornelius speak highly of its restaurants. Favorite places in and around Cornelius include Lake Norman, Concord Mills, and Charlotte Motor Speedway. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Jetton Park, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, and Romare Bearden Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Sea Life Charlotte-Concord, U.S. National Whitewater Center, and Carolina Raptor Center.

What's the weather like in Cornelius?

The hottest months are usually July and June with an average temp of 90°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 30°F. Average annual rainfall for Cornelius is 45.91 inches.

How should I get around Cornelius?

Fly into Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.), which is located 17.6 mi (28.4 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional), which is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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Microtel Inn by Wyndham Cornelius/Lake Norman

20820 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC

$63

per night

Mar 19 - Mar 20

3.5/5Good! (350 reviews)

"This hotel was clean and perfect for a good night's stay. The breakfast was very skimpy; not much there when I got down there. But other than that, it was good for the price. A couple restaurants/bars within walking distance if you need something to eat. I would stay there again."…"

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2020

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Cornelius/Lake Norman

Clarion Inn & Suites

19608 Liverpool Pkwy, Cornelius, NC

$71

per night

Mar 8 - Mar 9

3.7/5Good! (649 reviews)

"Very friendly and attractive but the bathrooms in the rooms really could use some updating."…"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2020

Clarion Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Charlotte North / Lake Norman

19501 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC

$107

per night

Feb 28 - Feb 29

4.4/5Excellent! (435 reviews)

"Very clean room, easy check in. Good location. Nice bath towels and comfy bed."…"

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2019

Hampton Inn Charlotte North / Lake Norman

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Cornelius Motels for the Frugal Traveler

In the larger Charlotte area, you can select from 48 inexpensive motels among more than 799 lodging choices. These budget-friendly accommodations can help you cut costs when compared with traditional hotels, which offer more amenities but ones that you may not use.

Because you'll save on your room, you can make the most of what Cornelius has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Lake Norman in Cornelius, as well as Concord Mills and Charlotte Motor Speedway in the area.

Fun fact: Motels made their debut in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the tired traveler taking a road trip along America's major roadways. Motels often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool.

Below are some of Expedia customers' favorite motels to book in the larger area:

Econo Lodge And Suites Lake

Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Norman.
Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Days Inn by Wyndham Charlotte Airport North

Room amenities like free WiFi are included, along with freebies like breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle.
Central Cornelius is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away

Super 8 by Wyndham Charlotte University

Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
Located 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from the heart of Cornelius

Days Inn by Wyndham Charlotte/Woodlawn Near Carowinds

Central Cornelius is 20.3 mi (32.6 km) away
Room amenities like free WiFi are included, along with freebies like breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle.

Continental Inn Charlotte

14.6 mi (23.5 km) from the heart of Cornelius
Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

What to Do in Cornelius

Take time to check out the shops and enjoy the lakeside in this family-friendly area while you're sightseeing. People visiting Cornelius speak highly of its restaurants.

Here are favorite places in and around Cornelius:

Lake Norman
Concord Mills
Charlotte Motor Speedway

These are some outdoorsy places nearby:

Jetton Park
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
Allen Hills Park

You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area:

U.S. National Whitewater Center
Carolina Raptor Center
Sea Life Charlotte-Concord

Cornelius is also notable for its:

Boating
Festivals
Cafés
Art

Best Time to Visit Cornelius

Figure out the ideal time to visit Cornelius by looking over these seasonal weather details:

The hottest months are typically July and June, while January and December are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 69° F and nighttime temperatures average 28° F
April-June: 90° F is the daytime average and 42° F is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 91° F and nighttime averages are around 54° F
October-December: The average temperatures are 78° F during the day and 29° F at night
Average rainfall is 45.87 inches in a year

How to Get to Cornelius and Around the Area

Cornelius Transportation
Name	Type	Distance
Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional)	Airport	11.5 mi (18.4 km)
Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)	Airport	17.6 mi (28.4 km)

Frequently asked questions

: In the larger Charlotte area, there are 46 inexpensive motels among more than 1266 lodging choices. By saving on your room price, you can enjoy all that Cornelius has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Lake Norman in Cornelius, as well as Concord Mills and Charlotte Motor Speedway in the area.
: Motel properties often have free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
: Here you’ll find some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels in the larger area. Econo Lodge And Suites Lake: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Norman. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Days Inn by Wyndham Charlotte Airport North: Room amenities like free WiFi are included, along with freebies like breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle. Central Cornelius is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away. Best Western Gastonia: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 20.2 mi (32.6 km) from the heart of Cornelius. Baymont by Wyndham Charlotte Airport North / I-85 North: Central Cornelius is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) away. A fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Super 8 by Wyndham Charlotte Airport North: 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from the heart of Cornelius. Enjoy the in-room free WiFi, and freebies including breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle.
: Take time to check out the shops and enjoy the lakeside in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. People visiting Cornelius speak highly of its restaurants. Favorite places in and around Cornelius include Lake Norman, Concord Mills, and Charlotte Motor Speedway. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Jetton Park, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, and Romare Bearden Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Sea Life Charlotte-Concord, U.S. National Whitewater Center, and Carolina Raptor Center.
: The hottest months are usually July and June with an average temp of 90°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 30°F. Average annual rainfall for Cornelius is 45.91 inches.
: Fly into Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.), which is located 17.6 mi (28.4 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional), which is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.