Shellman, Georgia, is a town of about 1,150 people in Randolph County, in the southwest corner of the state. The town sits in a rural area; just 8,000 residents live in the entire county. While there are no hotels in Shellman, visitors can find lodging in Dawson, 5 miles to the east, and in Cuthbert, 5 miles to the west.
The Days Inn Cuthbert offers the largest and finest accommodations in the area. With 31 rooms, free breakfast, free Internet and a swimming pool, the Days Inn provides amenities not available at other area motels. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, and enjoy the in-room coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave. The motel is located on Route 1, less than a mile east of the town. Pets are allowed for a fee.
The town of Dawson, the county seat of Terrell County with 5,058 residents, features several motels located on Route 82 near the Dawson Municipal Airport. For affordable and simple accommodations, try the Western Motel, Budget Inn or Econo Lodge, all of which are located in the same place.
In Cuthbert, the Grove Motel and the Water Wheel Motel offer rooms with limited amenities at affordable rates. Cuthbert is a town of 3,731 centered around a historic town green. Attractions include a museum dedicated to the composer and bandleader Fletcher Henderson, and Andrew College, a private junior college that opened in 1854.
An alternative to the area motels is the Dominecker Inn Bed and Breakfast located just north of Cuthbert. This family-run inn offers three guest bedrooms and includes a gourmet southern breakfast. Two common rooms feature a fireplace and a library, and a three-tiered deck with rocking chairs, tables, and swings overlooks Lokey Lake.
