Location: Columbia Motels
Top Hotels in Columbia Motels
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Ramada Limited Columbia
- 3. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia/Ft. Jackson SC
- 4. Knights Inn Columbia
- 5. Quality Inn & Suites
- 6. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia/Ft. Jackson SC
- 7. Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area
- 8. Motel 6 Columbia West SC
Top Things to do in Columbia
- 1. Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
- 2. University of South Carolina
- 3. South Carolina State House
- 4. Saluda Shoals Park
- 5. Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- 6. South Carolina State Museum
- 7. Columbia Museum of Art
- 8. EdVenture Children's Museum
- 9. South Carolina Military Museum
- 10. South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
The best available Motels to stay near Columbia
Columbia is South Carolina's capital and home to the University of South Carolina. Along Columbia's wide avenues are historic sites ranging from an antebellum mansion to the former home of a slave who bought her freedom, plus museums, galleries, music venues, theaters and shops. Columbia's three rivers, lake, canal, national park and several city parks offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Among the kid-pleasing destinations are a zoo and the largest children's museum in the south.
Things to do in Columbia
1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson, an IHG Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites of Columbia-Fort Jackson, located 14 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and 5 miles from the CLB Amtrak Station, puts you only minutes away from the major business and culture districts of Columbia, SC. Business travelers lodging in this Columbia hotel are less than five miles from the Vista and Five Points business districts as well as the State Capitol. You'll find our Columbia hotel is one of the closest accommodations to both Fort Jackson and the University of South Carolina. Both the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and the hotel's three meeting rooms are available for you to host an event while traveling. The area offers a vibrant cultural life. You can check out the art galleries in Five Points or relax at Finlay Park in the Vista near our Columbia hotel. Downtown Columbia hosts multiple art shows, free concerts, and cultural events throughout the year.
Don’t pass this hotel up
Reviewed By gilchrist48047Overnight stay on our way to Florida. This hotel was very clean from the lobby, breakfast area to our room. Front desk staff especially Beth were very friendly from check in to having to come down at 11pm to get a extra blanket. Breakfast was good, hot and had plenty of selection. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
2. Ramada Limited Columbia
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 282 reviews
The Ramada Limited in Columbia, South Carolina is conveniently located off of interstate 20 exit 65 (Broad River Road). We are 5 mins from Riverbanks Zoo and 15 mins to University of South Carolina. We offer clean, quite rooms with a friendly, helpful staff.
Going to zoo
Reviewed By DarlemeBeds were comfortable...check in and out was a breeze...breakfast was not desirable at all...evening staff was not friendly or helpful when asked for help...good location but it was really weird going to an off ramp to get to hotel...location was close to everything we wanted to do
3. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia/Ft. Jackson SC
Overall Ratings
3 based on 216 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Columbia, Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia/Ft. Jackson SC is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its budget friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia/Ft. Jackson SC makes it easy to enjoy the best of Columbia. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. The property also boasts free breakfast, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Super Eight Columbia, free parking is available. Columbia has plenty of seafood restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Bonefish Grill, Harbor Inn, and Mr Seafood, which are serving up some great dishes. If you are interested in exploring Columbia, check out one of the parks, such as Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, Memorial Park, and Finlay Park. Super Eight Columbia is sure to make your visit to Columbia one worth remembering.
FILTHY is the only way to describe this Super 8
Reviewed By Breco1147Filth is the best way to describe this Super 8. The room was supposed to be 2 queen beds and it was 2 full beds with a queen headboard. Dead cockroaches on bathroom floor, live baby one on dresser as we set our bag down almost on top of it. Went to wash our hands and the sink drain emptied right onto the floor, we had to put the waste basket under it. The bed sheets were all wrinkled as if they hadn't changed them from the previous guest, also cigarette holes in the bedspread and the room stunk like old cigarettes even though it was a non smoking room. We had to pay extra 25.00 for our small dog and she was cleaner than this room. Our dogs house is cleaner than this room. We arrived late and this was the only room available so we were stuck. We slept in our clothes on a blanket we brought with us on top of the bed that's how filthy it was. Never again will we stay in a Super 8, we will sleep in our car before we ever come back here or use a Super 8 again. FILTHY is the only way to describe this hotel. DO NOT STOP HERE. BEWARE FILTHY
4. Knights Inn Columbia
Overall Ratings
2 based on 52 reviews
Knights Inn Columbia Northwest is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Columbia, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Knights Inn Columbia provide air conditioning and a kitchenette, and guests can stay connected with free internet access. In addition, while staying at Knights Inn Columbia guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a sun terrace. You can also enjoy a pool and free breakfast. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Columbia Knights Inn. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Columbia's popular Asian restaurants such as Inakaya Japanese Restaurant, 2Gingers, and Thailand Restaurant, all a short distance from Columbia Knights Inn. Columbia is also home to Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, a popular garden that is not too far from Columbia Knights Inn. Enjoy your stay in Columbia!
Caution
Reviewed By PJs7267Typically, I don’t write reviews but this is a cautionary tell. I want everyone who plans to stay at this place to know what there getting into. First of all the room smelled like day old cigarettes. Against my better judgement I stayed anyway because the trip was so quick. We went to sleep to day old cigarettes and woke up to a horror movie. My friend that came with me woke up in pain at 6 in the morning. See had bites all over. We looked down at the bed and there they were bed bugs at the head of her bed. Then I noticed several roaches crawling on the wall. My worst nightmare about traveling had come true. We rushed to get out the room shaking our things and leaving in our pj’s. We got out so fast that I left my brand new watch. We tried to talked with the people on duty but they just said we would need to talk with management. I tried talking with management but either they were in denial about there issues or just didn’t care. There was no apology or ownership of this terrible situation. So my recommendation to anyone planning to stay here is caution you may want to stay elsewhere. I have attached pictures of the bites and bugs from the Knights Inn Columbia SC.
5. Quality Inn & Suites
Overall Ratings
2 based on 32 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Columbia, Quality Inn & Suites is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its budget friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants, Quality Inn & Suites makes it easy to enjoy the best of Columbia. Rooms at Travel Lodge Columbia provide a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Quality Inn & Suites guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, and baggage storage. You can also enjoy a pool and free breakfast. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Quality Inn & Suites. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Columbia's popular Indian restaurants such as Persis Biryani, 2Gingers, and Delhi Palace, all a short distance from Quality Inn & Suites. Columbia is also known for some great art galleries, including City Art Gallery, Tapp's Arts Center, and Portfolio Art Gallery, which are not too far from Quality Inn & Suites. Travelodge Columbia is sure to make your visit to Columbia one worth remembering.
Worst Place EVER
Reviewed By 175bryantwThis hotel is horrendous, Please, Please don't ever stay at this place. I was assigned a room that had a bathroom that was completely gutted. Then given another room that had dirty stain sheets, and burn out cigarettes' holes in the comforter. How this place still existence is amazing to me.
6. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia/Ft. Jackson SC
Overall Ratings
3 based on 216 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Columbia, Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia/Ft. Jackson SC is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its budget friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia/Ft. Jackson SC makes it easy to enjoy the best of Columbia. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. The property also boasts free breakfast, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Super Eight Columbia, free parking is available. Columbia has plenty of seafood restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Bonefish Grill, Harbor Inn, and Mr Seafood, which are serving up some great dishes. If you are interested in exploring Columbia, check out one of the parks, such as Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, Memorial Park, and Finlay Park. Super Eight Columbia is sure to make your visit to Columbia one worth remembering.
FILTHY is the only way to describe this Super 8
Reviewed By Breco1147Filth is the best way to describe this Super 8. The room was supposed to be 2 queen beds and it was 2 full beds with a queen headboard. Dead cockroaches on bathroom floor, live baby one on dresser as we set our bag down almost on top of it. Went to wash our hands and the sink drain emptied right onto the floor, we had to put the waste basket under it. The bed sheets were all wrinkled as if they hadn't changed them from the previous guest, also cigarette holes in the bedspread and the room stunk like old cigarettes even though it was a non smoking room. We had to pay extra 25.00 for our small dog and she was cleaner than this room. Our dogs house is cleaner than this room. We arrived late and this was the only room available so we were stuck. We slept in our clothes on a blanket we brought with us on top of the bed that's how filthy it was. Never again will we stay in a Super 8, we will sleep in our car before we ever come back here or use a Super 8 again. FILTHY is the only way to describe this hotel. DO NOT STOP HERE. BEWARE FILTHY
7. Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 74 reviews
Motel 6 Columbia East off Interstate 20 within 10 miles of Ft Jackson, home of Woodrow Wilson, South Carolina State Capital and Governors Mansion. Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms.
Do Not Stay Here
Reviewed By madiganogreinerThis was the worst stay I’ve ever experienced. The property was littered with trash and dirt and the smell of weed was inescapable. I was first sent to a room that was already occupied. The front desk staff addresses the issue so nonchalantly and made me sign a make shift contract stating I was switched to a new room. After getting to my “non smoking” room I noticed cigarette smoke stains on every surface. The floor was sticky and it reeked. I left immediately. You couldn’t pay me to stay here. Do yourself a favor and book anything else.
8. Motel 6 Columbia West SC
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 57 reviews
Motel 6 Columbia West is located off Interstate 26 near South Carolina State Capital, Governors Mansion, Riverbank Zoo, and so much more! Enjoy our outdoor pool open May - October, free Wi-Fi is also available in all modern guest rooms.
Travelers Warning: You won't be the only one staying in your room.
Reviewed By wenc795I want to preface this by saying we drove several hours and were extremely exhausted which apparently mushed our brains. Also, it's my belief some good reviews here are completely fake, and God knows the pictures are. So, on our way from MI to N. Myrtle Beach, SC, I called several hours ahead of time to book a room and was quoted a price. We got there after dark. Don't do that. They actually had to 'unlock' the front door to let us in. The man quoted me a price $10 higher because 'they' supposedly rented out our 'reserved' room to someone else. Plus, we got a refridgerator. (Um, yeah, ok.) Anyway, I asked twice to honor the price they originally quoted me. Twice he just shook his head no and then proceeded to tell me I can go somewhere else. Normally, I wouldn't have taken that from any business but I had a major headache. For some idiotic reason, I continued to finish booking. We went up to the 2nd floor, (btw, this motel is NOT wheelchair accessible, the elevators DO NOT work). We were literally in the room for less than 3 minutes. It was absolutely disgusting, seriously filthy, and at minimum a health hazard. It looked like a bug had been smashed on the bedding (if you call it that). Not only did we 'supposedly' pay extra for that refrigerator, but we must of paid extra for the roaches crawling on top of it, too? We went promptly back to the office and asked for a refund. He did so, but a couple of days later, we were only credited for what we were originally quoted: $10 less. I was rested and back to my senses by this time and I called. The asst. manager gave every excuse possible as to why I didn't get my full refund. After a minimum of 45 minutes and 2 callbacks, their computer made the mistake- not them. And apparently, it's absolutely appropriate for them to let a customer reserve a room way ahead of time and they can just rent it out on you, as well as, speak to you rudely. Without apologies, they stated they would refund the rest. I have yet to see it. I'll give it a couple more days due to the holidays. I've owned a rental business for years and frankly, I wish I would have taken pictures. I can't believe they allow this place to stay open- period. I will be writing several formal letters to the necessary authorities to have this motel thoroughly inspected. Do yourself a HUGE favor, do not stay here. Always check the rooms of the motels before you pay for it.
