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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Lake Columbia on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Lake Columbia consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 26, 2026.

A modern hotel bar with a long counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

A patio area with outdoor seating and a view of the garden inn building.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

8 km from Lake Columbia

Dana

CNY875

CNY980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A panoramic mosaic mural of a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and two large landscape paintings on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large cityscape mural, and a door leading to a parking area.

2. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

11.3 km from Lake Columbia

Chelsea

CNY565

CNY633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building at night with a well-lit facade and a clear sign.

A fitness center with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a weight bench.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a couch and chairs, and a sign indicating the room number.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-20 @ Clemson Rd by IHG

10.9 km from Lake Columbia

Victor

CNY826

CNY925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large mirror, a bed, and a desk area.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, a coffee maker, and a dish rack.

A modern hotel lobby with a large wooden number '2' sign, a geometric patterned wall, and a blue accent in the reception desk area.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Blythewood, SC

6.6 km from Lake Columbia

Linda

CNY961

CNY1,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative plants.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

An outdoor patio area with round tables and metal chairs, surrounded by trees and a decorative fence.

A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and a freezer with frozen food items.

5. Hampton Inn Columbia I-20-Clemson Road

10.9 km from Lake Columbia

Bernard

CNY920

CNY1,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a grey sofa, a nightstand, a desk, and a mirror.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A modern hotel entrance with a clear sign reading "Quality Inn."

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a decorative plant.

6. Quality Inn Fort Jackson

10.4 km from Lake Columbia

CNY423

CNY474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, television, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel corridor with wooden flooring, dark brick walls, and a large abstract art piece.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

5.2 km from Lake Columbia

Cynthia

CNY874

CNY979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a large window, a television, a dining table, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the desk.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a window with a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, a striped sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a mirror with curtains.

8. Executive Inn Ridgeway I-77

16.4 km from Lake Columbia

Tammy

CNY354

CNY429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of trees outside.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, armchairs, a coffee station, and a dining area in the background.

A reception desk with a computer, a clock, and a sign indicating check-in times. There is a colorful wall with abstract designs and a potted plant on a table.

9. Comfort Inn Blythewood - North Columbia

6.7 km from Lake Columbia

Clyde

CNY615

CNY689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

8.4 km from Lake Columbia

Aisha

CNY793

CNY924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, microwave, and refrigerator.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a patterned carpet.

A multi-story motel with a green roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson

17.2 km from Lake Columbia

Gena

CNY504

CNY564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot with handicapped accessibility.

A dining area with tables set for four, wooden chairs, and a large potted plant in the center.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, red chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

A clock on a post, two people walking, a tree, and a building in the background.

12. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

10.2 km from Lake Columbia

Erica

CNY658

CNY737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG

6.5 km from Lake Columbia

Steve

CNY793

CNY888 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and a fire hydrant.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines and dryers, a wooden floor, and a red accent wall.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and a parking area.

14. Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

17.1 km from Lake Columbia

James A

CNY561

CNY628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with red and yellow chairs, a large painting on the wall, and a wooden reception desk with snacks.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, red chairs, a bar area, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Hampton Inn" sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking lot.

A snack and beverage display area with various brands of chips and drinks.

15. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

11.1 km from Lake Columbia

Laurie

CNY820

CNY919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A courtyard with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa with red cushions, a red armchair, a floor lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A reception area with a Wyndham Garden sign, a reception desk, and a check-in counter.

16. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

11.2 km from Lake Columbia

Leslie

CNY530

CNY594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, modern furniture, and a large rug.

A modern living room with a round wooden table, two armchairs, and a stone fireplace.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and blue pendant lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

17. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

10.6 km from Lake Columbia

alethea

CNY793

CNY928 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a seating section with benches.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a plant, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the city through a large window.

A snack and beverage vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

18. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

11.1 km from Lake Columbia

Donald

CNY665

CNY744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A window seat with a checkered cushion, a window with a grid pattern, and a view of greenery outside.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and purple underlighting, a sign for the Microtel Inn by Wyndham, and a door with a sign indicating check-in times and no pets allowed.

A modern kitchen area with white tables and chairs, equipped with coffee makers, a refrigerator, and a juice dispenser.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson N

11 km from Lake Columbia

Robert

CNY471

CNY528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A breakfast area with a counter, display cases of pastries, and a view of trees outside.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a yellow ottoman, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a covered walkway.

20. Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

10.8 km from Lake Columbia

Curtis

CNY603

CNY676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Columbia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson	8.8 Excellent 2,155 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-20 @ Clemson Rd by IHG	8.8 Excellent 952 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Blythewood, SC	8.8 Excellent 366 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Columbia I-20-Clemson Road	8.8 Excellent 872 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Lake Columbia

Summit Commons

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Summit Commons when in Columbia. Splash some more cash at Rice Creek Village.

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Pinnacle Park

Pinnacle Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Lake Carolina.

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Market Park

Market Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Lake Carolina.

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Rice Creek Village

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Rice Creek Village when in Columbia. Splash some more cash at Summit Commons.

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Birch Park

Birch Park is worth a visit, located 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from central Columbia.

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Harborside Village Green

Harborside Village Green is worth a pic or two when discovering Lake Carolina.

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Chimney Park

Chimney Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Lake Carolina.

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Woodleigh Green

Woodleigh Green is worth a pic or two when discovering Lake Carolina.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Lake Columbia?

Guests love staying at Chesnut Cottage Inn, which is a bed & breakfast near Lake Columbia.
Also highly rated is Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC, which is 22 minutes away by car.
With 1,254 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Lake Columbia?

On Hotels.com, you can find the best options for your travel budget by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Remember that pricing varies based on where and when you plan to go.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY354

Can I find hotels close to Lake Columbia that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. To find refundable rates, select the "Fully refundable" filter when searching for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to Lake Columbia that offer these rates are Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC and Doubletree by Hilton Columbia, SC.

What are the best romantic hotels near Lake Columbia?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, The 1425 Inn offers couples/private dining, proposal/romance packages, and pro golf lessons. It's a short 18-minute drive from Lake Columbia.
Another great option is Chesnut Cottage Inn, which is 21 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels close to Lake Columbia with free breakfast?

You can enjoy a free buffet breakfast at Home2 Suites by Hilton Blythewood, SC, which is a short 9-minute drive from Lake Columbia.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG is also a recommended place to stay with a free self-serve breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near Lake Columbia have rooms with great views?

At Marriott Columbia, there are rooms where you can take in the city views. The hotel is a short 20-minute drive from Lake Columbia.
Another great choice nearby is Chesnut Cottage Inn, which has rooms with garden views.

What are the best family hotels close to Lake Columbia?

The entire family will enjoy a stay at Marriott Columbia which offers free cribs, children's meals, and an indoor pool. Lake Columbia is a short drive away.
Also consider Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best hotels near Lake Columbia with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at The 1425 Inn, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 18-minute drive from Lake Columbia.
Another property that offers free parking is Chesnut Cottage Inn, which is 21 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels near Lake Columbia with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the indoor pool at Marriott Columbia. Lake Columbia is a short 20-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Hilton Columbia Center.

What cheap motels can I book close to Lake Columbia?

To save on your stay near Lake Columbia, take a look at Days Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE Fort Jackson, which offers a seasonal outdoor pool and parking.
Another affordable motel to consider is Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Lake Columbia?

You may also want to see sights near Lake Columbia like Village at Sandhill Mall, Polo Road Ball Park, and Sesquicentennial State Park.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Lake Columbia?

Bring your furry friend to Home2 Suites by Hilton Blythewood, SC, which is a short 9-minute drive from Lake Columbia.
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista is a second pet-friendly option.