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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a blue chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a grey reception desk, a blue chair, and a colorful wall decoration.

A room with a large mirror, a small table, and a chair.

A building with a parking lot and three flagpoles with flags.

1. Motel 6 Lugoff, SC

20.3 km from Lake Carolina

Dalton

Rp1.229.442

Rp1.376.975 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A fenced outdoor area with a pool, a building, and some greenery.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pillars, and potted plants.

A restaurant interior with a counter, chairs, a table, and a potted plant.

2. Travel Inn

19.8 km from Lake Carolina

Adrian

Rp1.282.896

Rp1.436.844 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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

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

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

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

9.1 km from Lake Carolina

Patricia A

Rp2.203.668

Rp2.468.109 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern reception area with a counter, seating for guests, and a television.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and stove.

A hotel room with a window, a table, a chair, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

4. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Lugoff

18.3 km from Lake Carolina

Mary

Rp1.203.428

Rp1.347.841 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

5. Hampton Inn Columbia I-20-Clemson Road

9.1 km from Lake Carolina

Elisco

Rp2.149.562

Rp2.407.509 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A Hilton Garden Inn with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

6. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

9.7 km from Lake Carolina

Andrei

Rp2.323.111

Rp2.601.883 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A neon sign with the text "You're gorgeous Columbia" against a dark wall with vertical lines and horizontal gold bars.

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

12.3 km from Lake Carolina

Olujimi

Rp1.499.385

Rp1.679.310 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

7.9 km from Lake Carolina

William

Rp2.333.201

Rp2.613.185 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A Days Inn with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with bushes.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small building, and a fenced area with trees in the background.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Lugoff

18.4 km from Lake Carolina

Michael

Rp1.120.930

Rp1.255.443 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a large tree.

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

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

10.1 km from Lake Carolina

Litcha

Rp2.029.470

Rp2.318.466 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

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

12.2 km from Lake Carolina

Jose Santos

Rp1.773.684

Rp1.986.528 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating arrangements, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a large window providing natural light.

12. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

12.3 km from Lake Carolina

Carrington

Rp1.406.909

Rp1.575.737 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a patterned sofa and armchairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, large windows, and a parking lot in front.

13. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

11.2 km from Lake Carolina

April

Rp1.959.980

Rp2.195.179 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

11.6 km from Lake Carolina

Angel Ruben

Rp1.802.291

Rp2.124.583 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, a mural, and a dining setup.

15. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

12.1 km from Lake Carolina

Robert P.

Rp2.177.003

Rp2.438.243 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

11.2 km from Lake Carolina

katrina

Rp1.746.164

Rp1.955.703 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance and a sign reading "Woodspring Suites".

A hallway with a white reception desk, a computer on a shelf, and a door with a glass panel.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and two chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

17. WoodSpring Suites Columbia Fort Jackson

9.1 km from Lake Carolina

Ebony

Rp1.140.352

Rp1.277.193 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 modern lobby with large windows, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a round coffee table, and a potted plant.

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

18. Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

11.8 km from Lake Carolina

Kami

Rp1.601.482

Rp1.793.661 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious lounge area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of trees, and a sign indicating the lounge number 1539.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A modern office space with a brick wall, a wooden desk, and a computer.

19. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

12.3 km from Lake Carolina

Lesly Nganjo

Rp1.507.403

Rp1.688.256 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flagpole.

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

12.1 km from Lake Carolina

Chris

Rp1.250.824

Rp1.400.925 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carolina

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Motel 6 Lugoff, SC	8.0 Very good 154 reviews	View
Travel Inn	7.8 Good 159 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-20 @ Clemson Rd by IHG	8.8 Excellent 952 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Lugoff	7.4 Good 66 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Columbia I-20-Clemson Road	8.8 Excellent 872 reviews	View

Top Lake Carolina Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC

8/10 Good

"had a very nice stay , it was quiet the bed was very comfortable, breakfast was tasty. My main concern that the property is very old , needs upgrading , needs a paint job badly outside . Was very disappointed with the heating pool and jacuzzi because the water was cold . Very nice staff."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

8/10 Good

"The hotel was great, but the breakfast was inedible."

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

8/10 Good

"H"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Carolina?

Lake Carolina is located in Columbia. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Carolina?

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Lake Carolina. Other good options in the area include Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson and Quality Inn Fort Jackson.

How many hotels are there near Lake Carolina?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Carolina.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Carolina, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Carolina.

What can I see and do near Lake Carolina?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Lake Carolina Dog Park and Central Park. Lake Columbia, North Springs Lake and Legion Lake are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Looking for a little shopping break? A trip to Village at Sandhill Mall, Summit Commons and Rice Creek Village might be just the ticket while you're in the area around Lake Carolina.

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Our top choices for Lake Carolina hotels

1. Motel 6 Lugoff, SC

2. Travel Inn

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

4. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Lugoff

5. Hampton Inn Columbia I-20-Clemson Road

6. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

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

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Lugoff

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

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

12. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

13. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

14. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

15. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

17. WoodSpring Suites Columbia Fort Jackson

18. Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

19. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

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

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Top Lake Carolina Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

Other attractions near Lake Carolina

Sunset Park at Lake Carolina

Harborside Circle Park

Woodleigh Green

Harborside Village Green

Chimney Park

Market Park

Pinnacle Park

Myrtle Park

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