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

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

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn area.

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

1. Motel 6 Lugoff, SC

20.3 km from Lake Carolina

Dalton

1.792.206 ₫

2.007.273 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

12.3 km from Lake Carolina

Olujimi

2.185.712 ₫

2.447.998 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A modern dining area with a buffet, seating, and a view of trees.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a pool in the background, and a brick wall.

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

9.1 km from Lake Carolina

Roy

3.090.906 ₫

3.461.815 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

4. Travel Inn

19.8 km from Lake Carolina

Adrian

1.871.064 ₫

2.095.592 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

10.1 km from Lake Carolina

Litcha

3.070.364 ₫

3.507.585 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A two-story motel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

6. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Lugoff

18.3 km from Lake Carolina

Mary

1.754.284 ₫

1.964.798 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a bed, and a small table.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

10.4 km from Lake Carolina

Carlee

3.950.024 ₫

4.424.026 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

9.7 km from Lake Carolina

Andrei

3.512.143 ₫

3.933.600 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 spacious lounge area with multiple seating arrangements, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a large window providing natural light.

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.

9. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

12.3 km from Lake Carolina

Carrington

2.029.089 ₫

2.272.465 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

7.9 km from Lake Carolina

William

3.386.490 ₫

3.792.870 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 modern hotel with a prominent "Hampton Inn" sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking lot.

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

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

11. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

12.1 km from Lake Carolina

Nicole

3.173.503 ₫

3.554.324 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit entrance.

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

12. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

11.6 km from Lake Carolina

Brian

2.783.208 ₫

3.271.815 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Lugoff

18.4 km from Lake Carolina

Michael

1.677.920 ₫

1.879.271 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

11.2 km from Lake Carolina

katrina

2.545.452 ₫

2.850.907 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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.

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

15. Comfort Inn Blythewood - North Columbia

9.8 km from Lake Carolina

Maria

2.417.830 ₫

2.707.970 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

12.1 km from Lake Carolina

Chris

1.612.985 ₫

1.806.543 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

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

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

12.3 km from Lake Carolina

Jeanette

2.197.400 ₫

2.461.036 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, self-service kiosk, and a green sofa.

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

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

18. Quality Inn Fort Jackson

11.3 km from Lake Carolina

John

1.636.102 ₫

1.832.434 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with a long counter, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There are multiple dining tables and chairs arranged for guests.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A gym with cardio machines, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a colorful rug.

A bar area with a wooden counter and three stools, a large window with a view of greenery, and a blue wall.

19. Wingate by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson

12.5 km from Lake Carolina

Miracle

1.633.765 ₫

1.829.818 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

Two vending machines in a hallway with a sign that reads "VENDORS".

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

20. WoodSpring Suites Columbia Fort Jackson

9.1 km from Lake Carolina

Ebony

1.715.142 ₫

1.920.959 ₫ 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 155 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson	8.8 Excellent 2,161 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-20 @ Clemson Rd by IHG	8.8 Excellent 954 reviews	View
Travel Inn	7.8 Good 159 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Lake Carolina Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Bathroom was dirty and didn’t too much care for the staff"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good. The staff was pleasant. The room was clean and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good and area was clean."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

8/10 Good

"The covers has mold on them. Found out right before checking out"

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was wonderful, beds were comfortable."

Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

8/10 Good

"Staff were very pleasant and helpful. If I’m every in the area again I will definitely consider staying again."

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was good Only one elevator worked our entire stay. Room was supposed to be cleaned every other day, which it wasn’t. When I got into the room there was barely any toilet paper. I had to ask for a roll. A few days later they came to clean my room and still left the other toilet roll dispenser empty. I had to again request toilet paper. I travel frequently, that was the first time I had to request toilet paper."

Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, very kind employees. We had 2 rooms and both rooms were clean. The hotel is a little tired but maintained. We would recommend this hotel to families as it has a pool."

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

8/10 Good

"Great stay as always. Rooms are clean and comfortable."

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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.

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. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

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

4. Travel Inn

5. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

6. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Lugoff

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

8. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

9. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

11. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

12. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Lugoff

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

15. Comfort Inn Blythewood - North Columbia

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

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

18. Quality Inn Fort Jackson

19. Wingate by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson

20. WoodSpring Suites Columbia Fort Jackson

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Top Lake Carolina Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Fort Jackson

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

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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