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

1. Motel 6 Lugoff, SC

12.6 mi from Lake Carolina

Dalton

£58

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

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

12.3 mi from Lake Carolina

Adrian

£61

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 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.

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

7.7 mi from Lake Carolina

Olujimi

£71

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 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.

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

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

5.7 mi from Lake Carolina

Roy

£107

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern interior with a marble floor, a dining area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of trees, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

5. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Lugoff

11.4 mi from Lake Carolina

Mary

£57

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

6. Hampton Inn Columbia I-20-Clemson Road

5.7 mi from Lake Carolina

Charlotte

£116

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

4.9 mi from Lake Carolina

William

£110

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

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

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

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Lugoff

11.4 mi from Lake Carolina

Michael

£55

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

6.3 mi from Lake Carolina

Litcha

£102

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

6 mi from Lake Carolina

ShaQuita

£114

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a gray sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

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.

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

7.6 mi from Lake Carolina

Jose Santos

£80

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

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

6.4 mi from Lake Carolina

Carlee

£129

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, tables, and a kitchen in the background.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Blythewood, SC

6 mi from Lake Carolina

John

£110

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

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

7 mi from Lake Carolina

April

£93

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

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.

15. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

7.7 mi from Lake Carolina

Spencer

£66

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 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.

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

16. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

7.5 mi from Lake Carolina

Nicole

£103

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

7 mi from Lake Carolina

katrina

£83

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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

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.

18. Comfort Inn Blythewood - North Columbia

6.1 mi from Lake Carolina

Maria

£75

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

19. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

7.2 mi from Lake Carolina

Brian

£95

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

7.7 mi from Lake Carolina

Jeanette

£72

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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
Travel Inn	7.8 Good 159 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson	8.8 Excellent 2,164 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-20 @ Clemson Rd by IHG	8.8 Excellent 955 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Lugoff	7.4 Good 66 reviews	View

Top Lake Carolina Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was awesome! We had a wonderful vacation."

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location to Fort Jackson."

Quality Inn Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

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."

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. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

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

5. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Lugoff

6. Hampton Inn Columbia I-20-Clemson Road

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Lugoff

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

10. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

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

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

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Blythewood, SC

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

15. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

16. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

18. Comfort Inn Blythewood - North Columbia

19. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

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

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Top Lake Carolina Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

Quality Inn Fort Jackson

Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - 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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