Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia

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Top hotels in Lake Carolina

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
"Parking"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Sleep Inn Columbia
"Great property with wonderful staff. Rooms are very clean and it's conveniently located with eating options nearby. Ice machine doesn't work that great and breakfast is very lackluster but the room and staff make up for what's lacking. Recommend this property."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
"This hotel was very nice. It's new, and therefore, very clean and in great condition. We arrived on a Thursday and after a long travel day were delighted to find that they were having a happy hour with complimentary drinks and snacks. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful- especially Gigi. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
"It is incredibly frustrating to pay premium rates only to feel completely shortchanged by basic or lacking amenities. The Overrated Basics: Extras like mediocre complimentary breakfasts or the cramped fitness center in my opinion was used to artificially inflate a hotel’s star tier and price tag, ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
"Room was cleaned good. But never seen or heard about breakfast so we went to Walmart and got muffins."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Lake Carolina

Downtown Columbia
Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.

The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.

Rosewood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

Shandon
While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

St. Andrews
St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.







