Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Lake Carolina
Stay near popular Lake Carolina attractions
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
"Just a super hotel front desk to the staff everybody was awesome"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Sleep Inn Columbia
"Nice, clean, safe and as described. Good stay"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
"The staff, especially the front desk manager, were very helpful and friendly. The hotel gym was large and had a Peloton which is my usual gym preference. I liked that the rooms did not have a night table clock (with annoying bright lights). I would definitely come back!"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Quality Inn Columbia Airport
"The rooms had roaches and when we tried to get assistance the kiosk lady said someone would come bring us bags to cover our items and the person never came so we called and they told us someone came and we explained they didn't they disputed with us what the so called mgr said no he found coronas ..."
Reviewed on 24 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.
