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Where to stay in Lake Carolina

Find the best Lake Carolina areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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Aerial view of the South Carolina skyline at dusk in Columbia, SC. Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina and serves as the county seat of Richland County

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.

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Rosewood

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

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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.

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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 Columbia Urban League and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

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Top Lake Carolina Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"wonderful stay. very nice space."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

6/10 Okay

"The location is great and the rooms were fine for the most part. We were in town for a concert and booked 2 rooms for our group of 6. When we checked in at 4pm, only 1 room was ready and the other one wasn't ready until almost 6pm! Luckily we had the other room to get ready in or we'd have been late and very upset. Also, neither bathroom door would lock properly and the doors are opaque and don't block out any sound. If you're not super comfortable with everyone in your party, just be aware! Finally, the worst part was that after a late night, the room's alarm clock started blaring at 6am and kept going off at odd intervals. When we met up with our other party, they said their alarm also went off at 6am! We were talking about it in the lobby for breakfast later and 2 more rooms of people overheard and said the same happened to them. No way was that just a coincidence. That coupled with the fact they couldn't get rooms ready for checking time makes me wonder if they're trying to get people up and out the door. Definitely fishy, and extremely rude."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison

6/10 Okay

"I thought the staff was wonderful and helpful. The rooms are updated but the ceiling was pealing old paint the toilet ran the entire night and my other room I rented as well the toilet you would have to giggle every flush. No one was on staff for the weekend. I get it people need breaks but toilets should not run the entire night. Way to much noise. PS ice machines broke and sign said go to third floor and then that was broke as well. Need to keep appliances working.... Would I stay there again, yes due to the bed was comfortable , staff was always nice, breakfast was good and clean, so just need to fix basics in room and all would be a 5 star xoxo"

The Lantern Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Huge thank you to Rick and his amazing staff helping me celebrate mine and my husband's 5 year anniversary! My husband was wowed by absolutely everything and the service was incredible! Athena at ladder 13 delivered superb assistance to us while we ate at the restaurant and we will surely be back to visit again!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lake Carolina?

Travellers to Columbia's Lake Carolina neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Consider a visit to Lake Carolina as part of your Lake Carolina travel plans.

How many hotels are there in Lake Carolina?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Columbia, you can choose from 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Lake Carolina.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lake Carolina, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Lake Carolina.

What is there to do around this Columbia neighbourhood?

Lake Carolina is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lake Carolina. Summit Commons and Legion Lake are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Columbia.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Camden-I20 (Hwy 521) by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

Lexington Expo Hotel by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Cayce

Hampton Inn Columbia I-20-Clemson Road

Comfort Inn & Suites Camden

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

Motel 6 Lugoff, SC

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Woodspring Suites Columbia - Irmo

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG

Hampton Inn Camden

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

Colony Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC

Comfort Inn Blythewood - North Columbia

TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

Where to stay in Lake Carolina

Downtown Columbia

The Vista

Rosewood

St. Andrews

Shandon

Top Lake Carolina Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

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