Fort Jackson is located on the east side of Columbia, close to Dorn VA Medical Center, at Exit 12 off I-77.
None of the hotels below have free shuttle service to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which is located southwest of Columbia. One-way taxi fare is about $25.
- Best Western Fort Jackson - $$
240 East Exchange Blvd, I-77, Exit 9, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated average by verified guests
Midscale hotel 5 miles south of Fort Jackson
Located 6 miles southeast of the University of SC
3 floors, 59 rooms and suites - elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - multilingual staff
Pet friendly hotel - click & read - $10 per night fee for each pet - updated Aug 2009
Guest review: Good location - room was clean - staff was friendly and helpful - great spot - Oct 2011
Guest review: Close to Fort Jackson - building was poorly maintained - noisy AC - bathroom sink dripped - Jul 2011
Guest review: Convenient to the freeway, but not too close - hotel was clean - good housekeeping - staff was helpful with directions - Jun 2011
Guest review: Great location - room was clean - excellent staff; front desk clerk was helpful with directions - Apr 2011
Guest review: Appreciated the privacy - minimum charge for room service was too high - front desk staff was nice and helpful - exactly what I wanted - Mar 2011
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- Candlewood Suites - $$
921 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated very high by verified guests
Midscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel near Fort Jackson
Also near intersection of I-77 and Garners Ferry
5 floors, 112 suites
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - fitness center
Kitchen in every suite
Pet friendly hotel - click & read - $50 per stay pet fee - Oct 2010
Guest review: Room and hallway smelled clean - loved the kitchen area - bed was comfortable - I felt right at home - Feb 2011
Guest review: Good location - no breakfast - almost like home - Oct 2010
Guest review: Bedding was stained - appreciated the washer and dryer - I was happy to stay here - Jul 2010
Guest review: Room had a kitchenette and beautiful furnishings - housekeeper wanted to clean the room at 9 AM, even though checkout time was noon - staff was helpful - easy check-in and checkout - Mar 2010
Guest review: Room was nice, clean, and looked new - beds were comfortable - couldn't control the room temperature - wonderful staff - I recommend and would definitely stay again - Apr 2010
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- Comfort Inn Maingate - $$
7337 Garners Ferry Road, I-77, Exit 9A, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated low by verified guests
Midscale hotel near Fort Jackson
3 floors, 67 suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - fitness center
Microwave & refrigerator in every room
Free Internet access - free parking
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Mar 2011
Guest review: Good location - housekeeper didn't remove dirty cups and empty bottles - staff was flexible about check-in and checkout - no printer in the business center - laundry detergent dispenser was out of order, and staff couldn't provide us with detergent - nice pool - Oct 2011
Guest review: Room wasn't clean enough - AC was loud and made a rattling noise - Aug 2011
Guest review: Hotel was clean - staff was friendly - breakfast attendants were nice and funny - Jul 2011
Guest review: Close to Fort Jackson - room looked a bit worn - bathroom wasn't clean enough - nice breakfast - May 2011
Guest review: Battered hotel in a bad area - don't stay here - May 2011
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- Country Inn & Suites Fort Jackson - $$
220 East Exchange Blvd, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated average by verified guests
Midscale hotel near Fort Jackson
3 floors, 67 rooms & suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - fitness center
Microwave & refrigerator in every room
Free Internet access - free parking
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Dec 2011
Warning: This hotel has a history of not honoring confirmed reservations - Feb 2010
Guest review: Good location - the right place for the right price - room was clean and spacious - our room was on the ground floor, and people walked right by our window on the way to the parking lot - Oct 2011
Guest review: Hard to find - room was clean and fairly quiet - good mattress - friendly staff - breakfast food was greasy - not too bad - Sep 2011
Guest review: Room was clean and comfortable - breakfast was in disarray; everything ran out, juice machine sprayed water on me, and there wasn't enough seating - nice hotel - Aug 2011
Guest review: Good-sized room - Aug 2011
Guest review: Room was comfortable - smoke detector was hanging from the ceiling - excellent experience - Aug 2011
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- Days Inn & Suites - $
7300 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated average by verified guests
Cheap hotel
5 floors, 120 suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Whirlpool tub in some suites
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Jan 2011
Guest review: Close to the military base, and not too far from the training bases - price wasn't bad at all - needed updating - room was big, clean, and extremely quiet - had a microwave, fridge, and wireless Internet access - smelled a bit musty - heater was quiet, but the AC was noisy - carpet was rough - staff was professional - good breakfast, but the bagels were stale - Nov 2011
Guest review: Close to the military base - cheap - room felt dirty - carpet needed vacuuming; there were dead bugs on the floor - not enough towels provided - shampoo bottle had already been opened - front desk clerks were nice and friendly - Aug 2011
Guest review: Room felt damp; we had to take the filthy air filter out of the AC ourselves - beds were comfortable - good housekeeping - bathroom needed a new sink - won't stay again - Aug 2011
Guest review: Adequate room for the price - staff was friendly - Jul 2011
Guest review: Good location - Internet connection didn't work one night - TV remote control didn't work - hot water came and went - breakfast wasn't set out one morning - May 2011
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- Extended Stay America Fort Jackson - $
5430 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
Rated average by verified guests
Budget, all-suite, extended-stay hotel near Fort Jackson
3 floors, 120 studio suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Internet access costs $5 per stay - free parking
Pet friendly hotel - click & read - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay pet fee - Dec 2010
Guest review: Construction underway; our room was on the 3rd floor, and there was no elevator - furniture in room was broken - bed was horrible - never again - Aug 2011
Guest review: Close to the base - there was blood on the wall - Apr 2011
Guest review: Reasonable rates - excellent service - Apr 2011
Guest review: Close to the base - nice room with a kitchenette - walls were dirty - helpful staff - I'd stay again - Feb 2011
Guest review: Convenient to Fort Jackson - room smelled awful, like someone fried fish and didn't open the window - limited TV channel selection - a group of men sat on the lawn drinking alcohol - not satisfied - Sep 2010
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- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - $$$
7329 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated average by verified guests
Midscale, smoke-free hotel near Fort Jackson
5 floors, 66 rooms and suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2010
Warning: This hotel overbooked and did not honor a confirmed reservation - Jan 2011
Guest review: Convenient location - great place for the price - May 2011
Guest review: Convenient to Fort Jackson - room was clean - staff was helpful - I'd definitely stay again - Apr 2011
Guest review: Good location - no fan in the bathroom - Jan 2011
Guest review: Room was clean and quiet - loved the layout and separate sleeping area with a decorative railing - had a microwave and fridge - front desk clerk was helpful and graciously honored my request for a quiet room away from the elevators and ice machine - a perfect stay - Oct 2010
Guest review: Appreciated the upgrade to a clean, fabulous room - wonderful hospitality - good continental breakfast - I'll definitely stay again - Jul 2010
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- La Quinta Inn Maingate Fort Jackson - $
7333 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated high by verified guests
Midscale, smoke-free hotel near Fort Jackson
5 floors, 121 rooms
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - fitness center
Free Internet access - free parking
Pet friendly hotel - click & read - no pet fee - updated Dec 2010
Guest review: Staff was friendly and helpful with directions - enjoyed the breakfast, and the attendants were nice - Nov 2011
Guest review: Convenient to Fort Jackson - Aug 2011
Guest review: Conveniently located - nice, clean room - beds and pillows were comfortable - hot water was way too hot - pleasant staff - I was satisfied - Jun 2011
Guest review: Easy access to Fort Jackson - staff was friendly and accommodating - a pleasant stay - Mar 2011
Guest review: Room was nice, clean, and smelled good - great hospitality - better than I expected - Feb 2011
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- Microtel Inn & Suites - $
7504 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated average by verified guests
Cheap hotel near Fort Jackson
3 floors, 63 rooms
Microwave & refrigerator in every room
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Sep 2010
Warning: This hotel overbooked and did not honor a confirmed reservation - Apr 2011
Guest review: Close to Fort Jackson, restaurants, and stores - good value - new hotel - room was clean - had Internet access - the guest printer and fax machine were a plus - friendly, accommodating staff, but the night clerks were unprofessional - breakfast was disorganized - highly recommend - Sep 2011
Guest review: Room was clean - heard some noise from upstairs - Aug 2011
Guest review: New building in great shape - staff was friendly and welcoming - continental breakfast was all carbs; needed fresh fruit - I'll stay again - Aug 2011
Guest review: Great stay for the price - hotel was clean - AC control didn't work - phone didn't work, and staff didn't resolve the problem - Jul 2011
Guest review: Hard to locate; sign was small - room was clean and quiet - housekeeping wasn't available after-hours - Jul 2011
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- Quality Inn & Suites - $
7251 Garners Ferry Road, I-77, Exit 9, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated low by verified guests
Midscale hotel near Fort Jackson
3 floors, 66 rooms - elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Jan 2010
Guest review: Room had a fridge and microwave - took 3 calls and almost 6 hours to get a cot; employee who delivered it just shoved it in the door and grunted - not enough towels provided - I was a frustrated traveler - Aug 2011
Guest review: Room was clean and cool - good breakfast - I was pleased - Aug 2011
Guest review: Good location - needed updating - lobby smelled like cleaner - not pleased - Jul 2011
Guest review: I was initially told that no ground-floor room was available - there was a TV repairman in the 2nd-floor room I was given, so clerk put me in a ground-floor room as I'd requested from the beginning - Nov 2010
Guest review: Hard to secure the room door because the locks were loose - poor TV reception - bathroom door wouldn't shut - showerhead was broken, so I had to hold it with one hand and bathe with the other - there was dried toothpaste on the wall above the sink - I was an unhappy traveler - Oct 2010
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- Rodeway Inn & Suites - $
494 Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Rated average by verified guests
Cheap, downtown Columbia motel near Five Points
Also near Fort Jackson
2 floors, 53 rooms and suites
No swimming pool
Microwave & refrigerator in every room
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Feb 2010
Guest review: Bad neighborhood - nasty and stinky - don't stay here - Aug 2011
Guest review: Not fancy, but clean and pleasant - staff was so friendly and kind; when we arrived at 4 AM, they found a room we could nap in before checking into our room in the afternoon - when I broke my cell phone charger, they tried to find one that fit my phone - when the ice machine was empty, they gave me ice from their fridge - Aug 2011
Guest review: Good location and rates - room was a little warm until the AC had been on for a while - not bad - Aug 2011
Guest review: Close to the base and restaurants - cheap - there was trash in the room - saw a cockroach - May 2011
Guest review: Close to the Army base - room was clean and quiet - Internet access was slow - nice personnel - Jan 2011
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- Sleep Inn Fort Jackson - $$
200 East Exchange Blvd, I-77, Exit 9, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated very high by verified guests
Midscale hotel near Fort Jackson
3 floors, 80 rooms - elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - fitness center
Microwave & refrigerator in every room
Free Internet access - free parking
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Mar 2011
Guest review: Close to Fort Jackson - room was clean - employees were nice - an excellent experience - Aug 2011
Guest review: Reasonable rates - front desk staff was friendly, professional, and helpful - breakfast food wasn't good - a delightful surprise - Aug 2011
Guest review: Room was clean - friendly staff - I was a happy guest - Jul 2011
Guest review: Close to the base - nice staff - wonderful breakfast - great trip - Apr 2011
Guest review: No screens on the windows - good continental breakfast - great stay - Feb 2011
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- Super 8 Motel Fort Jackson - $
5321 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
Rated average by verified guests
Cheap motel near Fort Jackson
2 floors, 28 rooms
No swimming pool
Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Feb 2010
Guest review: Didn't feel clean - an unacceptable place to stay - Sep 2011
Guest review: Convenient to Fort Jackson - there were gaps around the room door - Apr 2011
Guest review: Near the base - everything was fine - Dec 2009
Guest review: Clean room - staff was friendly - I was pleased - Sep 2009
Guest review: Clean and well-maintained - good experience - Aug 2009
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- TownePlace Suites by Marriott - $$$
250 East Exchange Blvd, I-77 - Exit 9, Columbia, SC 29209
Rated high by verified guests
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel near Ft. Jackson
4 floors, 91 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
Free Internet access - free parking
Pet friendly hotel - click & read - $75 per stay pet fee - updated Dec 2010
Guest review: Only 1 bathroom in our 2-bedroom suite - staff was friendly - good breakfast choices - a relaxing stay - Mar 2010
Guest review: Nice exterior - housekeeper didn't clean the room or change the sheets; we complained, and the front desk had someone bring us a vacuum cleaner - lobby was clean - disappointed - Nov 2009
Guest review: Smelled new - nice room - staff was friendly - pool wasn't heated - I was happy - Oct 2009
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