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Northwest Columbia | 0.74km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Daily Mandatory Charge includes: Destination Marketing Fee Our new Tru is three minutes from fun at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. Less than four miles from downtown Columbia, we are just off I-126. Enjoy free WiFi, a large HDTV with premium channels and our free ‘Top It’ breakfast bar. Our 24/7 market offers local snacks, single-serve beer and wine.
Very Good
105 reviews
8.9/10
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3.67km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Less than 10 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Holiday Inn Columbia – Downtown blends boutique charm with comfort, convenience, and exceptional Southern hospitality to provide an unforgettable hotel stay in historic downtown Columbia. Our boutique hotel is situated within walking distance of the South Carolina State House, Soda City Market, and the Columbia Art Museum. Just one mile from campus, our hotel near the University of South Carolina, Benedict College, and Allen University, is the ideal destination for visiting parents and prospective students. Catch a South Carolina Gamecocks football game at the nearby Williams-Brice Stadium or a basketball game at Colonial Life Arena. See minor league baseball at Segra Park, visit Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, or enjoy a concert or show at Koger Center for the Arts or Township Auditorium – all nearby. Enjoy the amenities at our hotel in Columbia, SC, like a 24-hour fitness center, meeting space, and Business Center. Savor breakfast, dinner, and drinks at our restaurant, Toast to Toast, where kids under 12 eat free. Take advantage of on-site parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your stay. At the end of the day, unwind in our spacious rooms designed for ultimate comfort. Rest assured, we provide everything you need for a memorable stay in South Carolina.
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106 reviews
8.6/10
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2.86km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Daily Mandatory Charge includes: Destination Marketing Fee Our Tru is in Downtown Columbia and within one mile of Colonial Life Arena, The Vista Entertainment District, and University of South Carolina, as well as various local restaurants. Local Columbia attractions like the Riverbanks Zoo are less than five minutes away. Fort Jackson is a 20-minute drive. Enjoy our fitness center, free WiFi, and free hot breakfast each morning with a Top It bar featuring over 30 toppings.
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98 reviews
8.9/10
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2.49km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Visit the Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Museum, The University of South Carolina, Koger Center for the Arts, local parks, plus many more at this newly renovated Fairfield by Marriott Inn& Suites. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and keep up with your exercise routine at our 24-hour fitness center. Jump-start each day with our hotel's free breakfast. At the end of your day in Columbia, stretch out in our thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites with plenty of room to work and relax. Enjoy in-room amenities like a flat-screen, coffee maker and large work desk. With our Fairfield 100% Guarantee™, we promise you'll be satisfied or we'll make it right. When you stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown, we aim to make your visit a pleasant and productive one.
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102 reviews
8.6/10
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3.21km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Welcome to our hotel in Columbia, SC, less than a mile from the University of South Carolina! When you stay with us, you’ll be in the beating heart of beautiful Columbia. All the best attractions are within minutes, from the Williams-Brice Stadium to the Koger Center for the Arts. Since we’re situated in the downtown area, there are dozens of excellent shops and restaurants all around.Whether you’re here for a university event, local expo, or sports competition, there’s lots to do at our hotel. We’ve got a meeting space for small gatherings, free breakfast for guests, and an outdoor pool to splash around in.As a new hotel, our rooms are modern, comfortable, and sparkling clean. Enjoy a soft, plush bed, a flat-screen TV, an ergonomic workspace, and a dedicated lounge chair. With air conditioning, a coffee maker, and a microwave, you’ve got everything you need for a comfortable stay.We look forward to serving you at our Columbia, South Carolina hotel!
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100 reviews
8.8/10
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2.17km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
The beautiful Staybridge Suites in Downtown Columbia is Located Just off of I-126. Located near the historic Vista District, The Staybridge Suites Columbia SC hotel offers guests the perfect location for work and this all-suite hotel's location in downtown Columbia, SC is only two miles from the University of South Carolina, 5 minutes from Colonial Life Arena, and Koger Center. Friendly staff, spacious suites, free daily breakfast, and full dinner with beer and wine Mondays through Wednesdays make Staybridge Suites the clear choice while in Columbia. Your stay also includes Apartment-Sized, fully equipped kitchens with complimentary high-speed Internet throughout the hotel. Corporate destinations, such as Dominion Energy, Westinghouse, Prisma Health, Amazon, and Fort Jackson are all convenient to this hotel's location. Incredible locality coupled with amazing upscale amenities make Staybridge Suites Columbia's greatest hotel value. Whether you stay for a day, week, or a month, the hotel's staff invites you to “Get Comfortable”.
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99 reviews
9.0/10
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Northwest Columbia | 1.16km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Daily Mandatory Charge includes: Destination Marketing Fee The Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC hotel is conveniently located on Greystone Boulevard off I-126 and about three miles from downtown Columbia, SC. Our easy access to interstates, the downtown business district, restaurants, malls, the Riverbanks Zoo and cinemas makes us the perfect home away from home. Spacious suites at our Homewood Suites by Hilton feature space for work, study or entertaining, plus all the comforts of home, including fully equipped kitchens with a full-size refrigerator, cook tops, dishwasher, coffeemaker, microwave, two 27'' TV's, DVD players, two telephones with data ports, voicemail, iron/ironing board, hair dryers and complimentary high-speed internet access. Other amenities at this Columbia, SC hotel include an indoor pool, spa, complimentary business center and a fitness center. Guests at the Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel can start the day off with the daily complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast and then unwind in the evenings with the Welcome Home reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Wednesday evenings (subject to state and local laws) Make Yourself At Home!
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94 reviews
8.0/10
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3.44km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
With a stay at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, a 1-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 11 minutes from Fort Jackson. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Lake Murray. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Park & Lady serving guests of Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 1980 square feet (184 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 144 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
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101 reviews
9.2/10
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4.36km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Daily Mandatory Charge includes: 2% destination marketing fee paid to the city of Columbia, SC An amazing location, plenty of amenities and a friendly staff await your arrival at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown. This new and modern hotel is designed for comfort and functionality. Walk to the University of South Carolina, various stadiums to cheer for your team along with museums and other attractions. You’ll be right in the heart of the city. Our unique hotel is attached to a Home2 Suites, as the first dual branded hotel in Columbia. This feature provides added amenities and room options. Choose from a standard room with complimentary WiFi, a 40-inch HDTV and a coffeemaker. Upgrade to a suite for more space, a separate living area and all the amenities of our standard room. Plan a Columbia event in our 4,500 sq. ft. of flexible space. Ask our dedicated team about in-house catering, A/V equipment offered and layout options. We will help ensure your corporate meeting, social gathering or wedding is successful.
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102 reviews
8.0/10
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2.86km from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Daily Mandatory Charge includes: Destination Marketing Fee. Find us in downtown Columbia, near restaurants, the Vista Entertainment District, and museums. Colonial Life Arena and the University of South Carolina are within one mile. Williams Brice Stadium and the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are under three miles away. Our suites include full kitchens, and we offer complimentary breakfast and a fitness center.
Very Good
48 reviews
8.9/10
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$179
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No.1
5.7/10
87 review

Extended Stay America Suites - Columbia - West - Interstate 126

Northwest Columbia, Columbia | 0.67KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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No.2
8.6/10
103 review

SpringHill Suites Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Columbia | 2.78KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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No.3
8.1/10
50 review

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Columbia | 3.76KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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No.4
8.8/10
98 review

Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC

Columbia | 4.19KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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No.5
8.7/10
96 review

Hilton Columbia Center

Columbia | 3.58KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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No.6
8.2/10
98 review

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Columbia | 3.62KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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No.7
8.7/10
97 review

Aloft Columbia Downtown

Columbia | 3.24KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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No.8
8.6/10
101 review

Hyatt Place Columbia Downtown

Columbia | 3.31KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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No.9
9.2/10
98 review

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Columbia | 4.54KM from Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
"Good Location"
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8.7/10
Very Good
Jjames michaelRoom picture on website didn't exactly match the room i got. The tv thought it was December 28, 2004 which meant the channel guide was useless (front desk said technician was coming next day).  Our toilet was on and off running most of the night. The TV was off to the right side of the bed as opposed to right in front of it like most hotel rooms.  Buffet breakfast had some odd hot alternatives versus the usual scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage  potatoes.  Overall, just a 3 out of 5.
8.5/10
Very Good
GGuest UserMy only knock is the water pressure in the shower is lacking. I initially didn't think I would be able to take a shower as the water fell so close to the wall. After turning the hot water up higher than I normally would, the pressure increased enough to make it possible. Aside from that everything was great and the people were all nice that I interacted with. Will book here again when I travel to Columbia again.
8.4/10
Very Good
GGuest UserMy husband and I really enjoyed are stay. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Rooms are very very clean and the bed and pillows are so comfortable. So many stores close by. Everything you can thunk of is right there. .. we will go back again.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

Harbison, Columbia
Price per night from:$94
8.0/10
Very Good
AAshley NapierBeware of this hotel! Stayed nearly 30 days here. Had over $2000 still unresolved Fraud charges on two of my cards used at this hotel. Was harrassed daily even when room had been paid in full. Double charged twice during the stay tying up much needed funds that took over a month to get credited and refunded! Police were called , ultimately forced to leave a night I paid $165 for! Waited hours at the desk. They would run my card so many times and have it flagged for fraud - forcing me into hours on phone held hostage in their lobby while I had to call my bank and fight to have fraud alert lifted. Door keys constantly not working in the middle Of the night. Pool room was freezing and pool dirty. The laundry had one working machine for entire hotel day and night. The printer was NEVER able to be used to print anything. The game Room we were not even told existed until 3 weeks after staying there. Then once we knew about it no one could find where the game controller and supplies were kept. Horrid nightmare experience!
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Harbison Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Harbison

Northwest Columbia, Columbia
Price per night from:$111
7.9/10
Good
HHP BrooksI loved my stay here everything was good I loved the amenities that they had, even though I didn’t get into the pool I loved that they had one. And I didn’t have any soap in my bathroom.
Tru by Hilton Harbison Columbia Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Tru by Hilton Harbison Columbia

Harbison, Columbia
Price per night from:$103
7.9/10
Good
HHarrisonThe hotel room itself was nice and spacious. The breakfast was sp**** and the employees were rude except for the front desk clerk. She was very nice but the folks in the breakfast area were rude to everyone and there was barely anything out to eat. We had to ask multiple times for any type of bread to run through the toaster. The eggs were actually a shade of green. I have photos and a video if you need them.
Hyatt Place Columbia Harbison Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Hyatt Place Columbia Harbison

Northwest Columbia, Columbia
Price per night from:$89
7.8/10
Good
GGuest UserI will start with the good. The shower was excellent and the bed was comfy. Room 128 had no kleenex, clock, hangers or hairdryer. If MainStay is supposed to be like home, this place wasn't! Apparently they are trying to save the earth because the lighting is so dim you will not be reading in the room or applying makeup. Bathroom has a vessel sink which is a pain. There was a bar of soap and nowhere to put it. No plastic cups for brushing your teeth, but instead they have glass tumblers. Dangerous if one of those hits the tile bathroom floor! The web-site advertises free breakfast but there is no such thing. Then take it off of your web-site!
MainStay Suites Columbia Harbison Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

MainStay Suites Columbia Harbison

Harbison, Columbia
Price per night from:$86
6.4/10
RRon StevensonStayed for drill. Property is in a nice area but us definitely dated. Would consider staying again, but I concur with previous posters; they do have a roach problem
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson

Columbia
Price per night from:$66
5.8/10
GGuest UserWe went out for breakfast about 8:15 no plates, no orange juice, no milk, no toast a couple of muffins and only enough batter for one waffle very disappointing. I had an appointment at the VA later and was expecting breakfast before I went
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson

Columbia
Price per night from:$64
4.0/10
AAdventurer101The property has improved since the last time I stayed here. Room was clean and all amenities were as described. This property has started serving breakfast too for those who booked rooms with meals. I was concerned about the bugs like what had happened during my stay before; however, the only time I saw a bug crawling on the wall was on my last night here. All in all, an improved property.
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbia Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbia

Northwest Columbia, Columbia
Price per night from:$63

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What's the best hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden?

What's the average price of hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden this weekend?

According to Trip.com, the average weekend price for 1 night stay in Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia is $172. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.

What are some of the best hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden?

A perfect breakfast gives you energy for the day. If you want to stay at a hotel near Columbia Riverbanks Zoo & Garden with a high-quality breakfast, you can consider staying Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia (from $108),Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown (from $96) and Tru by Hilton Columbia Downtown (from $122) .These hotels are very popular, so book early.

What's the average price of hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden per night?

According to Trip.com, the average price for 1 night hotel in Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia is $313. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.

What are some of the best hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden?

If you are worried about choosing a hotel, you can consider staying Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia (from $108),Extended Stay America Suites - Columbia - West - Interstate 126 (from $54) and Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown (from $96) . These hotels are highly rated, so you should book early.

What hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden have parking?

If you plan to travel by car to Columbia Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, you may wish to stay Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia (from $108),Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown (from $96) and Extended Stay America Suites - Columbia - West - Interstate 126 (from $54) . These are popular hotels with parking lots.

What hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden have swimming pools?

When summer arrives, there’s nothing like a family trip to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia to make the most of sunny days. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia (from $108),Holiday Inn Express & Suites COLUMBIA DOWNTOWN – THE VISTA by IHG (from $81) and Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC (from $127) are popular hotels with pools where you can relax and enjoy the summer vibe.

Which hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden have gyms?

In recent years, public awareness for body health has increased, so many hotels have fitness rooms. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia (from $108),Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown (from $96) and Tru by Hilton Columbia Downtown (from $122) are popular hotels with a fitness room.

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Columbia Hotels near Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Information

Number of Reviews5,682
Total Properties152
Weekday Avg. Price$172
Weekend Avg. Price$251
Trending hotelHomewood Suites by Hilton Columbia