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Budget Inn Express

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a vanity with a mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A red sign for Budget Inn Express with a clear view of the surrounding area including trees and a road.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A two-story motel with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance with a staircase.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1601 South Carolina 16, Columbia, SC, 29203
  • Place, Earlewood Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Auntie Karen Foundation
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Segra Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a vanity with a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with a colorful quilt, a bedside phone, and a small bedside table.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Budget Inn Express places you next to Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and within a 10-minute walk of Earlewood Park. This 20-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
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What's nearby

  • Earlewood Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • NOMA Bark Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Auntie Karen Foundation - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Segra Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Imara Woman - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 10 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Budget Inn Express

You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Budget Inn Express Motel
Budget Inn Express Columbia
Budget Inn Express Motel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Budget Inn Express?

Budget Inn Express provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn Express?

As of Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Express on Jul 10, 2026 start from $84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Budget Inn Express?

This motel is located in Columbia within a short 10-minute walk of Earlewood Park. You'll also find Colonial Life Arena and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Budget Inn Express?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Budget Inn Express have a casino on the premises?

No, Budget Inn Express doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Budget Inn Express?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Budget Inn Express have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Budget Inn Express have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Budget Inn Express doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Budget Inn Express allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Budget Inn Express.

Does Budget Inn Express have connecting rooms available?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Budget Inn Express?

The closest major airport to Budget Inn Express is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which is 13.2 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Budget Inn Express?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Budget Inn Express.

Budget Inn Express Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 13 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

4.8/10

Staff & service

2.4/10

Amenities

3.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this room because it was the closest to the hospital, what a mistake. For $80. it was terrible. Updated but in terrible condition. Smelled like insecticide. Mattress was ripped. Towel and a bar of hand soap was the only amenity. Worst hotel/motel I have ever been in. Would have turned around and walked out if I had not be so very tried. Staff at the hospital said "didn't you read the reviews"? Do not book!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here for a trip to go to a South Carolina football game. Not a good place to stay. Not clean. Not a good area to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested non-smoking room and it reeked of cigarrette smoke. The bathroom door wouldn't close and the fridge didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was asked if I wanted a smoking or non-smoking room when I arrived. I didn't think this was still an option.. All rooms reeked of smoke. Drug deals were happening outside. I didn't stay more than 30 minutes. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, powerfully clean in fact. Whatever they mop with takes a bit to get used too. You get 2 towels, 2 wash clothes, 2 bars of mini soap. I usually don’t care for short stays, I use what the hotel provides, but they don’t provide shampoo or lotion. No facial tissues either. It’s off the highway and parking right in front of your room. Area is sketchy. 1st night there the local strippers must have had a party room there. Woke up at 3am to shouting, slamming doors, music and more bs. Other nights were not as bad, but if you’re looking for quiet stay away. Refrigerator not plugged in on arrival, I get it, plug it in so it’s ready for my return and it’s not cold. Outlet was bad. Had to move it across the room. AC worked that was ok. Bed and linens comfortable, on day 2 I returned to find bathroom was cleaned and new set of towels and soap laid out. There are no do not disturb signs. If you’re on a budget, don’t fear your own safety this place for you. Staff very friendly but when you just run a place and let it slowly get ruined there’s nothing you can really do. Again if you’re just in for an night or two, then you get what you pay for. Oh and no coffee either. They sell water and soda for I think $1.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was dirty. My sheets had cigarette holes and burns. My sheets and pillow cases were dirty looking.I woke up with Three bedbugs bite on my elbow. I then told management and they said we don't have bedbugs and walked off. No vinding machine. No restaurant within walking distance. Management walks straight in your room in the morning without knocking. And most of all the rooms is not worth asking price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kiara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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