Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

2.0 star property
Motel in Columbia with free parking

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Interior entrance
Exterior detail
Free self parking
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Vending machine

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7541 Nates Rd, Columbia, SC, 29223
  • Place, Sesquicentennial State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia Place Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sesquicentennial State Park and Columbia Place Mall. This 121-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a terrace.

What's nearby

  • Sesquicentennial State Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Columbia Place Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Fort Jackson - 6 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 11 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 12 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 19 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

Motel in Columbia with free parking
Guests of Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. This smoke-free motel also has a vending machine.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Free local calls are also standard. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Utility fee: USD 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 only accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

6 Columbia East
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area?

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area on Nov 26, 2025 start from $56.94, excluding 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 can I see within easy reach of Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area?

This motel is located in Columbia, close to Fort Jackson, Polo Road Ball Park, and Hilton Field. You'll also find Sesquicentennial State Park and Columbia Place Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area have a casino at the property?

No, Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area good for couples?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area.

Are there connecting rooms at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area?

The closest major airport to Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which is 19.9 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area.

Reviews

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area Reviews

5.0

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 447 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shawayna, Charlotte

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please make it known $20 cash deposits are due before customers arrive. No one likes being inconvenienced. The hallways smell. That carpet needs to be pulled up. Mattress was flat on 1 side, needs to be flipped. It's old. Everything is old & run down.. AND THEY DID IN FACT, NOT LEAVE THE LIGHT ON FOR ME!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antwan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krissy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
7541 Nates Rd, Columbia, SC, 29223 Total nonsense, this hotel. Doesn’t even look like the pictures shown on website. Elevator not working “for a long minute” per male front desk attendant who checked me in. Serious ADA complaint! Door not locked to stairway you have to WALK UP to your room, do not come here if you have a disability Pool closed in July with weeds growing out of pool cover at steps. Don’t know what Motel 6 you copied pictures from, but they certainly are not of this place. My receipt said I had to pay $2 fee, but front desk guy told me I had to pay $20 cash deposit. What hotel makes you pay that! The bed sounds like bed springs from the the 80s. My room selection said a queen bed, it’s a double. Seriously, the only hotel I didn’t want to take a shower in my bare feet and not until I left. The male front desk attendant, don’t know who or how he was trained tried to get me to pay again! I told him I had already paid, but it took him quite awhile before he was able to see my reservation. I finally got to my room, rust on light fixtures. Horrible squeaky bed. No way to adjust cold in the room, thermostat wasn’t even visible. I had to sleep with my jacket on zipped up it was so cold in the room. Toilet was clogged after 1st use - wouldn’t even flush. Nothing to stop it up! This is located near Ft. Jackson, so don’t know if it is a 1 hr motel or what or tourist TRAP. A frickin joke!!! My review is so long, it won’t let me type anymore. DO NOT STAY HERE!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adeline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad smell In the website they say pool but it was closed and looked like it’s been closed for a years The sheet looks moldy No breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phil

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Worst hotel stay of my life

Staff not at desk at check in and not courteous. Room smelled damp and musty. Refuses not work and freezer had a puddle of water. No shower curtain. Towels were very damp. Called number posted in lobby but the lady claimed not to know Motel 6 after putting me on extended hold twice. Called M6 service line and was treated very professionally. Formal complaint filed and one night refund expected. Promise to switch rooms for my 2nd night. When I returned Fri. afternoon to switch rooms, the General Manager was not friendly or courteous. when I got my belongings from the original room, the refrigerator was gone but there were 2 puddles of water on the floor. New room was much better but w/o a refrigerator. I got very little sleep that night though due to other guests being very loud inside and outside. Dogs barked and kids screamed. All this noise continued most of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

james

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ulisese

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelly. No towels. Bed not comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

johnesha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building smell s moldy. The key doesnt work good. Buikding was not well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very rude . Was told to leave and not to return for asking for a new room when door wouldnt close fully and not given enough towels for all persons booked in reservation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean but no cold water no bath room light and roaches
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lillian

Disliked: Amenities
Roaches
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracey, Farmville

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately this was a property I would not recommend, especially with children. The staff are struggling to maintain even a low level of hospitality. Elevator out of order, Emergency exit disabled for entry, smelly and hot in corridor, stairwells, had to go back to request a different room as the first was to smoke filed. We had a planned event and no time to make a hotel switch so accepted the second room with less smell. Had to pay a $20 cash deposit, was told it was to prevent smoking in the room. This hotel should not be listed on Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator broken, bad smell in hallway, no towels in room, no soap in room, bathroom door wouldn't shut, hairs on bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wouldn't be back

This motel leaves a lot to be desired. Smelled like weed and there was a dog barking all night. The tv screen had broken pixels all down the middle. Fire alarm battery was low and beeped all night in the hallway. The stairwell smelled rancid. The first floor was flooding between 4 rooms and no hazard signs. Elevator didn’t work & pool was closed in July.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tino

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was broken and onky bars of soap for inside shower and handwash. Other than that staff was friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The first room on the first floor TV and phone did not work so they transferred us to another room on the second floor. When they changed our room to the second floor the elevator did not work, it was not clean, had roaches and spiders. It does not have a refrigerator or microwave in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

erin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025