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Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 star property
Hotel near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in West Columbia

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Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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500 Chris Dr, West Columbia, SC, 29169-4669
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Wet Bar)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

West Columbia

Near the airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this West Columbia hotel, you'll find Three Rivers Greenway and Lexington Medical Center. Also, Riverbanks Botanical Garden is within 3 miles (5 km) and University of South Carolina is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 11 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blossom Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rush's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Hotel near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in West Columbia
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clarion Inn Columbia Airport. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this West Columbia hotel.

  • 142 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport offers 142 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This West Columbia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 6 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Extended parking fee: USD 6 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Clarion Airport West Columbia
Rodeway Inn Airport Hotel West Columbia
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Clarion Columbia West Columbia
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Clarion Inn Columbia Airport to the airport?

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Inn Columbia Airport?

As of Aug 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Inn Columbia Airport on Aug 28, 2025 start from $70.81, 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.

Does Clarion Inn Columbia Airport have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Clarion Inn Columbia Airport.

Does Clarion Inn Columbia Airport offer free breakfast?

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Clarion Inn Columbia Airport?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Clarion Inn Columbia Airport?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Clarion Inn Columbia Airport?

This hotel offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for USD 6 per day.

Does Clarion Inn Columbia Airport have a pool?

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool will be closed during the winter.

Does Clarion Inn Columbia Airport have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Clarion Inn Columbia Airport to downtown West Columbia?

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport is 1.9 mi away from West Columbia.

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 228 out of 1003 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room here last minute, the photos looked like a decent hotel. The room was absolutely filthy. There was a hole in the bathroom wall that I could see into the ceiling through. I do not think this room has been cleaned not only for me but after multiple stays of other people, there were splatters all over the walls and doors. I got out of the shower and there was a cockroach crawling down the wall. Even if staying at a budget hotel, there should be a level of expected cleanliness. Someone tried opening my door around 1am. The curtains were covered in stains. It was missing furniture, and lamps. The shower curtain and towels were stained. I’m pretty sure the sheets were not fresh either. This is not a “3 star” hotel and I have no idea how they more than a 0 for reviews. This place is a health code violation, I have photos of everything and look forward to hearing back from you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jody

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible stay! In 50 years, ive stayed at many places, but never once til now did i truly want my money back. Staff was ridiculous. Had to wait 2 hrs to check in. Then the room they gave us was not cleaned. It had food and trash everywhere and all bed linens in a ball on the floor. Tried to call the desk and phone dont work. Walked back down stairs and informed desk. They didnt believe me. Then gave me another room 2 buildings away (3 building property). I refused, as i just carried all our luggage up the stairs and demanded a room near the first one. They gave me one below it then. This room smelled horrible, sheets were stained, wall had blood stains, blanket had cig burns. Wife brushed her teeth and it took literally 6 hrs for the water to drain down the sink. When we showered we stood in ankle deep dirty water. Went in the office for the advertised breakfast. They had nothing and the desk woman was fighting with a vagrant to leave. The vagrant was hungry. We coukdnt wait to leave. Expedia needs to refund us for this joke of a stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was reasonably priced and all we needed for an overnight stay. The room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. To make this a 4 or 5 star would only take 2 investments. 1.) Exterior and interior doors need painting as paint was peeling off both doors. 2.) Better quality towels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This room was disgusting there wrre burn holes in the sheets and covers in a non smoking room curtains had something nasty on them you couldnt even close them and worst of all was the bed the sheets had dried something on them they were dirty and under the fitted sheet there was food all over the mattress i would not recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryan, Columbia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

A motel not a hotel

The property has mostly entrances that are outside. The rug in my room was dirty and the room smelled musty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chaudhary

Disliked: Staff & service

Worst stay ever.

First day house keeping walks into the room after I declined housekeeping since it was the first day I was there. House keeping yelled at me for declined the service. Now I only stayed for about 8 days and I had to go to the front desk 5 times for new room keys. There’s almost never anyone at the front desk. You CAN NOT take breakfast to your room (Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches/cereal) I asked for extra towels twice only for house keeping to have NONE the entire 8 days no clean towels. Only had 3 lights and the room was dark unless the windows were open. I only stayed here because everything else was booked. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Not what I was expecting. The stairs leading to second floor was slanted. Room was clean. Check-in staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jowanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jowanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lydia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, polite, and helpful. Breakfast was limited to yogurt and a few cold sandwiches (microwave available) coffee was decent and dining area was nice. The property was well-landscaped, outside area generally very nice plenty of parking space. Entrance and lobby well-kept. Our sheets were clean, mattress was bedbug-free and the beds were very comfortable and soft. This was one of six LGBTQ-welcoming lodgings we could find in the area, which was the main reason we chose it. We needed help getting into our room, the card reading lock was in disrepair and opening it every time took several minutes. The deadbolt did not close. Blackout curtains were very effective but covered in stains. The floor lamp didn't work and bedside table lamp was missing a lightbulb. There was some sort of ongoing beeping outside the entirety of our stay that sounded like it might have been an anti-homeless deterrent that we could hear all night over the air conditioner. We would stay again if we found ourselves in Columbia needing lodging, as prices were more than reasonable and none of the issues we had were serious enough to need a room change. The fact that the staff were kind to a lesbian couple with one trans partner carries a lot of weight for us, especially in times like these. If you are LGBTQ, in need of affordable lodgings, and can look over a few relatively inconsequential maintenance issues, the Airport Clarion is worth your consideration.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sink clogged/ tv never worked - manager and maintenance unavailable the whole time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy at the desk was lazy and rude. He got mad because I called to check on my room. When I got there, he was watching TV or something and it took a minute for him to come to the desk, the room was gross, dirty towels, torn up chair, blanket with holes in it, & it smelled like cigarette smoke! e, The air conditioner did not work properly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jowanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helped me out a couple of times went above & beyond to do so. Its a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jowanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place it's quiet & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this hotel, and I would rate it a solid 5 stars! The staff here are incredibly flexible and accommodating, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure guests feel welcomed. Their open-minded approach really contributes to a comfortable atmosphere, making it a great place to relax and unwind. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025