The Best Hotels Near Congaree National Park

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Congaree National Park has a completely unique landscape made up of old-growth bottomland forest lying in swampy grounds. A ranger-led canoe trip is a must for any visitor to really get a feel of the place but for those who want a solo excursion, there's a 2.4 mile elevated boardwalk to stroll along. Located just 30-minutes from downtown Columbia, which is where all the best hotels near Congaree National Park are, means you can spend your days in the great outdoors and evenings in a swanky restaurant or bar. Our hotel experts have hand-selected their favourite properties in the area including a chic design hotel and a boutique stay. With trendy design and very reasonable price tags, these are appealing bases for all. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?

For the design

• Graduate Columbia is a chic hotel well located in downtown Columbia, beside South Carolina University campus, and just a 30-minute drive to Congaree National Park. Bold design throughout starts at the candy-floss pink reception and continues throughout. Pick this hotel for the best of all worlds with great amenities, chic design, downtown on the doorstep, and the national park nearby.

For a boutique stay

• Hotel Trundle is a small boutique hotel well positioned in downtown Columbia. Rooms and suites keep many of the building's original features and have an industrial chic feel with high ceilings, expansive windows, and exposed brick. Downstairs there's a convivial bar, perfect to return to after a day spent outdoors.

For a B&B

• Chesnut Cottage is an elegant B&B in Columbia's historic distric. Four rooms and a carriage house offer antique four poster beds and indulgent jetted bath tubs. Ideal for a grown up getaway to both city and the great outdoors.

Still not sure where to book?

• Expand your search to see our pick of  the best places to stay in South Carolina.
• Or perhaps look at our recommendations for the best hotels near Shenandoah National Park.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

  • Graduate Columbia South Carolina 166 rooms from £77

    
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    Local exploring  -  Perfectly located by the University of South Carolina Campus and within walking distance of museums, galleries, & restaurants

    Value chic  -  With rooms starting at $100 and an extra 15% off for those visiting the university, this is a stylish and well priced stay

    Restaurant  -  Poindexter serves cafe style food in the morning and sandwiches, salads and burgers for lunch and dinner

    Local markets  -  Stroll down to Soda City Market and sample local produce

    

    A chic hotel well located beside the South Carolina University campus. Be welcomed at the candy-floss pink reception which sets the tone for this fun stay. Similar vibrant themes continue in the rooms with bold graphics and bright colours. Complete with a sophisticated bar and laidback restaurant. See More

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  • Hotel Trundle Columbia, South Carolina 41 rooms from £148

    
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    Local exploring  -  Well placed in downtown meaning that many of the city's theatres, museums, shops, and restaurants are within walking distance

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    A small boutique hotel well positioned in downtown Columbia. Rooms and suites keep many of the building's original features and have an industrial chic feel with high ceilings, expansive windows, and exposed brick. Downstairs there's a convivial bar and lobby area. A laid back and convenient stay. See More

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  • Chesnut Cottage Columbia, South Carolina 5 rooms from £142

    
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    Literary  -  The property was the home of Mary Boykin - author of 'A Diary from Dixie' and from one of the South's finest families

    Romantic Break  -  Genteel rooms with romantic four posters beds and quiet grown-up atmosphere works well for couples' breaks

    Local exploring  -  Perfect for history lovers; explore Columbia's charming antebellum homes, mansions & sites on foot

    Sights nearby  -  The town's Robert Mills Historic District is home to four historic house museums dating from the 19th - 20th centuries

    

    Elegant Columbia B&B with rich connections to the historic neighbourhood. Four graceful rooms in the main house and a soothing Carriage House suite feature antique four-poster beds, ceiling fans & whirlpool tubs. Complete with a pretty garden, this is a tranquil and refined base for exploring. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Monday, 25th October 2021