The Best Hotels near Congaree National Park

Congaree National ParkFlickr user Ken Lund

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

Columbia Graduate

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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?

The Best Hotels near Congaree National Park

Graduate Columbia
Graduate Columbia

South Carolina (South Carolina)

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.

  • 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
from $99 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Trundle
Hotel Trundle

South Carolina (South Carolina)

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.

  • Local exploring - Well placed in downtown meaning that many of the city's theatres, museums, shops, and restaurants are within walking distance
  • Traditional
  • Boutique
from $189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Chesnut Cottage
Chesnut Cottage

South Carolina

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.

  • 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
from $182 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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