Quality Inn & Suites Ft. Jackson Maingate

Hotels
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Choice Hotels International
5.7 (142 reviews)
7251 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209-2181 , Columbia , US

Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
Wheelchair accessible parking
Braille or raised signage
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront location / balcony with ocean noise
Pool available and liked by guests
Breakfast generally good and attended by friendly staff
Some desk agents were helpful and personable
Fresh towels provided
Cons:
Very dirty floors, dusty rooms, stained walls/ceilings
Broken bathroom doors and holes in doors; plumbing issues (toilet backup)
Reports of rude/unhelpful front desk and alleged billing/theft problems
Vehicle stolen and poor assistance / lack of footage or owner contact
Strong smells on property (including smoke/weed); misleading photos/reviews

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Multiple reviews describe very dirty floors, dusty rooms, strong odors, stained walls/ceilings and a generally disgusting property; cleanliness is a significant negative.
Service
6.5
Mixed reports: several guests call front desk rude and unhelpful (including alleged billing/theft issues and poor handling of a stolen vehicle), but other reviews praise friendly, helpful desk agents and attentive staff at breakfast.
Location
8
Location is noted positively in several reviews (beachfront, balcony with ocean noise); considered a strong point of the property.
Room Quality
4
Rooms are described as run-down or motel-like, with broken bathroom doors, holes in doors, plumbing issues and some unpleasant smells; some beds were comfortable but overall quality is below average.
Amenities
7
Pool and basic amenities (breakfast service, towels) are mentioned positively by multiple guests, though some policy issues and limited offerings were noted.
Value for Money
6
A few reviewers felt the price represented reasonable value compared with nearby options, but many service and cleanliness problems reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast repeatedly receives praise (friendly attendant, generally good food), with occasional minor complaints (missing sausage, rules about taking food offsite).
Overall Experience
4.6
Overall stays are mixed-to-negative: some guests enjoyed the location, pool and friendly staff, but numerous reports of cleanliness, safety/vehicle theft issues and rude or unhelpful management lead to a generally poor overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

Property Description

Recreation and Amenities

Indulge in our fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles for rent. You can also enjoy room service during limited hours and a delicious buffet breakfast.

Featured Amenities

Benefit from complimentary newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. With free self-parking available, your stay will be hassle-free.

Comfortable Accommodations

Relax in one of our 33 guestrooms complete with refrigerators, microwaves, private balconies, cable programming, and DVD players. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and pamper yourself with our provided toiletries and hair dryers.

Ready to explore Columbia? Book your stay at Quality Inn & Suites Ft. Jackson Maingate for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CLT

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 142 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 6.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 4.6
B
beautytaz8 • NONE
2
Horrible service
Pros:

Front desk is very rude n u cant contact manager when its a problem n they will steal ur money off ur card n say u not paying for things u see coming out ur account that u paid it

2026-02-10 • via Tripadvisor
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kventnov • NONE • Citrus Springs, Florida
6
Stop over
Pros:

It was ok, mostly clean, huge smell of pot on the property. The sweet lady managing the breakfast did a great job. The front desk girl at check in was personable

2025-12-27 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jan
8
Thanks for the stay.
Pros:

Sausage was missing, but everything else was good.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
T
Trisha K
2
Pros:

The reviews were misleading. The pictures were misleading. The property was disgusting. I did not even stay a night there.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
C
Christine
8
Pros:

Check -in was great, and the desk agent was very friendly, helpful, and has great customer service skills. My tv didn't work, and she quickly moved us to another room. It was a pleasant stay. My only problem:. I was going to have a brief medical procedure, and couldn't eat at the breakfast time. I just got 2 slices of bread to eat on the dive, but was told that i couldn't take it to the room, so i said i was taking it to the car, and was told that was not allowed. What? Who doesn't want you to eat in a room for which you have paid. I just threw it in the trash. Is it better to waste it, thank to much on it to prevent nausea? Shame. I will not stay there again.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
J
Jessi
4
Pros:

The floors were so dirty it was very dusty the bathroom door was broken and the room smelled so bad

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
B
Beverly
10
Pros:

Nice

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
R
Raoul
8
Pros:

Staff were nice but room floor was dirty we requested a broom and mop to clean ourselves

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
J
Jazznaiye
10
Pros:

They make sure we got fresh towels and good breakfast and great customer service

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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LaToya
2
Vehicle stolen; STAY AWAY FROM HERE
Pros:

The associate was friendly. Truck was stolen and we couldn’t get any help from the hotel to get footage or video. Asked for corporate number or an email to speak with the owner and was told they don’t have a number or email for the owner and that we would have to wait until the owner comes in later that day around 10. Hours passed and I had my sister to call and check to see if owner was in and they said owner won’t be in until Monday. STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL BECAUSE IF YOUR VEHICLE GET STOLEN, THEY GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND. Police was called

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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janicel557 • NONE
2
This place is bad.
Pros:

I would rather sleep in the park than stay here. Rude staff, stained walls and ceiling. The toilet backed up and we were given a mop and plunger to fix the problem even tho we didn’t cause the problem.

2025-08-07 • via Tripadvisor
R
Ruben • family
10
Pros:

Esta propiedad está bien ubicada, la playa está al frente, tiene piscina frente a la playa, nuestra habitación tenía balcón y se oía las olas, todo muy bien

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
C
Carrie • family
10
Pros:

I felt safe. The staff was friendly and the property was clean. I will be back!

2025-07-19 • via Nuitee
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ANGELA • family_with_children
8
Pros:

We liked the pool and the breakfast was good the beds were comfortable the floor was very dirty and the bathroom door was to big for the frame and would not close so no privacy in the bathroom

2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • family
10
Pros:

Great spot to stay!

2025-05-16 • via Nuitee
G
Gregory
4
A bit Run Down
Pros:

My stay was OK. The hotel is somewhat rundown and more like a Motel with the "hallway" to your room is outside. Traffic noise is loud. Room and bed were generally comfortable and clean but run down and worn out, outdated and rather spartan. Food in the morning was good and the area was tended to well and was clean. The stay was a value proposition as my I was moving my daughter back from USC for the summer and surrounding properties were nearly twice the price for graduation weekend.

2025-05-09 • via Nuitee
I
Irma • family
8
Pros:

The property was not kept well. The bathroom door had a hole, as if someone had punched it.

2025-05-04 • via Nuitee
R
Rosalind
4
Quick Trip
Pros:

The staff was professional and efficient. The room was comfortable. There was a tissue stuck in the peep hole, the ice bucket was dirt, the seal on the bottom of the door was coming off, and the toilet leaked. The hotel it's self was quiet. The location is good but getting in and out can be tough.

2025-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Velma • family
2
Pros:

There was many things that needed attention like chipped bathroom ceiling , cracks in ceiling molding, broken bathroom faucet , sink was dirty and it stunk like cigarettes even thou it was a no smoking room , iron holder was coming off, bathroom door was ruined at the bottom and bathroom had mold at the ceiling. The staff barely had friendliness or a smile. Only the dining room lady was so helpful and friendly. She was always ready to help and give a smile. The other workers don’t even know how to do that That's part of customer service greeting and treating customers with a smile and be friendly. I’ve been to other Quality inn. Never seen anything close to this bad condition

2025-04-27 • via Nuitee
G
GIDGET
4
Pros:

I know we had a smoking room but it reeked of smoke. I coughed all night. I spilled water on the floor when I went to wipe it up three towel was black!! It was super sticky so I knew it was dirty. This was ridiculous

2025-04-25 • via Nuitee