Quality Inn & Suites Ft. Jackson Maingate

Hotels
Choice Hotels International
6.4 (141 reviews)
7251 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209-2181 , Columbia , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Electric car charging station
No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic water bottles
No single-use plastic soda bottles
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Decent breakfast
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor cleanliness
Concerns about vehicle safety

Categories

Cleanliness
4.15
Reviews mention dirty floors and rooms smelling bad, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
8.15
Staff were described as friendly and attentive, especially during breakfast.
Location
8.15
The property has a good location with the beach in front, which is appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
5.15
Several issues were mentioned, including broken bathroom doors and bad smells.
Amenities
7.15
Guests appreciated fresh towels and a good breakfast, suggesting reasonable amenities.
Value for Money
5.15
Concerns were raised about overall quality versus the experience, indicating poor value.
Food and Beverage
7.15
Guests appreciated the breakfast service, indicating decent food quality.
Overall Experience
6.15
The overall sentiment reflects dissatisfaction with several aspects despite some positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:41

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.

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

6.4
Based on 141 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.15
Service: 8.15
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 5.15
Amenities: 7.15
Value for Money: 5.15
Food and Beverage: 7.15
Overall Experience: 6.15
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Beverly
10
Pros:

Nice

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Carlos family
10
Pros:

Great spot to stay!

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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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