Econo Lodge at the University

Hotels
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Choice Hotels International
6.8 (166 reviews)
2376 Highway 501 E, Building B, Conway, South Carolina, 29526-9526 , Conway , US

Facilities

ATM/banking
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
24-hour business center
Free self parking
Free continental breakfast
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Continental breakfast

Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient to college and stores
Quiet location
Some staff courteous/helpful (JR mentioned)
Some rooms found clean/acceptable
Cons:
Mold, mildew smell and dirty rooms reported
Filthy carpets, garbage and sticky/unsanitary common areas
Poor breakfast options and bad coffee
Reports of unsafe area for single females and occasional sewage/restaurant smells
Non‑refundable fee/incidentals and refund handling issues
Peeling trim, HVAC/fridge problems and uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reviews report mold, mildew smell, dirty carpets, garbage and grime in rooms and hallways; one guest reported a spotless room but overall sentiment is poor.
Service
8.5
Several guests called staff courteous and staff member JR assisted and checked rooms for guests; there are also reports of a manager refusing refunds and inconsistent handling of issues, but service is generally described as helpful by some.
Location
9
Many guests found the hotel convenient to the college and nearby stores and quiet; one review warned it may feel unsafe for single females and there were occasional restaurant smells, but location is overall a strong positive.
Room Quality
5
Reports of mold on shower curtains and windows, peeling plaster/trim, uncomfortable beds and HVAC issues exist, though some rooms were described as refurbished and acceptable.
Amenities
6
Keurig machines present but lacking condiments, fridge/freezer issues, pool cited in photos but not seen by guests; mixed/limited amenities.
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed: some guests felt the price was reasonable for a basic stay, while others objected to non‑refundable fees and incidental charges and felt nickeled-and-dimed.
Food and Beverage
6
Breakfast options were limited with items out of stock, coffee described as terrible; suggestions for better serving utensils were made.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall mixed experience: several strong cleanliness and comfort complaints drive negative impressions for some guests, while others found rooms clean, staff helpful and the location good for the price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

Property Description

Recreation Opportunities
Enjoy our outdoor pool and other amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi and a vending machine.

Complimentary Services
Start your day with a free continental breakfast and make use of our 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and ATM services.

Room Features
Relax in one of our 91 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and microwaves. Also, enjoy cable programming and free local calls.

When you stay at Econo Lodge at the University in Conway, be situated near Horry Georgetown Technical College and Conway Medical Center. Book now for a convenient stay near Coastal Carolina University.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 166 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 7.9
E
Elizabeth
6
Pros:

Muy pobre el desayuno

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Melissa
2
Pros:

The rooms were disgusting!!
There was garbage already in the garbage can when we got there. Mold in the shower curtain. Gross!! Don’t stay here!!

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Patrick
2
Pros:

The room had a mold smell and mildew smell mold was on the window tried to get a refund they told me no and that they stand firm about not giving me the refund. So DONT STAY HERE

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
E
Erin
2
Pros:

I didn’t stay here! I checked out immediately, and had requested a refund due to mold in my room, in the ac vent and mildew smell throughout.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
J
John
2
Pros:

I would not recommend this property, particularly to single females as it seems to be in an unsafe area

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
K
Kelly
4
Pros:

Breakfast , most things out of stock. Coffee terrible. Fridge was a freezer (literally), bed so uncomfortable

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
E
Evelyn
10
Pros:

Comfortable bed and clean

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
Pros:

Convenient to the college

2025-09-23 • via Nuitee
M
Marvin • family
2
Pros:

Strong sewage smell at one end of the hall, manager said keep your door closed. Nice Keurig coffee maker, no sugar or creamer. Beds were not made next morning, trash can emptied but door left ajar for anyone to enter. Room had been refurbished some time ago and was reasonably clean but the plaster and paint around the air conditioner has peeled off exposing the wood studs.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
R
richard
2
Pros:

My room was filthy. I took a towel and ran it across the floor and the towel was black. There was a goo on both headboards. The carpet in the hall was filthy black . There was a chunk of carpet missing in the hall. Outside the entry door was a huge pile of cigarette butts that looked like it had not been clean in months. My shoe stuck to the stairwell steps due to something sticky on them.

Some more serving implements for getting the food off the morning serving trays would be good so people wouldn't use their fingers to pick up the sausages.

I also never saw the pool that is in their pictures

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
T
Toni • partner
8
Pros:

Convenient to stores. A couple within walking distance. Very quiet!

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
M
Michael
4
$6 non refundable fee to process incidentals.
Pros:

They charge $6 that is not refunded on top of $100 incidental. Said it would drop off but it didn’t charged me $106. Now I get to wait 7 days for my refund. As a business man this is so uncalled for. Sick of the nickle and dime. People a very nice

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
D
David
8
Pros:

Staff was courteous

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
L
Laurie • family
8
Pros:

I was very scared by the reviews of this hotel. I had no other options since everything thing else was booked for parents weekend. I do not understand all of the negative reviews. JR checked us in and I told him my concerns - he brought me to the room first to make sure I was ok with it. It is completely fine, very clean, sheets were spotless, bathroom was spotless, no bugs, no mold, no bad smell of chemicals or mildew. They are exactly as pictured. For this price I’m not sure what people expect. There was some rust around the door trim in the bathroom and the trim in general is beat up, that did not bother me at all. You cannot beat the location - it is very close to CCU. When we were there, there were no people hanging out around the hotel and we didn’t notice any smell from the two restaurants until the morning we left at 4am and it was not bad. For the price this hotel is more than acceptable. At the last minute I could have gotten a reservation at one of the newer hotels, it would have been $400 more for 3 nights, it was after my allowable cancellation date so could not take it, I’m glad I didn’t. For reference we were in the back building but JR said the only difference is front building has outside door and have kitchenettes, they were all renovated the same time. If you just need a hotel to sleep at night this is a very good option again for the price. There was nothing scary about it.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
K
Kathleen • family
8
Pros:

Breakfast could have had more options.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
R
Rosa
10
Pros:

Everything was nice and clean.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
A
Arthur
4
Pros:

The property itself is not too bad, it smells weird but the room is pretty clean. There was one bug on the floor but the beds are clean. My only real complaint is the deposit is not disclosed upfront and you get hit with it at check-in. You need to be prepared considering its not refundable

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
R
Renee • family
6
Pros:

It was humid in the room and facility needs some work

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family
6
Pros:

The rooms were fine for the price. You can’t beat the location for CCU convenience. The breakfast was very basic

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
M
michele
8
Pros:

Close to the University.
Check in was super easy and the gentleman who checked me in was a star. He was informative, pleasant and funny.
Ample parking.
The room was large and clean. All the usual hotel room items.
Would def stay again.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee