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Columbia (South Carolina) Hotels with 18+ Check-In

When looking to book a hotel in Columbia as an 18-year-old, your options are limited. Luckily you do have a few options across various price ranges.

In this guide, we’ll take a look through some of the more popular hotels. We’ve also included a section looking at alternatives to hotels for 18-year-olds before finishing off with some FAQs.

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Important: Hotels may change their policy before we have a chance to update our website. Be sure to double-check the minimum age to check in before booking.

Hotels in Columbia with 18+ Check-In

We’ve rounded up some popular hotels in Columbia that allow 18-year-olds to check in. You have a few options including plenty located centrally near all of the popular attractions. For each hotel, we’ll list key points on the location, amenities, and areas where the hotel is highly rated.

Important: You will likely be required to provide I.D. and a credit card when checking in.

1. Motel 6-Columbia, SC – West

  • Location: Located off interstate 26 – Less than 9 miles from University of South Carolina – 5 miles from the Riverbanks Botanical Garden – 7.2 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
  • Amenities: Parking, free WiFi, pet-friendly
  • Highly rated for: Customer loyalty
  • Price: Low
  • Tripadvisor: 2.5 stars

2. Motel 6-Columbia, SC – Fort Jackson Area

  • Location: Located off Interstate 20 and Interstate 77 – 15 minutes’ drive from the University of South Carolina – 20 minutes’ drive from Fort Jackson – 8 miles from the Koger Center for the Arts – 13.8 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
  • Amenities: Free WiFi, pet-friendly
  • Highly rated for: Customer loyalty
  • Price: Low
  • Tripadvisor: 3 stars

3. Red Roof Inn Columbia East – Fort Jackson

  • Location: Located 13 minutes’ drive from Columbia city center – 2 minutes’ drive from Interstate 20 – 4.5 miles from Sesquicentennial State Park – 14 minutes’ drive from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden – 15 miles from Harbison State Forest – 13.8 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
  • Amenities: Free parking, free WiFi, pet-friendly, facilities for disabled guests
  • Highly rated for: Customer loyalty
  • Price: Low
  • Tripadvisor: 3.5 stars

Alternatives to Hotels for 18 Year Olds

If you don’t want to stay at any of these hotels, you do have a couple of other options.

Airbnb

You can usually stay at an Airbnb as an 18 year old. Hosts can change their age requirement policy so make sure to check before booking but this is uncommon and most allow 18 year olds.

Youth Hostels

Youth hostels are another great alternative for 18 year olds as their target audience is young people. They are also very cheap but you will have to sacrifice some comfort and privacy.

FAQs

Is it legal for an 18 year old to check in to a hotel?

Yes, it is perfectly legal for an 18 year old to check into a hotel, as long as the hotel allows it.

So why do some hotels have an age requirement of 21?

Some hotels believe people under 21 are not mature enough to behave responsibly in a hotel on their own. Other reasons include lower insurance rates and legal risks relating to underage drinking.

Will I need a credit card to check in as an 18 year old?

Yes, it is likely you will be asked for a credit card when you check in.

Will I need I.D. to check in as an 18 year old?

Yes, there is a good chance you will be required to provide I.D. when checking in.

If you are unsure or have questions for a specific hotel, the best thing to do is give them a call to make sure you’re getting the most accurate and relevant information.