Closest: Hilton Columbia Center, about a 4-minute drive. 26 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 33 within 15 and 77 within 20. Food by the gate: Knowledge Perk Coffee Company, 0.1 miles from the grounds.
How we measured
Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field. Map read November 2026. More on our method
Stay-to-play?
Some events make teams book through their housing partner: read your event's housing page first. How it works
Places to stay, nearest first
How far
At the hotel
Near the hotel
36 places to stay shown
Walk times follow a real walking route; drive times are about. Suites, breakfast, kitchen and laundry are brand standards. Pool means one is mapped at the hotel. Nearby spots sit within 0.4 miles of the hotel, as the crow flies.
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Hilton Columbia Center
924 Senate Street, Columbia, SC · 0.2 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Ruth's Chris Steak House, 0.0 mi (+63 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.2 mi
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
822 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC · 0.3 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Liberty Taproom, 0.0 mi (+53 more)
- Groceries: Publix, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Publix, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC
630 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC · 0.3 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Jersey John's Blue Pizza, 0.1 mi (+51 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC · 0.3 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: The Hollow, 0.0 mi (+52 more)
- Groceries: Publix, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Publix, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Aloft Columbia Downtown
823 Lady Street, Columbia, SC · 0.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Coa Agaveria y Cocina, 0.0 mi (+57 more)
- Groceries: Publix, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Publix, 0.3 mi
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
1000 Lady Street, Columbia, SC · 0.4 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Park and Lady, 0.0 mi (+72 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Moxy
1200 Main Street, Columbia, SC · 0.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Loco Taco, 0.0 mi (+72 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown
Hotel · 0.5 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.1 mi (+15 more)
- Groceries: Publix, 0.1 mi
- Pharmacy: Publix, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - the Vista Columbia Downtown – The Vista
901 Washington Street, Columbia, SC · 0.5 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Coa Agaveria y Cocina, 0.1 mi (+74 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
SpringHill Suites Columbia Downtown/The Vista
511 Lady Street, Columbia, SC · 0.5 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: M Grille, 0.1 mi (+26 more)
- Groceries: Publix, 0.1 mi
- Pharmacy: Publix, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
Hotel · 0.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Starbucks, 0.0 mi (+63 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown
1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC · 0.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Farmers Market Xchange Bakehouse & Café, 0.0 mi (+58 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
The Hub at Columbia
Apartment-style stay · 1426 Main Street, Columbia, SC · 0.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: East Bay Deli, 0.0 mi (+60 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Columbia Marriott
1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC · 0.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Hampton Street Vineyard, 0.0 mi (+53 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Inn at USC
Hotel · Wyndham Garden · 0.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Starbucks, 0.1 mi (+28 more)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown
501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC · 0.8 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: M Grille, 0.3 mi (+1 more)
- Groceries: Publix, 0.4 mi
- Pharmacy: Publix, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Graduate by Hilton Columbia, S.C.
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC · 0.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Village Juice & Kitchen, 0.1 mi (+29 more)
- Groceries: Food Lion, 0.4 mi
Hotel Trundle
1224 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC · 0.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Good Life Cafe, 0.0 mi (+47 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Home2 Suites
Hotel · 0.8 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Knowledge Perk Coffee Company, 0.1 mi (+10 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown
1200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC · 0.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Knowledge Perk Coffee Company, 0.1 mi (+12 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Historic Stays of Columbia
Guest house / B&B · 0.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Ambrosia Taverna, 0.0 mi (+36 more)
The Chesnut Cottage Inn Bed & Breakfast
Guest house / B&B · 1.1 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Hampton Street Cafe, 0.1 mi (+10 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.2 mi
Amaryllis Inn
Guest house / B&B · 1.1 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Pitas, 0.1 mi (+10 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.2 mi
Staybridge Suites
1913 Huger Street, Columbia, SC · 1.1 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
The 1425 Inn
Hotel · 1.2 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Spotted Salamander Cafe & Catering, 0.1 mi (+19 more)
- Pharmacy: Hawthorne Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel
Suburban Studios · 150 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC · 2.3 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Kodak Coffee, 0.3 mi (+4 more)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Park View Inn
Motel · 2.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Sonic, 0.1 mi (+3 more)
- Groceries: Uncle Willie's Grocery Store, 0.1 mi
Extended Stay America
180 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC · 2.4 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Waffle House, 0.2 mi (+4 more)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Tru by Hilton Columbia Greystone
185 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC · 2.5 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Waffle House, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Extended Stay America - Columbia West
450 Gracern Road, Columbia, SC · 2.6 mi straight line
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Waffle House, 0.1 mi (+2 more)
Worth asking
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
American Inn
Hotel · 2.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Maurice's BBQ, 0.1 mi (+4 more)
- Laundromat: The Laundry Room, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Rite Aid, 0.1 mi
Palmetto Motel
Motel · 3.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: George's Southside Restaurant, 0.1 mi (+3 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.2 mi
Econo Lodge Fort Jackson
Motel · 4488 Fort Jackson Boulevard, Columbia, SC · 3.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Coco's & Beer Authentic Mexican Grill, 0.2 mi (+17 more)
- Groceries: Whole Foods Market, 0.3 mi
Quality Inn
2516 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC · 3.9 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Waffle House, 0.1 mi (+9 more)
- Groceries: KJ's Market IGA - West Columbia, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
InTown Suites
Hotel · 3.9 mi straight line
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Dunkin', 0.1 mi (+14 more)
- Groceries: Halal International, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Clarion Inn
500 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC · 3.9 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Waffle House, 0.2 mi (+6 more)
- Groceries: KJ's Market IGA - West Columbia, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Suite hotels near Colonial Life Arena
Brands where every room is a suite, inside a 15-minute drive. Room layouts vary: ask before you book for four.
- Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vistaabout a 4-minute drive
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtownabout a 5-minute drive
- SpringHill Suites Columbia Downtown/The Vistaabout a 5-minute drive
- Home2 Suitesabout a 6-minute drive
- Staybridge Suitesabout a 7-minute drive
Before the team books
- Ask your event if it is stay-to-play, and whether a team block already exists.
- Call the hotel about breakfast hours: 7 a.m. games often start before the buffet opens.
- Ask about parking for team vans or trailers, and a late checkout on the last day.
- Big complexes have several lots: find out which field you play on first.
Common questions
What hotels are closest to Colonial Life Arena?
On the map, the nearest are Hilton Columbia Center, Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District, Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC, each inside a 10-minute drive. The list above runs nearest first.
Can you walk from a hotel to Colonial Life Arena?
Not really. No place to stay on the map is inside a 20-minute walk, so plan on driving. Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field.
How many places to stay are near Colonial Life Arena?
26 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 33 within 15 and 77 within 20, counted from the map.
Do hotels near Colonial Life Arena have suites?
8 hotels inside a 20-minute drive belong to all-suite brands such as Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites or Residence Inn. The suite list above names the closest.
Does my tournament require a team hotel?
Some do. Stay-to-play events ask teams to book through a housing partner, and teams that don't can lose a spot. Check your event's housing page first. How stay-to-play works.
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