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A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and a parking area.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and a fire hydrant.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines and dryers, a wooden floor, and a red accent wall.

1. Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

0.6 km from Forest Lake

Jackeline

￥11,205

￥12,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area with lights.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white countertop, and various kitchen appliances.

A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a tray table.

A modern reception area with a large digital display, a counter, and vending machines.

2. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

6.6 km from Forest Lake

Carlos

￥15,086

￥16,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

3. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 7.7 km from Forest Lake

Wendy

￥22,593

￥25,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 8.1 km from Forest Lake

Jeanne

￥20,588

￥23,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

5. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 8.1 km from Forest Lake

Theresa

￥25,479

￥28,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 9 km from Forest Lake

Laurel

￥18,539

￥20,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 7.1 km from Forest Lake

Edward

￥23,644

￥26,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, hanging chairs, and a table with chairs.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST".

A modern cafe with a central display of snacks and beverages, a seating area with sofas, and a ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

8. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

11 km from Forest Lake

Kim

￥15,745

￥17,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a patterned sofa and armchairs.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, large windows, and a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

9. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

6.3 km from Forest Lake

April

￥17,301

￥19,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with yellow chairs and tables, a pergola with string lights, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, table, and chairs. There is a bed in the adjacent room.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by yellow chairs and red umbrellas.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

6.5 km from Forest Lake

Tracey

￥21,560

￥24,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 9 km from Forest Lake

Brian

￥19,861

￥22,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel corridor with wooden flooring, dark brick walls, and a large abstract art piece.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

12.1 km from Forest Lake

William

￥20,506

￥22,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

6.6 km from Forest Lake

Todd

￥16,043

￥17,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, a grill, and red umbrellas.

A pool area with blue chairs and red umbrellas, surrounded by stone walls and windows.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a lamp.

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia Southeast/Ft Jackson

6.6 km from Forest Lake

Rick

￥15,086

￥16,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a glass table, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue and orange chevron-patterned carpet, and a wall with a welcome sign.

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a blue accent wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and windows.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/Southeast-Ft. Jackson

6.5 km from Forest Lake

Devine

￥16,379

￥18,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

16. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 7.4 km from Forest Lake

Mary

￥20,247

￥27,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel bar with a long counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

A patio area with outdoor seating and a view of the garden inn building.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

8.6 km from Forest Lake

Andrei

￥20,506

￥22,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

18. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 8.3 km from Forest Lake

Robert

￥19,920

￥22,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and baked goods, served in metal containers.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee pods and cups.

A laundry facility with a large industrial ice dispenser, a washing machine, and a dryer.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson by IHG

6.5 km from Forest Lake

Leleith

￥16,829

￥18,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 8.9 km from Forest Lake

Tameka

￥17,144

￥19,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Forest Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson	6.0 1,002 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson	9.4 Exceptional 831 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,272 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 207 reviews	View

Top Forest Lake Hotel Reviews

Charming Bungalow, King Bed, 5min to Ft. Jackson and Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Was close to base for my sons graduation and close to many restaurants, very cute and had plenty of room for my family! Highly recommend!"

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was really great and helpful. I think his name was Steve."

Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House

8/10 Good

"Beautiful house that could use a little TCL, the pool is not useable on Thursday due to cleaning. And there are only 3 full bathrooms, there is no AC or bed in the pool house so it’s not really useable."

Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university

10/10 Excellent

"House was clean, everything we needed she had already ready for us, nice and quiet neighbor. We got to spend the weekend with our soldier on base. We was only 3 mins from base or Gate 2. When we get to come back in a few weeks if there is openings we will be booking."

Fort Jackson Family Abode 3BD 2BA Home RENOVATED

8/10 Good

"Pros:Great location, very close to Fort Jackson Large gathering space, two living roomsNicely updated kitchen and showers3 bag chairsResponsive via messengerAir conditioner in each room, pro once you figure out the controlsCons:Dirty shower curtainsFlat or hard pillowsSqueaky bed framesDirty and broken floor throughoutCheap furnishings and fixturesDirty walls and doorsNo landscaping in front or backyard, makes it look cheap and uninviting Warm, damp and musty upon arrivalOverall we had a good stay but expected better condition and furnishings for the price. The location was fantastic for visiting our new soldier though and he enjoyed coming back to a house rather than a hotel room, so that made it worth it!"

The Cola Gathering Spot | Sleeps 16 | 10 min to DT

8/10 Good

"I"

Homey Three-Bed Columbian Getaway!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great host. We really enjoyed our stay. Just hate that it was only 1 tv in the house."

Forest Acres Boho Home | 2BR 1BA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean. Good location. Nicely adorned. Reasonably stocked with kitchen/cookware."

Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub

8/10 Good

"There was not a whole lot of kitchen items. Not many if any plastic containers and we couldn’t locate any glass bakeware to make a casserole in. It would have also been nice to have an TV in the master bedroom. Other than that it was perfect and peaceful for my Son’s graduation."

Other attractions near Forest Lake

Palmetto Performing Arts

Enjoy an outing to Palmetto Performing Arts during your stay in Forest Acres. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Palmetto Falls Water Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Palmetto Falls Water Park during your visit to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Columbia Place Mall

8.2/10 (357 reviews)

During your trip to Dentsville, you can do some window-shopping at Columbia Place Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Hilton Field

8.8/10 (852 reviews)

Catch an event at Hilton Field during your trip to Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Richland Library Northeast

Richland Library Northeast is just one of the places to see in Dentsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Millwood Plantation Ruins

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a visit to Millwood Plantation Ruins. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

10.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Richland County Tennis Center

Catch an event at Richland County Tennis Center during your trip to Dentsville. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Forest Lake?

Forest Lake is located in Forest Acres. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Forest Lake?

Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Forest Lake. Another good option is Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson, located just 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Forest Lake?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Forest Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Forest Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Forest Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Forest Lake?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Forest Lake, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Forest Lake?

You'll want to browse the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, Robert Mills Historic House and Park, and Columbia Fire Museum. Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, First Baptist Church, and South Carolina State House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Township Auditorium and Town Theatre.

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Our top choices for Forest Lake hotels

1. Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

2. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

3. Hotel Trundle

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

5. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

9. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia Southeast/Ft Jackson

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/Southeast-Ft. Jackson

16. The 1425 Inn

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

18. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson by IHG

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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Top Forest Lake Hotel Reviews

Charming Bungalow, King Bed, 5min to Ft. Jackson and Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson

Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House

Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university

Fort Jackson Family Abode 3BD 2BA Home RENOVATED

The Cola Gathering Spot | Sleeps 16 | 10 min to DT

Homey Three-Bed Columbian Getaway!

Forest Acres Boho Home | 2BR 1BA

Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub

Other attractions near Forest Lake

Palmetto Performing Arts

Palmetto Falls Water Park

Columbia Place Mall

Hilton Field

Richland Library Northeast

Millwood Plantation Ruins

Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

Richland County Tennis Center

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