The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Murray in for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Palmetto State" sign, a wooden accent wall, a minibar, and a digital kiosk.

A modern kitchen area with a long counter, various food items, and a chalkboard with food-related drawings.

A snack and sundries section with wooden shelves stocked with various snacks and beverages, and a wall mural with a circular design.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

9.5 km from Lake Murray

LISA

￥18,971

￥21,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a shop, and large potted plants.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a well-lit entrance, a covered waiting area, and a visible parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with wicker furniture, large windows, and a central light fixture.

A room with a fireplace, bookshelves, two chairs, and a coffee table.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

9.9 km from Lake Murray

Ann Marie

￥13,421

￥15,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

17.9 km from Lake Murray

Kim

￥17,937

￥20,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a water dispenser.

A reception area with a red wall, a wooden reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks.

4. Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison

9.8 km from Lake Murray

Andre

￥13,219

￥14,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar, and colorful wall art.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, a mini fridge, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Best Western PLUS". It features a multi-story structure with large windows and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

5. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

7.6 km from Lake Murray

Diana

￥17,706

￥19,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A building surrounded by trees and a lake.

6. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

11 km from Lake Murray

Todd

￥16,647

￥18,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A patio area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and outdoor umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, multiple bar stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

15.2 km from Lake Murray

Russell

￥17,942

￥19,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A self-service breakfast area with a juice dispenser, a coffee station, and a refrigerated display.

A reception area with a counter, two beverage dispensers, a microwave, and a decorative wall.

A workspace with two computers, a desk, chairs, and a colorful carpet.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear blue sky in the background.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG

9.9 km from Lake Murray

Larry

￥15,894

￥17,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a desk, a black office chair, a brown sofa, a TV displaying a movie, and a wall with framed artwork.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining table with red chairs, and wooden cabinets.

9. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

14.5 km from Lake Murray

Jennifer

￥20,615

￥22,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a circular fire pit, and umbrellas.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

A coffee station with multiple coffee dispensers and a mug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

10. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

14.3 km from Lake Murray

Michael

￥19,676

￥21,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'STUDIOS' sign on the facade.

A modern living room with a sofa, two side tables, a grey armchair, a large potted plant, and a patterned rug.

A gym with a mirrored wall, a pull-up bar, and a weight machine.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

11. StudioRes by Marriott Columbia Harbison

10.1 km from Lake Murray

Kurtisha

￥12,590

￥14,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a patterned rug, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with various appliances, and a stone wall with a mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with shrubs and flowers.

A clear blue pool with a metal ladder leading into the water.

12. Lexington Expo Hotel by IHG

11.3 km from Lake Murray

Michael

￥17,315

￥19,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a wooden bench, and a modern design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, two dark blue chairs, a neon sign, and a wooden slatted wall.

A row of townhouses with a green lawn, a sidewalk, and a street.

13. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

10 km from Lake Murray

Margaret

￥12,706

￥14,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, a small table, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, a staircase with a green wall, and a dining area in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a lamp.

14. Sleep Inn Columbia

13.6 km from Lake Murray

George

￥13,243

￥14,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A buffet with various food items including apples, pastries, and cereal boxes.

A large bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with sheer curtains.

An outdoor seating area with a brick fire pit, green cushioned sofas, and wicker tables.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

9.2 km from Lake Murray

William

￥16,839

￥18,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building entrance with a brick pathway leading to a glass door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A snack display with various chips and packaged snacks.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

16. Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

15.3 km from Lake Murray

Vicky

￥15,356

￥16,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern building entrance with a flat roof, large glass doors, and a stone column.

A modern interior with a stone fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

17. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington

7.4 km from Lake Murray

Richard

￥15,737

￥17,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel with a modern exterior, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit outdoor area with palm trees and a landscaped garden.

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign indicating a breakfast service.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large abstract painting, and a unique ceiling structure.

A covered outdoor seating area with orange sofas and white tables, palm trees, and a view of a residential neighborhood.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG

7.9 km from Lake Murray

Wilver

￥20,463

￥22,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden bookshelf, a large wall clock, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

19.1 km from Lake Murray

Ruth Marie

￥16,005

￥17,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bistro with a wooden counter, a menu board, and a refrigerated display.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, and a covered section with a wooden ceiling.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a view of trees.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Cayce

24.4 km from Lake Murray

Kimey

￥19,931

￥22,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Murray

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia	9.6 Exceptional 702 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison	8.8 Excellent 2,292 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	9.2 Wonderful 1,122 reviews	View
Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison	9.0 Wonderful 732 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lexington Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Lake Murray Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed this hotel location. It’s in a perfect spot in the city. The staff were all friendly and helpful. My room was clean and everything I expected. I didn’t try the breakfast or the bar but I liked that the location also had a small store/air market."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Travelled for business. Great place to stay. Breakfast is always good at holiday inn express"

Romantic bungalow on Lake Murray w/cold plunge/hot tub/sauna, gym & dock gazebo

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location and property. Covered deck overlooks the lake. Kitchen was well provisioned. Would recommend!"

1972 Airstream luxury tiny living at it's best in Columbia near Lake Murray!

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Airstream. It was clean, comfortable and exactly as represented on VRBO. It's pet- friendly, so we were able to bring our beagle. Our host answered any questions and concerns we had before arrival. Many of the local eateries allow dogs on their patios, so we had a nice variety of places to eat, and we took a lovely 2-hour pontoon cruise on beautiful Lake Murray with our beagle. We had a very enjoyable vacation celebrating our 65th wedding anniversary. allowed the On beautiful Lake Murray"

Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

8/10 Good

"Visited my son for Family weekend at USC and didn’t want to pay the outrageous hotel prices near campus so I found this hotel. Pleasantly surprised as the rooms were spacious, clean, with nice size bathroom and shower. Very comfortable bed with extra pillows. Staff couldn’t have been friendlier and even let us check in a bit early. Location was good about 15-20 minutes from campus and lots of dinning options in the area. Only minor complaint is it would be nice to include shower gel along with the shampoo and conditioner dispensers. Would stay here again."

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington

8/10 Good

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Brick Bliss on Broadreach | 4BR 3.5BA

8/10 Good

"This home was clean and welcoming and in a quiet neighborhood, which worked well for us. Our four adults group enjoyed all having our own bedrooms and own bathrooms (including the 1/2 bath). I would have given 5 stars except for the semi-unfinished closet off the master bath and the relatively dim lighting in the master bath. If you're looking for a large, peaceful place near the lake but much more affordable than waterfront, I recommend this home."

Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam!

10/10 Excellent

"I highly recommend this place.the kindness, quick response ,place fullest stored&cleanest . That beautiful yards."

Lake Murray Family Retreat | BIG Water Views

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view"

Other attractions near Lake Murray

Lake Murray Public Park

Lake Murray Public Park is just one of the places to see in Lexington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Goat Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goat Island during your travels in Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Dreher Shoals Dam

8.0/10 (51 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dreher Shoals Dam during your travels in Lexington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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LJ's Par and Grill

You can take time to visit LJ's Par and Grill during your travels to Lexington. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Bundrick Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bundrick Island during your travels in Lexington. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Sandy Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sandy Beach during your trip to Lexington? Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Susie Ebert Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Susie Ebert Island during your travels in Lake Murray of Richland.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Murray?

Lake Murray is located in an area that travelers like for its riverfront. You'll find 99 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Murray?

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lake Murray. Another good option is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG, located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Murray?

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Murray.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Lake Murray.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Lake Murray, click here.

What can I see and do near Lake Murray?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Saluda Shoals Park and Cherokee Pond Dog Park. Attractions like Lexington County Museum and Village Square Theatre highlight the local culture. At Dreher Shoals Dam, Susie Ebert Island, and Jim Spence Islands, take some time to really appreciate nature.

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

2. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

4. Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison

5. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

6. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG

9. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

10. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

11. StudioRes by Marriott Columbia Harbison

12. Lexington Expo Hotel by IHG

13. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

14. Sleep Inn Columbia

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

16. Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

17. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

20. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Cayce

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Top Lake Murray Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG

Romantic bungalow on Lake Murray w/cold plunge/hot tub/sauna, gym & dock gazebo

1972 Airstream luxury tiny living at it's best in Columbia near Lake Murray!

Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington

Brick Bliss on Broadreach | 4BR 3.5BA

Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam!

Lake Murray Family Retreat | BIG Water Views

Other attractions near Lake Murray

Lake Murray Public Park

Goat Island

Dreher Shoals Dam

LJ's Par and Grill

Bundrick Island

Sandy Beach

Susie Ebert Island

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