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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

Stay at Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson, featuring free Wi-Fi, pool, breakfast, and easy access to Riverbanks Zoo and Columbia Museum of Art.

1539 Horseshoe Dr Building 2, Columbia, SC 29223, United States View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 159 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Free parking Accessible Pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with attentive service

Guests highlight the welcoming atmosphere and exceptional staff care, though some note occasional housekeeping and maintenance issues. Ideal for longer stays near Columbia’s major attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Exceptional and friendly staff, especially management who go above and beyond to assist guests
  • Clean, well-maintained rooms with stocked essentials and comfortable beds
  • Home-like suites featuring kitchenettes with cookware and large refrigerators
  • Complimentary breakfast and free, reliable Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • Convenient location close to highways and local attractions

Worth knowing

  • Some guests reported issues with housekeeping consistency and room maintenance
  • Guest experiences with customer service can vary, with isolated reports of slow responses to requests
  • The property is somewhat dated but generally well kept
  • Technical issues reported with in-room TV connectivity
  • One mention of potential bed bug concern, though unclear if directly related to the hotel

Best for

  • Extended stays needing spacious suites and kitchen facilities
  • Travelers seeking a welcoming environment with attentive customer service
  • Visitors wanting easy access to Columbia’s sightseeing spots and major highways
  • Families and individuals looking for affordable accommodations with complimentary amenities
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About this property

Welcome to Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson offers a practical accommodation option with a focus on extended stays. The property features essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, breakfast, free parking, and air conditioning, alongside recreational facilities including a pool, hot tub, and access to a nearby golf course. Guests can also enjoy on-site dining with a restaurant and appreciate the smoke-free environment designed for comfort and accessibility.

Located at 1539 Horseshoe Dr Building 2 in Columbia, South Carolina, the hotel is positioned conveniently near major highways and Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which is approximately a 22-minute drive away. The setting is well suited for visitors who want to explore the surrounding area, with notable nearby attractions such as Sesquicentennial State Park, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, and the Columbia Museum of Art making sightseeing and recreation easily accessible.

Guest opinions reflect a generally positive experience, particularly highlighting attentive and helpful staff, clean rooms, and a welcoming atmosphere—qualities especially appreciated by those on longer visits. However, some reviews note occasional maintenance or service inconsistencies, suggesting that while the hotel performs well in key areas, there may be aspects requiring attention. The hotel’s 4.1 rating based on 143 reviews indicates solid overall satisfaction.

Suitable for extended-stay travelers including business visitors, families, and those relocating or in transition, the hotel’s suite-style accommodations feature kitchenettes, making it a practical choice for guests needing a home-like environment. Its proximity to Fort Jackson and several other hotels offers a competitive location within the Columbia area.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Pool
Air-conditioned
Restaurant
Hot tub
Golf course
Smoke-free
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

LF
lashawna francis Mar 29, 2026
10

During my stay, the hotel staff have been nothing but amazing to my family and I as I just moved here. Danyell, the manager is the sweetest. She’s patient and always helped me whenever I needed. The staff also checked on my kids, making sure we had fresh sheets and towels everyday. The energy here is welcoming. It’s also very close to everything that I needed. I would stay here again for sure

DW
Dana Whitley Mar 25, 2026
10

I absolutely love this hotel! We had to come here for work and we have stayed at Hawthorne for approximately 2 months. We stayed in the oversized suite. It was amazing, exactly what we wanted and needed to feel like home! I can’t say enough about the staff. Ms. Dani (manager) has been absolutely fantastic. I don’t have one complaint. She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was nothing but the best!! Her along with all the staff members I dealt with including housekeeping have been terrific. I hate to leave here tomorrow. This has by far been the greatest experience we’ve had in a hotel environment and away from home!! The property is clean and absolutely beautiful! Great Breakfast, clean rooms, and awesome staff!! Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back!!! I forgot to add… I had a birthday while we were here and I got a knock on my door. It was the 2nd shift person and she had my flowers from my husband but also she gave me a gift bag that was decorated with colorful balloons and drawn by hand with an awesome and pretty expensive bottle of wine in it. That was from the hotel. I’ve never had a hotel so anything so kind and I will forever remember that!!

LO
Lexi Oneal Mar 24, 2026
8.0

Our first room wasn't cleaned properly and the shower didn't drain. We got switched to a different room and it was much better. I needed extra towels the first night and never received them. She told me I had to come downstairs to get them, we went at least four times and was told no one brought them yet and she could leave her desk (even though as I sat in the lobby around 11pm I watched her continously go outside). The second night I asked the guy for towels he immediately gave them to me. They have a 24/7 coffee station but the coffee cMe out very light, the coco and chai latte dispenser didn't work. Breakfast was straight, my favorite was the biscuits. Though as I fixed food for my kids the girl that worked there watched me the whole, then commented that I shouldn't take that much food out cause the hotel doesn't like when people do that ( I told her it's my for my kids and she just repeated herself as I continued to make their plate). I seen reviews about the deposit bit I'm used to hotels doing that so no biggie. Overall the stay was alright.

JO
john ochoa Feb 25, 2026
10

Hotel is a little dated, however the entire staff is phenomenal. Miss Danni has a great team and treats her people well .

FP
Fredda Pelter Jan 17, 2026
10

Wonderful accommodations. Rooms were clean. Necessities were stocked daily. Free coffee is available in the lounge 24hrs a day. Staff was amazing! Especially Danyell. I had some specific needs and she went above and beyond to accommodate me. She was such a blessing! I will definitely book here if I'm ever in town again.

AM
Aiesha Mack Jan 11, 2026
10

Customer service was amazing all of my issues were handled quickly. Staff member DeeDee is a ray of sunshine and takes pride in her work. I stayed for 10 days while my new home was being remodeled. Room was well appointed beds comfy and kitchenette had large fridge and did the job. Location is close to major highways for a quick commute. Their lobby area was awesome made you feel right at home. I don’t know how they do it but it always smells sooo lovely as well. I will definitely return if needed and highly recommend staying here:)

SA
stephanie alvarez Jan 02, 2026
10

Very clean.. I didn't know that they supply dishes and pots and pans which was great. My over all stay was amazing. The only problem I had was the tv doesn't connect to the wifi so there was little to no tv watching since I had planned to connect my fire stick to the tv. I've never had any problems with other hotels

AQ
Anna Quigley Dec 26, 2025
8.0

Edit: we brought home bed bugs but there's no way of knowing which hotel they came from, we stayed in 4 hotels on our trip. Be vigilant and don't use the dresser drawers! Service wasn't great. When I checked in, I was concerned that my discount hadn't applied. She said "There's nothing I can do" repeatedly. When I called customer service, he explained the charges and that my discount had in fact applied. She could have just told me that at the front desk! The first day, we got clean towels. The 2nd and 3rd days, no clean towels. There are 3 washers and dryers, which is nice. Cost is $4 per load to wash and dry. Breakfast is really good, best sausages I've ever had. Staff in the kitchen were friendly and helpful. Pool was drained on the 2nd and 3rd day, which was really disappointing. Beds were comfy and A/C was cold. The outlet in the living area was broken. There was plenty of space for the family to spread out and not be on top of each other, and the kitchenette was very helpful. I saved a lot of money not having to eat out for each meal. The whole unit (2 rooms) has only one TINY trash can. It really needs either a larger trash can or at least 2 trash cans. We ended up using grocery bags for the trash and just setting them on the tile in the kitchen, since there was nowhere else to put it. I would stay again.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Two Notch Barbara South 8 min Walk
  • Two Notch Nates North 8 min Walk
  • Two Notch Oakcrest North 14 min Walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport 22 min Car · 1 hr 35 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in South Carolina. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden 22,725 reviews

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210, United States

4.7 · Zoo
Columbia Museum of Art 1,845 reviews

Columbia Museum of Art

1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

4.6 · Art Museum
Sesquicentennial State Park 3,602 reviews

Sesquicentennial State Park

9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, United States

4.6 · State Park
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