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A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, microwave, and refrigerator.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a seating area with chairs.

A multi-story motel with a green roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson

0.7 km from Forest Lake

Stephanie

AED 241

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a bathroom.

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

2. Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

0.6 km from Forest Lake

Jackeline

AED 262

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A panoramic mosaic mural of a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large cityscape mural, and a door leading to a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and two large landscape paintings on the wall.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

3. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

5.3 km from Forest Lake

Olujimi

AED 309

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

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

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

4. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 7.7 km from Forest Lake

Wendy

AED 528

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, two sofas with decorative pillows, a patterned rug, and two side tables with plants.

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

6.6 km from Forest Lake

Todd

AED 375

AED 420 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Cayce

13.1 km from Forest Lake

Kimey

AED 465

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a lamp.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "Sleep Inn," and a green wall with a decorative leaf pattern.

7. Sleep Inn Columbia

Seven Oaks, 14.9 km from Forest Lake

George

AED 309

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

6.3 km from Forest Lake

April

AED 404

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a garage.

A woman using a stationary bike in a gym with red walls and multiple exercise machines.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC

6.7 km from Forest Lake

Amie

AED 278

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, desk, television, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

12.1 km from Forest Lake

William

AED 479

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A hotel with outdoor pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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

11. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

15.3 km from Forest Lake

Michael

AED 459

AED 496 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

8.6 km from Forest Lake

Andrei

AED 496

AED 556 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

13. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

11 km from Forest Lake

Kim

AED 361

AED 411 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

14. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 7.4 km from Forest Lake

Mary

AED 473

AED 632 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A conference room with long tables and chairs, a projector screen, a storage area, and a carpeted floor.

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

15. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

15.1 km from Forest Lake

Jennifer

AED 481

AED 520 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a large tree.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

8.4 km from Forest Lake

Litcha

AED 434

AED 496 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

17. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 8.1 km from Forest Lake

Theresa

AED 579

AED 648 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building at night with a well-lit facade and a clear sign.

A modern dining area with a buffet, seating, and a view of trees.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a pool in the background, and a brick wall.

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

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-20 @ Clemson Rd by IHG

12 km from Forest Lake

Roy

AED 437

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating arrangements, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a large window providing natural light.

A courtyard with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A reception area with a Wyndham Garden sign, a reception desk, and a check-in counter.

19. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

5.3 km from Forest Lake

Carrington

AED 287

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A laundry room with two white washing machines, a large stainless steel dryer, and a door leading to another room.

A reception area with a large number '6' on the wall, a flower vase, and a counter with a black and white design.

A clean, modern reception area with a coffee machine, a digital screen, and decorative flowers.

20. Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

14.8 km from Forest Lake

Danielle

AED 246

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Forest Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson	6.2 1,005 reviews	View
Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson	6.0 1,003 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson	8.8 Excellent 2,157 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Forest Lake Hotel Reviews

Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Room was ok and staff was friendly only stayed one night left charger room service must of got it but its ok my fault I left it 🙃"

Family sized comfort near Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for our son’s Basic Training graduation! The location was perfect for getting to Fort Jackson, only about 5 minutes from Gate 4, which made Family Day and Graduation morning so much easier. The house was nice, comfortable, and a great place for our family to relax. We would definitely stay here again!"

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!"

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."

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."

5 mins to Fort Jackson - The Wooded Hilltop Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"This unit is older and not in any way plush, but did serve our purpose for grandson's UofSC 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. First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House, and Columbia Urban League 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. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson

2. Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

3. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

4. Hotel Trundle

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Cayce

7. Sleep Inn Columbia

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

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

11. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

12. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

13. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

14. The 1425 Inn

15. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

16. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

17. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-20 @ Clemson Rd by IHG

19. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

20. Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

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Top Forest Lake Hotel Reviews

Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Ft. Jackson

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson

Family sized comfort near Fort Jackson

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

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

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

Forest Acres Boho Home | 2BR 1BA

Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub

5 mins to Fort Jackson - The Wooded Hilltop Ranch

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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