Santee, the freshwater fishing capital of South Carolina, lies on the southwestern shore of Lake Marion, midway between Charleston and Columbia. Most Santee hotels and motels are about 1.5 miles northeast of town near I-95, Exit 98.
Santee, the freshwater fishing capital of South Carolina, lies on the southwestern shore of Lake Marion, midway between Charleston and Columbia. Most Santee hotels and motels are about 1.5 miles northeast of town near I-95, Exit 98.
"Great motel for the price. The room was clean and recently renovated with a new wood floor. The bed was comfortable. The shower was nice. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.2022-10-15"
"During stormy weather, rainwater blew into the room from a gap at the bottom of the door in my motel room. Housekeeping immediately took care of the problem.2020-09-22"
"We were happy with the price, and the motel was clean and convenient. Unfortunately, the bed was too firm.2020-02-21"
"The motel room was clean, and it had a fridge and coffee maker. Definitely consider staying here.2022-07-05"
"This motel was the worst. The front desk clerk greeted me poorly. My room had wood peeling from the door, and the smoke detector was beeping and hanging from the ceiling. The bathroom floor was dirty. People were playing loud music in the room next to mine; I asked for a room change, and was given a room just 2 doors down, so I still heard the loud music. There was no remote control for the TV, no ironing board for the iron, and the microwave didn't work. Staying here was a nightmare.2016-12-30"
"The bedsheets were stained, and the toilet seat had peeling paint. Find another motel.2022-10-21"
"Good value. The room was clean, with comfortable beds and chairs. The bathroom was dated, but it was clean and in good repair. The motel clerk was pleasant and efficient. I had no complaints.2020-05-02"
"The motel was convenient and pleasant.2019-12-31"
"Very shabby accommodations. All the linens were mismatched, and I couldn't tell if they were clean. The pillows were dirty, and the furniture was torn and broken. Don't stay at this motel.2017-08-03"
"This motel was a little better than I expected. Try it and see.2016-03-16"
"Great hotel room and breakfast. The breakfast host kept the food hot and available, and was always cleaning tables. Book it.2023-04-24"
"Clean room with a comfortable bed. Plenty of hot water for showers, and the bathroom was clean. Great coffee and delicious breakfast. Thumbs up. We recommend this hotel.2023-01-21"
"The hotel and room were clean, and the staff was friendly. Nice place to stay.2022-11-22"
"Clean room and bathroom, but the room needed better lighting. There was a large, bulky piece of furniture in the bedroom. The fridge was moderately cold. It took 2 devices to operate the TV. Poor water pressure in the sink and shower. The reception area was good and clean, and I appreciated the little surprise snack. Breakfast was OK. 2023-11-11"
"Coffee was available nice and early.2022-05-01"
"The hotel room was comfortable, and the staff was pleasant and efficient.2016-04-12"
"The hotel was clean, and the common areas and grounds were well-kept. All the employees were friendly.2023-11-20"
"No plastic bag for laundry in the room. The hotel didn't provide a free breakfast.2022-08-06"
"I was pleasantly surprised. The room smelled a bit like dogs and there was a crack on the bathtub wall, but it was otherwise quite nice. The bed was clean and comfortable, but the down pillows were flat. I loved that the hotel had a restaurant and bar. I'll definitely stay here again.2019-01-15"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
