Southern Lodge

Motel in Orangeburg with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking (Ground Floor) | Room amenity

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Parking included

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

About the area

3616 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC, 29118-8214

What's nearby

Claflin University - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
South Carolina State University - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Edisto Memorial Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
Congaree National Park - 38 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
‪Zaxby's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Southern Lodge

Property highlights

Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities and a business centre at Southern Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a TV in reception and coffee/tea in reception
A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property

Room features

All guest rooms at Southern Lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Fridges, microwaves and premium channels

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includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 5 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Business centre

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

1 floor
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

Cable channels
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 35.00

Late check-in fee: USD 35 for check-in after 10 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 35.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cash deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: USD 35 for check-in after 10 PM
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Southern Lodge

Southern Lodge Orangeburg

Southern Orangeburg

Southern Hotel Orangeburg

Southern Lodge Motel

Southern Lodge Orangeburg

Southern Lodge Motel Orangeburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Southern Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Southern Lodge located?

Situated in Orangeburg, this motel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Claflin University, South Carolina State University and Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium and South Carolina State College Historic District are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Southern Lodge Reviews

6.8

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10

Quiet, no frills motel. Friendly staff. Easy access.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10

What I booked on the website was not what I got had to change the room and still was not what I booked. Hot breakfast to them meant stick it in the non working microwave to heat it up. Never again

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10

Terrible service. If you book on Hotels.com, they will charge you an additional $15 for each kid staying with you even if you selected the correct number of people to the room online. Total sham and worst experience I've ever had with a motel.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10

Pleasant ,close to highway and numerous good restaurants in the area

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10

I came in town for the local university's homecoming and it was the only hotel available at the time when I booked. I was only in the hotel room a short amount of time, but the time I spent was surprisingly comfortable. The amenities were sufficient for what I needed which was a place to rest at night. It met my expectations for a motel, but served the purpose without issues. The only observation I would note is that the maid service only left new towels and emptied the trash, but for the short stay this was not that big of a deal. The same staff member was there when I arrived and when I left and was pleasant. I would not make this a first choice, but would stay again if required.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10

Room smell like some one has smoke in there

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

2/10

1-Upon arriving condoms were laying about in the parking lot. 2-The clerk couldn't find the reservation, then put us in a smoking room. 3-Lights in the room did not work, nor did the TV. 4-The breakfast consisted of food with past-due expiration dates. Yogurt was curdled and rancid, cereal was stale. When we left the room without eating the clerk said, "You shouldn't have stayed here."

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10

We came here for #ride2remembersc and needed close, inexpensive place. It may not look nice outside and a bit sketchy since surrounding places are chain and newer, but this has personal touch. Nice staff. Hubby mistakenly booked smoking room, I had emailed to see if can switch. Sam both called and emailed follow up to say it has been taken care of. The small statue and decor at entrance reveals personal touch. The front desk clerk that was being trained didn't know we had prepaid the room via Hotels.com so had kept insisting on payment but Sam treated both her and us kindly and took care of it. Rooms aren't fancy, but are clean (even better than some Franchise ones). Had fridge, free breakfast with real food that even hubby with several food allergies like dairy and gluten could eat. Understand why majority of their guests are repeat customers. We will be for future Ride2Remember rides too. Love the personal touches and friendly employees. Sam, I learned is the owner who had this built 20+years ago. It's his baby and the guests are friends of his baby.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10

It took three times to get us a room. First time, queen bed instead of king size bed. Second time, gave me keys to a king size room. However, when I opened the door to that room, I looked into the face of a woman staring at me asking how did that happen? We both mirrored an expression shock and all, while in May and was lying in the bed. The third time, they got us a small room with a king size bed. In the morning, I was looking forward to a cuppa coffee and a piece of toast or a bagel. As it turns out, they don’t provide a continental breakfast of any sort, other than coffee, if you book online with Hotels.com so be warned. We won’t be staying there again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10

Wow! We had a wonderful stay. As we approached the front door of the hotel, we were met by a receptionist opening the door for us! The room was very clean as well as comfortable. What a great way to end a vacation!

4/10

Staff was basically treated us like second class folk because we booked with Expedia rather than directly through them. Despite our reservation saying continental breakfast was included, we were told no because we booked through Expedia. The morning clerk begrudgingly allowed us breakfast.....which was very subpar even for continental (warning...never book for hot breakfast, everything is prepackaged). This may not be true during hometown college events. Lots of other hotels at this location to chose from.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10

clean room for price

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10

If you book through Expedia breakfast is not included. This hotel is just a place to sleep when nothing better is available. There was not a remote for the tv.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10

Clerk on duty was not friendly, did as little as she had to, no smile, had to ask what the room number was. Asked about the breakfast, was told it was not included when room was purchased online as the pricing was so much less online. Sink had cracks, bathroom floor near walls was filthy. Sheets did not fit bed and were bunched up, poorly made. Furniture was nicked all over. Soap, etc. was of very poor quality, towels were extremely rough.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10

We have stopped at many motels going to Florida but found none as good as the Southern Lodge. Friendly employees, excellent breakfast (for a motel) and accomodations were clean. Stayed 2 nights (going to and coming back from Florida) and each stay was excellent. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017