On a recent trip south, we booked a room to stay at the Econo Lodge in Walterboro, SC. We decided to give one of the more budget-conscious Choice Hotel options a try. It turned out to be an excellent decision. We were pretty worn out after nearly nine hours on the road. The initial check-in experience was quick and efficient. The room itself was large and exceptionally clean. Our bathroom was oversized, so comparing it for a general review wouldn't help most guests. However, the bathroom was modernized and clean. Each amenity on the list was in the room: fridge, microwave, etc. Again, everything was clean and neat. The only room improvement to note would be the provided seating. It wasn't the most comfortable chair I've sat in. In a room with a king bed, it might be helpful to add more comfortable seating for two, possibly a love seat sofa. The first thing we noticed when pulling into this Econo Lodge parking lot was the spectacular array of flowers, planters, and hanging baskets. Clearly, the owners take extra care to enhance and maintain the visual appearance of their business. Very pretty! There was no advertising that this location offered an extensive hot breakfast, but the small eating area and items provided were sufficient and, like the room, clean. Of note, this is not a fancy, "high-priced" overnight accommodation. If you're looking for a lot of overpriced bells and whistles, you might be disappointed. However, if you want a budget-friendly, exceptionally clean place to lay your head for a night or two, you will not be disappointed at the Econo Lodge in Walterboro, SC. I would 100% stay there again! read more

Nasty hotel with small insects crawling around in the bed sheets. They weren't legitimate "bed bugs" per se, but nasty nonetheless. Hotel staff basically insinuated I was lying, even after seeing the insects in person. Manager was never available to address my concerns and refund my charges despite 3 attempts at speaking with him. read more

BUYER BEWARE!! Don't stay at this hotel unless you want to be treated like a piece of garbage. The man working the counter overnight was the RUDEST and most UNPROFESSIONAL person I have ever met. Honestly not sure how they are still open and in business with someone like that working there. Oh and then they lie when contacted by 3rd party booking site by stating they don't have any notes on the account. read more

Very attractive upon arrival with all the flowers. We were received with a nice welcome. Room is adequate and clean for an overnight stay. Problem was the extra outlets they installed for our technology did not work. We had to plug everything in the bathroom. They did not go out of there way with breakfast. read more

Desk attendant was very friendly even at 2am when we checked in! Room was quiet, clean, and felt safe. I liked the extra kind touches in a roadside stop hotel. There was a fresh bottle of water, pump hand soap provided, and a curtain catch to keep our room private while the ac was blowing, thoughtful perks that a bigger brand spot who charges double didn't provide. Very pleased with our stay! read more

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Budget riverside motels sometimes our exciting to stay at. They never should be. This motel does things right: the owner clearly takes pride in this modest motel. The floors, bathroom, counters, and linens are all pleasantly clean, there is a clean refrigerator and microwave in the rooms, toiletries provided, and complementary breakfast. When I checked in, the owner was polite, and took an obvious interest in why I chose the motel, inquiring about the online reviews pointing me to choose this location. There's nothing exciting about this motel. It's a pleasant, clean, simple place to sleep well on the road for a great value. read more

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From the potted plants on the breeze way to remodeled rooms. This location is a diamond in the rough. The beds and pillows are comfortable. Clean well stocked room. Plenty of space. Fridge and micro clean and in proper working order. Front desk was helpful and welcoming. I will continue to stop here on my travels to and from Florida read more

I checked in after working and was given a room, non smoking. As a smoker, I smoked outside. Before check in, I was charged a $50 deposit which was due upon check out. During check out, the owner raised his voice and stated he knew I smoked in the room (without going upstairs) and there was a heavy cloud of smoke. I made it an effort of smoking outside at my car. If you are a smoker, or use any tobacco flavored products, DO NOT PATRONIZE this business! Having a room with clothes and items that have tobacco in them and smoking in a room are two very different things. read more

I stayed at the Walterboro, SC EconoLodge twice and each time it was a very shady experience. The owners are, in my opinion, very rude. If there is a problem in the room, i.e. the shower doesn't turn on/off and has mold, the TV isn't working, the fridge is leaking on to the floor( all of which happened), the owners became very obnoxious. They switch to their native language and talk like you aren't there! I didn't feel safe either time I stayed here. After dark, the parking lot fills up with people drinking, smoking, and being loud. I suspect that these are the transient long term residents that live at the motel. I was afraid to leave my room. The last time I stayed, I was awakened by flashing police lights from someone trying to break into vehicles in the parking lot. The only positives would be it's location close to I-95 and the flowers. I would never/could never recommend this place to anyone in good conscience. BEWARE! read more

Needs better customer service. Maybe tell people you're canceling their room that they're driving all day expecting??? Avoid this place at all costs. Has a very sketchy feel with long term residents. read more

Had an unexpected stay here. Had car trouble and gentleman at desk was very helpful and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable. Maintenance was also helpful I would recommend read more

Thieves! ZERO stars! - Had reservation. Got confirmation email. Arrived just after midnight w two tired toddlers and two weary parents. We're told we did NOT have reservation with them and were turned away! My husband explained he had spoken with a woman at that location and received the email, but to no avail and they were not helpful and implied it was my husband's mistake. (After finding last min alternate lodging, and two more days on the road) returned home to find they CHARGED OUR CARD for the room/reservation they said we didn't have and the room we never saw!!! We are having WAY too much trouble getting our money back. Haven't yet. This place is a JOKE! read more

Stayed here in late April for a night in the way down to Florida. The place is clean, quiet, the beds are comfortable. The little breakfast nook had coffee, juice,milk, fruit, cereals, patties and a waffle maker. A good quick breakfast. And, as others have mentioned, the flowers are beautiful. read more

Very clean, ample amount of towels and face cloths. Check in was fast and easy. I really love the live plants in the lobby, the room and around the building. It adds a very at home touch. Clerk was very polite, breakfast area is clean and nicely maintained. No in room coffee, a minor inconvenience. Be aware, THERE IS NO BREAKFAST! All that was in the office was coffee. Not even a pastry. I paid an extra amount to have breakfast. read more

Econo Lodge - Live plant, super nice to see. - Hotels Near Me - Walterboro, South Carolina

Tony and I stopped at Econo Lodge in Waltersboro, SC off Exit 53 on I-95 South. The hotel was recommended by our Rewards Membership in Choice Hotels. Great deal only $58 with taxes on this Thursday evening with 400 Bonus Points on top of points earned. The hotel is a Platinum Reward Winner. 2 Stories, Outside Corridores, we were assigned room #114. The owner checked me in, No breakfast served here. The office was clean and he was very pleasant. Room was very nice. The King Size bed Comfy, no carpet there is Faux hardwood easy to clean, more comfortable no dirty carpets under your feet, very much appreciated. The room tidy, homey, there was a protective cover for remote, plenty of lamps for adequate lighting and mirrors to help add light reflection in room..everything worked as it should,microwave, TV. Refrigerator, Remote, Lights...nice! Couch with coffee table very nice, leather with a protective throw! Outside very nice, fresh paint, hanging plants, even a plant in our room! I would stay here again!! Highly recommend to all! read more

We needed a place to stay close to Charleston. Chose this motel because it had good reviews and was reasonably priced, so I booked over the phone. When we arrived and checked in, I signed the paperwork, received the room key and asked for some extra towels. Upon entering the room, there was a strong odor of cleaner over musty mildew/mold smell. The window is sealed shut, so you cannot even open it to get fresh air to help reduce the odor. My wife has severe allergies to mold. I went back to office to find out if there was another room, but there was not, so I told the desk manager the room wasn't going to work for us because of the smell and my wife's allergies and I need to check with my wife, who is waiting out by our car, to see what she would like to do. We see a woman bringing towels to the room, who drops the towels on the ground, picks them back up and proceeds to put them in the room. We go back to the office to tell the manager we are not staying and give them the room key back. We are now told by the woman (who dropped the towels) that he went to Walmart and we would have to talk to him. I told her I already did and did not want the room. She said that we used the room. What!?! We were only in it long enough to walk in and smell it and walk back out. When confronted about dropping the towels on the outside ground, she denied doing so, but we both saw her. She said the manager would call me on my cell, but I never got a call or voice mail. We left and stayed elsewhere. When I checked my credit card statement, The Econo lodge charged me for a nights stay. I filed a dispute with my bank, but was denied, and I am guessing because I signed the paperwork at the desk, I was bound to pay, lesson learned. DO NOT sign anything until you have them take you to the room to see (and smell) it first to avoid getting robbed of $72 for a room you didn't even stay in. Also, there is a creepy guy in a trailer on the other side of the parking lot that sits outside and stares at you and comes over the ice machine to help himself. The room seems clean and nice, so if you don't mind breathing in the aroma of strong cleaner with a musty mildew mold smell hiding in there as well, the Econo Lodge in Waltersboro might be your home away from home. If not, keep looking in another town. read more

For the price, this place is decent. The room is clean along with the bathroom. The only thing I noticed was that the walls are paper thin. We had just arrived to the hotel and I got a call from the front desk that the guests under us complained about noise. However, the only thing I was doing was getting settled and getting ready for bed. They should invest in possibly making their walls and floors more sound proof. read more

2nd time I made it here. It's a nice to place to stay. Simple clean and cheap. No frills and Mr. Patel at the desk gave me a warm welcome. Will make sure I use this place again when I'm traveling on the road. Only thing they should look into is the damp smell in the rooms. Travels bring a can of Lysol or air freshener. Other wise read more

Went by Reviews and drove the extra mile. Very nice, clean, staffers very friendly. A lot of plants and Valentines Decoration. The room had some decorations also. Very nice touch! Will stay there again. read more

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The great reviews on this place were not wrong. Nice online price. Quick friendly check in. They accommodated our request for first floor with my broken leg. Clean room and bath. They had complimentary water, chips and mint in the room. I like that they have non carpeted floors. Feels much cleaner. Comfy beds and several pillows. Fridge and microwave in room. 24 hour coffee in lobby. AC provided good white noise on fan mode. It is exterior door so some parking lot noise will come through. Continental breakfast has cereal, toast, pastries, yogurt and juice. They also will give you a free full breakfast coupon at the local Waffle House. Ask for it at the desk. Convenient location off the freeway. I would definitely stay here again. read more

The appearance of the entire motel is comfort and attractive compared with the other motel next by at first glance. Bursts of unique fragrance came in the face when we walked into the front desk.The standard room has 2 double beds and can be shared with 4 people maximum. Private bathroom, microwave, refrigerator, televisions, hair dryer, and Wi-Fi are all available. The fitment style is generous and decent. Everything was sanitized, neat, clean, and comfortable. We can feel the heart-warming surrounding this place. We enjoyed it! One thing is that the bleach might smell a little bit too much for sensitive people. Personally, the bleach is acceptable. It is still undeniable that it is a fabulous choice to stop by and have some good rest while a long drive. Most important point is that Fantastic front desk which is property owner was so friendly :) Totally worth it! read more

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Great hotel. Right off the highway. Rooms are modern and clean. They give complimentary chips and water in every room. You also get a coupon to the waffle house if you want to have breakfast there. read more

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Clean - breakfast hot coffee park right outside! Friendly owners - met nice guests - no frills but works for the price-

Don't even bother coming here. Staff is horrible, our bathroom sink wouldn't even work and the wifi was completely out the whole time we were there. To make things worse, there was a stranger that was able to open our hotel room because of a mistake from the front desk. I would not recommend this place at all. read more

My husband and I drive back and forth to FL 4-5 times a year and this EconoLodge is the only motel we will stay at for our over night stop! It's CLEAN, very friendly & accommodating owners and staff, clean, good beds & linens & pillows, clean, snacks & water in the room AND CLEAN AND FLOWERS EVERYWHERE AND LIVE PLANTS IN THE ROOMS! GREAT VALUE!!! read more

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For the price, it's a perfect place to stay. It's right off the highway, very clean and comfortable. Had a basic but good continental breakfast. Friendly staff and clean property with beautiful flowers and plants. Would come back and stay again! read more

Needed a place to stay for a long trip from Florida to Maine. Sweet people clean excellent in the area. This is your best option in the area!!! Thank you to everyone read more

I would honestly give this dump 0 stars if i could. Super sketchy area. Homeless people circling my car when i could see them from the hotel room. Flies everywhere in the room and it smelled strongly of cigarettes. Would not recommend to anyone. Cannot believe how many positive reviews this dump has. read more

So I checked into this sleepy motel at around 2:30 am. The lobby is rinky dink and they apparently serve some sort of breakfast in there. That's pretty funny considering the space is about 13x14. But it must be true as I was witness to a few pastry-like items bathing inside a glass dome under the lobby's incandescent lighting. The boy that checked me in was obviously sleeping before I rang the buzzer as instructed by the Comic Sans notice taped to the door. His belt was dangling loose and the den from which he emerged was pitch black. Well, at least I *think* he was sleeping! Anyway, I don't like to pay more than $80.00 if I'm checking in late on the road. This hotel's rate was a shocking $43.00! It was late and I was feeding off "attwifi" at a nearby McDonald's, "Sure, whatever!" I thought as I clicked away and finalized my reservation. The rooms are a bit dated, but not vulgar. Everything is super clean and well kept. The television gets a larger variety of channels than most Westins, Hyatts or Marriotts I've previously stayed in! Oh, and the shower has exceptional pressure. The air conditioner has no fan function and will not constantly run. This is a problem because there's a lot of noise from the road, from the people walking by and from all the housekeepers who will, inevitably, slam doors promptly at 7:57 am! It's not bad considering the super low price and that old nostalgic/Soprano's convenience of being able to back your car's trunk almost right into your room! read more

Econo Lodge - First floor exterior, nighttime. 9/30/12 - Hotels Near Me - Walterboro, South Carolina

Great option if ur on the road and need to sleep. Driving from Miami to Virginia area, stopped here for the night based on the high yelp ratings. Off of exit 53, on 95. The adjacent hotels had very low ratings so staying here was a no brainer. The lady working the night shift was very friendly and they had one room left! It's modest, clean, inexpensive and best of all Pet Friendly which was perfect since we were driving w ours. Bathroom was clean, mini fridge and microwave in room as well as a desk. Hotel was well lit and did not feel scary/shady like many hotels/motels feel off the highway. I would stay here again. P.s- free continental breakfast (juice, coffee, tea, cereals, instant grits, toast jelly etc) and free wifi. read more

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I booked via Priceline. Checking in was a little exciting, because the hotel was "no vacancy" and an elderly gentleman at the front desk was giving the owner some guff about it. His traveling companion was in a car out front poring over an honest-to-god paper map. When he finally gave up being cantankerous it was my turn to check in. Although the owner was flustered from that experience, she checked me in professionally and with a smile. I learned that sites such as travelocity and kayak had been overbooking this hotel, and they hadn't found a way to stop it yet, so people had been showing up pretty irate that evening. Hopefully that issue will be sorted out, but if you're traveling here 1/2016 maybe call ahead to make sure you've actually got a room. My room was on the second level. I did not see an elevator nor was one mentioned, so if you have trouble with stairs consider calling the hotel ahead to let them know. I had quite a few heavy bags and an elevator would have been nice. The room was clean and comfortable. Wifi was a little slow, but with the hotel at capacity this was not surprising. I WAS surprised to find a complementary bag of chips and a bottle of water on the counter. How nice! I do have to mention that the grab bar in the shower was broken and scared the crap out of me when it fell into the tub (made a super loud noise). This is not a new hotel so watch out for stuff like that :P I didn't get up early enough for breakfast, but in addition to the continental offered by the hotel they also have a free breakfast program with the nearby Waffle House. Probably pretty decent. Overall it's a great stop on the way to somewhere else. I know that lots of travelers are really picky about small stuff (self included), so here are some things that I experienced that others may want to consider: - The walls here are thin. I could clearly hear my neighbor getting a shower in the morning, and a minor domestic dispute from another couple in a nearby room (or was it the tv? hard to tell). If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs. - There were many stray cats around the property. I saw at least one every time I went outside. If you are allergic to cats or don't want them near your car, take note. - Personal preference, I would have liked a thicker blanket on the bed or in the room for use. January in the south is warmer than most other places, but the climate control did take a while to heat the room as the temperature dropped in the evening. I ended up taking the thin blankets from the second bed and using both until the room warmed up. read more

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If I could give negative stars, this would be my honest rating. First off, I've been here 2 weeks and get NO room service, No accommodations for dogs, They claim to be a dog friendly hotel but will claim that your dog pooped anywhere around the motel which they don't feel like cleaning up themselves. I was rudely addressed by several people and the workers for taking my dog outside to pee or poop every morning. Mind you my dog is potty trained. Every morning someone staying at this motel will go out of their own way to know what you're doing or watch you get in your car and pull back in whenever you leave. Creepy & unprofessional. Privacy??? None!! They will make you feel like you're living in a halfway house and have to ask for permission to even use the restroom. Dont do it!! Save your money or find someowhere better cheaper. P.s. doesn't help that the staff speaks almost no English and will not listen to your requests. read more

I don't usually gravitate towards Econo Lodges but I was hard pressed moving halfway across the country with kitty in tow. There was something really homey about this hotel. They had lovingly cared for plants spread all throughout which put a real personal touch on the property. It seemed loved. For breakfast, it wasn't the greatest spread, but they offered a voucher for a simple hot meal at the nearby Waffle House (it was also good for a discount off the other plates). I don't usually eat at Waffle House, but it was nice to have a hot meal, and I don't think there were many options in town anyways. The price and value and pet friendliness were extraordinary! read more

We needed a place to stay on our way to Florida. This place was perfect. Very satisfied with our stay here. Fantastic was staff. On arrive we receive cookie and bottle of water, very nice surprise. The room was spacious and clean. They provided their guest with a free breakfast. Walking distance to other place where you can eat. The Hotel is located right off the highway. This is a pet friendly hotel. I always travel with my own shampoo. Leaving the hotel, I forgot to take it (it was half a bottle). The receptionist called me and she asked me what address to send it back. Such things today no longer happen. Thank you very much for the wonderful service. If you will stay in this hotel, request a room upstairs. read more

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This a very nice motel right off the highway. Mr Patel and his wife are super nice and helpful. Room was spotless! Parking lot was well lit and we felt very safe !! This will always be our stop on the way South. read more

Great place to stay as you are traveling through. Price is very affordable. Room was clean (other than the really really long black and purple hair in the shower) and looks like it had been recently remodeled with new flooring and paint. Air conditioning was cold and relatively quiet. As stated in another review, the parking lot is well lit. There are flower baskets all over the parking lot and sidewalks, giving it a nice feel. There is a free small breakfast available on site or they will give you a voucher for the Waffle House just down the street. You get a really basic breakfast there and have to pay for drinks, but we added a couple of items and the 3 of us got out of there for about $12. read more

This hotel is quaint and sufficient. Their beds aren't bad and the pillows are nice. Rooms and bathrooms seemed clean. Laminate flooring. Free wifi, free breakfast or free Waffle House vouchers. Plenty of hot water. $100 flat for two queen beds. Sounds pretty good, right? I took two stars off because we had a live roach in our room, which is not okay. read more

Econo Lodge - Free breakfast voucher at the Waffle House! - Hotels Near Me - Walterboro, South Carolina

DO NOT STAY HERE! Even if this hotel is $1 a night, don't book it! The owner of this motel is a total psycho, that giving him business will only support his utterly disgusting behavior. I'm a travel nurse who have been working on covid units for the past 6 months and was on my way north. I booked to rest here for the night after a full day of driving when I received a call from my colleague that a bunch of my coworkers have tested positive for covid. Interestingly, I was already experiencing symptoms, I was coughing and having mild sore throat. I informed the owner I don't wanna risk spreading the infection in his motel as I am becoming more and more symptomatic, requesting a refund. He refused stating that he has a room for me regardless of the situation. As a healthcare worker and seeing firsthand the havoc of covid, it was my ethical responsibility to follow CDC guidelines and to quarantine, instead of exposing people around me. That's when the owner completely lost it and started screaming at me, threatening to call the cops for what? for upholding infection control? Bizarre, right? He started calling me names saying I'm a terrible person, etc. I recorded a bit of his psychotic outburst but as soon as he noticed I was recording he immediately quiet down knowing full well his behavior was out of line. Obviously I didn't fell safe after that encounter. When I arrived there, he refused to give me a room like he said he was gonna do, a room I paid for, and refused to refund. read more

This low budget hotel was anything but low budget. The hotel staff was friendly upon a late night check in to start. We got a downstairs room with 2 double beds. Room was very clean, beds were comfortable and big winner....BUG FREE(bugs of any sort)!!!! The room had nice decor and had updated floors. I know other reviewers said the walls were paper thin but I didn't hear anyone to be honest. Not at night or morning and I am a light sleeper. I would def recommend this hotel to other guests not only for the price but how clean, nice and convenient the hotel is. read more

Very clean, affordable and the beds were comfortable. Will definitely make this my my half way destination during travels back and forth from home to the mountains. read more