Budget Inn Express
Motel1601 Sunset Dr, Columbia, SC, United StatesShow on map
5.244 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Pleasant locationGuests rate the location 6.3 out of 10, at 1601 Sunset Dr.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Convenient Location Located just a short distance from popular attractions like EdVenture Children's Museum and Colonial Life Arena, Budget Inn Express in Columbia offers easy access to the city's main points of interest.
Comfortable Accommodation Each room at the motel is equipped with essential amenities such as air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
Exceptional Service With features like room service and a 24-hour front desk, guests can enjoy convenience and assistance whenever needed during their visit to Columbia.
Book your stay at Budget Inn Express now to experience a blend of convenience, comfort, and exceptional service during your time in Columbia.
What this place offers
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Private parking
Rooms
5.2
Guest rating
Rated 5.2 out of 10 by 44 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness2.3
- Service7.3
- Location6.3
- Rooms3.3
- Amenities6.3
- Value4.3
- Food & drink6.3
Guests mention
Friendly staff
ThomasUnited StatesAt the time it was ok no loud noise that was ok but it looks better than it has in years
My microwave wasn't working and I call front deck she was very nasty
MichaelUnited StatesSleepless
Price?
Asking for a non-smoking room, and finding ashes on the furniture. It's was more of a place to visit out of desperation, or you need it by the hour. I wouldn't stay again but I guess I got what I paid for.
CappsUnited StatesDon't go here
Nothing I didn't even stay.
Everything i showed up waited almost 20 mins and no one came to check me in I even waited with 2 other customers.
SchwermanUnited StatesPerfect place
Very clean
Pool not open
HudsonUnited StatesIt was a cozy, very clean and comfortable place to stay with great location and price
It was very clean and front desk was great
I will tell everybody to stay at the budget inn and I will def be back..
Thanks for a great price on a great stay
😀😀😀
Nothing
GreenUnited StatesThe location and the comfort
The price
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated February 2026.
Where you’ll be
1601 Sunset Dr, Columbia, SC, United States
Guests rate the location 6.3 out of 10 — pleasant.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Budget Inn Express
What time is check-in and check-out at Budget Inn Express?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Budget Inn Express allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Budget Inn Express?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Can I check in late at Budget Inn Express?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Budget Inn Express?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Budget Inn Express?
1601 Sunset Dr, Columbia, SC.
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