Thirteen spa tub hotels around Columbia, South Carolina. The highest-rated is Chestnut Cottage downtown at 5.0. For a clawfoot tub and couples spa, The Willcox in Aiken starts at $259.
Columbia is not the first South Carolina city you think of for a romantic hotel room, but two properties here would hold their own anywhere in the state. Chestnut Cottage, a bed and breakfast steps from the State House, holds a 5.0 rating and has jetted tubs in rooms with marble and wood finishes. The hosts set out homemade breakfast each morning. About an hour southwest in Aiken, The Willcox puts a clawfoot soaking tub beneath floor-to-ceiling windows in a building that dates to 1898. The rest of the list fills Columbia's interstate corridors and the Fort Jackson area with chain hotels carrying in-room jetted tubs between $99 and $196. Thirteen properties run from Blythewood north of the city to Aiken's horse country.
13 hotelsFrom $80 – $389/nightBest rating 5.0
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Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Columbia, South Carolina
Very Good1,025 reviews
4.3
Downtown Columbia Hampton near the historic district with a Jacuzzi in the suite and free breakfast. Walk to the State House, the Congaree River, and the university.
Near I-77 in Columbia with an in-room Jacuzzi, pool, spa, and fitness center. Spotless value hotel with unbeatable cleanliness near the northeast side.
Charming cottage near downtown Columbia with a jetted tub, marble and wood finishes, porch, and free breakfast. The welcoming hosts Christal and Doug make this personal.
Near Fort Jackson with a Jacuzzi in the room, marble touches, on-site bistro, and pet-friendly setup. Comfortable rooms and accommodating staff near the base.
DoubleTree in Columbia with a freestanding tub, marble bathroom, on-site dining, and fitness center. The rare L-shaped balconies and comfortable beds draw couples.
Boutique Willcox in Aiken with a clawfoot tub, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathroom, pool, and fireplace. The historic romance and the serene luxury are what couples come for.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson by IHG
Columbia, South Carolina
Very Good1,061 reviews
4.1
Near Fort Jackson with a Jacuzzi in the room, pool, and breakfast. Some praise the spacious rooms, though reviews overwhelmingly flag maintenance issues.
Extended-stay Hilton in Columbia with a hot tub in the room, pet-friendly options, and pool. Friendly staff and spotless suites near the northeast business district.
In Blythewood with a Jacuzzi in the room, fireplace, pet-friendly setup, and waffles at breakfast. Spotless and accommodating near the I-77 interchange.
Refined Charleston-area inn with a private whirlpool in select rooms, a full breakfast, and balconies overlooking the grounds. Central location with a charming southern character.
Greenville has 20 whirlpool suites. The highest-rated is Pettigru Place, a downtown B&B at 4.9 with freestanding tubs and homemade breakfast. For riverfront luxury, the Grand Bohemian Lodge starts at $399 on the Reedy River.
Three hundred ninety-six properties with a private balcony hot tub, from Smoky Mountain cabins to Scottish Highland cottages. The top-rated ski option is Trail's End Lodge in Park City with ski-in access.
Sonesta has 754 jacuzzi properties, but most are independent-feeling B&Bs and cabins, not chain hotels. The best value is The Artist's Inn near Lancaster at $65 a night with an in-room corner jacuzzi and breakfast included.
Two hundred seventy-seven Silver Pick hotels span the U.S. and Spain, heavy on owner-run cabins and inns. The highest-rated romantic outlier is Donna's Premier Lodging in Berlin, Ohio, with heart-shaped Jacuzzis and a perfect 5.0 across 1,300 reviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hampton Inn puts you in the historic district, a short walk from the South Carolina State House. Couples tend to eat in the Vista along Gervais Street before heading back to the room. Congaree National Park is about 30 minutes southeast. The boardwalk through old-growth cypress is worth a half day out. A long hike makes the tub feel earned that night.
Columbia summers are brutal. July and August push past 95 degrees with swampy humidity. A jetted tub loses its appeal when you are drenched walking from the parking lot. Late fall and early spring work best. Room rates dip midweek, and the weather cooperates with an evening walk downtown. Gameday weekends at the University of South Carolina spike rates and pack every hotel in town. Book a cool November weeknight and the city works with you. The cheapest options start under $100 and sit along the highway corridors outside the city center.
Most chain hotels here put a jetted corner tub in the room itself, separated from the bed by a half-wall or nothing. That is what you see at the Country Inn & Suites and most Fort Jackson corridor properties. The jets are loud. Plan for background noise or turn them off while you talk. A few hotels put the tub in the bathroom behind a closed door. The DoubleTree takes a different route with a freestanding soaking tub in the bathroom. If you want a door between the tub and the bed, confirm the layout before you book.
Downtown puts you near restaurants and the State House, but the Hampton Inn is the only option and starts at $196. The Fort Jackson corridor has several properties from $95 to $160, most with in-room jetted tubs. The real difference is the setting. Downtown is a ten-minute walk to dinner. The Fort Jackson strip is highway hotels and chain restaurants. For a graduation weekend at the base, the northeast side saves you a 20-minute drive each morning. For an anniversary, downtown earns the premium.
Chesnut Cottage is the standout. It is a Columbia B&B with a jetted tub where hosts know guests by first name. Homemade breakfast comes with the room. Starts at $389 and books up fast. In Aiken, about 60 miles southwest, the Carriage House Inn has a private whirlpool from $80. The horse country pace is the opposite of Columbia's college-town energy. If the drive does not bother you, the price gap makes Aiken worth considering.
