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A large hotel with a swimming pool, a covered walkway, and a stone archway.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick building with multiple windows and doors.
A spacious kitchen area with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, and various food and beverage dispensers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a red chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
Newberry
$105
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, large entrance, and a central circular logo.
A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled steps, and a lifeguard sign.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG
Newberry
$105
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and three paintings on the wall.
A modern lobby with a grey wall, a brown sofa, patterned armchairs, a dark coffee table, and a reception desk with a stone backdrop.
A Days Inn motel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A modern living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
Newberry
$60
$64 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a coffee machine, a TV displaying a program, and a refrigerator with a 'Good Morning' sign.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, two laptops, a printer, and a black office chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Quality Inn Newberry

Quality Inn Newberry
Newberry
$66
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Quality Inn Newberry
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a suitcase.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a suitcase.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
Newberry
$122
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a grassy area with a utility building.
A small bathroom with a toilet, sink, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Budget Inn

Budget Inn
Newberry
$54
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Budget Inn
A modern indoor space with a sofa, tables, chairs, and a pool view.
A modern interior with a stone fireplace, wooden tables and chairs, and a large orange sofa.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, a welcoming entrance, and a flagpole.
A pool area with a clear view of the outdoors, including a patio with chairs and umbrellas.

Hampton Inn & Suites Clinton - I-26

Hampton Inn & Suites Clinton - I-26
Clinton
$110
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Clinton - I-26
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a flag display.
A hotel reception area with a modern reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A breakfast buffet with various food items, coffee machines, and a toaster.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, two lamps, a framed picture, and a mirror.

Comfort Suites Clinton near Presbyterian College

Comfort Suites Clinton near Presbyterian College
Clinton
$95
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Comfort Suites Clinton near Presbyterian College

Quality Inn Clinton - Laurens I-26

Quality Inn Clinton - Laurens I-26
Clinton
$79
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Quality Inn Clinton - Laurens I-26
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a patterned rug, and a Buddha statue.
A swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, a shallow water sign, and a no diving allowed sign.
A laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, chair, and table.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Days Inn by Wyndham Clinton / Laurens I-26

Days Inn by Wyndham Clinton / Laurens I-26
Clinton
$61
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Days Inn by Wyndham Clinton / Laurens I-26
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a small table.
A rectangular pool with a blue border, surrounded by a black fence. There are lounge chairs and a small table with chairs along the poolside.
A row of residential buildings with a blue door, a white window, and a vent on the wall.
A modern, well-lit room with a blue door, a patterned chair, a kitchen area with a dishwasher, and a tiled floor.

Rodeway Inn Union

Rodeway Inn Union
Union
$65
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Rodeway Inn Union
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a counter, seating, a clock, and a sign for 'The Night'.
A building with a sign for "The Night Inn" featuring a stylized 'N' logo.
A motel with a single-story structure, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained lawn.

The Night Inn

The Night Inn
Union
$65
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
The Night Inn
A dining area with tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A Rodeway Inn with a two-story building, a parking lot, and a few cars parked in front.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Rodeway Inn Laurens

Rodeway Inn Laurens
Laurens
$73
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Rodeway Inn Laurens
A building with a red door and windows, labeled "OFFICE" and "FDC".
A room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a bathroom with a bathtub and toilet.
Leesville Lodge with a red entrance, a sign indicating an office, and a parked police car.
A hotel room with two beds, a telephone, and a bathroom with a bathtub and toilet.

Leesville Lodge

Leesville Lodge
Leesville
$65
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Leesville Lodge
A row of single-story houses with a covered porch area, a paved driveway, and a clear blue sky.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and benches.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting of a pier, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table.

Lake Access & Boat Slip: Greenwood Cottage!

Lake Access & Boat Slip: Greenwood Cottage!
Greenwood
$157
$402 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Lake Access & Boat Slip: Greenwood Cottage!
A dining area with a table set for four, a spiral staircase, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.
A modern living room with a gray sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with white cabinets and a window.
A living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a red ottoman.
A hot tub on a covered patio with outdoor furniture and a view of a house.

Walk to Marina: Lake Greenwood Retreat w/ Hot Tub

Walk to Marina: Lake Greenwood Retreat w/ Hot Tub
Greenwood
$144
$364 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Walk to Marina: Lake Greenwood Retreat w/ Hot Tub
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, a beige sofa, and a black spiral staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with a black spiral staircase, a blue table, and a mirror on the wall.

Lake Greenwood Getaway w/ On-site Boat Ramp!

Lake Greenwood Getaway w/ On-site Boat Ramp!
Greenwood
$181
$429 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Lake Greenwood Getaway w/ On-site Boat Ramp!
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A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, large entrance, and a central circular logo.
A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled steps, and a lifeguard sign.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG
Newberry
$13 off
$121
per night
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG
A large hotel with a swimming pool, a covered walkway, and a stone archway.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick building with multiple windows and doors.
A spacious kitchen area with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, and various food and beverage dispensers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a red chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
Newberry
$143
per night
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and three paintings on the wall.
A modern lobby with a grey wall, a brown sofa, patterned armchairs, a dark coffee table, and a reception desk with a stone backdrop.
A Days Inn motel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A modern living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
Newberry
$8 off
$72
per night
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a coffee machine, a TV displaying a program, and a refrigerator with a 'Good Morning' sign.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, two laptops, a printer, and a black office chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Quality Inn Newberry

Quality Inn Newberry
Newberry
$80
per night
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Quality Inn Newberry
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a suitcase.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a suitcase.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
Newberry
$149
per night
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a grassy area with a utility building.
A small bathroom with a toilet, sink, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Budget Inn

Budget Inn
Newberry
$54
per night
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Budget Inn
A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, large entrance, and a central circular logo.
A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled steps, and a lifeguard sign.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG
Newberry
$13 off
$116
per night
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG
A large hotel with a swimming pool, a covered walkway, and a stone archway.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick building with multiple windows and doors.
A spacious kitchen area with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, and various food and beverage dispensers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a red chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
Newberry
$131
per night
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and three paintings on the wall.
A modern lobby with a grey wall, a brown sofa, patterned armchairs, a dark coffee table, and a reception desk with a stone backdrop.
A Days Inn motel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A modern living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
Newberry
$7 off
$63
per night
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a coffee machine, a TV displaying a program, and a refrigerator with a 'Good Morning' sign.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, two laptops, a printer, and a black office chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Quality Inn Newberry

Quality Inn Newberry
Newberry
$80
per night
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Quality Inn Newberry
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a suitcase.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a suitcase.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
Newberry
$149
per night
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a grassy area with a utility building.
A small bathroom with a toilet, sink, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Budget Inn

Budget Inn
Newberry
$54
per night
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Budget Inn
A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, large entrance, and a central circular logo.
A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled steps, and a lifeguard sign.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG
Newberry
$23 off
$103
per night
$223 total
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a coffee machine, a TV displaying a program, and a refrigerator with a 'Good Morning' sign.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, two laptops, a printer, and a black office chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Quality Inn Newberry

Quality Inn Newberry
Newberry
$25 off
$70
per night
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Quality Inn Newberry
A large hotel with a swimming pool, a covered walkway, and a stone archway.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick building with multiple windows and doors.
A spacious kitchen area with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, and various food and beverage dispensers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a red chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
Newberry
$156
per night
$346 total
includes taxes & fees
Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and three paintings on the wall.
A modern lobby with a grey wall, a brown sofa, patterned armchairs, a dark coffee table, and a reception desk with a stone backdrop.
A Days Inn motel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A modern living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
Newberry
$64
per night
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a suitcase.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a suitcase.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
Newberry
$122
per night
$271 total
includes taxes & fees
Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a grassy area with a utility building.
A small bathroom with a toilet, sink, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Budget Inn

Budget Inn
Newberry
$54
per night
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Budget Inn

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A large hotel with a swimming pool, a covered walkway, and a stone archway.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick building with multiple windows and doors.
A spacious kitchen area with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, and various food and beverage dispensers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a red chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
Newberry
$105
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and three paintings on the wall.
A modern lobby with a grey wall, a brown sofa, patterned armchairs, a dark coffee table, and a reception desk with a stone backdrop.
A Days Inn motel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A modern living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry

Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
Newberry
$60
$64 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a coffee machine, a TV displaying a program, and a refrigerator with a 'Good Morning' sign.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, two laptops, a printer, and a black office chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Quality Inn Newberry

Quality Inn Newberry
Newberry
$66
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Quality Inn Newberry
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a suitcase.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a suitcase.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
Newberry
$122
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a grassy area with a utility building.
A small bathroom with a toilet, sink, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Budget Inn

Budget Inn
Newberry
$54
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Budget Inn
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Top landmarks in Newberry

Newberry Opera House

9.0/10 (72 reviews)
If you’re after a show while in the center of Newberry, you might want to get tickets at Newberry Opera House. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, The Ritz Theater is just a short walk away.
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Enoree River Vineyards and Winery

7.0/10 (6 reviews)
Travelers might want a tour of Enoree River Vineyards and Winery, just one of the places to visit, and located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Newberry.
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Wells Japanese Garden

7.6/10 (12 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Wells Japanese Garden in the heart of Newberry. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Willowbrook Park and Carter & Holmes Orchids, both nearby.
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Dr. Ulysses S Gallman Park

Dr. Ulysses S Gallman Park is worth a visit, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Newberry.
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Newberry Historic District

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Newberry Historic District— just one of the monuments in central Newberry.
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Boundary Street-Newberry Cotton Mills Historic District

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Boundary Street-Newberry Cotton Mills Historic District— just one of the landmarks located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Newberry.
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Willowbrook Park

Willowbrook Park is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Newberry, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Wells Japanese Garden and Carter & Holmes Orchids, both nearby.
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City Of Newberry Recreational Complex

City Of Newberry Recreational Complex is worth a visit, located 1.9 mi (3 km) from central Newberry.
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Learn more about Newberry

A perfectly preserved opera house anchors a downtown where locals greet visitors with genuine Southern hospitality. The Wells Japanese Garden offers a tranquil oasis amid historic brick buildings housing antique shops and family-run cafes. Catch a performance at the 1908 Newberry Opera House, with acoustics rivaling much larger venues. Carter & Holmes Orchids showcases delicate blooms thriving in the mild climate. Newberry College's leafy campus invites exploration, with architecture telling the story of this small city's cultural ambitions. Ask locals where to find the best peach cobbler – everyone has an opinion and will happily direct you to their favorite spot.

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Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry

10/10 Excellent
"On the website the room I choose(king w/sofa) had a picture with a curtain separating the bed from the sofa area. The room we got(king w/sofa didn't have the curtain divider which was unexpected."
Johnna 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Home2 Suites By Hilton Newberry
Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House

Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House

10/10 Excellent
"The best Hampton Inn staff anywhere in the country! Awesome folks who go out of their way to be helpful."
Van 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House
Hampton Inn & Suites Clinton - I-26

Hampton Inn & Suites Clinton - I-26

10/10 Excellent
"Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Dark roast coffee was much better than the usual motel coffee. The walk in shower so much better than a tub shower. I liked using the side door and stairs."
Paul 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hampton Inn & Suites Clinton - I-26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG

8/10 Good
"The room was comfortable."
Diana 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Newberry?
Guests like Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG, Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry and Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House.
Can I book refundable accommodations in Newberry?
If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to Newberry, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Newberry if I want a cheap accommodation?
A few inexpensive options worth considering are Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry by IHG, Hampton Inn Newberry-Opera House and Quality Inn Newberry.
Where can I stay in Newberry if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
Browse 5 vacation homes on our site.
What will the weather in Newberry be like during my visit?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Newberry when the average temp is 78°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 48°F. December and August are the months with the most rain.
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