Security Inn & Suites
319 Sumter St, Lake City, SC 29560, Lake City, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Security Inn & Suites is a low-key, 2-star hotel in Florence County at 319 Sumter St in Lake City, South Carolina. It sits off Route 52 and is positioned for quick, practical stays in the Lake City area. The property holds a public rating of 4.1/5 based on 165 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodations are described as modest and include free Wi‑Fi, coffee, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and microwaves. Suites add extra living space plus a dining area, which can be useful for longer stays or travelers who want room to spread out. Specific bed types and room counts are not documented.
On-site Services
On-site amenities listed include a business center, free parking, and a 24-hour snack bar. Additional amenities are not documented.
Location & Nearby
The hotel is about 0.9 miles from the Bean Market Museum and 2.1 miles from golfing at Lake City Country Club. Nearby points of interest include ArtFields (about 931 m), Jones-Carter Gallery (about 994 m), Lynches Lake Historical Society and Museum (about 1,256 m), and Lake City Park (about 1,294 m). For dining close by, Lake City Shrimper is about 98 m away and El San Jose Mexican Restaurant is about 259 m away; Jarritos Family Mexican Restaurant #2 is about 782 m away.
Best for
This property is best suited to budget-minded travelers looking for a straightforward overnight stop, supported by free parking and in-room conveniences like a microwave and minifridge. It can also work for guests who want to explore Lake City’s arts and local attractions, with ArtFields and Jones-Carter Gallery roughly a 10–15 minute walk away. Business travelers needing basic work support may appreciate the on-site business center and free Wi‑Fi.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting Lake City attractions, this address on Sumter St is within about 1–1.3 km of ArtFields, Jones-Carter Gallery, the Lynches Lake Historical Society and Museum, and Lake City Park. For local transit access points, Lake City Hospital (listed as a bus station) is about 308 m away, with Lake City IGA and Lake City Piggly Wiggly stops about 368 m and 479 m away, respectively. For flights, Florence Regional Airport is about 34.4 km away, while Myrtle Beach International Airport is much farther at about 80.1 km.
What guests say
Reviews commonly describe the property as a convenient place for a quick overnight rest, and some guests note a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: some guests report clean linens, while others raise serious concerns about room cleanliness and pest issues. Service and staff interactions are also a point of disagreement, with some reviewers expressing strong dissatisfaction. Overall sentiment skews positive in the aggregate rating (4.1/5 from 165 reviews), but the negative themes are important to consider.
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