Super 8 by Wyndham Gastonia
502 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, Bessemer City, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.6 / 5
Overview
Super 8 by Wyndham Gastonia is a straightforward, budget (2-star) hotel adjacent to Interstate 85 in the Gastonia area. It’s positioned for quick highway access and short drives to local museums and family attractions. The property’s public rating is 2.6/5 based on 351 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are casual and include en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with premium cable or satellite channels. Each room is equipped with a microwave, minifridge, and coffeemaker for simple in-room meals and drinks. Room features are geared toward practical, short stays rather than resort-style amenities.
Breakfast & On-site Services
The hotel advertises a complimentary continental breakfast. Additional on-site conveniences include a business center and guest laundry. Parking is included and is described as accommodating cars as well as larger vehicles.
Location & Nearby Places
The hotel is about a 4-minute drive from The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium and roughly 2 miles from the Gastonia Amtrak station (served by the New Orleans–New York Crescent line). Adventure Landing Gastonia is nearby (about 586 m), and George Poston Park is also close (about 2.99 km). For bigger day trips, the U.S. National Whitewater Center is about 11.5 km away, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 13.4 miles away.
Best for
This hotel is best suited to budget-minded road-trippers who want easy Interstate 85 access and simple in-room essentials like a microwave and minifridge. It can also work for travelers visiting nearby attractions such as Adventure Landing Gastonia and The Schiele Museum, or those needing proximity to the Gastonia Amtrak station.
Travel tips
If you’re arriving by train, the Gastonia Amtrak station is about 2 miles away, so plan for a short rideshare/taxi connection. The property is positioned for driving—especially for quick trips to Adventure Landing Gastonia (under 1 km) and The Schiele Museum (about 2.7 km). If you’re flying, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is roughly 13.4 miles away; allow extra time for traffic depending on your travel window.
What guests say
Guests most often mention the convenient location and some positive experiences with room cleanliness and friendly staff. Negative themes include serious cleanliness complaints (including pests and odors) and reports of maintenance issues such as bathrooms not working properly. Several reviews also describe problems with service responsiveness and difficulty obtaining basic items or documentation. Noise and late-night activity in the parking area are also cited as concerns by some guests.
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