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Carole Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Garden City with free parking

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Front of property
Basic Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Shower
Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Basic Room, 2 Double Beds | Down comforters, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Located on River Street, Carole Motel offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Free self-parking eliminates urban parking hassles. Attentive staff provides concierge assistance and pet-sitting services for travelers needing a helping hand.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
175 Main St, Garden City, GA, 31408

What's nearby

  • Enmarket Arena - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • River Street - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Forsyth Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Savannah Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 10 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Carey Hilliard's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carey Hilliard's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lil chick - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Carole Motel

Motel near River Street
Carole Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Pet-sitting services, an off-leash area, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.89 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.89 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Carole Motel Motel
Carole Motel Garden City
Carole Motel Motel Garden City

Frequently asked questions

Is Carole Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Carole Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carole Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Carole Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carole Motel located?

Situated in Garden City, this motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Savannah River and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Port Wentworth Ball Fields. River Street and Enmarket Arena are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Carole Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 77 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and clean, simple and economical overnight accommodations. Thanks 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROEISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property staff awsome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The palms and magnolia trees made the place look my inviting. Room meet all my needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk lady is always very nice and helpful. Its because of her, I'll continue to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was pretty good apart from the sounds of the trains on the nearby railway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean

The room was very clean. No frills. You get what you pay for. No laundry facility, no coffee in the room, no little soaps or shampoo. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No frills but enough for the money

A cheap, I mean a frugal guy’s “dream”. Good to just park & drop, wake up & go! Not fancy enough for most females…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gary Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
did not realize that this place is smack dap in the middle of the port area did not feel safe with the surrounding and asked for a refund it was not granted
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Low price. Limited service and noisy trains nearby. Overall I was happy with the value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed. You get what you pay for...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small and comfy

Had a bit of a problem checking in as the owner temporarily lost a key, but I don't think this is typical. Room was small but adequate and clean. A lot of the walls were tiled (unique) and probably contributed to the cleanliness. I rather liked the look. Bathroom was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Spencer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room i stayed in was literally falling apart. The popcorn ceiling was peeling in the bathroom bathroom sink was not attached to it's base or the wall. I had to birdbath in the sink because there was no hot water in the shower. Window unit was ridiculously loud. And the tv was broken. Overall, my stay at the carole motel was absolutely horribly disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great price! Easy drive to historic district (only 4 miles). Nice having fridge and microwave in room. Staff is friendly. It was impossible to lock the windows because latch was broken. Room is on ground floor, so this should be fixed. Motel is right next to active freight train yard, so it's pretty noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Hyunjin

Disliked: Staff & service
Price was cheap so I was not expecting much. However, reason why it is so cheap is because: no staff facility, you need to pick up the key about 3 min driving distance or 20 min walking distance from the motel. Train going by next to the motel all throughout the day and night. I woke up many timea during the middle of the night because of the noise. One towel, no dryer. No power next to the bed. If you are okay with these conditions, this would not be too bad for you. For me, it was okay other than the train noise and no hair dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Penny

Disliked: Staff & service
I booked the room and then started driving from NC to Savannah, Georgia. Im disabled and have to make alot stops so it was after 9pm. I did not see message they sent me. The door said to check in at hotel down the road. It was midnight and my gps was being whack. I could not find the other hotel. It was late and I was exhausted so I went another hotel. I got the travel insurance. I sent them 2 messages regarding getting refunded for the 3 days left on the reservation. I agree with paying for first night. I have not heard from them and no refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unacceptable

The morning of our stay, we received a text message that we were being moved to a different (sister) motel. We got to the "Inn on 17" and found the room to be much smaller than what we had booked (not the queen bed room we were expecting). The motel room itself was pretty clean but appeared to still be under construction as there were no towel bars, no closet, no hooks to hang anything anywhere and no drawers. The water pressure in the shower was poor at best. When we contacted Hotels.com about the discrepancy, the hotel manager advised that we had been moved to a larger room than the one we had originally booked. This was an outright lie as the room we got was not big enough to fit a queen-sized bed. The room looked partially finished (still under construction) as the headboard area looked like pieces of floor underlayment that had been glued to the wall. Conclusion, we do not recommend staying at either the Carol or Inn on 17 motels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place was near the downtown. No host greeted us upon arrival and key retrieval was on another inn. Clean room however there were dirts in the bedsheet and the chair was awful. Lastly, in the middle of our sleep at around 3 AM, we heard someone knocked on our door and there were people outside, I think homeless, making some noise that made us awake for a quite time and most especially, unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Room comfort

Stay away

The office on site is closed so you are expected to drive to a different location to check in/out. The smell of cleaning chemical is overwhelming to the point that it made us sick. We had to make our own bed with the poor excuse of a blanket that was left. It is directly across from a very active railway close to a mill that smells atrocious! The fridge, microwave and tv are all plugged into the same outlet which poses a fire hazard. There was no hot water in the bathroom sink, the towel bar was broken and the room would never get to a comfortable temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was overall good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Location too far from town

A little bit far from town. Public transport is a 15 minute walkaway. Safe area and good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Milana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place didn't notify that check-in in another location. TV didn't work and there was anyone to attemd to it. The room had huge cockroaches and there was no cleaning service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gisselle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The stay wasn't bad!! If I could change anything it would be the roaches. We saw so many in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Although I had an Expedia-made reservation, which I shared with them, they told me they were booked!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maggie the manager was very helpful

2/10 Terrible

janae

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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