Name: The Inn at Houndslake
Address: 897 Houndslake Drive, Houndslake, Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America, Aiken, Aiken County, US
Price range: $133–$201 per night
Rating: 8.87

What guests think

The Inn at Houndslake offers a quiet, country club setting that many guests find relaxing, with clean, comfortable rooms and very friendly staff, though the property and decor are older and could use some updating.

Guests appreciate the large outdoor pool and country club amenities, but access can be limited; the pool is occasionally closed and the restaurant/bar belong to the club and may not be available. Breakfast is generally simple and adequate, with several reviews calling it basic and a few praising it. Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds and golf-course views, though decor is dated; some mention thin walls, musty odors, or worn carpets. Expect an old-school stay with comfortable basics and few frills.

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Facilities

Guests like the large outdoor pool and the country club setting with golf and tennis, though some note varying access/hours and minor upkeep issues. The restaurant and bar belong to the club and are sometimes closed.

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10

Reginald

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice spacious location in Aiken. Tucked in off a main road with easy access to food and shopping. The rooms are a bit dated but in good repair and the walls are thin, but the noise was kept to a minimum by the guests. I had a nice size refrigerator and a microwave in the room for convenience. There is an 18 hole golf course, pool and tennis/pickle-ball courts on the property also. Along with a clubhouse which serves meals. I met Pete the General Manager, a good man who cares about the hotel and it's guests. He's a Pittsburgh Steelers fan also, but I won't hold that against him! I plan to return on my next trip to Aiken.

8

Mark

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They have a beautiful pool whcih I wanted to use but unfortunately it was closed. Not sure when they open but I really wanted a swim. Batroom is a little dated. room itself was beautiful.

8

Bryon

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Steve check in great Lady check out super AC off in rooms on arrival on 100 degree days poor management decisions Place is weedy grass shrubs and mess Basic on basic free break-feast why bother Pool Closed 8pm we arrived 8 pm ! Now Resturants or bars open Felt BATES Motel

8

Phillip

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Mostly very nice. No cofee-maker in room as was advertised. Advertised restaurant and pub were both closed for the duration of our stay. But mostly nice.

10

Ryan

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was closed following hurricane Helene, but completely understandable with the amount of damage sustained to this area. This property is a hidden gem

8

melanie

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older hotel inside a country club. The setting is quiet and pretty. The rooms are dated but serviceable. The pool is not part of the hotel but you are allowed to use it. It could use some upkeep but is a big lap pool which is nice.

10

Craig

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rather than stay near the interstate while working in Augusta, I thought I’d try something different and so I stayed at the Inn at Houndslake in Aiken SC. This classic hotel - about 30 minutes drive from downtown Augusta - is located inside a golf/country club. I didn’t use or visit the included amenities - pool, tennis, golf, clubhouse - since I was just there overnight but the hotel/room was clean, comfortable and above all, ultra quiet. I would stay here again and would consider having a corporate retreat here - I think they have 30 guest rooms and a meeting room.

10

Lauren

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was fantastic. The mattresses were amazing, and there is a very large (and clean) pool. I wish the breakfast was a bit more full when we got there at 7:45, but otherwise would definitely return!!

10

Debra

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick check in; quiet; great service; property is beautiful; restaurant and bar access.

10

Janelle

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our family had so much fun in the pool! It’s very large and very nice. Staff were so very nice.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe rooms and common areas as clean or spotless. A few mention musty odors or stained carpets in older sections.

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10

MELISSA

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this quiet location. Comfy beds & well kept rooms!

8

ryan

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the quiet and peaceful setting. Rooms were clean and well kept. Staff was very professional and friendly. View from our room onto the golf course was relaxing. Only drawback was the continental breakfast. For the money, a few more selections would be nice. What was served was very good though.

10

Jackie

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for the $. Clean, comfy & very friendly and helpful employees!

10

Tiffany

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room with a Great view.

10

Stephen

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean, quiet and comfortable, very nice older style accommodations, breakfast options adequate to get you going each morning.

6

john

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Entrance and room was very dated. Musty odor when entering. Old carpet in main areas. The room was a bit better. If you have any allergies to must and mildew look elsewhere.

10

Holly

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very clean and beautiful hotel. It was an older hotel, like normal keys and a phone in the bathroom. So some outdated stuff but very pretty and well kept. Super convenient to stay at if visiting Akien.

10

Sam

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We recently stayed at The Inn at Houndslake during our trip to Aiken for Nationals, and overall, it was a wonderful experience. While Expedia was incorrect about the property having an on-site bar and restaurant—this is actually part of a country club—we were still very happy with our stay. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Every person we interacted with was friendly and helpful. They even provided a few items we had forgotten at home, which made a big difference. Our room was spotless, and the beds were extremely comfortable. In the evenings, our kids especially loved the fresh-baked cookies and hot chocolate—it was such a thoughtful touch! The pool was also a huge hit with the whole family. We’ll definitely be returning to The Inn at Houndslake for future Nationals events. Highly recommend!

10

Michael

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Traveling for business - arrived late and notified front desk in advance, so check in was no problem. Location is great. Room was clean and quiet, I had a little down time to enjoy the pool. Available breakfast was good - would definitely stay again.

10

Sherri

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, customer service is outstanding.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds and some golf-course views, but decor is dated. A few guests note thin walls or small in-room quirks like bright A/C lights or limited amenities.

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10

MELISSA

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this quiet location. Comfy beds & well kept rooms!

10

Karen

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Steve at the front desk was very warm and welcoming! The room was clean with a great view of the golf course. Highly recommend!

6

katie

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, on a golf course Although it was clean, it was very dated. Carpet was stained. Walls thin and you could hear everything in hall and rooms adjoining.

10

Reginald

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice spacious location in Aiken. Tucked in off a main road with easy access to food and shopping. The rooms are a bit dated but in good repair and the walls are thin, but the noise was kept to a minimum by the guests. I had a nice size refrigerator and a microwave in the room for convenience. There is an 18 hole golf course, pool and tennis/pickle-ball courts on the property also. Along with a clubhouse which serves meals. I met Pete the General Manager, a good man who cares about the hotel and it's guests. He's a Pittsburgh Steelers fan also, but I won't hold that against him! I plan to return on my next trip to Aiken.

8

Edmund

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic property , great breakfast & friendly staff, room was very comfortable

10

Tiffany

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room with a Great view.

8

Allen

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Likes the setting and the courteous staff. Didn't like limited breakfast choices, no microwave in room, display light on upper wall A/C unit bright at night, no prime cable channels, very unmanageable closet sliding door, minimum counter space.

10

ronald

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good one night stay for a trip to the Aiken Steeplechase. Room was large. Bed was comfortable. Hotel was quiet. Property grounds nice. Front desk made sure to walk me through the process for late check-in, so I had no issue on arrival. Would stay again.

10

Dan

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay. The hotel is slightly dated, could probably use a freshening up but the beds are very comfortable, the rooms are spacious and well furnished and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Cannot recommend the Inn any higher!

10

Craig

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rather than stay near the interstate while working in Augusta, I thought I’d try something different and so I stayed at the Inn at Houndslake in Aiken SC. This classic hotel - about 30 minutes drive from downtown Augusta - is located inside a golf/country club. I didn’t use or visit the included amenities - pool, tennis, golf, clubhouse - since I was just there overnight but the hotel/room was clean, comfortable and above all, ultra quiet. I would stay here again and would consider having a corporate retreat here - I think they have 30 guest rooms and a meeting room.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, welcoming, and helpful, including accommodating late arrivals. There are isolated complaints about checkout demeanor.

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10

Tim

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were running late for check in and the front desk staff was very welcoming and stayed late to help us. Nice property on a golf course, great views. Will come back again.

6

Barry

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very dated property, but staff was excellent.

10

Garth

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful people taking care of us. Peaceful hotel.

10

Timothy

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice quiet place off the beaten path with warm and courteous staff that were very welcoming and kind. I would highly recommend this place over any other in all of Aiken.

8

JIM

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only 1 night but not well rec’d, and in leaving staff acted like they were doing you a favor to check you out. Needs updating

10

Marie

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place and amazing staff!!!

10

ronald

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good one night stay for a trip to the Aiken Steeplechase. Room was large. Bed was comfortable. Hotel was quiet. Property grounds nice. Front desk made sure to walk me through the process for late check-in, so I had no issue on arrival. Would stay again.

10

Kortney

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was fantastic

10

Sam

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We recently stayed at The Inn at Houndslake during our trip to Aiken for Nationals, and overall, it was a wonderful experience. While Expedia was incorrect about the property having an on-site bar and restaurant—this is actually part of a country club—we were still very happy with our stay. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Every person we interacted with was friendly and helpful. They even provided a few items we had forgotten at home, which made a big difference. Our room was spotless, and the beds were extremely comfortable. In the evenings, our kids especially loved the fresh-baked cookies and hot chocolate—it was such a thoughtful touch! The pool was also a huge hit with the whole family. We’ll definitely be returning to The Inn at Houndslake for future Nationals events. Highly recommend!

10

Michael

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Traveling for business - arrived late and notified front desk in advance, so check in was no problem. Location is great. Room was clean and quiet, I had a little down time to enjoy the pool. Available breakfast was good - would definitely stay again.

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Location

Quiet, scenic setting inside a country club, yet convenient to Aiken and Augusta. Some find it a bit tucked away.

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10

Sarah

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, quiet setting close to Aiken, but by itself in the country club setting.

10

Reginald

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice spacious location in Aiken. Tucked in off a main road with easy access to food and shopping. The rooms are a bit dated but in good repair and the walls are thin, but the noise was kept to a minimum by the guests. I had a nice size refrigerator and a microwave in the room for convenience. There is an 18 hole golf course, pool and tennis/pickle-ball courts on the property also. Along with a clubhouse which serves meals. I met Pete the General Manager, a good man who cares about the hotel and it's guests. He's a Pittsburgh Steelers fan also, but I won't hold that against him! I plan to return on my next trip to Aiken.

10

J

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet and off beaten path but still very close to everything.

10

Jeremy

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice quiet area with no trffic.

10

Susan

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice stay. Could use some updating but was a great stay. Quiet area good walking and golfing

10

Kenneth

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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melanie

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older hotel inside a country club. The setting is quiet and pretty. The rooms are dated but serviceable. The pool is not part of the hotel but you are allowed to use it. It could use some upkeep but is a big lap pool which is nice.

10

steve

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet and away from busy roads. Great location to visit Augusta. Friendly staff.

10

Craig

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rather than stay near the interstate while working in Augusta, I thought I’d try something different and so I stayed at the Inn at Houndslake in Aiken SC. This classic hotel - about 30 minutes drive from downtown Augusta - is located inside a golf/country club. I didn’t use or visit the included amenities - pool, tennis, golf, clubhouse - since I was just there overnight but the hotel/room was clean, comfortable and above all, ultra quiet. I would stay here again and would consider having a corporate retreat here - I think they have 30 guest rooms and a meeting room.

10

Michael

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Traveling for business - arrived late and notified front desk in advance, so check in was no problem. Location is great. Room was clean and quiet, I had a little down time to enjoy the pool. Available breakfast was good - would definitely stay again.

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Dining

Breakfast is mostly basic to adequate, with occasional praise and some requests for more variety or hot items. The on-site restaurant and bar are part of the club and may be closed during stays.

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ryan

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the quiet and peaceful setting. Rooms were clean and well kept. Staff was very professional and friendly. View from our room onto the golf course was relaxing. Only drawback was the continental breakfast. For the money, a few more selections would be nice. What was served was very good though.

8

Edmund

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic property , great breakfast & friendly staff, room was very comfortable

10

Stephen

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean, quiet and comfortable, very nice older style accommodations, breakfast options adequate to get you going each morning.

8

Bryon

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Steve check in great Lady check out super AC off in rooms on arrival on 100 degree days poor management decisions Place is weedy grass shrubs and mess Basic on basic free break-feast why bother Pool Closed 8pm we arrived 8 pm ! Now Resturants or bars open Felt BATES Motel

8

Phillip

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Mostly very nice. No cofee-maker in room as was advertised. Advertised restaurant and pub were both closed for the duration of our stay. But mostly nice.

10

Sam

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We recently stayed at The Inn at Houndslake during our trip to Aiken for Nationals, and overall, it was a wonderful experience. While Expedia was incorrect about the property having an on-site bar and restaurant—this is actually part of a country club—we were still very happy with our stay. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Every person we interacted with was friendly and helpful. They even provided a few items we had forgotten at home, which made a big difference. Our room was spotless, and the beds were extremely comfortable. In the evenings, our kids especially loved the fresh-baked cookies and hot chocolate—it was such a thoughtful touch! The pool was also a huge hit with the whole family. We’ll definitely be returning to The Inn at Houndslake for future Nationals events. Highly recommend!

10

John

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a fitting place to stay in Aiken as it reflects the atmosphere of this horse training, golf, and traditional city. Somewhat hard to locate it was in excellent condition with a friendly and attentive staff and a dining room set on one of the putting greens. Comfortable bed, a good but not great breakfast and very reasonable price.

8

Cheryl

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice quiet, cozy place to stay. Golf course views. Continental breakfast was very basic. Dining room was nice.

10

Michael

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Traveling for business - arrived late and notified front desk in advance, so check in was no problem. Location is great. Room was clean and quiet, I had a little down time to enjoy the pool. Available breakfast was good - would definitely stay again.

10

Lauren

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was fantastic. The mattresses were amazing, and there is a very large (and clean) pool. I wish the breakfast was a bit more full when we got there at 7:45, but otherwise would definitely return!!

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