Name: Bells Marina & Fishing Resort - Santee Lake Marion by I95 - Family Adventure, Pets on Request!
Address: 12907 Old Number Six Highway, Eutawville, South Carolina, United States of America, Eutawville, South Carolina, US
Price range: US$80–US$115 per night
Rating: 10

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At Bells Marina & Fishing Resort - Santee Lake Marion by I95 - Family Adventure, Pets on Request!, travelers highlight the peaceful, lakeside setting near I-95, clean and often remodeled rooms with comfortable beds, and welcoming owners and staff.

A recurring drawback is noise from thin walls and upstairs footsteps, which several guests say disrupts sleep. Facilities include an on-site store and diner plus a boat ramp and dock, though boat parking and docking can be inconvenient, restaurant quality is mixed, and options nearby are limited. Expect a rustic, scenic stop suited to quiet lake time more than a full-service resort.

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Facilities

Lakeside setting with an on-site store and diner, plus a functional boat ramp and dock. Some guests find boat parking and docking awkward, and amenities feel simple.

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William

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I would like to see it more boat friendly and the parking in front for the boat slips to be able to hook your boat up after you come back in....

8

Greg

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were there for a weekend fishing trip. Property is apparently being upgraded from years of neglect or non use. I don't know the background so that is just as it appeared to me. The motel has been upgraded and the room was very nice. It was clean. Towels were sufficient and good quality as was the bedding. Store was fully stocked & any needed bait was available. Restaurant was pretty good for burgers and such. The people were very friendly. Boat ramp and dock was functional, though the dock itself had suffered from neglect. However, it was being improved. I didn't like the parking arrangement for boat trailer/vehicle. You have to park a ways from the ramp which is kind of a pain when launching and loading. Overall a positive experience, I'd go back.

8

Vincent

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

For a low end restaurant on premise, the food was quite good. The fried Catfish was perfect.

6

Megan

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in is in the gas station before you pull in which is interesting but there was clear signage saying so. When we arrived, the lake is right in front of you and very pretty and you can see it clearly from the room. The room smelled really nice. However, there was A LOT of hair in the bathtub that was super gross and when my daughter tried to take a bath (after me washing it out), the stopper would not work and kept draining the water. Also the shower head leaked water pretty bad as I was running her bath so that was hard too as it got water everywhere. We were only there to sleep but we wouldn’t stay again. The neighbors were also crazy loud and kept us up past 1am when we had to be somewhere at 6am.

10

Stavroula

29 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had the most relaxing trip at Bells Marina & Resort. Our room was clean, and we loved that the decor wasn’t typical generic hotel prints. Beware of the beds! They are so comfortable they practically suck you in. Everything was convenient to our room. The lake was right outside our door, which couldn’t have pleased us more. The store, diner, and rental boats were right there. We had planned some hiking, and we discussed renting an electric boat. In the end, we opted to sit by the lake and have cookouts with all the wonderful people we met. The owner Jud was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. The hotel is older, and you can hear the people above you. That wasn’t a problem for us, as we were hardly in our room, and the beds are too comfy to stay awake in. We can’t wait to get back to Bells Marina! Maybe next time we’ll get to that hiking, or maybe not.

6

Marcia

29 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very nice. However we went to fish. No place to dock the boat and there is no good parking for a boat and trailer. Not a good set up. 10 miles to any number of restaurants. No restaurant at the “resort”.

10

Abby

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love this place! It is off the highway and chain hotel track, is wonderfully unique and full of friendly characters, but is only about 10 minutes from 95. There's a little fenced in area for dogs. A little drip in the shower and you can hear people walking above you if you're on the first floor, but everyone settles down early. Mist on the water in the morning, just beautiful.

8

Nathan

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay. Beds were extremely comfortable. Having þhe shop on site was helpful. Good security, good staff. Only complaint was the on site restaurants breakfast buffet was subpar. Cold eggs, hard stail biscuits. We had a great stay overall.

8

Johnathan

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The boat dock had been repaired and was functional. The store was good and well stocked. Now for the restaurant!!! It was absolutely awful. We ate or should I say tried to eat one meal. I had country fried steak and could only eat maybe three bites. It was all gristle and tough. The Mac and cheese must have been left over from another day along with the mashed potatoes. Go shop, fish, stay, but don’t eat.

8

Peter

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Went for a long weekend getaway for some fishing and relaxing, it’s a great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful when needed. Has a store and restaurant at the front of the campground, we stayed in the hotel which has been recently updated. Boat ramp was fine for my 16ft bass boat. There are gators in the water near Bells Marina so no swimming for you or your dog. Overall we had a great time, we would stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms as clean or spotless, with recent renovations noted. However, several report lapses like hair in tubs, stained linens, mildew, and minor bathroom maintenance issues.

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Peter

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very peaceful and welcoming, the beds are comfortable and the rooms are clean. We loved waking up to the Lakeview in the morning. Not a single complaint from is.

10

Robert

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bell's Marina is a hidden gem. Family owned and off the beaten path, you can feel the community and the color in historic Eutawville. Every room has a inlet view off Lake Marion. The rooms are spotless and coffee and treats are provided.

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Megan

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in is in the gas station before you pull in which is interesting but there was clear signage saying so. When we arrived, the lake is right in front of you and very pretty and you can see it clearly from the room. The room smelled really nice. However, there was A LOT of hair in the bathtub that was super gross and when my daughter tried to take a bath (after me washing it out), the stopper would not work and kept draining the water. Also the shower head leaked water pretty bad as I was running her bath so that was hard too as it got water everywhere. We were only there to sleep but we wouldn’t stay again. The neighbors were also crazy loud and kept us up past 1am when we had to be somewhere at 6am.

8

Beulah

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very clean and their housekeeping services are excellent. The walls are very thin so you can hear your neighbors other than that. I have no complaints.

8

Steven

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean. The owner introduced himself and was very helpful. The lake was beautiful. Only complaint....we were on the bottom floor and the person above us....we could hear his every footstep....

6

Jereme

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this last minute as a one night stay on our way home. The property itself was okay. The email and instructions we were given ahead of time said to text them if you were going to arrive late. We texted and never got a response. So then we called and got voicemail. Either way when we got there we were still able to check in without issue having gotten there just before the deadline. We actually had a connecting room. The room with the queen and kitchenette was quaint and nicely decorated, but the sheets had stains on them. Also the freezer in the room had not been cleaned out and had fish bait in it. In the connecting room with two beds for the kids the beds were fine but the bathtub was really gross. It looked like someone had cleaned their fish in it and there was a lot of mildew/mold. The walls are very very thin and the people in the room next to us were screaming at each other until late into the night. At least 11pm if not later. The owners provide single packages ear plugs presumably because of this issue, however I just left the tv on until I couldn't hear them carrying on anymore. Overall we may have considered it for a longer start in the future but given the reasons above we likely won't be back.

8

Omar

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a fisherman paradise! Great location right on the water. Clean rooms and comfortable beds with plenty hot water. I didn’t come to fish this time but I will be back 😇

10

Jeanette

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I recently stayed 2 nights at the Bells Island Marina Hotel. It was a great place to stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly and the lake is beautiful. I felt safe and secure there. I highly recommend a visit there. Jeanette R.

10

Charles

22 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are newly renovated and clean. Location and lake access was good.

10

Jack

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyable stay with very clean comfortable accommodations. Owner and workers were helpful and friendly. Will recommend to others.

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Rooms

Rooms are often newly remodeled with comfortable beds and lake views. However, soundproofing is weak, and noise from adjacent rooms or upstairs is a common complaint.

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gregg

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy Hotel with thin walls

8

arlene

27 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful waterfront setting. Hotel was clean, but soundproofing was lacking. We could hear every step and movement in the adjacent rooms

10

Marlene

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms has recently been remodeld and we're very nice. They offered great views of the lake and had everything you would need for a pleasant stay

8

Rachael

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, nice view

8

Beulah

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very clean and their housekeeping services are excellent. The walls are very thin so you can hear your neighbors other than that. I have no complaints.

10

Stavroula

29 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had the most relaxing trip at Bells Marina & Resort. Our room was clean, and we loved that the decor wasn’t typical generic hotel prints. Beware of the beds! They are so comfortable they practically suck you in. Everything was convenient to our room. The lake was right outside our door, which couldn’t have pleased us more. The store, diner, and rental boats were right there. We had planned some hiking, and we discussed renting an electric boat. In the end, we opted to sit by the lake and have cookouts with all the wonderful people we met. The owner Jud was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. The hotel is older, and you can hear the people above you. That wasn’t a problem for us, as we were hardly in our room, and the beds are too comfy to stay awake in. We can’t wait to get back to Bells Marina! Maybe next time we’ll get to that hiking, or maybe not.

8

Steven

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean. The owner introduced himself and was very helpful. The lake was beautiful. Only complaint....we were on the bottom floor and the person above us....we could hear his every footstep....

10

Abby

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love this place! It is off the highway and chain hotel track, is wonderfully unique and full of friendly characters, but is only about 10 minutes from 95. There's a little fenced in area for dogs. A little drip in the shower and you can hear people walking above you if you're on the first floor, but everyone settles down early. Mist on the water in the morning, just beautiful.

10

Annette

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute place, right on the water. We stayed in the family suite which is nicely remodeled.

10

Jarad

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great get away, with phenomenal rooms

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, attentive, and welcoming. A few guests cite poor communication or isolated negative interactions.

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Brett

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for the price. Very nice owners.

10

John

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bells marina is an out of the way place tucked in a campground. The owners were very attentive, room was lovely and comfy

8

Laura

14 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everybody was very kind and helpful.

10

Bryan

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A perfect way to get connected to my wife Beautiful place and the staff was awesome. The ourside was like a picture in a magazine. The outside was clean and the fish was jumping. Thank you for a enjoyment weekend. Hope to see you soon

8

Steven

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean. The owner introduced himself and was very helpful. The lake was beautiful. Only complaint....we were on the bottom floor and the person above us....we could hear his every footstep....

10

Paulette

15 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The stay was amazing as always. The owners and staff are exceptional. They make you feel at home from the moment you check in. They are very responsive and care about all of the guests. The facility is quiet and comfortable. Nature and peacefulness surround you at Bells Marina. There is no place like it around.

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Jereme

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this last minute as a one night stay on our way home. The property itself was okay. The email and instructions we were given ahead of time said to text them if you were going to arrive late. We texted and never got a response. So then we called and got voicemail. Either way when we got there we were still able to check in without issue having gotten there just before the deadline. We actually had a connecting room. The room with the queen and kitchenette was quaint and nicely decorated, but the sheets had stains on them. Also the freezer in the room had not been cleaned out and had fish bait in it. In the connecting room with two beds for the kids the beds were fine but the bathtub was really gross. It looked like someone had cleaned their fish in it and there was a lot of mildew/mold. The walls are very very thin and the people in the room next to us were screaming at each other until late into the night. At least 11pm if not later. The owners provide single packages ear plugs presumably because of this issue, however I just left the tv on until I couldn't hear them carrying on anymore. Overall we may have considered it for a longer start in the future but given the reasons above we likely won't be back.

10

Jeanette

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I recently stayed 2 nights at the Bells Island Marina Hotel. It was a great place to stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly and the lake is beautiful. I felt safe and secure there. I highly recommend a visit there. Jeanette R.

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Vivian

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thin! The walls are so thin you can hear everything going on in the rooms around you. Imagine trying to explain to the kids the couple in the next room are trying to make a baby. Imagine trying drive with no sleep. They even provide earplugs, but they don’t help. On top of that, someone on staff tried to force their way into my room when I was NAKED, standing in the middle of my room. Chain was on the door, TV was on, but he tried twice to force the door open. I complained, but management ignored it. FURTHERMORE! they shut the water off without any notice AT LUNCH TIME, when i had pizza grease all over my hands. I called before the trip to change to a room with a kitchen. I was told to wait until I got there, but no one had gotten the memo and was too busy running the register for me to insist.

10

Jack

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyable stay with very clean comfortable accommodations. Owner and workers were helpful and friendly. Will recommend to others.

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Location

Quiet, scenic setting directly on Lake Marion, off the main road and a short drive from I-95. Great for fishing and relaxing, though the area feels remote with limited nearby dining.

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Richard

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bells Marina is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for peaceful. Very comfortable and quiet off the beaten trail sanctuary. Great amenities down to mints on your pillows!! We would not hesitate to stay here again!!

10

edward

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great off the beaten path kinda of place not alot of amenities but great location to kick back and smell the roses Bring your fishing gear

8

Laura

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to the lake nice wildlife saw alligators and Herron’s didn’t manage to catch a single fish though!

8

William

8 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Interesting place. A recently renovated 12 unit hotel in a motor home resort. Spacious room with a nice bath. Very quiet with a view of the lake from the window. The lake is about 50 feet away. A peaceful place to spend the night. Highly recommend.

10

Ana

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old style hotel, right on the water. Per friendly, comfortable beds, definitely will come back on the way up North soon?

8

Marianne

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We come every year to row in Santee - and this year tried out this place so we didn't have to drive half an hour to set in. The place was rustic and grasses kept clinging to our shoes. The price was amazing. Not much is open nearby.

8

Edward

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet, the lake was in the back yard.

10

Abby

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love this place! It is off the highway and chain hotel track, is wonderfully unique and full of friendly characters, but is only about 10 minutes from 95. There's a little fenced in area for dogs. A little drip in the shower and you can hear people walking above you if you're on the first floor, but everyone settles down early. Mist on the water in the morning, just beautiful.

8

Omar

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a fisherman paradise! Great location right on the water. Clean rooms and comfortable beds with plenty hot water. I didn’t come to fish this time but I will be back 😇

10

Teah

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love that the room is so close to the water, a store on property so it's convenient. We stayed here before abs lived it. Brought the kids this time so i wish we would have had the kitchen but ill choose the room next time.. love my stay for sure

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Dining

The on-site diner receives mixed reviews, ranging from good catfish and decent burgers to subpar breakfasts or poor meals. Several note limited alternatives nearby; the on-site store adds some convenience.

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Greg

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were there for a weekend fishing trip. Property is apparently being upgraded from years of neglect or non use. I don't know the background so that is just as it appeared to me. The motel has been upgraded and the room was very nice. It was clean. Towels were sufficient and good quality as was the bedding. Store was fully stocked & any needed bait was available. Restaurant was pretty good for burgers and such. The people were very friendly. Boat ramp and dock was functional, though the dock itself had suffered from neglect. However, it was being improved. I didn't like the parking arrangement for boat trailer/vehicle. You have to park a ways from the ramp which is kind of a pain when launching and loading. Overall a positive experience, I'd go back.

8

Vincent

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

For a low end restaurant on premise, the food was quite good. The fried Catfish was perfect.

8

Marianne

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We come every year to row in Santee - and this year tried out this place so we didn't have to drive half an hour to set in. The place was rustic and grasses kept clinging to our shoes. The price was amazing. Not much is open nearby.

10

Stavroula

29 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had the most relaxing trip at Bells Marina & Resort. Our room was clean, and we loved that the decor wasn’t typical generic hotel prints. Beware of the beds! They are so comfortable they practically suck you in. Everything was convenient to our room. The lake was right outside our door, which couldn’t have pleased us more. The store, diner, and rental boats were right there. We had planned some hiking, and we discussed renting an electric boat. In the end, we opted to sit by the lake and have cookouts with all the wonderful people we met. The owner Jud was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. The hotel is older, and you can hear the people above you. That wasn’t a problem for us, as we were hardly in our room, and the beds are too comfy to stay awake in. We can’t wait to get back to Bells Marina! Maybe next time we’ll get to that hiking, or maybe not.

6

Marcia

29 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very nice. However we went to fish. No place to dock the boat and there is no good parking for a boat and trailer. Not a good set up. 10 miles to any number of restaurants. No restaurant at the “resort”.

6

Yvonne

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wasn’t what I expected. The staff was friendly and liked that there was a diner and gas station on the property. Overall a good stay. They had WiFi and a lot of good channels to watch. Only thing is I would’ve liked a smoother road to drive into to get to the back of the property to get to the hotel part of the property.

8

Nathan

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay. Beds were extremely comfortable. Having þhe shop on site was helpful. Good security, good staff. Only complaint was the on site restaurants breakfast buffet was subpar. Cold eggs, hard stail biscuits. We had a great stay overall.

8

Johnathan

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The boat dock had been repaired and was functional. The store was good and well stocked. Now for the restaurant!!! It was absolutely awful. We ate or should I say tried to eat one meal. I had country fried steak and could only eat maybe three bites. It was all gristle and tough. The Mac and cheese must have been left over from another day along with the mashed potatoes. Go shop, fish, stay, but don’t eat.

8

Peter

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Went for a long weekend getaway for some fishing and relaxing, it’s a great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful when needed. Has a store and restaurant at the front of the campground, we stayed in the hotel which has been recently updated. Boat ramp was fine for my 16ft bass boat. There are gators in the water near Bells Marina so no swimming for you or your dog. Overall we had a great time, we would stay here again.

10

Teah

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love that the room is so close to the water, a store on property so it's convenient. We stayed here before abs lived it. Brought the kids this time so i wish we would have had the kitchen but ill choose the room next time.. love my stay for sure

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Bells Marina & Fishing Resort - Santee Lake Marion by I95 - Family Adventure, Pets on Request!

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