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South of the Border: Traveller Reviews

3346 Hwy 301 North, PO Box 307, Hamer, SC 29547
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South of the Border
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Hamer
2.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
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Warwick, Rhode Island
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Surprising but true...this place is a gem.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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Ok, so we were never going to stay there but then we had such a terrible experience at a Days Inn just after the Hamer exit, that on our way back North we decided to give it a shot. With our AAA discount, the rental cost us $55.00 for the night and then we were refunded $5.00 the next morning when we returned the keys. There was a very beautiful indoor pool in a giant dome and there was even a kiddie pool! Furthermore, the room was well-equipped and comfortable and we had our own carport. we were able to pull our mini van right up to the door of our room. So easy! also, the restaurant nearby was the best food we had on our entire trip! We will definitely be stopping at SO next time we are travelling from RI to Florida.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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St. Catharines, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Ridiculous, stay someplace else”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
5
people found this review helpful

|We (family of 6) stopped here overnight on the way home from Florida ONLY because we saw a sign (one of the hundreds of billboard signs they have along the I95) that stated "$42 for a room, sleeps 6" We arrived around 8pm on a Monday night (November 7) it was dead, there was I think 2 other cars there, the restaurants and shops were all dead as well, we went into the lobby to check in, told the (very bored) clerk that we saw their billboard for $42 and she said "oh that has to be a mistake its probably $62" to which I was thinking "probably", this girl works here and doesnt know the rates?? We were tired and didnt feel like arguing over $20 in difference, so we went outside, discussed it for a few minutes and went back in to say we would take the room, she takes our credit card (you MUST have a credit card here, or personalized debit, nothing else is accepted) and says the total will be $97 and change, we said "whoa, what is your tax here, thats a huge jump" we reminded her she just quoted us $62, so she did some recalculating and it came to $67 and change, we had a 2 room "suite", as the others stated here, the rooms are VERY old and worn, the "free" wifi is lobby only, if you want to swim you have to get a wristband when you check in, the room seemed clean-ish, I didnt see any bugs, but none of us walked barefoot on the carpeting which seemed sticky, the A/C wasnt working well, it had a smell when you turned it on that wasnt too wonderful and the shower was small and had very weak water pressure. The best part was the "free" breakfast thats included, you get this little card that states you can have a bagel OR cereal OR a muffin, juice, tea or coffee, one each per person, you have to present the card at the sombrero restaurant next door, so we figured, why not, and went in on our way to get our "free" bagel and tea, they refused to give it to us unless we ate it there lol, what is the difference where we eat it, we just wanted to get on the road and eat in the car. I wouldnt bother staying here again, non friendly staff, silly rules and you would think youre staying at the Ritz the way they scrutinize you at check in.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
4
people found this review helpful

I saw the photos on the website and took a chance that it changed. Only the photos did. The rooms have the air off, smells, and cheap ugly rooms. I asked for the bridal suite since they said that have a suite. It was terrible. If you feel you must go, look at the rooms first before paying.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Bradenton, Florida, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Rates are high for slum of a room we got”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This place is nasty!My wife and I stay for 1 night while making a trip to PA,anyway we stop for the night.They charge $71.00 + tax and for a hotel room that was old nasty and wasn't clean!There was a roach yes I said roach in the bathroom,rooms had old carpeting from 1980"s way it seem.The staff was night but the room was not.Only reason we stay is because you can park your car/truck right in front of your room door,within few feet.I stay only because of that because my pick up truck was loaded with items and I can hear if something was being mess with.The shower was dirty and the was pressure was low.Had hard time taking a good shower.I wouldn't stay there again.

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  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Rooms are icky, looks like a motel from a scary movie !”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011 via mobile
2
people found this review helpful

The place isn't bad but the rooms are ugly and ghetto the beds are nasty and look like they've had them since world war 2.. if u stay here bring a blanket and ur own pillow and don't walk barefoot

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 3346 Hwy 301 North, PO Box 307, Hamer, SC 29547
Price range (per night):* 46 AUD - 67 AUD

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