We really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean. Easy check in and check out. Coffee and tea provided. A short walk to the heart of German Village. The whole place was super cute. The bed and bedding were unbelievably comfortable. Also, free parking in areas like these is hard to find. We appreciate it is included. All in all, we highly recommend staying here.

I had a gig with NC bands at a local Columbus venue and needed to stay for a night. I was concerned about staying anywhere near downtown Columbus do to thieves breaking windows out of vehicles at several hotels around the area. South Winds Motel was the only place I didn't read a review about this happening. I decided to call before I left Pittsburgh to see about a room or 2 and Candace checked for me. She was very helpful and made me feel more confident about staying there after the gig. She checked me in late after the show. The parking lot was well lit,security cameras, and a security vehicle in the lot. I had no problems. Room was clean and I could keep an eye on my truck parked rite outside. Props to Candace for helping me out so much in a pinch. I feel I have a decent place to stay in Columbus for the next bands tour. ? Thank you Candace.

A very cool, renovated, retro, cozy hotel, former motel. Don't be put off when you pull into the parking lot and you feel like you've pulled into an hourly motel because it's nothing of the sort. Very comfortable and very clean inside. Completely renovated and modernized. The rooms come with record players (like old-style turntables) with a few classic vinyls waiting to be played. The room is very well equipped, and in case you forgot anything, the lobby has 24-hour access with toothbrushes, hair ties, and whatever else you may have forgotten. Super convenient check-in and check-out, and great location. Very comfortable bedding. My wife wants to buy the pillows.

Lovely place, never wanted to leave ? Clean, spacious, attention to detail. lovely walkable city. Adored the vinyls. Water was hot. The chemex coffee provided was perfect. Tried Law Bird’s cocktail bar and emmett’s coffee shop as per their recommendation, just a quick walk down the road and amazing beverages at both. Quick drive to pretty much anywhere you’d like to go in the area.

We've stayed in Columbus many times, but this was, hands down, our favorite spot!! The room was cute, clean, and comfy. Contactless check in and out was a bonus! We loved being able to park our car right in front of our door unlike big hotels, and it was included in the room rate! The set up of this cute little place is great! I enjoyed the pour over coffee - so much better than k-cups! I even texted to ask for more coffee and got an immediate response to where I could find some. The key-coded office had everything you could think of if you forgot anything and I used the microwave a time or two when my coffee got cold. The location in German village was also great - lots of food and drinks nearby, a straight shot into downtown, and a painless uber ride to other places we needed to go! I travel a lot and this little motel has it going on! ??

We had a wonderful experience spending our anniversary here! The retro-style theme is incredible and property is stunning. It's located in german village with so many restaurants and bars within walking distance - this made for a fun evening out! Our hosts were very thoughtful about their guests' experience. For example, the detailed instructions on how to use the pour over coffee maker and the decor like record player and vintage camera definately added to the ambiance. Check-in and check-out were all done by phone and very easy. Absolutely love the creativity of this place. Strongly recommend checking it out!

Second time staying at South Wind in the past few years. Didn't hesitate to come back when I needed to come to town. Cleanliness rivals any alternative I've experience whether it be traditional hotels or short-term rentals. Rooms are nicely curated- we grabbed a suite for our first stay and a single for the second. Cohesive style and experience with both. Check in and out is a breeze. We didn't have to physically interact with anyone during our stay, but standard in-office hours grant that option. The provided coffee is great, pillows and linens are high-quality. Complimentary items and extras in the front office are easily accessible and thoughtful. Easy drive or ride to downtown. Though it's not a wildly busy thoroughfare, road noise may be a factor for sensitive sleepers. The front office does considerately offer noise machines to help drown that out if needed. South Wind is its own thing. Worth checking it out and adding a neat little flavor to a weekend trip.

We stayed in the mayors suite and our experience was fantastic. Our room was ready early and they allowed us access to our room before noon! The text communication was very efficient and helpful. And no detail was spared inside the room. It was fun listening to the curated record albums, the kitchenette was fully stocked, they even had a compost bucket! Cute added touches all over the room with a great layout and good vibes. Walking proximity to SO many great shops, restaurants and parks. Absolutely recommend and can’t wait to come back for another staycation soon.

South Wind Motel is an absolute gem! The design, attention to detail, ease of access, and amenities were all top notch. The motel is also located in a really walkable location! The room itself beautifully reflected the investment this place makes in its local community. I appreciated that you could purchase the toiletries featured in the room from a local maker and guides to recommended eating, drinking, and shopping were offered. 20/10 would recommend!

We spent a weekend for the first time (March 2025) and will absolutely be back! This adorable, well designed little motel is right near some of our favorite places in German Village. It has good walkability and access to the rest of the city if needed. The shower had great hot water reserves and we love their focus on sustainability. The only option I wish they would add is a King regular room for those who like to spread out! The queen bed was good quality, just would nice to be in a larger bed like home.