Super 8 Motel - Augusta

Breakfast was practically nonexistent: cereal, older bananas, and little muffins. Even the juice and coffee cups were almost the size of mouthwash cups. Still, it was the least expensive place around, and for us, clean sheets, a comfortable bed, and no bugs are what count.

The desk staff were kind and helpful, and the room had what we needed for one night: plenty of space, a small dorm-room-sized fridge, microwave, and decent-sized TV. The shower was clean, hot, and had okay pressure. The curtains blocked the light well, and the air conditioning worked wonderfully. I like sleeping cold, even when it’s above 90°F outside. The building is older and shows it. Some things have been updated, others haven’t. Breakfast was a little disappointing, with bananas, oatmeal, small packaged muffins, Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, coffee, juice, dairy milk, and hot chocolate. We mainly wanted somewhere clean and safe for the night, and this worked perfectly for that.

The bed was comfortable and the room had a TV. It came to 151 bucks after tax. There are vending machines and a light breakfast in the morning. Food options nearby are pretty limited aside from a Mexican restaurant, though you can get DoorDash.

We liked this place enough to plan our route so we could stay here again. The rooms are very clean and well equipped, and the staff are courteous and helpful. Ours had a big refrigerator, about 50% larger than standard hotel size, a microwave, a pod coffee machine, and plenty of towels. It’s an independently run, mid-price hotel that stands out in its price range. The location is convenient for travelers, close to the interstate but quiet, with plenty of parking. There’s also a pretty good Mexican restaurant across the street that stays open late.