South Wind Motel

04/16/2025

A pro tip for advance planners. The Mayor’s Suite has the most beautiful view of the magnolia tree in early April 🌸

04/08/2025

We are so thrilled that the South Wind Motel is nominated by in the category of Best Roadside Motel. Click on the link in our bio to vote for us, we would be so grateful! 🗳️

“The South Wind Motel has been welcoming travelers to the German Village district of Columbus for well over half a century, and after a major 2022 renovation, the property is equipped with a brand-new set of amenities for guests to enjoy. In addition to spacious suites with in-room coffee makers and locally-sourced furniture, the motel also boasts EV-charging ports and a solar panel-covered roof to ensure that all operations are as sustainable as possible.” — USA Today

Thanks to our friends at for sharing this exciting news!

04/08/2025

Spring is right around the corner. April showers bring May flowers and we’re warm and cozy in the lobby of the South Wind. Come visit! ☀️

03/21/2024

So exciting to see the South Wind Motel featured in this wonderful profile by in !

“In addition to the eye-catching design and caring management, South Wind Motel’s address on High Street is tough to beat. ‘One of our best amenities is being walking distance to everything,’ explains Kelley, of the proximity to some of the city’s coolest places to eat and drink, like , , and .

Even if you’re someone who prefers traditional hotels, give South Wind Motel a shot during your next trip to Columbus. ‘We understand most people come into a motel thinking one way,’ explains Kelley. ‘But our guests go out of their way to tell us how much they loved it, and were craving this kind of experience.’”

03/08/2024

Wedding season is upon us! Call today to chat about booking the South Wind Motel for your special day. 💐⁠
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03/06/2024

Want to write home about your travels? When you stay at the South Wind Motel, the postcard AND the stamp are on the house!⁠
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01/14/2024

We love this review!

Built in 1959 and remodeled in 2022, this retro motel in Columbus, Ohio, offers a delightfully immersive mid-century experience.

12/19/2023

Skip the Uber and spend NYE at the South Wind Motel and Antiques on High! DJ Scoppa will be at AOH keeping the party going until 1am! Book now with the promo code “AOHNYE” for 10% off your stay and you’ll also receive a free shuttle to AOH before the ball drops and a $10 gift card for that first drink. Cheers to the New Year 🥂

10/13/2023

There’s nothing we love more than helping our guests create a memorable experience. Whether you’re in town for business, visiting family and friends, or wanting a weekend away with your sweetheart, South Wind Motel has what you’re looking for! 💛🌹✨

04/08/2023

Originally built in 1959 and reimagined in 2022, the South Wind Motel is a vintage boutique motel located in the historic German Village neighborhood, just south of downtown Columbus, Ohio. This charming motel is family run, locally sourced, and sustainably powered.⁠

⁠Its 22 guest rooms feature FR-One Fire Retardant Fabrics' Montlucon velvet drapery in color Aqua manufactured and installed by Fabricut Contract's Finished Products team.⁠

⁠Interior design: Double Knot Home
Photography: Marshall Evan

03/04/2023

Thank you Midwest Living for naming us the "Best New Hotel" in your Spring 2023 awards issue!

"Vintage roadside motels are having a moment. Just look at South Wind Motel in Columbus' charming German Village. A slick renovation has breathed new life into the 1959 relic, with retro-chic rooms that feature locally roasted coffee and walnut furniture custom made in Ohio. And let's hear it for their sustainability efforts: solar panels, less-waste bath products and EV charging stations."

Congratulations to all the other winners: https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/best-of-the-midwest-awards-2023/

01/30/2023

We had so much fun hosting an intimate comedy show with in our Mayor’s Suite. Stay tuned for more special events! 🎤