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By The Way Motel Columbia

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near University of Missouri

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Exterior
Living area
Exterior
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Reviews

2.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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1306 Rangeline St, Columbia, MO, 65201
  • Place, Columbia College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephens College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Missouri
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbia

At By The Way Motel Columbia you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Columbia College and AMF Town Country Lanes. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .With a stay at this Columbia motel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from University of Missouri.
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What's nearby

  • Columbia College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stephens College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The District Downtown Columbia - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Boone Hospital Center Med Records - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Missouri - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

By The Way Motel Columbia

Motel with free parking, near University of Missouri
By The Way Motel Columbia offers its guests dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Columbia motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
By The Way Motel Columbia offers 16 accommodations. This Columbia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at By The Way Motel Columbia?

Yep, By The Way Motel Columbia has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at By The Way Motel Columbia?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at By The Way Motel Columbia on 16 Jan 2026 start from AU$162.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at By The Way Motel Columbia?

No, By The Way Motel Columbia does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at By The Way Motel Columbia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at By The Way Motel Columbia?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

By The Way Motel Columbia Reviews

2.8

3.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael, St. Louis

Liked: Staff & service
I liked Patrick the manager always a available to help … but not the best part of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t even stay at the hotel because it was unsafe. There were crackheads hanging around and you could even rent the rooms by the hour. I would never recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025