The Econo Lodge Hotel is situated 15 miles southwest of Phinizy on the northern outskirts of Thomson City. Travelers staying at the hotel are well-placed to explore Georgia's fresh countryside, with the Mistletoe State Park, Fort Gorden Recreation Area, J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir and Phinizy Swamp Nature Park all reachable within three quarters of an hour. Hotel amenities are somewhat limited at the Econo Lodge, but complimentary features include parking, with space for trucks, buses and RVs, wireless Internet access and continental breakfast each morning. As this is the only food served on-site, guests will have to leave the premises for lunch and dinner. Ming Wah Chinese restaurant, 1810 Country Inn and Winery and a string of chain venues, such as Arby's, Wendy's and Burger King, can be reached within 10 minutes on foot.
The Knights Inn in the city of Thomson is about 20 minutes from Phinizy. Guest rooms come equipped with cable TV, high-speed Wi-Fi and kitchenettes, while a complimentary cooked breakfast is served each morning. Guests staying in Thomson gain good access to the golfing facilities of Columbia County, with rounds of 18 on offer within 15 miles at Belle Meade, Thomson, Three Oaks and Bartram Trail golf courses. Furthermore, the famous Augusta National Golf Club, host of the annual PGA Masters Tournament, is half an hour drive to the east.
The Best Western White Columns Inn in Thomson is a 21-minute drive away from Phinizy. Guests at the Best Western gain access to a range of cultural sites of interest, including the Fort Gordon U.S. Army Installation and Laurel and Hardy Museum, both accessible within half an hour, while the National Science Center in Augusta is a 45-minute drive. A number of leisure facilities are available at the Best Western, with a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, playground area and volleyball facilities. Guest rooms feature high-speed Internet access and kitchenettes. Complimentary breakfast is served from The Plantation House restaurant, which serves American cuisine throughout the day, while the Stirrup Cup lounge is a spot for night owls.
Situated adjacent to I-20 on the northwest outskirts of Augusta, the Comfort Inn and Suites is a 30-minute drive away from Phinizy. Guests can avail themselves of a number of free amenities at the Comfort Inn and Suites, with continental breakfast each morning, access to high-speed wireless Internet with a newspaper, fitness facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. A shopper's paradise awaits four miles away from the hotel, with the Augusta West Plaza, Richmond Plaza, Forest Hills, Variety Plaza and Augusta Mall shopping centers. Breakfast aside, no further meals are served on site, but the Margaritaz Bar and Grill, Finish Line Cafe and an Amici Italian Cafe are each within a 10-minute walk.
