South Wind Motel is a family-run, 22-room boutique motel in Columbus’ German Village neighborhood, restored from a 1959 mid-century original into an eco-conscious reimagining of the classic American motor lodge. Guests rave about the custom walnut furniture, sustainable skincare products and Chemex coffee makers stocked with locally roasted coffee, and the motel has earned a 4.9-star Google rating for its combination of style, comfort and attentive service.
Just steps from German Village and the Brewery District, the motel pairs a convenient location with thoughtful sustainability features. Details like the in-room composting pail reinforce its environmentally conscious approach and have helped make South Wind a favorite among visitors, with one guest describing it as “such a wonderful reprieve to arrive at this motel that is clean and green.”
