Best Resorts in Jekyll Island

Recent guests praise the charm and serenity of the grounds and the old-time hospitality from the staff at Jekyll Island Club Resort. Located in Jekyll Island, Georgia, the hotel makes use of its natural surroundings, with acres of forest lands, marshes and rivers. Amenities include a pool, croquet lawn and fire pits, where guests can roast their own s’mores (for a small fee). When it comes to dining, the resort offers a vast variety of eateries, from fine dining to local seafood to a pantry with to-go items. Guest rooms and suites can be found within The Clubhouse, Sans Souci, Crane Cottage, Cherokee and, the most recent addition, Jekyll Ocean Club. While rooms range in style and decor, depending on the building, all of them have coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi access and minifridges; however, housekeeping received mixed reviews from recent guests.

The newest addition to the Jekyll Island Club Resort’s lodging is the Jekyll Ocean Club, which is an oceanfront hotel with 40 suites. Built in 2017, it also boasts a large pool, an oversized hot tub, a fire pit and an event house. The adult-only rooftop terrace overlooks the ocean, and lounge areas overlook natural dunes. Each suite features a master bedroom with console tables, a furnished porch and a wet bar. Guests can enjoy the outdoors at the open-air hotel seafood restaurant, Corsair, which is exclusive for guests during breakfast and open to the public for lunch and dinner. While there is no on-site gym, there is a fitness center at the sister property.

Located on the eastern shore of Jekyll Island in southern Georgia, this Westin property appeals to business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel offers direct beach access as well as close proximity to attractions like the Jekyll Island Convention Center and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Plus, this Westin outpost is surrounded by plenty of natural beauty, as the island is largely protected from development. Guests can participate in local nature tours or bike the 20 miles of paths around the island. On-site activities include lounging by the outdoor pool or sitting down for a meal at The Reserve, the hotel's restaurant. When it's time to sleep, all guest rooms come appointed with flat-screen TVs, minifridges and bathrooms that feature and rainfall showers. The property has a fitness center, and the Westin Jekyll Island allows guests to rent New Balance shoes and apparel – great for when visitors want to work up a sweat outdoors. Aside from the amenities, visitors were also complimentary of the staff, saying they were courteous and prompt. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.