Fodor's Expert Review Jekyll Island Club Hotel

371 Riverview Dr., Jekyll Island, Georgia, 31527, USA Fodor's Choice

This sprawling 1887 resort was once described as "the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world," and its old-world charm persists. The comfortable resort's focal point is a four-story clubhouse, with its wraparound verandas and Queen Anne–style towers and turrets. Rooms, suites, apartments, and cottages are decorated with mahogany and wrought-iron beds, wardrobes, and plush sofas and chairs. Two beautifully restored former "millionaires' cottages"—the Crane and the Cherokee—add 23 elegant guest rooms to this gracefully groomed compound. Next door to the Westin, the Jekyll Ocean Club is the resort's newest beachside extension, with 40 modern suites and the same great amenities. Guests of historic inn also have access to the Ocean Club property.

PROS

  • on the water
  • gorgeous grounds and common areas
  • close proximity to restaurants, shopping, and sea-turtle center

CONS

  • service can be varied
  • some rooms are small
  • can be noisy due to thin walls and older construction

QUICK FACTS

Resort
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 912-635–2600

HOTEL DETAILS

200 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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