Jekyll Island Club Hotel

Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Grand Dining Room
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Grand Dining Room

The hotel

Once described as ‘the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world’, the Club on Jekyll Island used to only welcome America’s wealthiest families and famous socialites, from the Rockefellers to the Vanderbilts. Today, this National Historic Landmark has been turned into the equally grand Jekyll Island Club Hotel, where you get a taste of its Victorian heyday and the highlife, with historic tours, croquet on the lawn, dinner in the Grand Dining Room, and strolls along the beach or in the oak forests where Victorian high society would have taken their constitutionals. It’s not all about the past though, you can enjoy modern pleasures like swimming near the river’s edge, and indulging in anything from high-end dishes to frozen drinks and fast food in the 6 bars and restaurants.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Golf
  • Restaurant

Where is it

This hotel sits on Jekyll Island, one of the barrier islands along Georgia’s coast, which is home to a State Park; 9 miles of stunning beach; carriage, tram and trolley tours; and outdoor recreation including four golf courses, birdwatching, horse riding, boat trips, geocaching, kayaking, mini golf, tennis, and water sports.

Hotel information

157 rooms and suites. All with 32” LCD flatscreen TV with cable channels, complimentary WiFi, clock radio, fridge, coffee maker, safety deposit box, hairdryer, and iron and board. Traditional Rooms are located in the Clubhouse, Annex, or Sans Souci buildings, and have Victorian-style furnishings with 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Grand Dining Room (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Courtyard at Crane (casual fine dining, open for lunch and dinner), Club Café (casual dining in two locations, the Clubhouse and the Beach Village, with morning pastries, deli sandwiches, salads, homemade desserts and Starbucks™ coffee, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks), The Pub (with comfort food menu), Pool Bar and Grill (American fast food and full-service bar with frozen drinks, seasonal), and Beach Pavilion (American fast food, hand-dipped ice cream, sodas, beer, wine, and frozen drinks, seasonal). Room service* (7:00am-10:00pm). Outdoor swimming pool. Private beach pavilion (with food and drink service*, beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, rest rooms, and shuttle service). Jekyll Island Club Salon and Spa*. In-room massages*. Fitness room. Golf packages*. Bike rental*. Segway tours*. Croquet lawn and putting green. Hotel tours (monday-thursday). Library. 2 gift shops. Complimentary WiFi. Concierge. Babysitting service* (72-hour notice required). Valet parking* available. Complimentary shuttle to Summer Waves Water Park.

* Denotes local charge

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Jul 26, 2024 Jeffrey D Griffin, Georgia

So, July would not be my first choice as a prime time to visit Jekyll Island, what with the heat, the humidity, and the ever-present gnats, but that timing comes with a low season rate and the opportunity to consider what it must have been like to rub shoulders with the likes Andrew Carnegie, Joseph Pulitzer, J.P. Morgan and the other founding… Read more
So, July would not be my first choice as a prime time to visit Jekyll Island, what with the heat, the humidity, and the ever-present gnats, but that timing comes with a low season rate and the opportunity to consider what it must have been like to rub shoulders with the likes Andrew Carnegie, Joseph Pulitzer, J.P. Morgan and the other founding members of the Jekyll Island Club. The grounds and cottages are impeccably maintained, and the drapery of Spanish moss hanging from every massive live oak gives the resort grounds the look and feel of tidewater ambiance. As others have mentioned, dining options in the resort are limited, but the catered buffet meals our party enjoyed were excellent and we could not have asked for better service from the staff. All in all, the resort proved to be the perfect place to hold a business retreat, and there were plenty of fun things to do elsewhere on the island to keep the family and kids occupied during business hours. I could easily see returning again and again -- but maybe next time, I'll try the preferred social season of January through April. Read less
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Jul 17, 2024 LindseyGean

Beautiful hotel in a breathtaking setting. Timeless design of rooms and interiors not to be missed, exceptional quality all around…and the pool is amazing! Will be back.
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Jul 17, 2024 787kerim Concord,

I enjoyed my stay at the Jekyll Island Club and would love to return when I have more time to explore the property. It was neat to stay at the Club and driving in each day. You are surrounded by history from the time you enter the property. The front desk check in was very easy and the guy was super friendly. The bed was comfortable and… Read more
I enjoyed my stay at the Jekyll Island Club and would love to return when I have more time to explore the property. It was neat to stay at the Club and driving in each day. You are surrounded by history from the time you enter the property. The front desk check in was very easy and the guy was super friendly. The bed was comfortable and everything was very clean. Perhaps it was there and I just didn't see it, but I think it would be neat to have historic info posted throughout the hotel part of the club or an info book with old photos. I had to look the info up online and was amazed at how old the place was and history surrounding the property. Definitely worth the trip to see this place. Read less
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Jul 15, 2024 Michelle K Jacksonville, Florida

Great well maintained property. Excellent service. Wonderful area to ride our bikes around and explore.
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Jul 13, 2024 V7387KYkimd Baltimore, United States

Wonderful experience. The Jekyl Island Resort offers friendly service, great deals, multiple recreational options and a beautiful property. Sun, sand, luxury, history and culture.