in a leafy residential area, this casual hotel is a mile from mckinnon st. parking is complimentary, as is breakfast served in a relaxed dining area. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring exterior entrances, the warmly decorated rooms have flat-screen tvs, internet access and minifridges; some offer pool views. there's a 24-hour business center, plus an outdoor pool with a sundeck and a hot tub. suites add separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. simons island airport and 3 miles from both east beach and the st. simons lighthouse museum Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 7
St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum (10 min) Historic coastal property with a lighthouse & educational exhibits in the former keeper's dwelling. Christ Church Episcopal (13 min) Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum (26 min) Former stables now hosting exhibits of local history, a gift shop & tours of Jekyll Island. St Simons Land Trust (5 min) Gascoigne Bluff (17 min) Massengale Park (9 min) Public site offering picnicking with grills, a playground, 2 beach access points & showers. Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau (10 min) Georgia region known for Brunswick city, barrier islands & beaches including Driftwood Beach. Fort Frederica National Monument (15 min) Remains of a colonial fort & settlement established by James Oglethorpe in 1736. Driftwood Beach (33 min) This picturesque beach on Jekyll Island's north end features numerous driftwood trees. Summer Waves Water Park (26 min) Waterpark with features such as a lazy river, splash zone & slides, plus an area for small kids. Horton House (33 min) Historic site featuring the remains of an 18th-century tabby house & the ruins of an old brewery. Georgia Sea Turtle Center (26 min) Educational center devoted to the study, care & rehabilitation of sea turtles & their environment. East Beach (9 min) Sandy, dog-friendly beach with sunbathing, swimming & water sports, plus showers & restrooms. Neptune Park (10 min) Water park with lifeguarded pools, water slides & sun loungers offering swimming lessons & classes. |