Epworth By The Sea, St. Simons Island

Epworth By The Sea - A riverside retreat with conference facilities, historic chapels, and outdoor recreation on St. Simons Island

Epworth By The Sea offers a peaceful riverside campus with accommodations ranging from standard motel rooms to suites with private balconies overlooking the Frederica River. Turner Lodge, the most popular lodging option, features 71 standard rooms, including 23 King rooms with pull-out sofa beds and 48 double Queen rooms, all equipped with TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and campus-wide Wi-Fi. The property includes multiple dining options, such as The Café, serving homestyle classics, salad bars, and desserts, with meals available for groups and individuals. Guests can explore the historic Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum, fish from the Jones and Johnson Piers, or rent bikes to traverse St. Simons Island’s 30 miles of bike trails. The campus also features a seasonal outdoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and an Adventure Challenge Ropes Course with a 600-foot zipline. Epworth By The Sea provides versatile meeting spaces, including the Brown Center Auditorium, which seats up to 400, and the Jones Auditorium with asymmetrical vaulted ceilings for natural lighting.