JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB RESORT, Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island Club Resort - A historic 4-star resort with oceanfront suites, multiple pools, and six dining options

Jekyll Island Club Resort offers a blend of historic charm and modern luxury across three distinct properties: the Clubhouse, Island Cottages, and Jekyll Ocean Club. The 4-star resort features 13 guest rooms in the Clubhouse, 40 oceanfront suites at Jekyll Ocean Club, and historic cottages with communal spaces like the Crane Library and Dining Room. Dining options include Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar for coastal cuisine, The Wharf for open-air dining, and The Grand Dining Room specializing in Southern dishes like crab cakes and shrimp and grits. Leisure amenities include two pools (one year-round at the Clubhouse and another at Jekyll Ocean Club), beach access via a complimentary shuttle, and 20+ miles of bike trails. The resort is located within the Jekyll Island Historic District, 0.5 miles from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and 2.5 miles from Glory Beach Boardwalk. Guests at Jekyll Island Club Resort can access all amenities across the three properties, including EV charging stations and a fitness center with Peloton bikes.

Pros

The resort spans three distinct properties, offering varied accommodations from historic cottages to modern oceanfront suites.

Six dining options include coastal cuisine at Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar and Southern specialties at The Grand Dining Room.

Complimentary shuttle service connects guests to beaches, pools, and dining across the properties.

Access to 20+ miles of bike trails and proximity to landmarks like the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

Pet-friendly accommodations are available in the Sans Souci building, just a 2-minute walk from the Clubhouse.

Cons

Some rooms in historic buildings may require navigating stairs, as not all have elevators.

The oceanfront pool at Jekyll Ocean Club may have limited access during peak capacity.