Just 18 miles from the historic city of Savannah, Tybee Island offers a sandy, three-mile beach that attracts visitors interested in swimming and sunbathing. The barrier island also features attractions such as the historic Tybee Island Lighthouse, Fort Screven and the Fort Pulaski National Monument. The island's visitors will find a variety of hotels and motels to fill their needs.
The DeSoto Beach Hotel is a lively beachfront accommodation less than 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. The hotel, built in 1939, consists of gardens with palm trees and bright red Spanish tiles. The spacious guest rooms and suites (all of which are 100 percent smoke-free) are all equipped with amenities such as coffee makers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, 25-inch cable television, HBO, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, personal security safes and blow dryers. Many of the rooms have scenic views of the ocean. Guests are allotted one parking space per unit. Many different vacation packages are offered, including romance, family, fishing, fitness and holiday packages.
DeSoto Beach Hotel
212 Butler Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-4542
desotobeachhotel.com
The Royal Palm Motel's family-oriented and affordable accommodation sits just 500 feet from the beach, and is also close to many dining, shopping and entertainment attractions. A 10-minute drive will take visitors to Fort Pulaski, and the motel is about half an hour from the many landmarks of historic Savannah. All of the bright motel rooms and suites come with basic features, including refrigerators, complimentary coffee, microwave ovens, cable television, HBO, high-speed wireless Internet access and air conditioning. The spacious suites also include sleeper sofas. The motel features a large, outdoor swimming pool for guest relaxation.
Royal Palm Motel
909 Butler Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-4763
royalpalmtybee.com
The Sandcastle Inn is a comfortable hotel with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Fine dining, cafes, art galleries and boutiques abound nearby. The year-round Tybe Island hotel is convenient for outdoorsy types because of its proximity to activities such as tennis, golf and fishing. The rooms all have standard amenities such as 25-inch televisions, blow dryers, alarm clocks, coffee makers, mini refrigerators and electronic locks. Other perks include complimentary continental breakfast, special group rates and discounts and an outdoor saltwater swimming pool. Both smoking and smoke-free units are available at the hotel.
Sandcastle Inn
1402 Butler Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-4575
sandcastle-inn.com
Just a brief stroll from the three-mile beach, the Rodeway Inn offers a budget-friendly option. Rodeway Inn is convenient for visitors interested in visiting the nearby Tybee Pier and pavilion, a popular spot for recreational activities. The bright guest rooms (which are smoking or smoke-free) include cable television, blow dryers, work desks, coffee makers, refrigerators and complimentary local telephone calls. Select units have sleeper sofas. The motel also offers an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary continental breakfast, fax and photocopy services and disabled facilities.
Rodeway Inn
905 Butler Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-4470
rodewayinn.com
