Tybee Island is a tourist destination near Savannah, Georgia, and is the easternmost point in the state. The island offers a number of options for travelers who want to stay at an oceanfront hotel. As a kickoff to summer, the town holds an annual Beach Bum Parade in May, when spectators are armed with buckets and water guns to have a water war with parade participants.
DeSoto Beach Hotel dubs itself "Tybee's Only Beachfront Hotel," although there are actually several hotels on Tybee Island that are directly adjacent to the beach. The hotel has 37 rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, free Wi-Fi, a game room with an ocean view and direct beach access. The hotel is only a mile from the Tybee Lighthouse on Meddin Avenue. The lighthouse, which was built in the early 1700s, offers bird's-eye views of the ocean and the island for those willing to climb its 178 stairs.
DeSoto Beach Hotel
212 Butler Avenue
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-4542
desotobeachhotel.com
Ocean Plaza Beach Resort, also situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean, offers 215 rooms, suites and luxury condos. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast buffet every morning. The resort also has reception and banquet spaces available in the conference center. The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is located almost right next door at 1510 Strand Ave. The center has aquariums, exhibits and educational programs geared toward kids.
Ocean Plaza Beach Resort
1401 Strand Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-7777
oceanplaza.com
Beachside Colony is a collection of resort condominiums that bills itself as a good choice for vacationers on a budget. The oceanfront property offers a pool and recreational facilities. Guests can dine at Marlin Monroe's Surfside Grill, an in-house restaurant that specializes in seafood.
Beachside Colony
404 Butler Avenue
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-4535
beachsidecolony.com
