Savannah, Georgia, is the capital of the state and a regular destination for southern tourism. Lodging is available in and around Savannah. For vacationers looking for a hotel on the beach, many are located on nearby Tybee Island. Tybee Island is situated on the Atlantic Ocean, about 20 minutes east of Savannah.
Savannah Beach Inn offers hotel rooms on the beach at rates that vary depending on the season, day of the week and availability of rooms. Rooms come in a variety of styles, with names like the Victorian Room, the Marshall Suite and the Captain's Quarters. Each room contains a library of DVD's, including famous movies filmed in Savannah. The Inn features a public refrigerator stocked with refreshments, a guest computer, wireless internet access and a daily wine reception at 3 p.m. Breakfast is served each morning and includes favorites like crab cake eggs benedict and mariner's omelets. Reservations with a deposit are required. The Inn will provide refunds if a hurricane mandatory evacuation order is issued.
Ocean Plaza Beach Resort bills itself as Georgia's only full-service hotel and conference center. The newly renovated hotel has been voted Best Beach Destination by readers of Georgia Magazine, due in part to its award-winning on-site restaurant and spacious rooms, all of which feature private balconies. In addition to standard rooms, luxury condos are also available. The 215-room hotel resort features a free breakfast buffet each morning, two outdoor pools and complimentary parking. The hotel is within walking distance of a restaurant called The Breakfast Club and two pubs, Rock House and Tybee Time. Ocean Plaza boasts a renowned on-site restaurant and lounge called Dolphin Reef, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a seafood buffet.
In operation since 1939, DeSoto Beach Hotel offers 37 recently renovated rooms that include a microwave, refrigerator and free internet access. All rooms are non-smoking. The hotel features a beachfront pool and sundeck, a game room with an ocean view, and the option to rent beach chairs, bikes and umbrellas. DeSoto is located near Tybee Island attractions such as restaurants, shops, marinas and nightlife. Rates vary depending on the time of year, day of the week and length of stay, and special package rates are offered. One free parking space is issued per room.
