St. George Island is a small barrier island located in the Florida panhandle. Visitors can enjoy St. George Island Lighthouse and State Park as well as miles of quiet, unspoiled beaches and some of the best fishing spots in Florida. With only a few affordable motels located directly on this small island and another within driving distance, St. George Island would make an ideal family vacation destination.
Opened in 1979 as the only motel located directly on the beach on St. George Island, the Buccaneer Inn offers guests 100 standard, standard kitchenette, deluxe, and suite rooms, each equipped with comfortable amenities. Guests can relax by the pool or escape down to the beach, which is moments away from the motel. There are several restaurants and shopping areas located within walking distance. The Buccaneer Inn maintains a strict no-pet policy.
Buccaneer Inn
160 W Gorrie Drive
St. George Island, FL 32328
800-847-2091
buccinn.com
The unique, two-story St. George Inn is located moments away from the beach and offers guests 17 rooms, all of which have French doors for porch access. Several of the rooms offer full kitchens, fireplaces and private balconies. Guests can relax in the inn's reading and conversation rooms, on the large wraparound porch, or even visit a historic lighthouse just yards away. The inn offers business travelers rented use of a fully-equipped private office or conference room and is also pet-friendly. Various restaurants as well as a coffee shop, bait shop and playground are all within walking distance.
St. George Inn
135 Franklin Boulevard
St. George Island, FL 32329
850-927-2903
stgeorgeinn.com
Located about 20 minutes from St. George Island, the Rancho Inn is a pet-friendly motel that offers guests the choice of smoking or non-smoking king, double and suite guest rooms, all equipped with comfortable amenities. The suite room offers two double beds and a separate master bedroom, making it ideal for families. Guests can enjoy an on-site pool as well as an outdoor picnic and barbecue area. The owners of Rancho Inn offers guests information on local fishing charters and the motel is within walking distance of various restaurants and shops.
Rancho Inn
240 U.S. Highway 98 W
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-9435
ranchoinn.com
