Lodging in a Nutshell |
Ron Callari, Contributing Writer |
 You come to Jekyll Island for its rich history, scenic landscapes and recreation. From family fun at the beach and water parks, to improving your swing on the links to visiting the historic haunts of the 19th & 20th century aristocracy, Jekyll Island is a vacation spot for all ages.
As a winter retreat for the likes of the Rockefellers and J.P. Morgan, the original Jekyll Island Club and its many mansion-style cottages still stand the test of time. Explore the 240-acre Historic District and the Museum Visitors Center that provides you with a portal into a resort of yesteryear.
A wide selection of accommodations is guaranteed to appeal to every preference, every taste and pocketbook. From world-renowned resorts, to hotels, motels, historic bed & breakfast inns, rental properties and campgrounds, Jekyll can provide the right lodging choice for the weekend or long-stay visitor.
Georgia's largest public golf resort, Jekyll Island boasts 63 holes on three 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course, all designed by some of the best names in the game, and most of the hotels on the island provide golf vacation packages.
Selected by Tennis magazine as one of the "25 Best Municipal Tennis Facilities" in the country, the Jekyll Island Tennis Center is located in the heart of the island. The facility has 13 award-winning "fast dry" courts with seven lighted for night play.
Recreation options on Jekyll Island offer fun for the entire family, from exceptional dolphin watching and horseback riding to the Summer Waves Water Park, where there is more than a million gallons of splashing water fun surrounded by 11 acres of rides.
Jekyll Island is six miles off the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL, and just minutes off Interstate 95. This step back into time is a definite must for those that want to forget the cities and the stresses of modern day life. On Jekyll Island, you'll find a slowed pace that is an inviting combination of resort amenities and attractions in an unspoiled barrier island setting.
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