By Mike May
If you’re searching for a unique rest-and-relaxation coastal destination, visit the Jekyll Island Club Resort. The island dates back to 1888 when it was a family retreat for rich and influential families. The Federal Reserve System was founded on December 23, 1913 on Jekyll Island.
Now, the Jekyll Island Club Resort, a member of the Georgia Golf Trail, is firmly established as a family-friendly vacation destination.
In addition to the traditional hotel accommodations, overnight visitors have access to the three Island Cottages; a variety of dining venues; sightseeing along the nearby Intracoastal Waterway, where marine and birdlife are in abundant supply; year-round croquet; and a sun-soaked on-property pool which is open dawn to dusk. At the end of the day, be sure to visit The Bar for a night cap and a story (or two) about this resort’s storied past.
Guests of the Jekyll Island Club Resort – ranked by USA Today as the #2 Best Destination Resort in 2024 — also enjoy access to all the facilities at the nearby Jekyll Ocean Club, which includes beach access, a pool and a hot tub.
There are three golf courses on Jekyll. Book a tee time at Pine Lakes, Indian Mound, or Grand Dunes at the Jekyll Island Golf Club.
In addition to enjoying the amenities of the Jekyll Island Club Resort, visitors enjoy bird watching, bike riding, playing tennis, shopping at the Beach Village, learning about turtles at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, taking guided fishing and crabbing expeditions, and visiting Jekyll Island’s many historical structures.
“The Jekyll Island Club Resort is a perfect place for a rest-and-relaxation themed getaway at any time,” said Georgia Golf Trail Founder Doug Hollandsworth.
At the Jekyll Island Club Resort, overnight guests will enjoy the recently upgraded guest rooms and suites which now feature updated furnishings, bathrooms, and amenities. These carefully selected upgrades ensure that the essence of Jekyll Island Club’s rich history is on full display.
Another unique aspect of the accommodations at the Jekyll Island Club Resort is that guests have access to three historic cottages – Sans Souci, Cherokee, and the Crane Cottage.
Sans Souci, constructed in 1896, was once a six-unit apartment building owned in part by J.P. Morgan. The Cherokee Cottage, built in 1904, is a grand, Italian Renaissance cottage. Crane Cottage is considered the most lavish of all the Island Cottages.
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to unwind visit the verandas which were designed to provide spectacular views of the riverfront, croquet lawn, and pool.
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