How to Find Hotels in Jekyll Island, Georgia

Jekyll Island is one of the barrier islands off the coast of Georgia. Of these islands, known as the "Golden Isles," Jekyll Island is on the southern end. A former private island catering to the wealthy elite of the nineteenth century and the late twentieth century, Jekyll Island gives visitors a window into that world as well as beautiful beach vacations.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access

Instructions

Know Your Destination

1. Get the inside scoop. Jekyll Island was formerly a private club for some of American's wealthiest families. Many of the homes and structures on the island date back to the 1800s and have been expertly preserved.

2. Consider the off-season. You can visit Jekyll Island year-round and still find pleasant temperatures. Summer temperatures range from the mid 70 degrees F to the mid 80 degrees F. Winter temperatures range from the mid 40 degrees F to the mid 60 degrees F.

Transportation to and on the Island

1. Drive to the island. Jekyll Island, like most of the coastal isles of Georgia, is accessible via a bridge from the Brunswick metropolitan area.

2. Sail or boat to Jekyll Island. Jekyll Wharf, former home to Jekyll Island Club yachts, has docking services.

3. Bring your bike. Cycling is one of the island's main forms of transportation. There are miles of paved trails that run down the beach and bisect the island. Bike rentals are available on the island at reasonable rates.

Decide Where You'll Stay

1. To book accommodations, contact Jekyll Island Authority at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Rent condos or cottages to experience some of Jekyll Island's nicest accommodations. Privately owned condos can be rented from as low as $79 a night in the off-season. This is an especially good choice for family travel.

3. Pitch your tent or park your RV at Jekyll Island Campground for true economy accommodations. It's located on the north end of the island, and you can pitch a tent in the high season for less than $21 a night.

4. Stay at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, a National Historic Landmark, to experience life on the island like the Vanderbilts and the Rockefellers did when it was private. Rooms range in price from $129 for a double in the off-season (November through mid-March) to $399 for the presidential suite during the high season (mid-March through mid-August). Take a tour of Jekyll Island Club Hotel to learn about its fascinating history.

Tips & Warnings

• Jacksonville International Airport in Jacksonville, Florida, is the nearest major airport to Jekyll Island.

• Hurricane season on the Georgia coast runs from July 1 to November 30. Consider purchasing travel insurance when visiting at this time.