Sea Island, Georgia
Opened
2001
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Sea IslandCoastal golf clubhouse
A Scottish bagpiper serenades the sunset each evening over fairways and tidal marshes, while leather armchairs and fireplaces anchor the manor.
“the decidedly English-style manor has tranquil views across the Sound and golf course and service more akin to an intimate European hotel, with Southern charm.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated twenty-four-hour butler service handles shirt pressing, shoe shines, and rose-petal bath draws in every room.
Remarkable
Three championship golf courses, an eighteen-hole putting course, and naturalist-led boat excursions across surrounding coastal marshes.
Notable
Naturalist-led skiff outings explore Georgia barrier island wildlife, paired with coastal Southern dining at the Oak Room.
What they say
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The style of the hotel reminds us of an old-school country club. The building itself exudes a grand and historic feel...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Ancient live oaks and saltwater marshes wrap around St. Simons Island, where coastal waterways are best explored by skiff or kayak.
The rooms
Rooms feature exposed beam ceilings, hardwood floors with oriental rugs, and marble bathrooms equipped with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
A curved outdoor infinity pool sits beneath a white pergola, looking straight out over St. Simons Sound.
Pilates and yoga
Pilates reformer sessions and group yoga classes meet in a studio with French doors opening onto the trees.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Oak Room
The wood-paneled tavern serves single-malt scotches and shrimp and grits beside views across the fairways.
At the table
Tables gather around a lit stone hearth at Colt & Alison for steaks and tableside Bananas Foster.
How it began
Approached through the moss-draped Avenue of the Oaks, the 2001 estate was built in the tradition of an English country golf manor.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.