Travel Hotels in Tybee Island, Georgia
- Enjoy the beach in Tybee Island.View of the beach of Caesarea. Old buildings on the beach image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
Savannah, Georgia draws in thousands of tourists each year thanks to its historic buildings, five-star restaurants, landmarks and major attractions. Located just 20 minutes from Savannah is Tybee Island, one of the cleanest and most pristine beaches in the nation. At Tybee Island you can fish, boat, kayak and tan. The Tybee Lighthouse, Tybee Museum, and Fort Screven are local attractions. Refuel with a seafood dinner at any one of the many seaside restaurants. - The Ocean Plaza is the only full-service hotel on Tybee Island. The resort is located just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. Health Magazine named Tybee Island as America's Healthiest Beach. Georgia Magazine readers also named Tybee Island the Best Beach Destination. The Ocean Plaza is located right on the beach, a few steps from white sand and the Atlantic. There are 215 rooms at the resort with private balconies. A buffet breakfast is complimentary at the Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant. Adults can tan, while children play at one of the two outdoor pools. Adults can order cocktails without leaving the pool area. Besides the beach, Tybee Pier and Pavilion is another local attraction. The pier offers a prime location for fishing and picture taking. Many special events and live musical performances take place on the pier throughout the year. Visit the City of Tybee website for a full list of upcoming events, or ask the hotel concierge. Eco-Tours, boat, fishing and bird watching tours can be reserved as well. If you prefer to dolphin watch, the bottle-nosed dolphin is common in this area.
Ocean Plaza Beach Resort
1401 Strand Avenue
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-7777
oceanplaza.com - Located right on the beach, guests can slip on a pair of slippers and stand in front of the water. Pictures of guest rooms can be viewed on the website. The Grand Deluxe Room features a pull-out couch bed, and king-sized bed. Rooms come with a private balcony, microwaves, refrigerators, cable TV and free WiFi. If you prefer two queen beds, stay in a Deluxe Room. Larger families should reserve the Hernando DeSoto Suite, which features two queen beds, a pull-out sofa, living room and dining room areas, and two separate bedrooms for privacy. The hotel also features a beachfront pool and game room.
DeSoto Beach Hotel
212 Butler Ave
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-4542
desotobeachhotel.com - The Tybrisa is a small hotel located on the beaches of Tybee Island. The hotel is best known for its bright blue walls and red rooftop. Many of the hotel's rooms come with views of the ocean. Guests must stay a minimum of two nights. Check in is at 4 p.m. and check out is at 10 a.m., but this is flexible. Weekly rentals are common at the Tybrisa, special rates will apply. Besides regular rooms, villas can also be booked at the hotel. Villas sleep up to six adults, with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The hotel sells out quickly during summer months, so book your room well in advance.
Tybrisa at the Beach
1 15th Street
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-447-5080
Tybrisa.com
