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BEST WESTERN Island Inn
301 Main Street, Saint Simons Island, Georgia 31522-1665Phone: 912/638-7805 | Fax: 912/634-4720
The BEST WESTERN Island Inn is ideally situated on Georgia's serene St. Simons Island. Hotel guests will be close to a variety of area attractions and historical sites including Fort Frederica National Monument, Christ Church Frederica, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, and Jekyll Island Historic District. This St. Simons hotel is also nestled among the island's legendary folklore tree spirits crafted by sculptor Keith Jennings. Hotel guests will appreciate the nearby Village and Pier offering a variety of specialty and antique shops and dining options. The hotel's proximity to the beach makes it an ideal spot for guests to participate in fishing, kayaking, horseback riding and biking. Several championship golf courses are also nearby.
Each well-appointed room features free high-speed Internet access, free long distance access, an iron/ironing board, coffee/tea maker and hairdryer. For added comfort and convenience, the BEST WESTERN Island Inn offers a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.
Other hotel amenities include a private, crystal-clear pool and spacious sun deck and hot tub located in the hotel's signature Southern-style gazebo. The hotel offers meeting facilities ideal for small meetings, reunions, tour groups and wedding receptions.
A friendly staff is ready to ensure a comfortable, relaxing and memorable stay while visiting Georgia's St. Simons Island. Make an online reservation today and save at the BEST WESTERN Island Inn!
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
A family oriented festival in Historic St. Marys featuring a bicycle tour, 5k run, street dance, parade, arts, crafts & food vendors.
The Savannah College of Art and Design presents deFINE ART, a showcase of leading artists, art professionals & SCAD Students.
March 2012
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street. Free/open to the public. In Savannah.
A variety of artists display their hand-crafted wares and beautiful artwork in the Jekyll Island Historic District.
Celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting in the US & the life of Girl Scout Founder, Juliette Gordon Low, at her childhood home. In Savannah.
The parade will include Shriners, marching bands, floats, decorated golf carts, fire trucks, and various organizations. In Townsend.
April 2012
Glass, jewelry, leather, metal, pottery/sculpture, wood, textiles, fiber, baskets, wearable art. In St Simons Island.
Food, crafts, Classic Car Show and a juried art show that draws artistic talent from across the Southeast. In Darien.
The Annual Woodbine Crawfish Festival is held in Woodbine on the last weekend in April each year.
May 2012
Supporting beach volleyball events that engage fans, athletes, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. In Tybee Island.
About the common confederate soldier includes what he ate, how he lived, what he wore and the medicine of the day. In Richmond Hill.
June 2012
Benefit for the Tybee Island Marine Science Center offering hands-on programs for school, scout groups and the general public.
Bring your food, chairs and blankets and relax in the breeze of the Darien River while enjoying music and fireworks, at 7pm. In Darien.
July 2012
Celebrate our 10th Anniversary in Savannah with our newest creation, a dazzling 2-hour variety show. At the Savannah Theatre.
Sponsored by the Pier Village Association. Postell Market on Beachview Drive &ndash Pier Village, from 10am - 5pm.
Two 1-hour games, 5 pm & 7 pm, live music, kids’ activities, raffles, giveaways and concessions. In Savannah.
August 2012
Paddle the beautiful 3-mile Skidaway River from Butterbean Beach to the UGA Marine Extension Service Aquarium. In Savannah.
Learn more about Dolphins at our Bottlenose dolphin program at 7pm at the Richmond Hill Historical Museum on Ford Avenue, in Savannah.
Nearby Attractions:
List All GA AttractionsGeorgia Sea Turtle Center
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island is a research, rehabilitation and education facility for marine turtles. Injured and sick turtles are treated in this state-of-the-art emergency center, allowing for additional research. Stroll through the exhibits to learn about sea turtle conservation efforts, and to see the story of their journey from hatching to adulthood.
All proceeds from the tour admission, purchases from the gift shop, turtle adoptions, donations and center memberships are given directly to the center. Best Western hotels offer convenient lodging in nearby Saint Simons Island. Enjoy your time visiting beautiful Jekyll Island, along the Georgia Coast.
