East Beach Travel Guide

St. Simons Island

A beach with sand dunes and tall grasses under a clear sky.
A beach at sunset with the sun setting over the horizon, waves gently lapping the shore, and a clear sky.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a pier in the background, and waves crashing onto the shore.
A beach with sand dunes and tall grasses.

Things to do


Top hotels in East Beach

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

2 out of 5
60 S Beachview Drive Jekyll Island GA
The price is ฿4,228 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,228
฿4,986 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,188 reviews)
"The down side was the weather which can't be controlled. Sunrise was beautiful"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

3 out of 5
701 North Beachview Drive Jekyll Island GA
The price is ฿4,221 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,221
฿6,062 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Indian Mound are ...
Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG
Tru By Hilton Brunswick

Tru By Hilton Brunswick

2.5 out of 5
310 Frontage Rd Brunswick, GA 31523 Brunswick GA
The price is ฿3,243 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,243
฿3,864 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brunswick. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions James Oglethorpe Monument and Sanctuary ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (642 reviews)
"Everyone is always very kind love the minimal rooms some hotels just have to much stuff in them. I asked for a a room on the Avon’s floor after she gave me one on the first floor and Ms. Karen didn’t hesitate. I just don’t feel safe on the first floor if I’m by myself. Thank you so much Ms. Karen. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Tru By Hilton Brunswick
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
201 Arnold Rd St. Simons Island GA
The price is ฿5,861 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,861
฿8,325 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a beach locale and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse

Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse

3 out of 5
609 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island GA
The price is ฿3,216 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿3,216
฿4,211 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay to access everything on St. Simon Island. It is so conveniently located to the lighthouse, the pier, the pier village shops and restaurants. The room was well decorated as was the Inn and everything was as pictured and very clean. The breakfast offered had cereals, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse
Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island

Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island

2.5 out of 5
200 S Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
The price is ฿4,061 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,061
฿4,796 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff was truly courteous and we were allowed to check in 2 hours earlier which made our trip to Jekyll Island much more inviting and relaxing. In addition, we were given complimentary water bottles. And since both my husband and I were so thirsty at that time of check-in, we felt so comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island
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Where to stay in East Beach

Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

East End

While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and World War II Home Front Museum.

Saint Simons Heights

While Saint Simons Heights isn't home to many top sights, East Beach and Shops at Sea Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

King City

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in King City and surrounding area, you can visit Sea Island Golf Club and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum.

Downtown St. Simons Island

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown St. Simons Island, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Sea Island Golf Club.

Druid Oaks

When in Druid Oaks, you can plan a visit to East Beach and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



East Beach Travel Guide