On the Georgia coast, this Sea Island resort features 5 miles of private beach and 3 championship golf courses. A full-service spa is on site at this Mediterranean-inspired property. All accommodations offer wood furnishings, exposed beam ceilings, and handmade Turkish rugs. Extras include a flat-screen cable TV. Some suites at The Cloister also feature oceanfront, riverfront, and marsh views. Guests can relax after an active day in the sauna, hot tub, or with a massage. Guests can also enjoy full access to all amenities and dining at The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club 5 miles away on St. Simon’s Island. The Cloister Georgian Room offers a fine dining spin on American Southern cuisine for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Rustic Italian cuisine is offered at Tavola and casual dining can be found at River Bar and Southern Tide. Saint Simons Island Lighthouse Museum is 6 miles from the property. Guests will be 10 miles from Brunswick city center and 18 miles from picturesque Jekyll Island State Park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Golf course (within 2 miles)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Sea Island
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abdul
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautifully maintained grounds. Excellent restaurants.
  • Mccormick
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice stay with nice people, but extremely expensive and they charge you for every detail.
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast buffet was outstanding and the service most excellent.
  • Desiree
    United States of America United States of America
    We stayed on the wing where we had a view of the river. It was very peaceful. Sitting at the balcony was nice. Room was nice, bed && pillows was super comfortable. Every staff at the cloister was extremely nice.
  • S
    Sarah
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved every single moment of our stay. We were there for four nights over New Years. Family of 5, 2 parents and 3 kids ages 17-21. Each of had a fantastic time.
  • Montgomery
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, setting, foliage, and overall property care and upkeep.
  • Tommy
    United States of America United States of America
    We did not have breakfast The spa and workout room was great
  • George
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the old world elegance. Room and patio spectacular.
  • Michele
    Canada Canada
    An exceptional property with first class service from welcoming and helpful staff. Would love to make this an annual tradition.

Area info

Restaurants
5 Restaurants On Site

  • River Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Southern Tide
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Tavola
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Georgian Room
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
  • Georgian Room Lounge
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic

Resort facilities at The Cloister
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 5 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Racquetball
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $25 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

3 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 3 – indoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Cloister takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Cloister of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Cloister

  • The prices at The Cloister may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Cloister include:

    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Cloister on this page.

  • Check-in at The Cloister is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, The Cloister is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from The Cloister. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Cloister offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Bingo
    • Bike tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Personal trainer
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horseback riding
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Beauty services
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Facial treatments
    • Archery
    • Waxing services
    • Themed dinners
    • Makeup services
    • Aerobics
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • The Cloister is 800 feet from the center of Sea Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Cloister has 5 restaurants:

    • Georgian Room Lounge
    • Tavola
    • Southern Tide
    • Georgian Room
    • River Bar