Jekyll Island Club
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Why Go
Located on a barrier island in Georgia, the Jekyll Island Club is a vacation getaway for families. If you like to stay active, hop on a bicycle and explore 22 miles of bike trails on the island. Along the way, you will pass though the historic village and see all of the beaches.
Jekyll Island has a playground for its younger visitors. The whole family can plan miniature golf on two courses situated right next to the playground. The island also has three 18-hole golf courses for grown-ups.
If you are planning a summer vacation, children ages five to twelve can participate in the Club Juniors summer program which will take them on little adventures such as a dolphins cruise.
Summer Waves Water Park, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, offers slides and waterfalls, available to kids under 48" tall.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is a National Historic Landmark featuring the American Queen Ann architecture. The hotel has 157 rooms and suites, a swimming pool, croquet lawn and a private beach pavilion.
Dining at the Jekyll Island Club
As you walk into the Grand Dining Room for a formal meal, one gets a glimpse into the old times when the Jekyll Island Club was an exclusive hunting retreat for the likes of J.P. Morgan and William Rockefeller. Restored in Victorian style, the dining room features Ionic columns, marble fireplaces and piano music.
The Courtyard restaurant at Crane Cottage is situated under a Italian Renaissance-style loggia. The restaurant serves Mediterranean and American fare.
During the day, you can have lunch on the beach at the Beach Pavilion snack bar, or next to the pool at the Poolside Grill.
Plan this Vacation
Doubles from $119 per night in the winter; from $159 in the summer; suites from $189. For reservations, call the hotel at 800-535-9547, or e-mail reservations@jekyllclub.com. Ask about packages, such as family vacation packages, golf and romantic packages.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is located on Jekyll Island, Georgia, off I-95, approximately midway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL.
Jekyll Island Club, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States, 800-535-9547, 912-635-2600, www.jekyllclub.com
