The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Saint Simons

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Saint Simons

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Visiting Saint Simons, Georgia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Saint Simons, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Saint Simons based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Saint Simons for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Saint Simons before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Saint Simons for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Saint Simons for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Cloister

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $1268 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 100 First Street, The Cloister has great rooms from $1268 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Lodge at Sea Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $1063 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Saint Simons
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Lodge at Sea Island which has nice rooms starting at $1063. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 Retreat Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 miles from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Sea Palms Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Sea Palms Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $215. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5445 Frederica Road. You'll also find outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.8 miles from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Saint Simons
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $235, The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, at 201 Arnold Road provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, a child pool, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus St Simons

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

Best Western Plus St Simons has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $177 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 301 Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Sea Gate Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $447 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Sea Gate Inn is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a kitchen, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $447, and it's located at 520D Ocean Blvd.. We also love the bicycle rental, family rooms, a kid-friendly atmosphere, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Inn at Sea Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Saint Simons
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is The Inn at Sea Island because it has great rooms that start at $316. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.07 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 100 Salt Marsh Drive. Only 3.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn St Simons Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $218 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Hampton Inn St Simons Island offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $218 (before taxes). It's located at 2204 Demere Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Epworth By The Sea

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Saint Simons
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Pool

Located at 100 Arthur J Moore Drive, Epworth By The Sea has great rooms from $191 (before taxes). It offers a pool, outdoor tennis, golf, free parking, and bicycle rental. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find fishing, air-conditioning, a playground, balconies, and wheelchair-accessible units which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.8 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Playground


The Grey Owl Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $392 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is The Grey Owl Inn which has nice rooms starting at $392. Offering breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1602 Demere Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave. It's located just 1.1 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Fernandina Beach, Jekyll Island, Kingsland, and Brunswick.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Saint Simons, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Saint Simons, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Saint Simons, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Saint Simons, Best Hotels for One Week in Saint Simons, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Saint Simons.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Saint Simons?

Saint Simons Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$434

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Saint Simons, Georgia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Saint Simons, Georgia based on data from 11 hotels is an affordable $434. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Saint Simons.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $420
  • 3-star hotels: $553
  • 2-star hotels: $205


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