St. Simons Island, GA

Travel Guide

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum showing a lighthouse and a house
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum showing a lighthouse and a house
Fort Frederica National Monument which includes a garden
St. Simons Island which includes boating, a bay or harbor and a house
St. Simons Island which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in St. Simons Island

Sea Oats in the dunes at East Beach as viewed from the surf, St Simons Island, GA

East Beach

While East Beach might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East Beach and Bloody Marsh Battle Site.

East Beach
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East End

If you're spending some time in East End, East Beach and Massengale Park are top sights worth seeing.

East End
St. Simons Island featuring cycling and a park as well as a small group of people

Saint Simons Heights

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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

Saint Simons Heights
The Avenue of Oaks. Planted in 1826 to provide an entrance to what was than a prosperous cotton plantation known as Retreat Plantation they now line the entrance road to a private community and golf course.

King City

Though King City might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sea Island Golf Club and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum.

King City
Neptune Park St Simon Island

Downtown St. Simons Island

While Downtown St. Simons Island might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Sea Island Golf Club.

Downtown St. Simons Island
The Saint Simons Island Village Pier in the Early Morning, Georgia

Pier Village

While Pier Village might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Sea Island Golf Club.

Pier Village
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 AED 550 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
AED 550
AED 792 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Awesome resort

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Queens Court

Queens Court

2.5 out of 5
437 Kings Way St. Simons Island GA
The price is AED 294 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
AED 294
AED 354 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (813 reviews)
Staff friendly & helpful, used pool area & fire pit.

Reviewed on 26 January 2026

Queens Court
Ocean Inn and Suites

Ocean Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
599 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island GA
The price is AED 350 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 350
AED 418 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
clean room, very friendly staff and good breakfast choice and hot drinks...

Reviewed on 25 January 2026

Ocean Inn and Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
935 Beachview Dr St. Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
POSITIVE: Close to beach/unique decor/safe sheltered parking/comfortable beds/nice balcony/ NEGATIVE:First bedroom AC not working properly/Elevator out of service/couch cushions looked stained OVERALL: would stay there again

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Ocean Lodge Resort
The Sea Gate

The Sea Gate

4 out of 5
1015 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this beach condo in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Demere Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (602 reviews)
Very nice. Enjoyed our time here. Good balcony. Close to beach! Covered parking. Elevator. Kitchen utensils sparse. Will come back.

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

The Sea Gate
Stunning Rooftop Views. Prime Island Location

Stunning Rooftop Views. Prime Island Location

Saint Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this beach villa in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and World War II ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
The property was absolutely perfect for our family - ranging from 1 year old to 70. We really appreciated all of the baby friendly features! Elevator was awesome as well. Plenty of room for three families to come together in common space but also to be able to have private and separate spaces. SO ...

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

Stunning Rooftop Views. Prime Island Location
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of St. Simons Island

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 75%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

They need more little stores down by the pier. They have some but thet have more eating places than stores. But iverall it was good

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I absolutely love staying on St Simon Island. It’s absolutely beautiful and we always have an amazing time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My favorite place to be!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

St Simons is very friendly, safe, and fun to visit.

4/5 - Good

Chris

Overall a nice place. Love the dogs being able to go on the beach

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A nice place to rest and relax!