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Catherine Ward House Inn

2.0 star property
A warm fireplace welcomes travelers to this historic Savannah inn, where Southern hospitality awaits just steps from the Mercer Williams House Museum

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Catherine Ward House Inn in Savannah's historic district offers a cozy lobby fireplace, free full breakfast, WiFi, luggage storage, and extended parking. Guests love the attentive staff and the convenient location for exploring nearby sights.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room

Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room

Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Savannah, Catherine Ward House Inn is in the historical district. Mercer Williams House Museum and SCAD Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Olde Pink House and City Market. Savannah College of Art and Design and The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Savannah travel guide
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Map
118 E Waldburg St, Savannah, GA, 31401

What's nearby

  • Forsyth Park which includes a fountain
    Forsyth Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reynolds Square Savannah
    Abercorn Street
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Designed by John S. Norris for General Hugh Weedon Mercer, construction of the house began in 1860. Construction was interrupted by the American Civil War, and finally completed around 1868 by the new owner, John Wilder. Before Hansford's death, as retold in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the house had already been the scene of two deaths. In 1913, a previous owner tripped over the second floor banister, fractured his hip, and suffered a concussion, dying three days later. In 1964, a boy chasing pigeons on the roof fell over the edge and impaled himself on the iron fence below.
    Mercer Williams House Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Savannah_SavannahCollegeofArtandDesign_6091285_03
    Savannah College of Art and Design
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southern Charm mixed with Modern Art Mastery #RED
    SCAD Museum of Art
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station
    10 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Taco Affair
    13 min walk
  • KFC
    12 min walk
  • Collins Quarter at Forsyth
    6 min walk
  • The Sentient Bean
    3 min walk
  • Treylor Park - Pizza Party
    6 min walk

About this property

Catherine Ward House Inn

Bed & breakfast near Forsyth Park
Located close to Mercer Williams House Museum and Savannah College of Art and Design, Catherine Ward House Inn provides free full breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Catherine Ward House Savannah
Catherine Ward House Inn Savannah
Catherine Ward House Inn Bed & breakfast
Catherine Ward House Inn Bed & breakfast Savannah

Frequently asked questions

Is Catherine Ward House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Catherine Ward House Inn?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Catherine Ward House Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Catherine Ward House Inn located?

Located in Midtown, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Forsyth Park, Mercer Williams House Museum, and Savannah College of Art and Design. The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and SCAD Museum of Art are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Catherine Ward House Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough good things about this place. Great location, house, rooms, staff, and a tremendous breakfast. Really enjoyed our time with other guests at the breakfast table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neslihan Christobel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive, friendly, thoughtful wordly hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, attentive staff and immaculately clean interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! Beautiful room and lovely lobby/living room area. So close to Forsyth Park!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples vacation

This property was as listed, Wonderful staff, rooms were decorated nicely and clean and the food was very good, the location was very close and within walking distance to restaurants and town.We would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sam welcomed us and walked us to our room. Had a great evening and great breakfast! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fab. Breakfasts. Great location. Great rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean room. Great breakfasts. Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautiful property

This place was so pretty. Breakfast was good and allowed us to meet some of the other guests. Good off street parking
Living room
Dining room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A major shout out to our host, Sonja, who provided good and relevant information and suggestions for our stay in Savannah, and also to the kitchen staff for the great breakfasts they made for us. When we arrived we felt very welcomed and got a great tour of the property along with important details about our stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very comfortable, the garden room. Loved the staff and Sonja was such a good host. Definitely plan to stay at the Catherine Ward house again, soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The place was clean, the staff we met were great, we were served a delicious freshly cooked breakfast. The best place we've stayed at in Savannah since our daughter started school there 3 years ago, and definitely the best B & B we've ever stayed at. Wish they allowed pets because we need to bring our dog when we go for our daughters graduation, but we'll stay there every other time we go, if available. I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A

We had a wonderful stay at the Catherine Ward House! The check in was effortless. The house is in excellent restored condition but with great upgrades to the bathroom! The king bed was super comfortable (on the firm side, which I prefer!) and the pillows were great! The house was full but felt really private. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sonia was so friendly and courteous. She checked with us to make sure our arriving time so she could be there to check us in. The facility was clean, just a few steps from the Forsyth Park, and you could walk to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was exactly what I expected and needed. Sonja is wonderful and amazing in juggling us all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An intimate, charming inn

A lovely and welcoming home away from home in a perfect location, steps from Forsyth Park, a coffee shop, great natural foods store, and wine shop. Sonia and her staff are friendly and welcoming and the small touches — from fresh fruit and chocolate to an invitation to use the plates and glasses in the kitchen for our packed lunch — made us feel welcomed and cared for. Also loved having a fire in our bedroom in a rainy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 2 nights and this was our first time at an Inn and I will say it was exceptional!! The Inn was quiet and tucked away a few minutes walk from Forsyth Park which was lovely! We had breakfast both mornings and it was great both days!! The staff was super friendly and gave such great recommendations! We stayed in room 7 and had our own door to the private courtyard which was nice to spend our evening in! If you’re thinking about it, definitely book! Can’t beat the location and personality of this Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was in excellent shape considering the era it was built. We felt the accommodations were excellent. The area felt safe to us. We love the staff. The Breakfasts were fabulous. We like the close proximity to Forsyth park. It is walkable to downtown, but be prepared for a long walk down and back. The saving grace were the many green space squares along the walk that had park benches to rest. Overall, very enjoyable visit to the Inn and Savannah. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This charming place is so well located if you want to be next to Forsyth Park and away from the bustle of the more touristy areas along the river and downtown. Quiet, tasteful decorated, incredibly friendly staff. With all the charm of a grand old Savannah house and all the comfort of staying with family where you can help yourself to the coffee and tea in the kitchen. It doesn’t have a bar or a pool. There is no scene. It’s the perfect hideaway. The only reason I didn’t rate it higher was due to a leaky air conditioner in our bathroom which could not get fixed over the weekend. I’m sure it’s fixed by now.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and room. Easy parking and walkable to Forsyth park and restaurants. We were in the cottage behind the main house that shared the exterior wall with a house next door. There were drum beats/music that could be heard in our room that went on until 5AM on both nights we were there that made sleep almost impossible. I’m sure it would have been better had we been in a different room (we were in #8).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time stay - will return again

We stayed in room 3. It was very comfortable and cozy. A/C and fan kept the room a great temperature. Curtains kept the room dark for my husband - who likes to sleep in. There was a lovely little outdoor sitting space right off the room overlooking the courtyard and a great front porch to sit on with tea in the morning. Perfect small full bathroom. Our room was right at the top of the stairs and I worried about hearing others pass by - we didn't hear a thing. The very friendly staff asked for any special needs/requests twice prior to arrival and confirmed our requests when we arrived. Easy parking. Great breakfast - they were very prepared to deal with a variety of diets. We also appreciated that the staff showed us where we could get ice/tea/coffee for ourselves after regular business hours. We will return...and I will ask for room 3 again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Amenities
Overall good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish we'd had more time here!

We only stayed one night but wish we'd had longer! The house is beautiful, the staff is very pleasant and accommodating, the need was super comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless staff courteous. Bed mattress too soft, uncomfortable sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved everything about our stay. Beware if you cannot do stairs due to mobility issues, reach out to management before booking to inquire.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024