Best for
The Cloister suits an active coastal break, with tennis and a fitness center near its riverside main building and accommodation wings.
Best for
The Cloister suits an active coastal break, with tennis and a fitness center near its riverside main building and accommodation wings.
What makes it special
Reserve the Hawk Walk on Rainbow Island to watch a trained hawk follow your group through the riverside landscape.
Room to consider
Consider the River Suite in The Cloister Main Building for a separate living room and views across the tidal river and marshes.
Insider tip
Plan dinner at Georgian Rooms with adults or older children, as all diners must be at least 10 years old.
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The Cloister at Sea Island stands on private Sea Island off Georgia's coast, with the tidal river and salt marshes on one side and the Atlantic beach nearby. It is the classic hotel address within the wider Sea Island resort, not another name for every place to stay there. Choose it for a traditional coastal setting with dining, the spa, and the Beach Club close at hand.
Spanish Mediterranean details give the hotel its character: arches, courtyards, and warm public rooms. The setting is expansive, but your day need not be. A walk through the gardens and dinner back at The Cloister can make a complete stay.
The Lodge Standard Courtyard View Room offers 500 square feet, with a king bed or two queen beds. It is in The Lodge Main Building and looks over the courtyard.
The interior sits within The Lodge's room and suite design, with rich wood and exposed beams. The main hotel has 43 rooms in this coastal setting by the golf courses.
The marble bathroom has a large walk-in shower. Rainfall and handheld shower heads are fitted. Many rooms also have a deep soaking tub. Access to the resort's private Beach Club is included with the stay.
For more space and a view over the Plantation Course, compare the Lodge Main Building Golf Course View Room. That category has 700 square feet.
The Lodge Standard Courtyard View Room offers 500 square feet, with a king bed or two queen beds. It is in The Lodge Main Building...
The Cloister Garden Wing Room offers 550 square feet, with a king bed or two queen beds. It is in the Garden Wing beside the Main Building, among the gardens and manicured grounds.
Each room has a private patio or balcony. The outlook varies between rooms. Outdoor corridors through this wing pass koi ponds and gardens.
The spacious bathroom has a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. The shower includes both a rain head and a handheld head.
A sound bar and a mini refrigerator are supplied in the room. For separate sleeping and sitting rooms, the Cloister Main Building Grounds View Suite has 950 square feet and a sleeper sofa.
The Cloister Garden Wing Room offers 550 square feet, with a king bed or two queen beds. It is in the Garden Wing beside the...
The Cloister Beach Club Ocean View Room measures 700 square feet. A king bed or two queen beds furnish the room, which is above or beside the main Beach Club building.
A patio or balcony overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, the beach and the three shared Beach Club pools.
The bathroom has a deep soaking tub alongside a walk-in shower. A rain shower head and a handheld head are fitted. A drinks refrigerator is also included in the room.
The interior follows a Spanish Mediterranean style, with Oriental rugs and exposed ceiling beams. Custom bed linens and down bedding are supplied. The Cloister Beach Club Non View Room offers the same size and bed choices with a grounds outlook.
The Cloister Beach Club Ocean View Room measures 700 square feet. A king bed or two queen beds furnish the room, which is above or...
The Cloister Beach Club Petite Non View Room has a king bed and 500 square feet. It is beside the Beach Club, with an outlook over the grounds.
Its Spanish Mediterranean interior includes Oriental rugs and exposed ceiling beams. The bed has custom linens and down bedding. The setting is close to the Beach Club's pools and the resort's private beach.
The bathroom is fitted with a deep soaking tub and a walk-in shower. There is a rainfall shower head as well as a handheld head. A drinks refrigerator is provided in the room.
If you need queen beds or more room, the Cloister Beach Club Non View Room offers a two-queen option and 700 square feet.
The Cloister Beach Club Petite Non View Room has a king bed and 500 square feet. It is beside the Beach Club, with an outlook...
The Lodge Main Building Golf Course View Room has 700 square feet and a king bed or two queen beds. It overlooks Sea Island's Plantation Course from The Lodge Main Building.
Rich wood and exposed beams are part of the style of The Lodge's rooms and suites. The main hotel has 43 rooms, within its own coastal setting beside the resort's golf courses.
The marble bathroom contains a generous walk-in shower and a deep soaking tub. Both rainfall and handheld shower heads are fitted. You also have access to the resort's private Beach Club.
For an outdoor space, compare the Lodge Deluxe Golf View Room. It also offers 700 square feet, with a patio or balcony and a Plantation Course outlook.
The Lodge Main Building Golf Course View Room has 700 square feet and a king bed or two queen beds. It overlooks Sea Island's Plantation...
The Cloister Beach Club Non View Room has 700 square feet, with a king bed or two queen beds. It is above or beside the Beach Club, with a grounds outlook.
Spanish Mediterranean decor brings exposed ceiling beams and Oriental rugs to the room. The beds are made with custom linens and down bedding. The Beach Club has three shared pools and is beside the resort's private beach.
The bathroom contains a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. The shower includes a rainfall head and a handheld head. A drinks refrigerator is also supplied for your stay.
For a patio or balcony facing the Atlantic, the Cloister Beach Club Ocean View Room is the alternative to compare. That category also has 700 square feet.
The Cloister Beach Club Non View Room has 700 square feet, with a king bed or two queen beds. It is above or beside the...
The Cloister Main Building River View Room is in the North or South Wings next to the Main Building. It has 700 square feet and a king bed or two queen beds.
Your patio or balcony looks over the tidal river and golden marshes. The room follows the Spanish Mediterranean style of the Cloister wings.
Inside the bathroom, a deep soaking tub is separate from the walk-in shower. The shower has both a rain head and a handheld head. A drinks refrigerator forms part of the room equipment.
For a separate living room in the Main Building, compare the Cloister Main Building River View Suite, which has 950 square feet and a sleeper sofa.
The Cloister Main Building River View Room is in the North or South Wings next to the Main Building. It has 700 square feet and...
The Lodge Deluxe Golf View Room has a king bed or two queen beds across 700 square feet. It is in The Lodge Main Building, looking over Sea Island's Plantation Course.
A patio or balcony is part of this category. The room follows The Lodge's design, with rich wood and exposed beams. The main hotel has 43 rooms in a secluded natural setting.
The marble bathroom includes a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. The shower has a rainfall head and a handheld head. The stay includes access to the resort's private Beach Club.
For a separate bedroom and living room, compare the Lodge Seaside Presidential Suite. It has 1,000 square feet and a corner balcony facing the ocean beyond the putting course.
The Lodge Deluxe Golf View Room has a king bed or two queen beds across 700 square feet. It is in The Lodge Main Building,...
The Cloister Main Building Grounds View Suite has 950 square feet in the center of the Main Building. Its private bedroom has a king bed or two queen beds. A pull-out sleeper sofa is in the separate living room.
The suite follows a Spanish Mediterranean style. Many of these suites have a balcony and an extra half bathroom. The outlook takes in the hotel's gardens, grounds and architectural details.
The master bathroom has a deep soaking tub and a walk-in shower. The shower combines a rainfall head with a handheld head. A mini refrigerator is supplied as part of the suite equipment.
For the same 950-square-foot size facing the river, compare the Cloister Main Building River View Suite. That category has a balcony over the tidal river and marshes.
The Cloister Main Building Grounds View Suite has 950 square feet in the center of the Main Building. Its private bedroom has a king bed...
The Cloister Beach Club Non View Suite has 1,000 square feet and a private bedroom with a king bed or two queen beds. It is above or beside the Beach Club, with an outlook over the grounds.
A compact kitchen joins the open living and dining area. There is a sleeper sofa here, as well as a full bathroom. The bedroom has its own master bathroom.
The master bath contains a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. The shower has a rain head and a handheld head. A drinks refrigerator is also provided in the suite.
Spanish Mediterranean decor includes Oriental rugs and exposed ceiling beams. Custom linens and down bedding are supplied for the beds.
The Cloister Beach Club Non View Suite has 1,000 square feet and a private bedroom with a king bed or two queen beds. It is...
The Cloister Beach Club Ocean View Suite pairs a private bedroom with an open living area across 1,000 square feet. The bedroom has a king bed or two queen beds. A sleeper sofa is in the lounge.
There is a compact open kitchen and a full bathroom off the living area. The master bathroom has a deep soaking tub and a walk-in rain shower with a handheld head.
A patio or balcony looks towards the Atlantic, the beach and the shared swimming pools. This suite is above or beside the Beach Club, close to its outdoor setting.
Oriental rugs and exposed beams are part of the Spanish Mediterranean design. The beds have custom linens and down bedding. A drinks refrigerator is supplied.
The Cloister Beach Club Ocean View Suite pairs a private bedroom with an open living area across 1,000 square feet. The bedroom has a king...
The Cloister Main Building River View Suite has a private king bedroom and 950 square feet. It is in the center of the Main Building, with a separate living room and a pull-out sleeper sofa.
A balcony overlooks the tidal river and the golden marshes. Spanish Mediterranean decor gives the interior its Cloister character. A two-queen bedroom is offered in the separately named Cloister River View Suite.
The master bathroom has a deep soaking tub as well as a walk-in shower. Both a rainfall shower head and a handheld head are fitted. The suite is also equipped with a mini refrigerator.
For two private bedrooms in the wings, the 2 Bedroom Cloister Wing Suite has 1,700 square feet, a shared lounge and a fireplace.
The Cloister Main Building River View Suite has a private king bedroom and 950 square feet. It is in the center of the Main Building,...
The Cloister Main Building Frederica Suite occupies 1,260 square feet in the North Wing. This wing is next to the Main Building. The suite has a private bedroom with a king bed.
A fireplace furnishes the large living room, which also has a half bathroom. A wraparound balcony opens to views of the tidal river and golden marshes.
The master bathroom contains a deep soaking tub and a walk-in shower. A rain head and a handheld shower head are provided. The suite has the Spanish Mediterranean decor associated with the Cloister wings.
A drinks refrigerator is among the in-suite equipment. For two bedrooms, compare the 2 Bedroom Cloister Wing Suite. It has 1,700 square feet, with one king bed and two queen beds.
The Cloister Main Building Frederica Suite occupies 1,260 square feet in the North Wing. This wing is next to the Main Building. The suite has...
The Lodge Hudson Presidential Ocean View Suite occupies 1,000 square feet in The Lodge Main Building. A private bedroom has a king bed and a marble bathroom. The spacious living room has another private bathroom.
The outlook takes in the putting course, with the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Rich wood and exposed beams are part of the design of The Lodge's rooms and suites. This is the resort's smaller hotel setting, with 43 rooms.
A deep soaking tub and a rain shower with a handheld head are supplied among the bathroom fittings. The stay also includes access to the resort's private Beach Club.
For a corner balcony with a similar outlook, compare the Lodge Seaside Presidential Suite. That suite also has 1,000 square feet.
The Lodge Hudson Presidential Ocean View Suite occupies 1,000 square feet in The Lodge Main Building. A private bedroom has a king bed and a...
The Lodge Seaside Presidential Suite has 1,000 square feet in The Lodge Main Building. There is a king bed in the private bedroom, with a marble bathroom. The living room has its own private bathroom.
A corner balcony looks over the putting course towards the Atlantic Ocean. Rich wood and exposed beams give The Lodge's rooms and suites their character. The main hotel has 43 rooms within this coastal setting. The Lodge is in its own secluded natural setting beside the golf courses.
The bathroom fittings include a deep soaking tub and a rainfall shower with a handheld head. A stay here includes access to the resort's private Beach Club.
For a courtyard outlook in a smaller room, the Lodge Standard Courtyard View Room offers 500 square feet.
The Lodge Seaside Presidential Suite has 1,000 square feet in The Lodge Main Building. There is a king bed in the private bedroom, with a...
The Cloister Sea Island Suite has 1,700 square feet in the Main Building. This presidential suite has a private bedroom with a king bed. Its balconies overlook the tidal river and golden marshes.
The large living room contains a fireplace and a dining area. A separate library has a butler pantry. These rooms are furnished in the Spanish Mediterranean style of The Cloister.
The master bathroom includes a deep soaking tub and a walk-in shower. A rain head and a handheld shower head are fitted. A drinks refrigerator is part of the in-suite equipment.
For two bedrooms, compare the Cloister Black Banks Suite in the same Main Building. It offers 2,200 square feet, with one king bed and two queen beds.
The Cloister Sea Island Suite has 1,700 square feet in the Main Building. This presidential suite has a private bedroom with a king bed. Its...
The 2 Bedroom Cloister Wing Suite spans 1,700 square feet in the North or South Wing. One private bedroom has a king bed, and the other has two queen beds.
Each bedroom has its own bathroom with a deep soaking tub and walk-in shower. Rain shower heads and handheld heads are provided. There is also a half bathroom by the separate living room.
The lounge has a fireplace and a sleeper sofa. A balcony or patio overlooks the tidal river and golden marshes. Spanish Mediterranean decor is used in these wings beside the Main Building.
A drinks refrigerator is supplied in the suite. The Cloister Main Building Frederica Suite is the one-bedroom alternative. It has 1,260 square feet in the North Wing, with a private king bedroom.
The 2 Bedroom Cloister Wing Suite spans 1,700 square feet in the North or South Wing. One private bedroom has a king bed, and the...
The Cloister Black Banks Suite is a two-bedroom presidential suite in the Main Building. Its 2,200 square feet include a main bedroom with one king bed and a second bedroom with two queen beds.
A large wraparound balcony and the living room overlook the tidal river and golden marshes. The bedrooms have two full bathrooms. Deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers are part of those bathrooms.
The showers have rainfall heads and handheld heads. Spanish Mediterranean decor gives the suite its character within The Cloister Main Building.
A drinks refrigerator is provided as part of the suite's equipment. For one private king bedroom, compare the Cloister Sea Island Suite. It has 1,700 square feet, a library and a butler pantry.
The Cloister Black Banks Suite is a two-bedroom presidential suite in the Main Building. Its 2,200 square feet include a main bedroom with one king...
The Cloister River View Suite has a private bedroom with two queen beds in the Main Building. Its 950 square feet include a separate living room with a pull-out sleeper sofa.
The balcony opens towards the tidal river and golden marshes. Spanish Mediterranean decor is used throughout the suite. The Main Building is riverside, across the street from Sea Island Beach Club and near the spa and fitness center.
The master bath has a deep soaking tub and a walk-in shower. The shower is fitted with a rainfall head and a handheld head. A mini refrigerator is also provided within the suite.
Travelers wanting a king bedroom can compare the Cloister Main Building River View Suite. It offers the same 950-square-foot size, with a separate lounge and river-facing balcony.
The Cloister River View Suite has a private bedroom with two queen beds in the Main Building. Its 950 square feet include a separate living...
The Main Building sits beside the river, near The Spa at Sea Island, the Fitness Center, and the Coastal Experience Center. Its suites include individual architectural details such as vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. This is the part of The Cloister to consider when proximity to its public rooms and the riverside setting matter more than being beside the beach.
The Main Building Wings offer a different rhythm. In the Garden Wing, outdoor corridors pass koi ponds and planted grounds before reaching the rooms. The North and South Wings stand along the river; some rooms there have a private patio or balcony. These distinctions are useful when selecting a room, because an outlook over the grounds is not the same experience as a river-facing one.
Beach Club rooms and suites sit beside or above the resort's Beach Club, putting the ocean and pools closest to your door. The Cloister Ocean Residences form another enclave, with larger layouts and varied views toward ocean, marsh, river, or dunes. Those are accommodation choices within The Cloister's range, not a reason to assume that every room shares the same view or level of privacy. Confirm the specific category and aspect that suit your stay.
From The Cloister Main Building, the Sea Island Beach Club is across the street. Its access to five miles of private Atlantic beach makes a day by the water straightforward, whether you want to settle in with a book or spend more time moving. The relationship between hotel and Beach Club is one of the strongest reasons to choose this address.
The Beach Club has three pools, including spaces for families and adults, along with a waterslide and splash pad. Sailing, kayaking, and other water activities add more active possibilities. A family can divide the day between the beach and pools without everyone following one schedule; travelers seeking a quieter afternoon can find a different pace within the same coastal setting.
Bowling, games, a playground, and casual dining add another side to the Beach Club. These are shared facilities, not amenities inside a single hotel wing. Choose Beach Club accommodation for proximity to the water; choose the Main Building for the riverside heart of The Cloister.
The Spa at Sea Island is a short walk from The Cloister. Its water-focused facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, and spaces for relaxation, alongside massage and body treatments. A spa visit can anchor a quieter day after time on the beach or a full schedule of activities. Check the treatment and access arrangements for your stay rather than assuming every facility is included with a room.
The adjacent Fitness Center gives guests another way to keep a routine, with studios and exercise equipment. Outside, the resort's coastal landscape offers a less structured kind of movement. A walk between the river, gardens, and Beach Club brings the setting into focus without turning every hour into an appointment.
Tennis and the Coastal Experience Center are also nearby. The choice is broad, yet a beach morning and an afternoon at the spa need no elaborate itinerary. Leave room to follow the weather or simply stay longer by the water.
At The Cloister, Tavola brings an Italian, family-style meal to the hotel, while River Bar offers another place for lunch, dinner, or a drink. The settings suit different evenings. One keeps the table lively; the other makes it easy to pause beside the river before deciding what the rest of the night should hold.
Across at the Beach Club, Southern Tide connects a meal to the coast, with seafood and an Atlantic outlook. Casual beach and pool options serve days when leaving the water for a long dinner would interrupt the mood. These are resort venues within reach of The Cloister, not restaurants all housed in its Main Building.
The variety is especially useful on a longer stay. You can choose a meal close to your room, keep lunch casual after swimming, or make dinner part of the outing. It is worth checking the venue and reservation details for your dates, since the best choice depends on the kind of day you have planned.
The Cloister suits travelers who want a full coastal resort experience without losing the character of a particular hotel. Its Main Building and wings have a riverside, garden-oriented feel; Beach Club rooms bring the ocean closer; Ocean Residences offer another scale of accommodation. Think about where you want to begin each day: near the pools, or nearer the hotel's central spaces. The right choice depends on your routine, not on a single notion of the best room.
It also helps to understand what this booking is not. The Lodge is a distinct Sea Island hotel on St. Simons Island, closely tied to the golf courses. Cottages are another accommodation type within the broader resort. The Cloister has its own identity on Sea Island, with the spa, Beach Club, and much of the resort's shared life within easy reach.
For families, the proximity of the beach, pools, and activities creates room for different plans in the same day. Some may want the water; others can spend time around the gardens or pause indoors. Couples can keep to the quieter paths, spa, and dining rooms. Neither kind of visit requires treating Sea Island as a checklist. The pleasure of staying at The Cloister lies in having those choices available while the hotel itself remains a recognizable place to return to.
Come for the balance of river and ocean, formal rooms and relaxed beach time. The Cloister gives a Georgia coast stay a clear center, while Sea Island's wider facilities let the days open out when you are ready. It is the hotel to choose when you want the resort's range anchored by this particular island address.
Cloister guests have access to five miles of private beach, offering space for long shoreline walks across the street from the main building.
Sea Island's three golf courses on St. Simons Island let Cloister guests vary their rounds between coastal scenery and wooded fairways.
Sea Strike & Pub at the Beach Club combines bowling with casual dining, giving families an indoor outing when beach weather disappoints.
100 Cloister Dr, Sea Island, GA 31561, United States
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Choose Sea Island Resort if you want a full coastal Georgia resort rather than a single hotel: The Cloister for tradition, The Lodge for golf, The Inn for St. Simons convenience, cottages for space, Broadfield for sporting-lodge seclusion, plus beach, spa, dining, and golf.
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport is about 20 minutes from Sea Island Resort. Jacksonville International Airport is roughly one hour away, and Savannah airport is about one hour and 15 minutes away in normal driving conditions.
Yes. Sea Island Resort is very strong for families because of the cottages, Beach Club, pools, nature activities, golf, tennis, fishing, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, and wide resort grounds. Families should compare lodging types carefully before choosing.
Yes. The Spa at Sea Island is one of the resort's signature wellness experiences and holds Forbes Five-Star recognition. It is especially relevant for guests pairing golf, beach time, fitness, and restorative treatments in one coastal Georgia stay.
Sea Island Beach Club is the resort's main beach-and-pool hub, with several pool settings, oceanfront dining, family-friendly spaces, and coastal activities. It is part of the resort-wide experience, not something limited only to The Cloister.
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