The Cloister at Sea Island
Hotel · Glynn County
100 Cloister Dr, Sea Island, GA 31561
Highlights
Golf, spa, fine dining, and plush rooms at an oceanfront resort.
100 Cloister Dr, Sea Island, GA 31561 Get directions
Golf, spa, fine dining, and plush rooms at an oceanfront resort.
100 Cloister Dr, Sea Island, GA 31561 Get directions
"A five-star resort on a private island featuring luxury amenities and an adults-only pool overlooking the Black Banks River, catering to couples who want serene, high-end relaxation and a range of leisure activities." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Tucked in the Golden Isles, this private coastal retreat presents a broad slate of family activities showcasing local wildlife and scenery: sea‑turtle patrols, birdwatching, tidal‑marsh dolphin spotting, fishing and crabbing from the dock, kayaking tours, and numerous kid‑friendly dining options (including a pub with a built‑in bowling alley and a Beach Club Snack Shack with kids’ boxes). The property’s candy shop/ice‑cream parlor is a particular draw, and on‑site nature programming and recreational facilities support multi‑generational stays. As special projects editor Elizabeth Rhodes put it: “The young and young at heart will love learning about local wildlife at the nature center, bowling at Sea Strike & Pub, splashing around in the ocean, and diving into a signature Gold Brick Sundae (trust me, it’s delicious).” Accessible rooms are available; rates start at about $359 per night." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Once you've passed through Savannah, drive one more hour south for a stay at The Cloister at Sea Island. This five-star resort is another good option for families, with plenty of swimming, fishing, and nature walks." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Named among T+L readers’ favorite resorts in the South, The Cloister at Sea Island is one of the true grand dames of family resorts. Guest rooms, suites, and residences have creature comforts like wood furnishings, deep-soaking tubs (ideal for bathing littles), and Mediterranean-style arched windows." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"If privacy's your goal, look no further than The Cloister: Set on Georgia’s teensy-tiny Sea Island (just five miles by one and a half), this Addison Mizner-designed, palm frond-flushed palazzo is sure to satisfy. Depending on your interests (or your desire for solitude), the Mediterranean-style resort offers three distinct accommodations: the Lodge, encircled by three separate golf courses on St. Simons Island; the Cloister, the most centrally located, with beach access and spa; and the Cottages, private, and optimal for couples and families seeking space. Room décor varies, but many have a Tara Plantation-meets-Montepulciano thing going on, occasionally excessive but mostly pared back—think overstuffed chairs, frilly, floral curtains, exposed wood beam ceilings, and slim wooden furniture. The property has a whopping 7 restaurants, but we favor the stately Georgian Room, where you can satisfy your craving for a little southern hospitality—and five-star dining—under gold and crystal chandeliers, and eat sea bass and lobster off of hand-painted china. The resort also offers horseback riding, boating and fishing, and plenty of other activities guaranteed to get your heart rate going. Plus: A waterfront lounge designed for that saucy, sassing teen of yours, with a pool table, jukebox, and flat screen TV. Parental supervision not included."
