The Best Hotels Closest to Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island for 2026

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A courtyard with wicker furniture, a pool, and a building with balconies.

A painting of a riverside town, a vase with flowers, a glass pitcher, and a decorative tray on a wooden dresser.

A spacious living room with leather armchairs, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A building with a stucco exterior, green shutters, and a red-tiled roof.

1. Village Inn and Pub - Adults Only

3 km from Driftwood Beach

john

￥20,281

￥27,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A building with a sign reading "Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse".

A house with a swimming pool, a tall lighthouse in the background, and a view of the sea.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a desk with a lamp. There is a window with blinds, a door, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Saint Simon Inn."

2. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse

2.7 km from Driftwood Beach

Delana

￥20,236

￥25,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a building with a porch, and trees with purple lighting.

A gated area with a sign reading "Queens Court."

A living room with a beige sofa, colorful pillows, a small wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, a framed picture on the wall, and a yellow door.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a television, a window with blinds, a bed, and a patterned rug.

3. Queens Court

2.9 km from Driftwood Beach

william

￥14,824

￥17,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with yellow chairs, a railing, and a view of a lighthouse.

A balcony with a view of a white building with a tower, possibly a lighthouse, and a swimming pool with lounge chairs.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a well-maintained garden, and a street view.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a view of a lighthouse through large windows.

4. Ocean Inn and Suites

2.7 km from Driftwood Beach

Dolores

￥16,934

￥20,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a grill.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a sofa, and a wooden bookshelf.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign reading "TOYNEPLACE SUITES".

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and a chalkboard wall with a motivational message.

5. Towneplace Suites by Marriott Brunswick

16.4 km from Driftwood Beach

Santiago

￥14,589

￥17,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a white house in the background, and a sign indicating a smoke-free property.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen in the background.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a single beige pillow, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a framed artwork above the bed.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, including a hot tub and lounge chairs.

6. The Sea Gate

3.5 km from Driftwood Beach

Denise

￥21,429

￥47,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and ambient lighting.

A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative plant.

A modern lobby with marble walls, two yellow chairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Brunswick

16.2 km from Driftwood Beach

Eric

￥15,307

￥18,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story building with a brick facade, large trees, and a paved walkway.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A bathroom with two sinks, each with a bowl sink and a mirror above. There is a window with a stained glass design between the mirrors.

A covered porch with a wooden wall, a small table with chairs, and a view of a garden with a pathway.

8. The Grey Owl Inn

4.7 km from Driftwood Beach

Roichard

￥36,080

￥41,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A circular fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs, with a stone wall and a glass door leading to an indoor area with tables and chairs.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble backsplash.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with palm trees.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a sliding door with frosted glass panels.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Brunswick

16.5 km from Driftwood Beach

david

￥18,511

￥21,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a digital screen, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern lounge area with a bar, colorful chairs, and a purple sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of trees.

A modern interior with large windows, red and blue chairs, and a herringbone-patterned carpet.

10. Tru By Hilton Brunswick

15.2 km from Driftwood Beach

Alain

￥15,201

￥18,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a sofa.

A lighthouse with a brick house in front, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, toilet, and shower.

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

11. Sea Island Resorts

8.2 km from Driftwood Beach

Lorie

￥26,080

￥31,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a kitchenette.

A church with a steeple, surrounded by large trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living space with a sofa and lamp.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simon's Island

5.1 km from Driftwood Beach

Carl Alan

￥30,135

￥35,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the city through large windows.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Peach State" sign, two computer monitors, a plant, and a Hilton sign.

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, sink, and a shower area.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a stone wall, and a building with multiple windows and a tiled roof.

13. Hampton Inn St. Simons Island

5.5 km from Driftwood Beach

Sam

￥15,734

￥18,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered area with palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of palm trees.

An outdoor patio with blue chairs and tables, yellow umbrellas, and a building with large windows and a sign.

A modern reception area with two reception desks, a clock, and a wall-mounted sign.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brunswick by IHG

16 km from Driftwood Beach

William

￥15,530

￥18,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A beach with two blue umbrellas and white chairs.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a pool, featuring large windows and a view of palm trees.

15. Jekyll Ocean Club

Beach Village, 7.5 km from Driftwood Beach

Ken

￥39,061

￥53,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a restaurant.

A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sign for "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton".

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern retail area with a reception desk, refrigerated beverage dispensers, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Brunswick

17.3 km from Driftwood Beach

Patrick

￥15,867

￥18,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses displayed on shelves.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a bar area.

A hotel entrance with a covered area, an American flag, and a sign reading "Embassy Suites".

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Brunswick

13.8 km from Driftwood Beach

Vishalla

￥17,941

￥21,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

An aerial view of a resort with two swimming pools, sun loungers, umbrellas, and a beach volleyball court.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a colorful umbrella.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a large chess table, comfortable seating, potted plants, and large windows offering views of palm trees and a beach.

18. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

7.9 km from Driftwood Beach

Nancy

￥16,189

￥19,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

A pool with a view of the beach and ocean.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central courtyard with palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

19. The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

Beach Village, 7.6 km from Driftwood Beach

MICHELLE

￥23,844

￥33,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered area, and a well-maintained outdoor space with landscaping.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A clean, well-lit lobby with a refrigerated display case filled with snacks and beverages, a reception desk, and a glass door leading outside.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott - Brunswick

16.2 km from Driftwood Beach

Tremaine

￥14,357

￥17,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Driftwood Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Village Inn and Pub - Adults Only	9.8 Exceptional 545 reviews	View
Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Queens Court	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Ocean Inn and Suites	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Brunswick	9.4 Exceptional 493 reviews	View

Top Driftwood Beach Hotel Reviews

Driftwood Beach adjacent, off season rate, 20% off week, BEACH FRONT!

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet and peaceful stay. Host was extremely responsive. Would stay again."

Ocean Lodge Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view and lovely European villa feel. Just across from the beach. Convenient covered parking with elevator to condo. Rooftop restaurant with amazing views of the ocean."

Queens Court

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and great staff."

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Overall, it was a good experience. There were a few things in the room that needed some maintenance, and had that maintenance been done, it would have improved the experience. I thought it was a little tacky that they charge a resort fee per day, but it doesn't give you access to anything unique that other hotels already offer without charging a resort fee. And I was a little offended that I was expected to remove my trash out of my room when I checked out."

Coastal stay/steps to Driftwood Beach

8/10 Good

"Good visit nice place thank you"

Jekyll villa near Driftwood Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this location. As close as you can get to Driftwood Beach. Very clean and quiet. All the amenities you would need right on the premises. Plenty of restaurants and fun things to do without leaving the island. The owners were very eager to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Would definitely return to this unit."

Villa 476 - Seahorse Cove 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful times at the beach! Great rates, incredible location & Jekyll Realty treated us as pampered guests!"

Direct Ocean View- Updated Coastal Condo - Walk to Driftwood Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay. Accomations were very clean. Will definitely return!"

Villas By The Sea Resort - Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our little condo on Jekyll Island! We didn’t know it would have a little bit of an ocean view, so that was a nice surprise. The condo is updated and clean. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom is a little cramped, but it was fine for just the two of us. We loved the Villas of the Sea property. The amenities are perfect and plentiful. The restaurant is so good, he pool area is nice, and the boardwalk areas are great for relaxing. The entire property is so well-maintained. We rented bikes from the office one day and rode all over the island. It’s an easy walk to Driftwood Beach from the property. We would definitely stay here again."

Other attractions near Driftwood Beach

A historic building with a sign reading "Major William Horton".

Horton House

9.0/10 (334 reviews)

Discover Jekyll Island’s colonial history when you explore the crumbling ruins of a grand old home that formerly belonged to one of Fort Frederica’s military leaders.

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A pier with a sign reading "Simons Island Pier" leading to the water.

Saint Simons Island Pier

9.4/10 (1,358 reviews)

Drop a fishing line, spot seabirds or stroll to the end of this picturesque pier and dangle your feet from the edge as you look out over St. Simons Sound.

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A calm waterfront with a lighthouse, trees, and a stone wall.

Neptune Park

9.4/10 (434 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Neptune Park during your stay in St. Simons Island. Wander the beaches and marina while you're in the area.

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A golf course with a flagstick, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Sea Island Golf Club

8.8/10 (177 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Simons Island at Sea Island Golf Club. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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A lighthouse with a white tower and a brick building with a porch in front.

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

9.2/10 (794 reviews)

Look out across the Atlantic panorama from the restored lighthouse keeper’s quarters and learn about the Golden Isles’ maritime history at the museum.

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beach near King City

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near King City during your trip to St. Simons Island?

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Demere Park

9.0/10 (81 reviews)

After visiting Demere Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Demere Park. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Glynn Visual Arts

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Glynn Visual Arts during your travels in St. Simons Island. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Driftwood Beach?

Driftwood Beach is located in Jekyll Island. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and biking. You'll find 1959 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Driftwood Beach?

Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Driftwood Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Ocean Inn and Suites and Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Driftwood Beach?

Expedia has 1959 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Driftwood Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Driftwood Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Driftwood Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Driftwood Beach?

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What can I see and do near Driftwood Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, World War II Home Front Museum, or Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House. You can wander around Massengale Park, Demere Park, or Liberty Ship Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Be sure to get some family photos at Neptune Park, Glynn Visual Arts, and Georgia Sea Turtle Center while you're out sightseeing near Driftwood Beach.

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Our top choices for Driftwood Beach hotels

1. Village Inn and Pub - Adults Only

2. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse

3. Queens Court

4. Ocean Inn and Suites

5. Towneplace Suites by Marriott Brunswick

6. The Sea Gate

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Brunswick

8. The Grey Owl Inn

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Brunswick

10. Tru By Hilton Brunswick

11. Sea Island Resorts

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simon's Island

13. Hampton Inn St. Simons Island

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brunswick by IHG

15. Jekyll Ocean Club

16. Hilton Garden Inn Brunswick

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Brunswick

18. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

19. The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott - Brunswick

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Top Driftwood Beach Hotel Reviews

Driftwood Beach adjacent, off season rate, 20% off week, BEACH FRONT!

Ocean Lodge Resort

Queens Court

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Coastal stay/steps to Driftwood Beach

Jekyll villa near Driftwood Beach

Villa 476 - Seahorse Cove 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Direct Ocean View- Updated Coastal Condo - Walk to Driftwood Beach

Villas By The Sea Resort - Oceanfront

Other attractions near Driftwood Beach

Horton House

Saint Simons Island Pier

Neptune Park

Sea Island Golf Club

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

beach near King City

Demere Park

Glynn Visual Arts

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