Sea Island

Sea Island Resort

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The Cloister - Where five miles of private beach and gracious hospitality welcome you. Fifty lush acres surrounded by the river, salt marshes, and the sea. The Lodge - A private, boutique hotel. Beautiful cottages. With ocean views from your balcony and two championship golf courses within arm’s reach.

100 Cloister Drive Building A, 31562 Sea Island, GA, United States

About Sea Island Resort

Insider tip

Celebrating your honeymoon at The Cloister? You’ll join more than 40,000 other couples who have made it a romantic tradition.

In the hotel’s own words

The gracious welcome of The Cloister. The distinctive warmth of The Lodge. Wherever you stay, this is a place that feels familiar, even if you’ve never been before. A hidden treasure waiting to be explored.

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The Cloister - You’ve Arrived Somewhere Special.

From crossing the bridge to stepping through our front door. First, you feel the warm, salt-tinged breezes. Next, a welcoming smile with heart and soul. A private island. Fifty lush acres. Unique accommodations to meet your needs – rooms, suites, and Residences. Surrounded by the river, salt marshes, and the sea. Elegant. And playful. Welcome to The Cloister. Finely detailed, spacious, welcoming. Each suite has its own charm. All are impeccably designed, many with unique architectural features such as vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and handcrafted Oriental rugs. When you stay here, you’ll find yourself riverside, near The Spa at Sea Island and Fitness Center, Coastal Experience Center, and Tennis Center. The Sea Island Beach Club and our gorgeous five-mile stretch of private beach are right across the street.

The Lodge - Small and intimate. Big on coastal Southern charm. A distinctive, top-rated resort. A warm, boutique hotel.

At The Lodge we live beautifully in between seemingly opposite worlds. Grand, from the moment you follow the stunning Avenue of Oaks. Romantic, secluded away from it all. Familiar, as soon as you step in the front door. The Lodge has a way of welcoming you home. Even if it’s your first time. With only 43 rooms, it’s equal parts intimate hideaway and Forbes Five-Star hotel. Rich wood. Exposed beams. A view of the sea from your balcony or one of two championship golf courses within arm’s reach. With 24-hour personal butler service, even a luxurious rose-petal bath, drawn just to your liking.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

19 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1The Cloister - Garden Wing Room
Finely detailed and welcoming room with either one king or two queen beds and spacious master bathroom, which features a deep soaking tub and walk-in shower. Grounds View · 550 sq/ft · 1 King or 2 Queen
2The Cloister - River View Room
Elegant and spacious room with Spanish Mediterranean décor, and a choice of one king or two queen beds. River View · 700 sq/ft · 1 King or 2 Queen
3The Cloister - Beach Club Non-View Room
The Cloister Beach Club Non-View room with one king or two queen beds. Bedding requests will be noted and every effort made to accommodate. · Most have views of the grounds and landscape.
4The Cloister - Beach Club Ocean View
The Cloister Beach Club Ocean View room with one king or 2 queen beds. Bedding requests will be noted and every effort made to accommodate. · Views of five miles of private beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
Suites
5The Cloister - Main Building Suites
Cloister Suite: An elegantly detailed suite with Spanish Mediterranean décor. Grounds View. 950 sq/ft; 1 King or 2 Queen · River Suite: An elegantly detailed suite with Spanish Mediterranean décor. River View.
6The Cloister - Beach Club NonView Suite
A spacious suite with private bedroom(s) with varying bedding configurations.s. Grounds View · One Bedroom: 1000 sq/ft; 1 King or 2 Queen · Two Bedroom: 1700 sq/ft; 1 King or 2 Queen, 1 King or 2 Queen
7The Cloister- Beach Club OceanView Suite
A spacious suite with private bedroom(s) with varying bedding configurations.s. Ocean View · One Bedroom: 1000 sq/ft; 1 King or 2 Queen · Two Bedroom: 1700 sq/ft; 1 King or 2 Queen, 1 King or 2 Queen
Villas
8The Lodge - Standard Room
Finely detailed and welcoming room with either one king or two queen beds and marble bathroom. Grounds View · 700 sq/ft · 1 King or 2 Queen
9The Lodge - Golf View Room
Finely detailed and welcoming room with either one king or two queen beds and marble bathroom. Golf View · 700 sq/ft · 1 King or 2 Queen
10The Lodge - Deluxe Room
Spacious and welcoming room with either one king or two queen beds, marble bathroom, and large balcony. Golf View · 700 sq/ft · 1 King or 2 Queen
11The Lodge - Seaside Suite
A distinctive suite with king bed in a private bedroom with exquisite marble bathroom. Ocean View · 1000 sq/ft · 1 King
12The Lodge - Hudson Suite
13The Lodge - Executive Suite
Exquisitely appointed and welcoming room with a king bed and spacious parlor. Grounds View · One Bedroom: 1000 sq/ft; 1 King · Two Bedroom: 1700 sq/ft; 2 King
14The Lodge Cottages
Six guest cottages with a total of 14 sleeping rooms overlooking St. Simons Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
15Lodge Residences
The Lodge’s latest residential accommodation, located steps from the Golf Performance Center and resort amenities, overlooking the marsh, practice greens, and Sound beyond. All offering modern amenities and pools, steps from resort amenities.
Residences
16Ocean Residences - Nature View Room
The Cloister Ocean Residences - Nature View Room with one king or two queen beds. Bedding requests will be noted and every effort made to accommodate. · Most have views of tidal creeks and marsh.
17Ocean Residences - Ocean View Room
The Cloister Ocean Residences - Ocean View Room with one king or two queen beds. Bedding requests will be noted and every effort made to accommodate. · Views of five miles of private beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
18Ocean Residences - Nature View Suite
Cloister Ocean Residences - Nature View Suite: A spacious suite with patio or balcony. Nature View · One Bedroom: 1200 sq/ft; 1 King or 2 Queen · Two Bedroom: 2000 sq/ft; 1 King, 2 Queen · Three Bedroom: 2800 sq/ft; 1 King, 2 Queen, 2 Queen
19Ocean Residences - Ocean View Suite
The Cloister Ocean Residences - Ocean View Suite: A spacious suite with private bedroom with either one king or two queen beds and patio or balcony. Ocean View · One Bedroom: 1200 sq/ft; 1 King or 2 Queen · Two Bedroom: 2000 sq/ft; 1 King, 2 Queen · Three Bedroom: 2800 sq/ft; 1 King, 2 Queen, 2 Queen

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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