The Cloister
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The Cloister
2025 Americas 100 – Luxury Hotels
100 Cloister Dr, Sea Island, Georgia, 31561, United States
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Amenities
Golf course
Sunbathing area
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Horse riding
Hiking
Sauna
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Property Description
On the Georgia coast, this Sea Island resort features 5 miles of private beach and 3 championship golf courses. A full-service spa is on site at this Mediterranean-inspired property.
All accommodations offer wood furnishings, exposed beam ceilings, and handmade Turkish rugs. Extras include a flat-screen cable TV. Some suites at The Cloister also feature oceanfront, riverfront, and marsh views.
Guests can relax after an active day in the sauna, hot tub, or with a massage. Guests can also enjoy full access to all amenities and dining at The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club 5 miles away on St. Simon’s Island.
The Cloister Georgian Room offers a fine dining spin on American Southern cuisine for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Rustic Italian cuisine is offered at Tavola and casual dining can be found at River Bar and Southern Tide.
Saint Simons Island Lighthouse Museum is 6 miles from the property. Guests will be 10 miles from Brunswick city center and 18 miles from picturesque Jekyll Island State Park.
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8.6/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.6
Amenities8.6
Location8.6
Service8.6
All 40 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
(28.1 km)
Landmarks: Sea Island Shooting School
(<100m)
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Rooms
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2
King Suite with Garden View
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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2
King Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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2
Queen Room
2 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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1
King Room with River View
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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King Suite with River View Main Building
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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1
Queen Room with River View
2 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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Guest Reviews
8.6/10
Very Good
40 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.6
- Amenities8.6
- Location8.6
- Service8.6
Average for similar properties in Sea Island
DfHRB
December 7, 2024
What a spectacular Forbes 5 Star resort The Cloisters is. As first time guests we were greeted with amazing holiday decorations from the drive in, hotel grounds, and lobbies. The Christmas trees and decorations were simply gorgeous. From the car park, valet, to our check-in -- wonderful welcoming staff. Our visit improved with each staff member we encountered. Day One - Check-in and room arrival was splendid. We opted for the River View suite (north wing) which did not disappoint. The gorgeous, vaulted ceiling (3rd top floor) and veranda overlooking Black Bank River at sunset was spectacular. We enjoyed the adult pool and steamy hot tub at the beach club prior to dinner in the River Bar. Our first day at The Cloisters was epic with sumptuous surroundings, gorgeous landscaping, and superb staff. Day Two - We enjoyed the gorgeous Cloisters Spa which had excellent staff, amazing facilities, and wonderful indoor lap pool and hot tub. Both Men's and Women's locker rooms were excellent. The afternoon was spent at The Lodge at Sea Island Club (25 minutes away by hotel driver) with golf, sunset bagpiper, and delicious dinner in the Oak Room. Day Three - spent off resort exploring St. Simon's Island and the Georgia Sea Turtle Rescue Center on Jekyll Island. Another wonderful visit to the Spa followed by the best dinner yet in Tavola. We had an amazing last night dinner, wine, and Sorbet dessert to celebrate our successful trip. Special kudos to the following Cloisters staff who made our stay fantastic; Alvin - valet car park Bruce - bell hop extraordinaire Morgan & Nicole - Beach Club Paul, George, Valencia, Carl, and Ashley - River Bar staff. Viego and Cericka - Oak Room. Ashawnie - Tavola. Jacquetta, Ada Rosa, and Stefany - room attendants. I give The Cloisters Sea Island the highest recommendation possible. We cannot wait to return in 2025.
Brianna R
January 2, 2025
We had a fantastic anniversary stay at the Cloister! It was our first time and after reading mixed reviews, I wasn't sure what to think. It was a perfect 65 degrees almost every day, we were able to be outside, ride bikes and explore the island. I will say, I could see if it was summer or on Christmas versus just close, I could see crowds being an issue! The pools were open and heated, the decorations were next level! Our service everywhere we went was great, everyone was so friendly from the valet crew, cleaners, bartenders, all of it - we felt so welcome! Drinks from Sean at the river bar in the cozy living room were fantastic, could have stayed all night! We took a shuttle over to the Lodge and had drinks during the bagpipe player then dinner at the bar - incredible all around. Rhett, Grace and Valarie were incredible. Spa - Great amenities, the outdoor mineral pool may have been my fav! good massage, really nice experience - numerous pools saunas and things to do, could stay all day! festive cocktail offered as well Gym - awesome workout classes! make sure to sign up but really nice facilities Overall, it's a luxe getaway - while family-friendly, it has a high price tag! everything you need is there but there is a premium and you pay for it all. We didn't know we'd be charged for the bikes when we took them out, same with the cost for valet - I think they just assume people are ready to fork over the money! Wouldn't have changed what we did but prices weren't listed at the bike stand, the way we got them very much felt it was included (and frankly should be!) I would recommend leaving the resort, we had great meals at La plancha, the porch and Tramici.
Guest User
June 4, 2025
Completely Overrated and Out of Reach. Sea Island is a beautiful place, I'll give it that. But beautiful doesn't justify the absolutely exorbitant prices. Everything, from the accommodations to the activities, is priced at a level that's simply offensive. Unless you're a multi-millionaire, you'll feel like you're constantly being gouged. Even getting onto the island feels exclusionary, with private access and a strong sense that you don't belong if you're not a member or staying at one of the high-end resorts. The service was… fine, but not outstanding enough to justify the price tag. Honestly, you can find equally beautiful beaches and luxurious accommodations elsewhere without feeling like you're taking out a second mortgage.
Guest User
May 16, 2025
Hotel unwisely decided to pressure wash every single floor in my Garden Suite building. Standing water on slippery tiled floors an enormous danger. Manager told me that there were signs noting slippery floors….as though that would eliminate the risk!
Guest User
May 11, 2025
My wife and I really had the most amazing time we have had in over 10 years. The beauty and service is unmatched
Max K
April 7, 2025
I've been to Sea Island a number of times but had not stayed at the Cloister recently. The common areas and our room were beautiful. However, I was very disappointed by the cleanliness, service, and food quality during our stay. Our room's cleanliness left much to be desired. The bathroom smelled strongly of either mold or urine, the shower handle was broken, and some furniture in the room wasn't as clean as it should have been. The dining experience was equally disappointing. Despite some highlights, the food was flavorless and overpriced. Breakfast service was also frustratingly limited, as it did not stay open past 11 am, which seems unreasonable for a resort hotel. The service experience was inconsistent—at times uncomfortably obsequious, and at others cold and almost bordering on hostile. My girlfriend, who is Asian, mentioned that she felt uncomfortable during certain interactions. And while I want to believe this wasn't intentional, it does seem that this hotel caters predominantly to a certain "type" of clientele, which can result in an atmosphere that is less welcoming than one would hope. In general, I expect a hotel of this caliber to uphold much higher standards in cleanliness, maintain facilities properly, and provide consistent and genuine hospitality to all guests. I was extremely disappointed by my stay.
Guest User
March 15, 2025
Fabulous in all regards. Worth the cost. Not a single complaint. Many lovey sitting areas. We enjoyed a river-view room off the main building. The room was perfect. Service attentive. Had a great dinner in the River Room. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Guest User
March 13, 2025
I have been coming to Sea Island for over 4 decades. It’s nostalgic, and now that we have our own family, we have loved creating new memories in what was once our favorite place. We know many employees by name, and I always loved that they say “welcome home” when you arrive. But this is not the same Sea Island anymore. I have brought other friends and families on vacation with us here. They always asked why I love Sea Island so much, and my answer (until this trip) was all they want is for you to be happy. That is no longer true. We had a terrible experience for multiple days that was not resolved. There was no consideration for our years of loyalty. The service has declined dramatically. It is no longer a luxury resort, but they will charge you that price. This has been my favorite place to come for decades, but we will never return due to the service issues.
Guest User
February 20, 2025
If you want to visit the overall best resort east of the Mississippi give The Cloister a try. I personally love winter trips - cooler temps and so peaceful and quiet.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf course
Off-site
Sunbathing area
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Horse riding
Hiking
Sauna
Spa
Massage room
Gym
Private parking
Additional charge
Car rentals
Bar
Tennis court
Bowling alley
Squash court
Restaurant
Conference room
Additional charge
Business center
Children's pool
Playground
Water slide
Kids' club
Childcare service
Additional charge
24-hour front desk
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Luggage storage
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Spa
Gym
Restaurant
Conference room
Playground
Kids' club
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
2 Swimming pools
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking, and Charge, $25.00 (approx. AED 91.82) Daily. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Additional charge
Valet parking
Additional charge
Transportation
Car rentals
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Business center
Postal service
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
24-hour front desk
Lockers available
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Snack bar
Public Areas
Elevator
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Health & Wellness
Bowling alley
Tennis court
Squash court
Golf course
Off-site
Hair and beauty salon
Gym
Massage room
Sauna
Sunbathing area
Spa
Hiking
Horse riding
Beauty and makeup
Body care
Yoga session
Windsurfing
Water sports equipment
Activities
Private beach area
Fishing
Gaming area
Public beach
Water slide
Eco tours
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Clothes steamer
Facilities for Children
Playground
Childcare service
Additional charge
Kids' club
Children's meals available
Children's pool
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Wheelchairs available
Safety & Security
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 16:00
Check-out: 00:00–12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 15 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: $175.00 (approx. AED 642.74) per pet per stay
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 155
On the Georgia coast, this Sea Island resort features 5 miles of private beach and 3 championship golf courses. A full-service spa is on site at this Mediterranean-inspired property.
All accommodations offer wood furnishings, exposed beam ceilings, and handmade Turkish rugs. Extras include a flat-screen cable TV. Some suites at The Cloister also feature oceanfront, riverfront, and marsh views.
Guests can relax after an active day in the sauna, hot tub, or with a massage. Guests can also enjoy full access to all amenities and dining at The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club 5 miles away on St. Simon’s Island.
The Cloister Georgian Room offers a fine dining spin on American Southern cuisine for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Rustic Italian cuisine is offered at Tavola and casual dining can be found at River Bar and Southern Tide.
Saint Simons Island Lighthouse Museum is 6 miles from the property. Guests will be 10 miles from Brunswick city center and 18 miles from picturesque Jekyll Island State Park.