Sea Island Hotels|Sea Island, Georgia, United States

The Cloister at Sea Island

Name: The Cloister at Sea Island
Address: 100 Cloister Drive, Sea Island, Georgia, 31561, United States
Telephone: 866-879-6238

Georgia's elegant private island retreat

VERIFIED LUXURY

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A favorite retreat of families and outdoor enthusiasts since 1928, The Cloister at Sea Island resides on a private island that’s also home to other Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star properties, including The Spa at Sea Island and sister property The ...READ MORE

Our Inspector's Highlights

This Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel offers a large variety of activities for all ages and interests, from kayaking and taking sunset cruises on the custom 71-foot yacht, the Sea Island Explorer, to swimming along five miles of private beach and horseback riding on the sand.
Sports lovers can enjoy three championship golf courses, squash courts, Har-Tru tennis courts, swimming pools, an oceanfront basketball court and a shooting school.
You won’t want to leave the garden atrium relaxation area of the splendid Spa at Sea Island, where you’ll kick back under trees, natural stone and a man-made creek.
Georgia’s sole Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star spa also offers a waterfall circular whirlpool overlooking the outdoor labyrinth, secluded outdoor hot tubs, a quiet indoor lap pool and an on-staff nutritionist.
The Cloister at Sea Island is family-friendly. Between the bowling alley, six swimming pools, beachfront activities and water sports, youngsters will have no trouble finding something to keep them busy throughout the day, especially with the excellent Camp Cloister club.

Things to Know

The Sea Island Beach Club is another great lodging option for families who want direct access to the resort's beautiful sandy beaches.
The Cloister's sister property, The Lodge at Sea Island, is a quick drive away and delivers the same polished service and style with access to Sea Island's legendary golf courses.
We think the best time of the year to visit The Cloister is between April and June. That’s when the weather is just about perfect at the Sea Island hotel. Though you’ll be able to cool off in six pools (including two for adults only) or take a dip in the ocean, temperatures can be very warm come July and August. Though you’re unlikely to run into any blizzards in the coastal Georgia locale, it does get somewhat chilly from December to February, with temperatures dropping into the 40s at night.

The Rooms

There are a few room options to choose from when booking your stay at The Cloister, but the Garden View rooms are the standard units in the luxury hotel.
In these rooms, traditional mahogany furniture is elegantly accented by the handmade Turkish rugs. While the exact décor differs from unit to unit, most of the drapes and fabrics are floral with bold colors.
Most of the accommodations have a terrace complete with chairs and chaise lounges, and the bathrooms in the standard rooms are generously large. Expect a private dressing room, a deep-soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower.
Many of the standard rooms in the main building of the Sea Island hotel overlook the Black Banks River. The standard options at the Sea Island Beach Club are similar to the Garden View accommodations but inevitably have a different vista. These are right near the pool area and look out onto the Atlantic Ocean or the pools.

The Restaurants

Georgian Rooms is a destination restaurant offering three distinct dining experiences: an intimate Lounge serving sushi, a welcoming Dining Room with seasonal, classical fare and a lively bar and the warmly lit, atmospheric Orangery.
The relaxed River Bar is a cozy, rustic spot overlooking Black Banks River with wood-topped tables and dimly lit wood chandeliers. This is a great place to grab a cocktail or dishes like cheeseburgers, black sea bass with asparagus and chickpea cassoulet, or a bavette of beef.
Southern Tide, located at the Sea Island Beach Club, is a casual, all-day dining spot serving seafood, shellfish and Southern cuisine. Families come here for a convenient lunch after a day at the pool or beach, since the restaurant is only a few feet away from both.
Tuscan trattoria Tavola takes up a beautiful space overlooking the Black Banks River. Try the hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas, like the primavera, a vegetarian pie with a pesto sauce base and thin zucchini slices, heirloom tomato and spoonfuls of goat cheese that holds its own against the meaty options.

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