Courtyard Jekyll Island

The patio was the best part. Now for the downsides. There was limited storage space to unpack. The one "dresser" drawer was taken up by the safe. They stick to the no maid service until you've been in your room for two nights. This means no trash pick-up (with extremely small trash cans), no towel replacement and don't even think about asking them to make the bed. Not change the sheets, mind you. No freshening the room. Dusting could be better. The bedside lamps had dust on them. Screen door to patio was damaged to the extent that you couldn't leave it open to hear the ocean in the evening.

We booked a one-night stay at the Courtyard Marriott Jekyll Island to break up a long travel day—and we’re so glad we did! We had never visited Jekyll Island before, and this hotel turned out to be the perfect introduction. The location is ideal—right in the heart of everything, with direct beachfront access, which was a huge bonus for us. We arrived early, well before check-in, and the front desk staff warmly invited us to enjoy the hotel facilities while we waited for our room. The lower level of the hotel has spacious bathrooms, so we were able to change into our bathing suits and head straight for the pool and beach. The pool area was large, clean, and very well maintained with plenty of umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a big bin of towels that made it easy to grab what we needed. The outdoor areas are truly fantastic—fire pits, plenty of comfy furniture, and cornhole boards all contributed to a laid-back and relaxing atmosphere. Since we visited on a Monday, the hotel and pool were quiet, and it felt like a peaceful little oasis. A short, scenic boardwalk takes you directly from the pool area to the beach, which was absolutely beautiful. There’s a cute bar that services the pool area, and we especially appreciated the QR codes on the tables that let you order without having to walk to the bar—such a thoughtful touch, especially for a Courtyard-brand hotel. When our room was ready, we were pleasantly surprised to learn we had been upgraded to a beachfront king room. It was spacious, spotless, and featured a large private balcony with seating and a table—perfect for soaking in the views. If I had one very small note, it would be that the room could have used a couple more towels, but we didn’t bother asking since we were only there for the night. One of our favorite parts of the stay was taking advantage of the complimentary hotel bicycles. We biked along the beautiful paved trails that wind through the beach and wooded areas, and even made our way to the charming historic village. It was a magical way to explore the island and truly the highlight of our short trip. We would absolutely return—next time with the whole family in tow. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Jekyll Island!

Was very nice