Epworth By The Sea

3.0 star property

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Bicycling
Seasonal outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic area
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$255
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

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100 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522
  • Sea Island Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 409 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Epworth By The Sea

3-star St. Simons Island hotel with restaurant
A restaurant, a conference center, and an outdoor tennis court are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Epworth By The Sea offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Epworth By The Sea features an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A business center is on site at this 3-star property.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2022.

Epworth By The Sea is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekends.
Epworth By The Sea has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 13.48 for adults and USD 6.74 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 8 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.61 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.61 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 13.48 for adults and USD 6.74 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.61 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.61 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to August 08
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Epworth Sea Hotel St Simons Island
Epworth Sea Hotel St. Simon Island
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Epworth By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 234 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it every time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

T

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clayton

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the best experience and expensive

For the price, the rooms were not the cleanest, were very old and the beds were not comfortable. We were woken up by house keeping multiple times asking when we were checking out after our first night when we booked for two nights. Went to front desk and they also did not show our second night. We had to show our hotels.com booking to prove we paid for 2 nights. We were placed at the back of the property away from all amenities when the hotel was almost empty. No vending machines. Not the best experience would not recommend especially for the price. Felt more like a $89/nightly motel vs $150+ nightly rate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jammie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was serene and beautiful and very well-kept. Staff was very friendly and professional. Room was amazing, quiet and we had a wonderful view of the water and boats. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Thetford Center

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds of a Methodist Center on the river side of the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice

Nice place but need a lot upgrade and cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Epworth is a treasure!

Epworth is a true gem and we will certainly be back. The grounds are incredibly well maintained and the natural beauty is astonishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and hotel. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Sparse, out dated but clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish i could have gotten my money back

Its on an old plantation. They dont provide more than 3 sets of towels regardless of how many guests and charge you if you need more. They have a sign that says they encourage you to reuse your towels everyday. The lamps were dusty. The bathtub mat had mildew. The shower curtain had mildew. I wish we could have left but the hurricane was in effect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Liked: Staff & service
A little dated but peaceful. Staff was great though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Traveled with partner
A very beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic but adequate

For the price, this was a decent place. Beautiful grounds. Check-in given keys & map to the Turner Lodge. Should have been told about pool, church & service, dining facility, vending location, museum, any other amenities. No coffee in room, fridge was tiny w/ no freezer at all, mattress reasonably comfortable, very small TV. Worst thing was lack of insulation in building. We heard toilets flushing & sliding glass doors opening. Beautiful view from balcony & peaceful grounds. Convenient drive to town. Friendly staff, but they need to be trained to inform guests of what's available or give out a leaflet with info.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024