Rated among the top 500 resorts in the world by Travel & Leisure, the Jekyll Island Club offers superb resort accommodations, outstanding service, and an unforgettable landmark experience. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. The club was returned to its original elegance, highlighted by leaded art glass windows, ornate woodwork and Rumford fireplaces. From its lofty tower to encircling verandas, Victorian charm still permeates the public areas and rooms once occupied by America’s wealthiest families. The Club was the site of the first transcontinental telephone call, placed by AT&T president Theodore Vail on January 25, 1915. Accommodations: 157 guest rooms and suites are offered in five historic settings, including the Clubhouse, the Annex and Sans Souci, many with balconies and/or fireplaces. Non-smoking and handicapped rooms are available. Clubhouse accommodations feature one double or king-sized bed and Victorian appointments. Jacuzzi rooms and double/double accommodations are offered in the clubhouse or cottages. Deluxe double/double rooms are larger accommodations with a desk or seating area, coffee pots and porch or balcony. Room amenities:
cable television/VCR
in-room safe
iron/ironing board
Jacuzzi® tubs
alarm clock/radio
late arrivals
hair dryers
refrigerators (fee)
newspaper delivery Activities: The Jekyll Island Club Hotel offers a complete range of resort activities, from water sports to golf and tennis. Guests can choose from full American plans which include three meals daily or modified American plans featuring breakfast and dinner each day. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy swimming in heated pool or private beachside cabanas, horseback riding, fishing, carriage rides and island tours.
Activities include:
tennis
children’s activities (seasonal)
pool/swimming
deep sea/inshore fishing
mini-golf
horseback riding
island tours
carriage rides
golf
cycling (bicycle rentals available)
croquet
property tours
in-room massages
Dining: The Grand Dining Room offers classic Low Country cuisine with sophisticated touch in a classic Victorian setting. Ionic columns and fresh, white woodwork are complemented by three fireplaces and panoramic views of the lawn and river. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily and a sumptuous brunch is featured on Sunday. Jackets are required for dinner and reservations are recommended. Cafe Solterra features lighter fare such as sandwiches, soups and salads in a casual setting and is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The cafe also offers picnic lunches for biking or beach trips. The Courtyard at Crane offers intimate alfresco dining in arcaded loggias and serves lunch and dinner daily and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Function Facilities: The Jekyll Island Club is suitable for all types of groups, from small corporate retreats and association gatherings to family reunions and special celebrations. 8,500 square feet of premier meeting space can accommodate up to 240 for meetings, 300 for receptions and 150 for banquets. Private cottages are available for small corporate meetings and retreats. The event space is supported by a devoted team of conference planners and catering specialists. A number of these tastefully appointed rooms feature fireplaces, leaded art glass, and wainscoting. Several are of historic interest. For example, the first draft of the Federal Reserve plan was written in the room named for the plan. The Club Ballroom, with its parlor and veranda, affords meeting and entertainment flexibility. Weddings:
From elopements to grand receptions, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel can provide the perfect location for a memorable wedding. The Historic Faith Chapel, on the hotel grounds is an ideal site for exchanging vows or the spectacular sunsets provide a less traditional backdrop. Number of meeting rooms: 10
total square footage: 8,500
classroom capacity: 110
reception capacity: 300
banquet capacity: 150
theatre capacity: 220
business services: yes Accolades:
2006: “More for Less: Under $250 a Night,” designation as one of highest-ranking hotels for value, by readers of TRAVEL AND LEISURE magazine (March 2006 issue), and inclusion in list of World’s Best Hotel Values.
2005: One of the Top 500 Hotels and Resorts in the World, World’s Best Award Survey of readers of TRAVEL & LEISURE magazine.
2005: Conde Nast TRAVELER Gold List, a guide to Top 700 hotels, resorts, and cruise lines in the world.
2004: Jekyll Island’s Driftwood Beach named one of top ten romantic beaches in the U.S. by AOL TRAVEL and TRAVELOCITY 2004: One of Best Family Resorts, designation by editors of FORBES.COM 2003, 2004: One of the Top 500 Hotels in the World, World’s Best Award Survey of readers of TRAVEL & LEISURE magazine. 2003: Favorite Romantic Getaway designation by the editors of WATER’S EDGE magazine.
2003: National Trust for Historic Preservation designation as one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
1999-2003: Stars of the South Award by readers of MEETINGS SOUTH as a favorite meeting property of quality and value.
1998-2003, 2007: Pinnacle Award from readers of SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS magazine, a mark of excellence for outstanding meeting facilities and service.
Hotel services and amenities include: Room Service Concierge Services Babysitting Services Valet Parking Swimming Pool (Outdoor) Croquet Lawn Putting Green Complimentary Intra-Island Transportation Fitness Room Wireless Internet Access Lending Library Five Gift Shops Original Property Opened: 1888 Rate Range:
Single (standard): $139.00 to $189.00
Double: $159.00 to $259.00
Specialty/Suites: $239.00 to $399.00 Location: On the Intracoastal Waterway side of Jekyll Island, 12 miles from Brunswick and I-95. One hour from Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah, Georgia. Driving Directions:
Exit #29 off I-95. Go north on Highway 17 for six miles to the Jekyll Island Causeway. Nearest Airport:
The Brunswick-Glynco Airport is approximately 30 minutes away. Jacksonville Airport (JAX) is approximately a one hour drive. This island retreat, once accessible only by yacht, is now accessible via the island causeway. Thirteen miles from I-95, the island is only 60 miles from the Jacksonville International Airport and 17 miles from Glynco Jet Port, Brunswick, GA. Birdie Golf Package
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island, Georgia, offers a Birdie Golf Special that allows you to play all 8 Coastal Georgia Golf Association’s courses for the same low rate through “Passport Tickets.” Each Passport Ticket includes valuable discounts at participating restaurants. Driving directions and pro shop contact information are printed in the front of your Passport book. Each course has pictures and course description. Golfers have unlimited access to 63 holes of Championship golf. The Great Dunes golf course, designed by Walter Travis, meanders around coastal Georgia’s beach, swept with oaks and unique oceanfront landscape. The Oleander course, built by Dick Wilson in 1964 challenges our Georgia golf school students with unique doglegs situated 300 yards from the ocean. The Indian Mound course plays through pristine lakes and marshes. Tthe Pine Lakes course makes its way through oceanfront forests, populated by migratory birds. Birdie Golf Package includes: accommodations green fees for 18 holes electric cart for 18 holes full breakfast in the grand dining room Golf tickets are good for an 18 hole round of golf and ½ electric cart rental. Jekyll Island replay fee is $20.00 and includes ½ electric cart rental (whether used or not) and tax. Replay fee at participating off island courses vary between $15.00 - $22.00 including ½ electric cart rental and tax. Advanced tee times recommended.
Rate: 139.00 through 3/13/08; $159.00 through 3/14/08 - 9/1/08. At the turn of the century, Jekyll Island Club members built one of Georgia’s first golf courses. Today, Jekyll is Georgia’s largest public golf resort with 63 holes of beautiful, challenging golf and year round play in natural settings. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. Today, the resort has been completely renovated and features 157 guest rooms and suites in five historic settings, three restaurants, and access to 63 holes of golf on four courses. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1978 and more recently a Historic Hotel of America by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Phone: 912-635-2600, Web: www.jekyllclub.com Cooking Classes Jekyll Island, Georgia, January 8, 2008 -- The Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island, Georgia, offers hands-on cooking classes February 24-28, 2008 and August 24-28, 2008.
Join the executive and pastry chefs and the culinary staff for its 2008 cooking schools at the Hotel's Crane Cottage Restaurant. Cooking School Package includes: Culinary welcome gift and Jekyll Island Club Hotel logo chef's jacket. Superior accommodations in Crane Cottage for four nights. Welcome reception Sunday evening followed by a Sunday dinner dance with dinner and entertainment in the Grand Dining Room. Hands-on cooking classes in the kitchen at Crane Cottage Restaurant over three days. Patisserie sessions Wine tasting Monday evening with sommelier Full breakfast each morning Gourmet farewell dinner on Wednesday evening
Rate: February 2008: $1299.00 per Couple/$899.00 Single August 2008: $1449.00 per Couple/$989.00 Single All taxes and gratuities are included. Resort fee extra. School requires a minimum of 8 packages to be sold 30 days prior to event or we reserve the right to cancel the event. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. Today, the resort has been completely renovated and features 157 guest rooms and suites in five historic settings, three restaurants, and access to 63 holes of golf on four courses. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1978 and more recently a Historic Hotel of America by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Email: phenning@jekyllclub.com Web: www.jekyllclub.com Phone: 912-635-2600 Toll free: 800-535-9547 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 | 
