The Cloister/The Lodge At Sea Island
100 Hudson Place
Sea Island, GA 31561
Nightly Rates: ( 875.00 - 875.00 )
Property Description
Ensconced in an enchanting world of oaks and flora, you'll discover a resort rich in history. Here, service and accommodations exemplify Southern hospitality at its finest: warm, attentive, graceful and affable. It's a tradition proudly championed by the Jones family for nearly three-quarters of a century.
Amenities
· Babysitting/Child Services· Beach
· Business Center
· Concierge
· Free Parking
· Golf
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Tennis
· Laundry/Valet Services
Room Information
Ocean HouseOcean House rooms are located at the southern end of Sea Island on the Atlantic Ocean and accommodate up to four people (two adults with not more then two children). Many rooms feature a balcony or patio overlooking the ocean; others offer marsh, river and landscape views. Rooms offer one king bed or two queen beds and a large bathroom with a separate dressing area. Amenities include plush robes, Penhaligon's amenities, Egyptian cotton linens, down comforters, stocked mini-bars, and more.
Ocean House
Ocean House rooms are located at the southern end of Sea Island on the Atlantic Ocean and accommodate up to four people (two adults with not more then two children). Many rooms feature a balcony or patio overlooking the ocean; others offer marsh, river and landscape views. Rooms offer one king bed or two queen beds and a large bathroom with a separate dressing area. Amenities include plush robes, Penhaligon's amenities, Egyptian cotton linens, down comforters, stocked mini-bars, and more.
Oceanfront Parlor Suite
Oceanfront Parlor Suites accommodate up to four people (two adults with not more than two children). Suites are comprised of a bedroom with a full bathroom and a large living room with another full bathroom. All suites offer a balcony or patio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Suites have either one king bed or two queens. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more.
Guest House Superior Room
Guest House rooms accommodate up to four people (two adults with no more than two children) and are located steps away from the beach. Rooms feature two double beds; some also have pullout sofa beds. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more.
Guest House Superior Room
Guest House rooms accommodate up to four people (two adults with no more than two children) and are located steps away from the beach. Rooms feature two double beds; some also have pullout sofa beds. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more.
Ocean House Nature View
Ocean House Nature View rooms are located at the southern end of Sea Island on the Atlantic Ocean and accommodate up to four people (two adults with not more then two children). Nature view rooms feature a balcony or patio overlooking the scenic nature of Sea Island.
Guest House Suites
Guest House Suites accommodate up to five people (two adults with not more than three children). Suites are comprised of a bedroom with two double beds and a full bathroom. Each suite has a living room with a pullout sofa bed. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more.
Superior Main Building
Superior Main Building rooms accommodate up to four people (two adults with no more than two children). Most rooms feature two double beds, while a few rooms offer a king bed. Some rooms also have pullout sofa beds. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more.
Superior Main Building
Superior Main Building rooms accommodate up to four people (two adults with no more than two children). Most rooms feature two double beds, while a few rooms offer a king bed. Some rooms also have pullout sofa beds. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more.
Terrace House
Terrace House rooms accommodate up to five people (two adults with not more than three children) and are located in the Dunbar and Mackay Houses. They feature large bathrooms with a separate dressing area, separate double vanities, stall showers, water closets, two queen beds and a pullout sofa. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more. The Terrace Houses are located between the beach and tennis center.
Terrace House
Terrace House rooms accommodate up to five people (two adults with not more than three children) and are located in the Dunbar and Mackay Houses. They feature large bathrooms with a separate dressing area, separate double vanities, stall showers, water closets, two queen beds and a pullout sofa. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more. The Terrace Houses are located between the beach and tennis center.
Oceanfront
Oceanfront rooms accommodate up to three people and feature a king bed with a balcony or patio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Some rooms offer a pullout sofa. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more
Oceanfront
Oceanfront rooms accommodate up to three people and feature a king bed with a balcony or patio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Some rooms offer a pullout sofa. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more
Deluxe Oceanfront
Deluxe Oceanfront rooms accommodate up to five people (two adults with not more than three children). Rooms feature two double beds, a sitting area with a pullout sofa bed and a balcony or patio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more.
Deluxe Oceanfront
Deluxe Oceanfront rooms accommodate up to five people (two adults with not more than three children). Rooms feature two double beds, a sitting area with a pullout sofa bed and a balcony or patio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Guest room amenities include: Penhaligon's amenities, plush robes, remote-control color televisions, two-line telephones with message alert, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, in-room safes and more.
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 1600
· Check out time is 1200
· 211 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 0 floors.
Directions
Take I-95 North from Jacksonville. Merge RIGHT onto US-17 N/GA-25 N via exit number 29 toward JEKYLL ISLAND/SAINT SIMONS/SEA ISLAND/BRUNSWICK ?Drive 9.7 miles and Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FJ TORRAS Causeway Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway and turn LEFT at the first light onto Sea Island Causeway. Drive on Sea Island Causeway to the first light Sea Island Stables will be on your left) Go Straight on the Causeway .3 miles and the Sea Island Police Substation will be on your right. Drive over the bridge and take the second Right onto First Street. The Cloister Center will be on your right.
Take I-95 South from Savannah. Exit off I-95 on Exit #38 (North Golden Isles Parkway). Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (Spur 25 South). Drive 4.7 miles and turn RIGHT onto US 17 South. Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT on the F.J. Torras Causeway. Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway and turn LEFT at the first light onto Sea Island Causeway. Drive on Sea Island Causeway to the first light. Sea Island Stables will be on your left. Go Straight on the Causeway .3 miles and the Sea Island Police Substation will be on your right. Drive over the bridge and take the second Right onto First Street.The Cloister Center will be on your right
Located on Sea Island with 5.5 miles of private Atlantic Beach.
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Guarantee Policy
A deposit of $500.00 USD will be charged 7 days after booking is made.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations must be cancelled at least 14 days prior to arrival to avoid loss of deposit.
Restaurant Information
The Terrace"Refined Southern" - this is the feel of The Terrace dining room and menu. Located at the Lodge at Sea Island, The Terrace is reminiscent of an elegant Southern home. Refined Southern American Cuisine is taken to new levels for energizing breakfasts, imaginitive lunches and world class dinners. Experience the Prixe Fixe menu or sample the Homemade Peach Ice Cream- both are worth a phone call home. Breakfast and Lunch:Collared shirt required, Dinner:Pants and collared shirt required, no sandals.
Colt & Alison'sImagine dining with hand-crafted cutlery embellished with mother-of-pearl inlays?this is the level of detail you can expect at this truly memorable establishment. Located at the Lodge at Sea Island, Colt & Alison's specializes in exceptional dry-aged beef, chops and seafood, presented in a regal yet intimate atmosphere. Dress is Pants, Collared Shirt, and Jacket (no tie required). Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Beach ClubFancy a more casual, 'island-style' environment? The Beach Club offers oceanside dining that's perfectly balanced between dress-down and elegant. Abundant breakfast and lunch buffets boast every selection imaginable, and our evening seafood buffet, featuring shrimp, oysters, crab claws, an assortment of the freshest fish and other favorites, is a treat not to be missed. Or, if you prefer, a full a la carte menu offers traditional delights from both land and sea. Dress is casual for breakfast and lunch (swimwear may be worn with a cover-up and shoes or sandals). In the evening, women tend to be "elegant casual" while males over age 12 wear collared shirts and slacks.
Davis Love GrillWhat better place to enjoy a meal after a round on the Davis Love III designed Retreat Course than the Davis Love Grill? The warm decor including memorablia from the Love family and a spectacular menu make it the perfect lunch or dinner venue regardless of your recreation. The Davis Love Grill offers home-style Southern cuisine entrees, sandwiches, salads and other specialties for casual lunches and dinners. The newest Sea Island dining venue offers an intimate grill setting with patio dining surrounded by verdant golf view. Indoor and outdoor dinners can enjoy fireplaces on the rare chilly evening.
Meeting Facility
Meetings & Conferences at Sea IslandAt Sea Island, business and pleasure are seamlessly blended. Its rejuvenating environs inspire productivity and progress, making it the perfect location for business conferences, incentive trips or corporate retreats. Major associations, leading corporations and professional groups across the nation have found The Cloister's comprehensive conference facilities well deserving of its enviable reputation and accolades. Sea Island's Conference capabilities have received the highest honors from such top-tier trade publications as Meetings and Conventions and Successful Meeting, and Diversion Magazine named Sea Island one of North America's Ten Best Meeting Places. Sea Island's Conference facilities are flexible and varied, offering the ideal setting for meetings and events of almost any size. The Cloister Pavilion has 6,000 square feet of space for groups of up to 600 people. There are wonderful water venues at the outdoor Ocean Terrace, the all-weather Gazebo at The Beach Club, or nearby Rainbow Island. To further expand the meeting planner's wealth of options, there are also the magnificent Ballroom in the Retreat Clubhouse, the stately Gilded Age architecture of The Lodge and the Corn Barn, and the former Sea Island Golf Club House, now available exclusively for private meeting functions. Conferences at Sea Island reflect the individuality of the attendees. There is an appreciation and respect for highly personalized needs. Conference attendees are always treated as individual guests, rather than as part of a collective group. Sea Island offers a wholly unique environment for meetings-one that offers a place of retreat, an extraordinary sanctuary that allows for renewal and reflection, for learning and laughing, for discovery and rediscovery. The Cloister's professionally trained conference service managers will oversee every aspect of your event from beginning to successful end. A variety of services from airport transport, theme parties, tours and entertainment are all part of the Sea Island experience. In addition to impressive dining and catering services, meetings are enhanced by on-site audio/visual, multi-media, sound and telecommunications systems. For additional information, call 1-800-Sea-Island or contact sales@seaisland.com.
Recreation Information
The Sea Island SpaOur staff at The Sea Island Spa stands ready to indulge you in the highest level of personal service and pampering ? with everything from hands-on body treatments to one-on-one consultations on exercise and nutrition. Spend a few minutes here and you'll quickly discover why we?ve been ranked the number one spa in North America.
TennisIt's like finding the sweet spot of your racquet, stepping foot onto our Har-Tru clay composition courts; 10 courts, 4 with lights for evening play, to challenge you to show your mettle. And if you need to polish your serve, spend some time with our programmable ball machine ? or better yet, take in a group or private lesson with one of our USPTA certified instructors. We?ll even match you with an appropriate partner for one of our frequent round robins. Pity those legendary pros of the game?the tourney circuit couldn't possibly be this much fun.
WaterwaysWhat is it about water that casts such a magical effect? Is it the soothing tonic of warm, salty ocean breezes?or the mystery of an undersea world? Whatever it is that draws you to the coast, Sea Island is the quintessential setting for water-based recreation. The vast Atlantic Ocean, winding rivers and rich salt marshes allow ample opportunity to reel in "the big one." Arrange a charter of your own through the Sea Island Yacht Club; experienced guides the finest equipment available help you turn "tall tales" into bragging rights. For the adventurous, sea kayaking, catamaran sailing and body boards call. A kayaking or sailing lesson will help you navigate our five-miles of private Atlantic Beach. Seeking something a little more relaxing? Head to The Beach Club and lose yourself in the whirlpool?or sit under a shady cabana and enjoy your favorite drink poolside. Later, join one of our ever-popular vintage yacht cruises and explore the animal, plant and marine life of our tidal creeks.
Shooting SchoolOur 70-year old Shooting School remains one of the few offering all three types of clay target shooting. Our facilities combine tradition with the most current technology available, guaranteeing you a top-flight, high quality experience?whether you're in one of our 'beginners' classes or here to perfect your skills. Serious shooters and novices alike will find invigorating challenges at both our original Shooting School ? which features competitive five-stand sporting clay field, two formal skeet ranges and the trap field ? and at our new Rainbow Island Sport Clays, where twelve sporting clay stations are situated on a stunning mile-long nature walk. Air rifle shooting offers an exciting new opportunity to test your proficiency. With a focus on safety, education and professional instruction, the Shooting School offers an ideal opportunity to enjoy a sport rich in history and tradition. For additional information, call 1-800-Sea-Island or contact shooting@seaisland.com.
Equestrian & StablesShall we dare suggest that waves need embellishing? The clip-clop sound of hooves on wet sand may be nature?s best musical score yet. Unsullied miles of Atlantic beach and island salt marshes provide the ideal setting for a horseback excursion. Try a ring ride or start with lessons in English balance seat or Western style. For serious equestrians, our stables offer the proper boarding accommodations for your own horse. Meet us for some daytime exploration or a natural history ride with our naturalist who highlights the unique environment on Sea Island. Enjoy the acoustics. Guests are always welcome to visit the Stable?s petting zoo between 9 a.m.?4 p.m. For additional information, call 1-800-Sea-Island or contact stables@seaisland.com.
BicyclingWe have our own version of ?off-road? vehicles. Rent a bicycle at the Bike Shop and explore oak-shaded paths and island nooks the way guests did before SUVs were even thought of. Feel like a kid again?it's time. With spring gardens in bloom, what better way to explore the byways of the island than by bicycle? Rentals are available next to the Spa. Mr. Fred has appropriately-sized bicycles and helmets for every member of the family! Rental rates are $8/hour, $14/half day, $16/first day and $8 each additional day. Child carriers are available for $1.50/day. Enjoy a little exercise while enjoying the view at your pace.
DancingWould it be out of line to credit dancing at The Cloister with inspiring wonderful relationships? Four generations of newlyweds, couples and families have whiled away joyous evenings ? dreaming while dancing cheek-to-cheek, strengthening bonds in the mirth of dance lessons. We can't help but think the effects are everlasting, which is why dancing continues to be an important part of Cloister life. Audrey Wood, our resident dance instructor, has taught Cloister guests the fine points of dancing for over a decade and she makes it seems so easy! Originally from Great Britain, Audrey trained at the Alex Moore School of Dancing in London for eleven years. A certified instructor with memberships in the National Dance Council, the International Dance Teacher Association, Terpsichore and the National Teachers of Dance, she teaches all dances approved by the National Dance Council of the United States. A complimentary group lesson is offered Monday-Saturday at 2 p.m. and private lessons may be arranged by appointment.
EnvironmentalAfter more than seventy years of residency, we still consider ourselves newcomers?because nature has been at work here for thousands more. We have always remained respectful of indigenous inhabitants, and a little extra care and consideration has left us with the gift of nature's bounty. It's yours to enjoy through turtle walks, salt marsh nature tours, and other environmentally-oriented activities that indulge interest without intrusion.