Ornate, luxurious, top notch service, everything you'd expect from a Ritz property…read more Lobby bar - A beautiful living room for hanging out during the day. We arrived at the Ritz too late for dinner anywhere but the lobby bar. Enjoyed several sushi rolls with drinks, each one imaginative fresh and tasty. But some event had recently let out and the lobby bar got crowded and LOUD. I mean over 100db loud (measured). That's the equivalent of enjoying sushi while jackhammers are crushing concrete all around you. Whoa! Ocean front one bedroom suite - Plush, large, comfortable. Curtains blocked most light, but the bright morning sun still peeked in around the edges. Comfortable bed and plenty cold for good sleeping. Two huge TVs. While the only premium feed provided is Netflix, the cable box had been lowered behind the TV in the living room such that it was simple to plug in your own device. If this is by design, kudos to the Ritz. If this was accidental, we feel very fortunate. Awesome to have a second half bath, wish that was an option at more hotels. The main bath, very roomy, with a huge dressing area, was a little odd in that, while there was a door to the toilet, there was no door to the tub/shower. Not a big deal, as it was around a corner providing a little privacy, it's still a weak design decision. Huge balcony with ocean front views that go on forever. A few chairs and a table, but a bit under furnished. Still quite a treat for the view, breeze and privacy. Never even slightly tempted to leave the property during our stay. Over a 4 night stay, we visited nearly every bar and restaurant option, and never felt like we were having to "make do". Pool - the kiddie pool was closed for renovations, so children took over the main pool all day. If you're not a tolerant direct parent, you're not gonna get in that water, if you know what I mean. Overall the pool and chairs were pretty crowded, so almost worth the premium to have rented a cabana for 8-2 one day. Lots more room and comfort, both lounge chairs and couch seating, TV, snacks and drinks.

The Ritz on Amelia Island is old and out dated. I stayed four nights my bill was over 2,400. I did…read morehave 120 food and beverage charge. The room was very dark. Even with curtains pulled back. The light fixtures in bathroom and bedroom were very dull. The shower was terrible, no water pressure no hot water. Like warm showers for four days. The pillows were flat with no support. I came for a meeting. The food was mostly buffet style and like the shower was Luke warm and not hot. The hotel charges a resort fee but there is really no resort to take advantage of. One pool with a lot of kids. Drinks around the pool started at 20.00. I didn't see any going the extra mile. No little extras for the guests. I would not come back to this hotel again

This is the gold standard for the bed and breakfast experience. A tastefully decorated and restored…read moreItalianate mansion offers so many delights. Spacious rooms, gourmet breakfast, a nightly social hour with wine or beer and hors d'oeuvres and home made cookies for your midnight snack. A lovely pool area and patio are yours to enjoy as well as a lovely living room and two porches. The owners and staff all go out of their way to make you feel welcome and your comfort is important to them. It is in the historic district and is a short walk to all the Ferdandino Beach stores and restaurants. Close also to art galleries, museums and tours. We will definitely return!

I would give more than five stars if it were allowed, the Fairbanks House is such a treasure. We…read morestayed on the second floor in room four in our room is larger than any suite that I've ever stayed. It had a full kitchen, dining area, living room, with fireplace, and a bed that I could sleep in for weeks. But that's not the best part about the Fairbanks house, the best part is about the service and how special they make you feel from the time you enter the front door. Everybody we came in contact with, was dedicated to that same type of service. I'm so it wasn't just one person. A number of different rooms that you can choose from, and they show pictures online so you know which one will fit you best. The number of rooms in the main house and there are two separate houses that are available for stay as well. There's a pool, There's a common dining area and a common living room where we really enjoyed meeting people from other places. My wife is already planning our trip back to here .

We stayed at the Inn, April 2-5,2026. The history and island beauty are incredible. The tour leader…read moreis quite knowledgeable and accommodating. The Inn, not so much. For the cost, do not expect the staff to go above and beyond at all. They stand around in the kitchen and must be sought out for assistance, never proactive. It's a very serve yourself type of atmosphere .The porch area is rarely attended to and dirt, with the interior furniture is ripped, tattered and worn. The food is nothing special and you are herded out of the communal eating area when time is up. You are your own bartender, as there is no one to offer you a drink. The service is subpar at best and there is very little attention to detail. There were older folks who couldn't bike and climb the dunes to get to the beach and they would not drive these people in the truck to the beach, which would be a nice option to accommodate those who need help to enjoy the island. I am glad I went, but not worth the cost they charge. nothing special, IMO.

Just what you might expect is what it is. Andrew Carnegie's little brother's daughter's descendants…read morecan't keep up the payments and so are happy to invite you out to the winter beach house. Everything is slightly run down but lovely and feel free to help yourself (bicycles, kayaks, fishing rods). Also, ticks. Also, the chef from the glory days is still on the payroll so the food is AWESOMEBALLS. Also, would you mind kicking in...say the cost of a small car...to offset the expenses? The insects, especially in summer, can be a bit much. Did I mention the ticks? Also every other bug that can bite your ankles and calves will. Everything itches. I actually entertained (and then discarded) the thesis that the lovely Ferguson family are in fact the prisoners of giant insects, who obligate the family to bring human guests to the house so that the smaller insects can harvest their blood while they walk the property (no bugs in the house, thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster). At least in the summertime [Recall that these homes were winter residences, so I imagine that it isn't anywhere near as bad if one visits at the time of year that the property was originally intended to be used]. Unlimited beverages (except alcohol - your hosts aren't _that_ generous, regardless of your contribution). The amazing food - or at least a part of it - comes from the garden maintained by the staff. Also lovely flowers. Coffee is meh and this is a significant black mark. COFFEE IS MEH. If it wasn't for the AMAZEBALLS food, the slightly run down everything and the bugs, this place would be super cool for a friend's house (even grandchild of faded industrialist friend) but a bit sad for a super-premium price hotel. But the food really is AMAZEBALLS. So there's that. Also service is friendly if a bit hard to find at times. Super nice little touches like a card with tomorrow's weather and tides are sweet. Like being at a friend's house the folks here are happy to drag you around the very scenic island to see the marsh animals and the various ruins of the island's glory days. Social distancing like a boss out here on the island. These guys are trying super hard on that score. The beach is huge and almost empty. Very shallow and pleasant coastline. Also, random piles of horse manure from the wild horses (the staff will remove particularly egregious examples when too close to the house). The horses just hang out everywhere. You can't ride them. They are slightly scary. Highlight for me? Playing chess in the sitting room. Everything is suitably old and lovely.

My family and I used to love coming here for years…read more There have been rule changes over the past few years and most recently there was a poolside dress code implemented. My sister and I were dressed in average bikinis for women in our early 20s (nothing too cheeky or revealing but skin was showing). Staff were very quick to politely tell us we were not up to dress code. The staff was polite about it, but the rule itself is old fashioned and not at all with the times. As a young woman its NEAR IMPOSSIBLE to find a quality modest bikini that doesnt show a little butt. Out of touch rules that disproportionately affect women. Very disappointing to see the sexist turn the ocean club has made.

Amelia Island Plantation is a 1,350-acre Florida beach resort. My husband and I stayed here in…read moreearly December and the weather was surprisingly nice, although not nice enough to swim in the water. The area is very remote and quiet. At the resort there are acres of villas, a 3.5 mile strip of private beach and they are completing a second hotel by the end of 2012. The resort does offer a shuttle service so it is easy to get around the resort without jumping into your car. The resort provides many amenities including a spa, gym, hotel pool, restaurants, tennis courts, golf, a few shops. I used the spa during our visit and was disappointed at the lack of amenities at the spa. I was expecting to spend several hours at the spa, but there was no jacuzzi hot tub, steam room or dry sauna so once my spa service was finished I just showered and left. The spa should reduce their prices if they are not going to provide any of these typical spa amenities. I also worked out at the resort's fitness center during my stay. The gym was small, but had a decent selection of weight machines and the cardio equipment included built in tv sets. The locker room amenities were pretty much nonexistent so I ended up not showering in the locker room and took the shuttle back to my room so I could shower there instead. Overall, we had a nice and relaxing vacation and enjoyed being lazy and getting room service, but the area was just a little too quiet for my taste. I would only consider returning to the Amelia Island Plantation if they update and remodel the facilities on-site.

A cozy boutique hotel ocean side of Amelia Island…read more We had a beautiful view of the Atlantic ocean, from our second floor room. The view peaked over the Sandbar restaurant. The rooms were quaint, comfortable and clean. Bathroom has a standing shower with local made toiletries. Rate was around $200 with a senior discount. The complimentary southern style breakfast is served from 7A-10A, with a good offering of selections. Staff was friendly and helpful, making the stay easy and relaxing. Free parking for guests in the dedicated parking garage underneath. Amenities: *Rooftop sun deck *Beach access and pool *Adjacent to the Sandbar Restaurant *Mini fridge/microwave/coffee maker. *Mini Mart *Lounge area with coffee/tea station A great place for a quick Island getaway.

We will be back! This was such a great stay. We live in Orange Park & are in DC metro on a…read morecontract. Our anniversary weekend we came down. Always wanted to stay here soooo we did! I recommend!

We really liked staying here. Our room was very nice & clean. The bed was super comfortable. We had…read morea room on the opposite side as the ocean, which is fine by me because we had a great sunset from our room. The staff was very very nice! We even got there after their happy hour ended by a half hour, and without even asking, the front desk girl offered to get us a glass of wine, which we did do. And in contrast to another review, the red wine was good. Not top of the line, but definitely not gross. It was your average house wine from any upscale restaurant. The location was perfect for us. On the beach, easy access. They had beach chairs and umbrellas and beach towels if needed. The views from their deck are stellar. They also had enough parking. Also, there is an elevator from the parking area, so getting luggage to room is easy. Here's the only issue I had. When you book on their website, it clearly states what's included in your stay with your room. A few things listed are: breakfast, beach chairs/umbrellas, towels. HOWEVER, when I went to checkout and pay online, there is an 'AMENITY' fee! They describe this as a fee for the beach chairs and towels, etc. Please don't tell me it's included with the rental of my room, and then charge me for it at checkout. It now becomes NOT INCLUDED and I am in fact paying for it extra! I was really going between the 3 star review & the 4. I do not appreciate being deceived. I had spent a lot of time looking at where we wanted to stay, so at that point, I just went through with it and paid. Also, the only other confusing thing, is that I thought they had provided bfast there. They do have coffee (really good coffee btw). They also had pastries at bfast that they get from a local bakery. My husband had an apple danish type thing and he really enjoyed it. But they offer us a $30 voucher to one of two places in town for bfast. We chose the garden cafe. It was good. But of course you spend more than the $30 for basic bfast, oj & coffee. Would I go back? Most likely yes. Would I recommend to family & friends? Yes

Our family stayed here for our reception 2 weeks ago. we have the whole suite area (thankfully)…read moresince our group was very loud. I have always wanted to stay here and I am glad we did. that weekend turned out to be a perfect weekend to stay there, weather was gorgeous! we stayed at Tradewinds suite and it was perfection. we have our door open the whole entire time except when we were sleeping but other than that the breeze was just flowing on our room. The service here is wonderful! Employees here are amazing and super friendly. we also enjoyed eating breakfast here. Also, the beach is just few steps away! that was one of the reason why I choose Elizabeth Lodge. Unfortunately, I am not able to say anything about the rooms on the main lodge since we did not stay there but booking the tradewinds is highly recommend.

Great place to enjoy a cocktail and music. Nice atmosphere,…read moreGreat vibe in a historic venue.

This is a super cool place to stay at the top of all the downtown action. We stayed in Room # 8…read morewhich was just perfect and spacious. Didn't get to enjoy the bar as it was closed on Easter Sunday the day we checked in, but it has a very nice vibe. Certainly would recommend the Inn!!

Currently in the middle of a 12-day stay, and I could not be more pleased! They upgraded me to a…read moreone bedroom suite, which is spacious and comfortable. Many terrific amenities, including the outdoor pool and spa area. Every person on staff with whom I've come in contact is engaging and truly appears to enjoy his/her job. Housekeeping is so sweet and accommodating, making sure I have enough coffee for the in-room coffee pot. I know "home away from home" is cliche, but the Residence Inn lives up to that motto!

Book elsewhere. This is a dirty and unfriendly place. Gardens are unkempt. Rooms and utensils…read morenot cleaned. Generally ignored if you dont like the staff.

A beautiful and unique Hampton Inn. I would highly recommend this location. The interior is nicely…read moreappointed, awesome lobby and reception desk. There a fireplace with a small seating area. Many of the rooms have a view of the water. My room was nicely appointed with seating area, work station with plenty of USB connections for charging your electronics Located in town with shopping and dining within minutes of the front door. The water front is just across the road When I got to my room, I had a small welcome bad with water and snacks along with an invite to go to a social meeting for light snacks and a drink of my choice. Also in the bag was a lot of information about dining locations, a book of local activities and a map of the area

This hotel has a little more character than most Hampton Inns as it is right in downtown Amelia…read moreIsland near all of the cute shops and restaurants, and also close to the port where we will catch our cruise ship. Our room had a nice living area and kitchen with a full refrigerator and dishwasher and separate kings size bedroom. The roomie that has a fireplace.

Down and Dirty: great location, great host, fun happy hour in the pub, comfortable surroundings,…read morebedroom was clean and comfortable and equipped with everything you would need. pool area and Jacuzzi was spacious and private. Highly recommend if you're in the area and would definitely come back. Booking: Easy online booking. Had every room listed separately with their own photos, pricing and availability. Made is easy to pick the room you wanted. Only other thing that would have been good was to add maybe a blue print of the home with each room marked on it so you had a better visual to where your room was in regards to the main roads. Service: Pre-communication was great! Jamie contacted us via text to confirm the time of arrival and any food or allergy restrictions along with preferred breakfast time. Upon arriving, Todd greeted us and gave us the grand tour and answered any questions that we had. Happy hour was from 4 to 5 each day and we arrived right at four, so it was perfect timing to check in, drop off our things, and grab a free cocktail! Breakfast each morning was right on time and delicious. Recommendations for food and other surrounding activities was provided. Room: The bed and bedding was comfortable and all toiletries were provided. Size of the room was perfect. Our room overlooked the corner of the main street so traffic made it a little noisy so I would probably stay in a different room. Next time I come. However, earplugs were provided on your bedside table upon checking in. The only thing that could have made the room better is brighter lighting or some type of vanity for applying make up and doing your hair. The lighting in the bathroom was OK but not as well lit as you would need when getting ready for the day. Location: The location was ideal! We parked our car upon check-in, and did not get back in it until we left to go home. We walked everywhere. We couldn't have found a better location that was far enough from the busy part of Amelia Island, but close enough for everything to be in walking distance.

Lindy, David, and Katie were top notch hosts! From the moment we arrived , from the time we left,…read morethey went above and beyond to make sure every need was met for us as well as their other guests. Exquisite breakfasts, beautiful house, location was perfect-everything was within walking distance. They really set the bar high for all future bed and breakfasts. Thank you! Tonya & Fritz