Formerly a Days Inn, the 135-room Ocean Coast Hotel is a basic, motel-style value property whose best feature is its location half a block from a lovely, fine-sand beach. The property is currently undergoing renovations and the experience varies widely depending on whether guests are assigned an up-to-date or an old room. All units come with amenities such as microwaves, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The heated outdoor pool is pleasant and spacious, with several loungers and a bar that’s popular at happy hour. There is no full restaurant on-site, though, and most guests find the free breakfast mediocre at best. Rates are some of the lowest in the area, but those who can afford a few extra dollars may prefer next-door neighbor, Amelia Hotel at the Beach.
Formerly a Days Inn, the 135-room Ocean Coast Hotel is a basic, motel-style value property whose best feature is its location half a block from a lovely, fine-sand beach. The property is currently undergoing renovations and the experience varies widely depending on whether guests are assigned an up-to-date or an old room. All units come with amenities such as microwaves, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The heated outdoor pool is pleasant and spacious, with several loungers and a bar that’s popular at happy hour. There is no full restaurant on-site, though, and most guests find the free breakfast mediocre at best. Rates are some of the lowest in the area, but those who can afford a few extra dollars may prefer next-door neighbor, Amelia Hotel at the Beach.
Two-pearl Comfort Suites Oceanview Amelia Island is a functional base for beach-goers. The sandy coastline is just a few steps away, but rates are half the price of some properties along the beachfront (though, you may still be shocked by prices). Fort Clinch State Park is next door for nature and history lovers, while downtown shopping and dining is just a five- to 10-minute drive away. The hotel serves a decent breakfast spread for free, and there's an outdoor pool, plus a tiny gym. The 50 large rooms -- some with big corner sofa beds -- are popular with families, and many have sea views. Location is key here, but travelers might prefer staying down the coast at Amelia Hotel on the Beach, which is near a handful of restaurants.
Two-pearl Comfort Suites Oceanview Amelia Island is a functional base for beach-goers. The sandy coastline is just a few steps away, but rates are half the price of some properties along the beachfront (though, you may still be shocked by prices). Fort Clinch State Park is next door for nature and history lovers, while downtown shopping and dining is just a five- to 10-minute drive away. The hotel serves a decent breakfast spread for free, and there's an outdoor pool, plus a tiny gym. The 50 large rooms -- some with big corner sofa beds -- are popular with families, and many have sea views. Location is key here, but travelers might prefer staying down the coast at Amelia Hotel on the Beach, which is near a handful of restaurants.
The 46-room Seaside Amelia Inn is a lower-middle-range property located along Fernandina Beach on Florida's Amelia Island. Contemporary rooms are sunny and bright, and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and air-conditioning; many also have balconies with views of the ocean or, less appealingly, of the tiny courtyard pool. Features include a free hot Southern breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a meeting room, but no gym or full restaurant. In addition to the small pool -- which lacks directly adjacent loungers -- the hotel offers a limited number of oceanfront sunbeds. Travelers looking for something a bit snazzier may want to consider Elizabeth Pointe Lodge instead, though it lacks a pool.
The 46-room Seaside Amelia Inn is a lower-middle-range property located along Fernandina Beach on Florida's Amelia Island. Contemporary rooms are sunny and bright, and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and air-conditioning; many also have balconies with views of the ocean or, less appealingly, of the tiny courtyard pool. Features include a free hot Southern breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a meeting room, but no gym or full restaurant. In addition to the small pool -- which lacks directly adjacent loungers -- the hotel offers a limited number of oceanfront sunbeds. Travelers looking for something a bit snazzier may want to consider Elizabeth Pointe Lodge instead, though it lacks a pool.
This Hampton Inn location is a fairly typical, mid-range roadside chain property with three floors of generally bland decor. Guest rooms are basic, clean, and comfortable. Staff and service are highly rated for their attentiveness and helpfulness with information about restaurants and historic downtown. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a standard breakfast, and the hotel is also close to Fernandina Beach. A meeting room, average business center, and small pool are on hand as well, though there’s no fitness center.
This Hampton Inn location is a fairly typical, mid-range roadside chain property with three floors of generally bland decor. Guest rooms are basic, clean, and comfortable. Staff and service are highly rated for their attentiveness and helpfulness with information about restaurants and historic downtown. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a standard breakfast, and the hotel is also close to Fernandina Beach. A meeting room, average business center, and small pool are on hand as well, though there’s no fitness center.
Built in 2001, this hotel is located within easy walking distance the historic downtown area. Decor is less chain-like than one might expect from a Hampton Inn, and rooms have kitchenettes or kitchens and lots of space. There's also a pool with a deck area that receives plenty of sun, fitness center with limited equipment, business center, and small parking lot.
Built in 2001, this hotel is located within easy walking distance the historic downtown area. Decor is less chain-like than one might expect from a Hampton Inn, and rooms have kitchenettes or kitchens and lots of space. There's also a pool with a deck area that receives plenty of sun, fitness center with limited equipment, business center, and small parking lot.
Residence Inn Amelia Island, part of the Marriott chain,
is geared toward long-term guests and is the most
Residence Inn Amelia Island, part of the Marriott chain,
is geared toward long-term guests and is the most
The upper-middle-range Elizabeth Pointe Lodge is all seaside charm with its wraparound porches with rocking chairs and pretty beach views. The quaint 25-room property sits right on the beach on Amelia Island (free beach chairs and umbrellas are a nice touch) and is big on Southern hospitality. There are free breakfasts as well as free evening hors d’oeuvres with beer and wine at the restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner. Rooms are tastefully decorated, but a bit low on amenities (no coffee/tea facilities or minibars/mini-fridges); some have whirlpool tubs. Other features include a gift shop and small library in the lobby, plus a meeting room. The neighboring Seaside Amelia Inn is not as tastefully decorated, but it has a small pool and rates are less expensive.
The upper-middle-range Elizabeth Pointe Lodge is all seaside charm with its wraparound porches with rocking chairs and pretty beach views. The quaint 25-room property sits right on the beach on Amelia Island (free beach chairs and umbrellas are a nice touch) and is big on Southern hospitality. There are free breakfasts as well as free evening hors d’oeuvres with beer and wine at the restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner. Rooms are tastefully decorated, but a bit low on amenities (no coffee/tea facilities or minibars/mini-fridges); some have whirlpool tubs. Other features include a gift shop and small library in the lobby, plus a meeting room. The neighboring Seaside Amelia Inn is not as tastefully decorated, but it has a small pool and rates are less expensive.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Amelia Hotel at the Beach is a convenient and affordable option for tourists seeking to stay near Fernandina Beach. It’s a casual and quiet place that offers a free hot breakfast, bar service, and an outdoor pool, but the gym is cramped, with only three cardio machines. Its 88 guest rooms are tidy and comfortable, but decor is bland and dated. However, many feature ocean views, and they're well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, wet bars, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi throughout is free, but it can be spotty. Travelers looking for a similar stay with direct beach access can check out the Beachside Motel.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Amelia Hotel at the Beach is a convenient and affordable option for tourists seeking to stay near Fernandina Beach. It’s a casual and quiet place that offers a free hot breakfast, bar service, and an outdoor pool, but the gym is cramped, with only three cardio machines. Its 88 guest rooms are tidy and comfortable, but decor is bland and dated. However, many feature ocean views, and they're well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, wet bars, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi throughout is free, but it can be spotty. Travelers looking for a similar stay with direct beach access can check out the Beachside Motel.
