Ocean Lodge

Just spent 3 nights here.
Weird noises til midnight. Sounded like furniture getting dragged over the floor.
Both lights burned out in one bathroom, never fixed. How did the bathroom get cleaned, with a flashlight ?? No window in there.
They are trying to sell it as a timeshare as well. Good Luck.
Not a great location either.
Not going back.

Exquisite bed and breakfast right in the heart of St. Simons Island. Accessible to everything. Amazing ocean-​view. Gorgeous suites. The epitome of luxury. Friendly staff. Very romantic.

The rooms are huge, beautiful and a lot of thought was put into designing them. The room I stayed in was rather dark and heavily decorated in modern décor intended to represent old Italy. It was so nice to have two bathrooms, a separate bedroom, a full kitchen and a balcony with a partial ocean view. The whirlpool bath was very relaxing in a candlelit bathroom. Our room was on the fourth floor. The window in the bedroom had a very thin shade, which made the room hard to sleep in after about 7:00 a.m.
As large and expensive as our room was, it wasn’t really suitable for more than one couple. However, it is a luxurious way to spend a romantic holiday.

This place is absolutely beautiful. A couple of years ago (though it’s still fresh in my mind), I came here for a Valentine’s weekend… wait for it… by myself. Before you start feeling all sorry for me, it ended up being a good time. Coming here alone was not the original plan however my room was already booked and I couldn’t get a refund since I was using a voucher I bought from one of the travel discount websites. So I made the most out of it and took some me time.
The hotel itself and the rooms look exactly like the photos. Exactly. Now this isn’t necessarily my style but I still loved it. The rooms are very heavily decorated in an European style and quite luxurious. I felt like a queen, as cheesy as that sounds. The suites are huge with a large kitchen, living room, balcony and attached bedroom that has one of the biggest and most comfy beds I’ve ever slept in. Oh, and their jacuzzi tub was ah-​mazing!
I can’t remember if it was just part of my deal but my made-​to-​order breakfast was included and it was awesome. I loved having my breakfast in their cozy dining room each morning. The service was always top notch and friendly.
The hotel itself isn’t right on the water but it’s only a short walk. And if you get up to the top of the hotel, it has some amazing views. Unfortunately I didn’t end up having dinner up top so I can’t comment on the food (though the menu looked amazing).
Unfortunately, St. Simon’s was dead this time of the year (at least I hope it’s not like that year-​round). It was a ghost town so during the day, I’d do a lot of shopping (I’d venture out into the nearby towns) and would jog on the beach. At night, I tried a dive bar but it was a disappointment and though I tried, I couldn’t find anything better. So nightlife was a complete bust.
I’m not sure I’ll ever return seeing as I live in Charleston and sorry, but there’s nothing St. Simon’s can offer me that Charleston doesn’t have. Plus, the regular rates for this hotel are a bit pricey so I’d definitely recommend looking online for a discount. But if you’re wanting to visit a coastal city or you’re looking for a romantic getaway, I’d most certainly recommend this hotel.

We were late. We had called a couple of times to let the hotel staff know we were running behind. We were checking in for two nights and we had dinner reservations on the Rooftop Grill. We arrive to check in about 5 minutes before we were supposed to be at the restaurant. No problem! Go ahead to the restaurant and we’ll put your luggage in your room and handle he paperwork later. What? You could have knocked me over with a feather.
Since we were tired and hungry, we went straight up to the Rooftop Grill and were seated outside with a lovely warm breeze. Our server was Pam and she was fun, friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and all pro. We are normally the ones who order everything with special requirements. Everything was no problem, no worries, we got it. The dinner was fantastic. Everyone ate more than we wanted and after dinner we returned to the lobby to complete the check in process.
William, who I had called repeatedly throughout the day with updates on our eta, was all ready to walk us to our suite. He was completely charming. Making us feel more than welcomed, actually excited we had chosen the hotel for our trip.
Once we arrived at our room, we were delightfully surprised. It’s a complete suite with two bathrooms, full kitchen, living area and a lovely separate bedroom with a lovely king bed. The furnishings are over the top luxurious. Big fluffy pillows, soft sheets, and a pillow top bed. Plenty of space, a gorgeous veranda with chairs, multiple LED TV’s, free Wifi, free parking, free full breakfast!!! Also, free bikes, free beach chairs, and free umbrellas — doesn’t this sound amazing? It is.
It’s as if someone really thought of every possible comfort and included it in the nightly rate. We are completely ecstatic and looking forward to an outstanding visit.

Fabulous restaurant. The view is amazing. Great atmosphere. The food is delicious. Try the crab napoleon and short ribs. Truly the best view and food on the island.

My dinner at the Ocean Lodge rooftop restaurant was wonderful! The filet was so tender that I could almost cut it with my fork. We sampled the fried green tomatoes, fried okra, and crab cakes as well. Everything was delicious! As for the ambiance, the entire restaurant has a view of the ocean, whether eating inside or on the outside rooftop patio. We will definitely return!

Memorial Day Weekend 2012: second trip to ocean lodge, the first trip two years ago was fantastic (though the restaurant was lacking). This time, we did no make it to the rooftop restaurant so this review is ab our stay. The customer service was wonderful — the staff was well-​intentioned and attentive. There were some drawbacks, which were only notable bc I expect close attention to detail when I stay at a pricier place. Several of the bikes that are made available to the guests did not have air in the tires and were not entirely functional — nothing a little oil and attention from a bike repair shop can’t fix. At breakfast on monday, it was heavily raining outside. Unfortunately, the rain managed to find its way inside the main breakfast dining room and spread across the floor, under our table around our feet even, though all doors and windows appeared tightly shut. Breakfast was delicious nonetheless and we enjoyed our stay. The Tybee suite was amazing and spacious. Loved the enormous bathtub, the gorgeous and romantic interior design of the suite, and everything else ab the room and the staff of the Ocean Lodge.

Everyone should experience this level of luxury at least once. A lovely boutique hotel with large suites. The suites and common areas are exquisitely decorated. The lobby is a great place to read and enjoy the wonderful ambiance. The rooftop bar and restaurant has a great view of the ocean and is a pleasant place for a glass of wine and dinner. Outside dinning is available and heaters are ready for cooler weather. Although the cost is fairly high, the rooms come with an excellent breakfast. All the staff are very friendly.
RGG in Tallahassee.

This had to be the worst experience I have had on vacation in a long time. This review is strictly about the dinner service, as I did not stay at the hotel; the hotel itself appears to be beautiful maintained.
My wife and I spent the July 4^th weekend in SSI, staying at the King and Prince. We heard in advance that the Ocean Lodge was having a special «cookout» event on the rooftop lounge for the eveining of the 4^th, and that it was a great place to watch the fireworks. We made a reservation well in advance to make sure we had a good spot.
The event was supposed to include a «chef» grilling rib-eye’s under the stars, with a potato bar, salad bar, and ice cream sunday bar. Sounds like a perfect summer evening, right?
When we arrived, we were seated promplty enough, and greeted by an exhausted server who provided too much detail on how lttle sleep she had the night before. We proceeded to the rib-​eye station, to have what appeared to be a 1/​8″ thick steak-​type material presented to me as a Rib-​eye. When I inadvertantl scoffed at the size, the chef was quick to indicate «one-​per-​customer only».
We ambled our way over to the potato bar, to find it completely empty, with several guests milling around looking for someone to refill the station. This never happened the entire time we were there.
Finally, with nothing but a steak-​shaving on our plates, we figured, hey, lets go try the ice cream bar. NOT. It was also completely bare, save for an empty ice cream container and toppings.
Mind you, this all took place at during our 7pm reservation. After waiting an hour for the stations to be refilled — which never happened — we decided to bag the whole night and try to catch the fireworks from the beach, while we still had time left. I singled to my server for the check, and I was then presented with a $ 90 bill. I was so stunned, I couldnt not even speak.
Rather than complaining to an uncaring and unconcerned server, or the onwer of the facility, i decided to get an account on Unilocal and recap my expereince for those that care.
Look — every resteraunt had a bad night, and Im sure the hotel itself is very nice. But when you present a $ 90 bill for that experience, without even the hint of an apology, you get this review.

The Ocean Lodge sets the standard of luxury accommodations on Saint Simons Island. Completed in 2008, the Ocean Lodge offers the most delicious décor with a distinctive European influence.
The suites are generously appointed with two full bathrooms per suite, a downright decadent bed, and a full living room complete with kitchen and all the comforts of home. The butlers will take care of all the details during your stay and you can rest assured any stress or cares will be lifted by the gentle breeze that graces the top floor of the hotel.
Give it a chance and live a little. You will not be disappointed.