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A beach with two blue umbrellas and white chairs.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a pool, featuring large windows and a view of palm trees.

A water park with multiple slides and play structures.

1. Jekyll Ocean Club

Beach Village, 1.1 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Ken

₩414,554

₩546,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel with a swimming pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, green Adirondack chairs, and a grill.

A modern hotel room with a separate dining area, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a visible bathroom.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island

Beach Village, 1 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Sherilyn

₩204,124

₩239,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An aerial view of a resort with two swimming pools, sun loungers, umbrellas, and a beach volleyball court.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a colorful umbrella.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a large chess table, comfortable seating, potted plants, and large windows offering views of palm trees and a beach.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

0.7 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Michael

₩165,285

₩195,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A beach with driftwood and a sunset in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a large television screen.

A bar area with a central island, multiple bar stools, pendant lighting, and a backdrop of kitchen appliances and decor.

A circular outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit surrounded by wooden benches.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island

2.5 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Michel

₩163,917

₩193,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

An outdoor seating area with white sofas and a fire pit, set against a sunset backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, bar stools, and large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

A modern lobby with a large seating area, large windows, and a view of palm trees outside.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Jekyll Island

0.4 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

BRIAN

₩264,429

₩348,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A resort with a swimming pool, beachfront view, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a long bar area, multiple bar stools, and large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, separated by a metal partition.

An outdoor seating area with white sofas and a fire pit, surrounded by palm trees and a sunset view.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island

0.5 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

David

₩203,923

₩285,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A large, multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water.

An outdoor event with tables and chairs arranged on a grassy area, overlooking a body of water.

A formal dining area with round tables, upholstered chairs, and a central fireplace.

A wooden deck with string lights and a stage for live music, overlooking a body of water.

7. Jekyll Island Club Resort

Historic District, 2.3 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Michael

₩280,394

₩393,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A courtyard with wicker furniture, a pool, and a building with balconies.

A painting of a riverside town, a vase with flowers, a glass pitcher, and a decorative tray on a wooden dresser.

A spacious living room with leather armchairs, a fireplace, and a dining area.

An outdoor patio with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by trees.

8. Village Inn and Pub - Adults Only

11.2 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Patricia

₩228,206

₩300,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden ceiling.

A spacious living area with a modern kitchen, a dining area, and a loft with a balcony.

A kitchen with a large island, wooden bar stools, a refrigerator, and a brick wall.

9. The Kress Brunswick

14.3 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Sharone

₩279,052

₩313,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A two-story building with a brick facade, large trees, and a paved walkway.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A bathroom with two sinks, each with a bowl sink and a mirror above. There is a window with a stained glass design between the mirrors.

A covered porch with a wooden wall, a small table with chairs, and a view of a garden with a pathway.

10. The Grey Owl Inn

12.8 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Sherri

₩308,568

₩358,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach and a white house.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen in the background.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a single beige pillow, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a framed artwork above the bed.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pool area, and palm trees.

11. The Sea Gate

11.4 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Natasha

₩201,401

₩427,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A patio with white chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A park with a pathway, trees, and a gazebo.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an exit door.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a building with red lighting in the background.

12. The Beachview Club

3.8 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Kristy

₩194,398

₩264,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a kitchenette.

A church with a steeple, surrounded by large trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simon's Island

13.4 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Lauren

₩248,625

₩290,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, toilet, and shower.

14. Sea Island Resorts

16.6 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Priscilla

₩216,668

₩259,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hot tub with a 'NO DIVING' sign, a 3 FT depth warning, and a '3 FT' depth limit.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Peach State" sign, two computer monitors, a plant, and a Hilton sign.

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, sink, and a shower area.

15. Hampton Inn St. Simons Island

13.8 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Terri

₩147,415

₩174,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building with a sign reading "Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse".

A two-story building with a sign reading "Saint Simon Inn."

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a desk with a lamp. There is a window with blinds, a door, and a painting on the wall.

A house with a swimming pool, a tall lighthouse in the background, and a view of the sea.

16. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse

10.9 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

BRENDA

₩129,800

₩169,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern hotel reception area with a curved wooden counter, a digital display, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with large windows, red and blue chairs, and a herringbone-patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of trees.

A modern lounge area with a bar, colorful chairs, and a purple sofa.

17. Tru By Hilton Brunswick

17.6 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Christina

₩131,611

₩156,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a brick pathway.

A hotel with a prominent tower, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious cafeteria with long tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and framed artwork on the walls.

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV, two wall-mounted decorative pieces, and a water dispenser.

18. Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

3.5 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Sharon

₩169,914

₩200,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a building with a porch, and trees with purple lighting.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a television, a window with blinds, a bed, and a patterned rug.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, a black refrigerator, a blue microwave, a sink, and a small table with blue chairs.

A gated area with a sign reading "Queens Court."

19. Queens Court

11.2 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Keith

₩119,536

₩142,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating arrangements and a variety of decor elements.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a gazebo.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a map on the wall, and a fish-themed wall decoration.

20. Best Western Plus St. Simons

14.3 km from Coastal Encounters Nature Center

michael

₩134,589

₩160,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Jekyll Ocean Club	9.4 254 254 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island	9.2 1001 1,001 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island	9.0 1179 1,179 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island	9.0 1003 1,003 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Jekyll Island	8.8 368 368 reviews	View

Top Coastal Encounters Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet."

Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island

10/10 Excellent

"I was very impressed. My stay here was as close to perfect as you can get. Everything was top tier."

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

8/10 Good

"This is the 2nd time staying here I think and it's been great both times. The only thing I'll say is that the breakfast could've been better. But the location is nice, the parking convenient although maybe not enough spots when the hotel is full. This has become our go to hotel."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super friendly and helpful. The place was very nice and comfortable."

Residence Inn by Marriott Jekyll Island

10/10 Excellent

"Worthy of repeat visit. Live music Friday, great pool and food."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay. Great location."

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Wonderful stay!"

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and helpful staff all around from the front desk to the bell services ans shuttle services to the dining/bar staff. Highly recommended"

Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property"

Other attractions near Coastal Encounters Nature Center

A close-up of weathered, twisted tree branches.

Jekyll Island State Park

9.4/10 (980 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Jekyll Island State Park and popular activities like biking in Jekyll Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A brick building with a sign reading "Georgia Sea T" surrounded by palm trees and a paved walkway.

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

9.0/10 (562 reviews)

Meet some of the patients receiving care at this turtle rehabilitation center and learn about these majestic marine creatures via informative displays.

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A beach with waves, a cloudy sky, and the sun setting or rising.

Americana Beach

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Americana Beach during your trip to Jekyll Island? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Summer Waves Water Park

8.4/10 (216 reviews)

Bring the family to Summer Waves Water Park and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Jekyll Island. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Jekyll Harbor Marina

9.0/10 (322 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Jekyll Harbor Marina and enjoy activities such as biking in Jekyll Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Jekyll Island Convention Center

8.4/10 (73 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Jekyll Island Convention Center during your trip to Jekyll Island.

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Jekyll Island Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jekyll Island Museum during your trip to Jekyll Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Coastal Encounters Nature Center?

Coastal Encounters Nature Center is located in a family-friendly area of Jekyll Island known for its beautiful beaches and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 60 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Coastal Encounters Nature Center?

Adjacent to Coastal Encounters Nature Center, Residence Inn by Marriott Jekyll Island is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island and The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort.

How many hotels are there near Coastal Encounters Nature Center?

Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Coastal Encounters Nature Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Coastal Encounters Nature Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Coastal Encounters Nature Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Coastal Encounters Nature Center?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Coastal Encounters Nature Center, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Coastal Encounters Nature Center?

Create some family memories at Summer Waves Water Park and Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Explore nature at Americana Beach and Fancy Bluff Creek. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Jekyll Island State Park, Jekyll Island Golf Club, and Jekyll Harbor Marina while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Coastal Encounters Nature Center hotels

1. Jekyll Ocean Club

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Jekyll Island

6. Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island

7. Jekyll Island Club Resort

8. Village Inn and Pub - Adults Only

9. The Kress Brunswick

10. The Grey Owl Inn

11. The Sea Gate

12. The Beachview Club

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simon's Island

14. Sea Island Resorts

15. Hampton Inn St. Simons Island

16. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse

17. Tru By Hilton Brunswick

18. Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

19. Queens Court

20. Best Western Plus St. Simons

Compare popular hotels close to Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Top Coastal Encounters Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island

Residence Inn by Marriott Jekyll Island

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island

Other attractions near Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Jekyll Island State Park

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Americana Beach

Summer Waves Water Park

Jekyll Harbor Marina

Jekyll Island Convention Center

Jekyll Island Museum

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