Pros

  • Walking distance to Egan's Creek trail
  • Rooms are condo-style with separate sleeping and living areas
  • All rooms have fully-equipped kitchens
  • Heated outdoor pool has a nice brick patio with plush loungers
  • Guests with pets are assigned to first- and second-floor rooms
  • Free hot breakfast buffet served each morning
  • Free Wi-Fi and parking
  • Self-serve laundry facilities on-site
  • On-site gym and business center are small but modern
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Cons

  • All booking fees are due upfront
  • Not directly on the beach
  • Late afternoon check-in can be inconvenient for some
  • Reports of weak in-room cell phone signals
  • Occassional complaints of musty smells in some bathrooms
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Bottom Line

Residence Inn Amelia Island, part of the Marriott chain,
is geared toward long-term guests and is the most
popular mid-range option on Amelia Island.The 133 suites
here have sofa beds, fully-equipped kitchens and, in most cases, separate
living rooms. The inn provides a free hot breakfast buffet each
morning, free Wi-Fi, a coin-operated laundry facility, and a small fitness center.
Restaurants, shopping, and the beach are conveniently down the road, while the historic downtown area is a 10-minute drive away. If kitchens
aren't a priority, the more upscale Omni is often only slightly pricier.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Residence Inn Amelia Island

Scene

Well-manicured grounds and contemporary interior

Built in 2009, this Residence Inn is a modern-style hotel. The property has a well-manicured lawn with trimmed hedges and
tropical plants. An open outdoor parking lot surrounds the perimeter and is
separated from the actual walking grounds by gates. The building itself is
plain and blends in with the surrounding area. Inside, there’s a large, bright
open-air lobby and breakfast area with pops of bold color. The sofas and inset
fireplace have a modern feel and clean, fresh look. Staff members clad in beach colors and floral print shirts continue the inn’s overall sand-and- sea motif. Past the lobby, guests are
able to access the private courtyard and outdoor pool opposite the
gates facing the parking lot. For sun bathers, loungers surround the
pool, and if anyone's looking to dry off from a night-time dip, the fire pit in
the courtyard offers a cozy way to end the night.

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Location

Close to beach access points and Egan's Creek trail, with other sights a quick drive away

For anyone looking for outdoor fun, this
Residence Inn is conveniently located across from the Egan's Creek trail, a popular spot for runners and bikers. The hotel is also a short walk
from beach access via Seaside Park, while Peter's Point Beachfront
Park is further out. For dining, there are several casual options down the road from the inn
by the beach, including Sliders Seaside Grill, La Mancha, and Cedar River
Seafood. The historic district is a convenient 10-minute drive northwest and is flanked by Fort
Clinch, the northernmost point of the island.

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Rooms

True suites with full kitchens and separate living areas and bedrooms

Rooms here are spacious and
consist of four categories: Studio, One BedroomSuites, One Bedroom Executive Suites,
and Two Bedroom Suites. Like condos, guest units offer kitchens with full-sized
refrigerators, dishwashers, stovetops, microwaves, and sinks with garbage
disposals. Suites have separate sleeping and living room areas. Many
families and large parties opt for the One Bedroom Suites with two queen beds
and Two Bedroom Suites, as both options have the capacity to hold five people.

Overall, decor is bold and different from generic hotels. Expect modern-looking
furniture and deep colors that add personality to the rooms. Keep in mind, however, that
guests might also be able to smell the food being cooked by their neighbors. Bathrooms
have shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and generic toiletries. Some bathrooms are also
reported to have slight mildew odors.

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Features

Free extensive hot breakfast, free shuttle bus, and heated outdoor pool

Each morning, the hotel offers a free hot
breakfast buffet with fruits, breads, eggs, breakfast burritos, and biscuits, among other
items. During certain nights of the week, the hotel has themed dinners, from
taco nights to burger nights. While the meals are free, guests often opt for off-site meals because the food can be either soggy or extremely
greasy. Other amenities include a small fitness room with limited cardio
machines, a business center with computers, a spacious guest laundry area, and
a free island shuttle that will drop off and pick up guests from morning to
evening. And for those who want to take a break from the beaches, a heated,
gated amoeba-shaped pool is located just outside the property, overlooking a parking lot. Sun loungers and
patio furniture are available as well, while wicker sofas and a fire pit are in
the neighboring courtyard.

See More Features

Oyster Hotel Review

Residence Inn Amelia Island

Scene

Well-manicured grounds and contemporary interior

Built in 2009, this Residence Inn is a modern-style hotel. The property has a well-manicured lawn with trimmed hedges and
tropical plants. An open outdoor parking lot surrounds the perimeter and is
separated from the actual walking grounds by gates. The building itself is
plain and blends in with the surrounding area. Inside, there’s a large, bright
open-air lobby and breakfast area with pops of bold color. The sofas and inset
fireplace have a modern feel and clean, fresh look. Staff members clad in beach colors and floral print shirts continue the inn’s overall sand-and- sea motif. Past the lobby, guests are
able to access the private courtyard and outdoor pool opposite the
gates facing the parking lot. For sun bathers, loungers surround the
pool, and if anyone's looking to dry off from a night-time dip, the fire pit in
the courtyard offers a cozy way to end the night.

See More Scene

Location

Close to beach access points and Egan's Creek trail, with other sights a quick drive away

For anyone looking for outdoor fun, this
Residence Inn is conveniently located across from the Egan's Creek trail, a popular spot for runners and bikers. The hotel is also a short walk
from beach access via Seaside Park, while Peter's Point Beachfront
Park is further out. For dining, there are several casual options down the road from the inn
by the beach, including Sliders Seaside Grill, La Mancha, and Cedar River
Seafood. The historic district is a convenient 10-minute drive northwest and is flanked by Fort
Clinch, the northernmost point of the island.

See More Location

Rooms

True suites with full kitchens and separate living areas and bedrooms

Rooms here are spacious and
consist of four categories: Studio, One BedroomSuites, One Bedroom Executive Suites,
and Two Bedroom Suites. Like condos, guest units offer kitchens with full-sized
refrigerators, dishwashers, stovetops, microwaves, and sinks with garbage
disposals. Suites have separate sleeping and living room areas. Many
families and large parties opt for the One Bedroom Suites with two queen beds
and Two Bedroom Suites, as both options have the capacity to hold five people.

Overall, decor is bold and different from generic hotels. Expect modern-looking
furniture and deep colors that add personality to the rooms. Keep in mind, however, that
guests might also be able to smell the food being cooked by their neighbors. Bathrooms
have shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and generic toiletries. Some bathrooms are also
reported to have slight mildew odors.

See More Rooms

Features

Free extensive hot breakfast, free shuttle bus, and heated outdoor pool

Each morning, the hotel offers a free hot
breakfast buffet with fruits, breads, eggs, breakfast burritos, and biscuits, among other
items. During certain nights of the week, the hotel has themed dinners, from
taco nights to burger nights. While the meals are free, guests often opt for off-site meals because the food can be either soggy or extremely
greasy. Other amenities include a small fitness room with limited cardio
machines, a business center with computers, a spacious guest laundry area, and
a free island shuttle that will drop off and pick up guests from morning to
evening. And for those who want to take a break from the beaches, a heated,
gated amoeba-shaped pool is located just outside the property, overlooking a parking lot. Sun loungers and
patio furniture are available as well, while wicker sofas and a fire pit are in
the neighboring courtyard.

See More Features

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Best Rates

Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

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