Jekyll Island Club Resort Ushers in a Modern Gilded Age With an Extensive, Design-Forward Reimagining

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

The iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort and the AAA Four Diamond Jekyll Ocean Club unveiled a stunning $25 milliontransformation that celebrates the resort's history while reflecting the joyful opulence of the early 20th century.

"Conservation and preserving everything that defines Jekyll Island have been our guiding principles in this design," said Kevin Baker, director sales and marketing, Jekyll Island Club Resort. "Our reimagination has been carefully curated to underscore the resort's story and honor the island's profound connection to nature. Every choice has been made purposefully, reflecting the rich tapestry of Jekyll Island'sflora and fauna through vibrant color palettes and inspired design motifs. Our aim was to refresh, not redefine, the resort experience."

The redevelopment includes more than 125 individual guest room configurations in the resort's turreted American Queen Anne-style clubhouse, Crane Cottage, Cherokee Cottage, Sans Souci, and the Ocean Club. The resort's riverside and oceanfront pools, public areas, including the Palm Court lobby, outdoor verandah spaces, the Grand Dining Room and other select dining areas were all significantly transformed.

The resort maintained its authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity throughout the renovation process, upholding the values of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The exterior and structure of the buildings, protected as part of the Jekyll Island National Historic District, remain unchanged.

The Jekyll Island Club Resort is nestled between the salt marshes of the East River and the Atlantic Ocean in Georgia's Golden Isles.