DeSoto Beach Hotel

Hotels
8 (1064 reviews)
212 Butler Avenue , Tybee Island , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly Staff
Comfortable Rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Limited Amenities
Poor Breakfast Options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues and missing room service suggest areas for improvement.
Service
8.75
Staff received praise for their friendliness and helpfulness during the stay.
Location
9.25
Guests highlighted the hotel's prime location near the beach as a major positive.
Room Quality
8.25
The suite and rooms met expectations, though there were minor issues mentioned.
Amenities
7.25
Some amenities were lacking and did not meet guests' expectations.
Value for Money
7.75
Certain guests expressed that they found better value elsewhere.
Food and Beverage
6.75
Several complaints about breakfast quality and lack of hot options.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay but noted several areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:33

Property Description

Beachfront Location and Amenities
Located on the beautiful beachfront of Tybee Island, Georgia, DeSoto Beach Hotel offers a relaxing stay with an outdoor pool and complimentary continental breakfast. Enjoy stunning ocean views from select rooms with balconies, and modern conveniences like free Wi-Fi, cable TV, refrigerator, and microwave in every room.

Convenience and Services
Our 24-hour reception and free parking ensure a hassle-free experience for our guests. Explore nearby attractions such as the Tybee Island Lighthouse Station and Museum just a short drive away, or venture to Tybee National Wildlife Refuge within 10 minutes.

Easy Access to City Center and Airport
Conveniently located, our hotel is only 27.8 km from Savannah city centre and 36 km from Savannah Hilton Head International Airport. Experience the best of coastal Georgia at DeSoto Beach Hotel.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAV

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1064 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 8.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 6.75
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Wiebke • couple • at
10
👍
Pros:

Die Lage zum Strand - eigener Zugang, riesige Suite

Cons:

Es war sehr hellhörig - vor dem Zimmer war die Rezeption und Frühstücksbuffet.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Ruby • extended_group • us
7
It was good.
Pros:

Close to beach

Cons:

Wasn't as clean as I would want.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No bar or restaurant on site.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
6
Okay. Left early
Pros:

Location to beach

Cons:

Hotel needs an upgrade. Plugs by bed loose. Phones wouldn’t charge as it was do loose. Not enough plugs in room. Carpet in hallway old

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • family_with_children • us
6
Our stay was short, so fine. We’ll look elsewhere next time for better value for our money.
Pros:

Location was good. Beach access was nice, but pool was extremely small compared to photos, but it was heated, which was appreciated.
Advertised as the only hotel directly on the beach, but in reality, there were plenty of options.

Cons:

Property overall was just ok - furnishings definitely due for an upgrade ASAP.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
• couple • us
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • us
7
You should at least include a beach towel for free when you have a pool and a beach.
Pros:

Room was comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast seemed less than organized. Utensils not stocked, butter not out. Just one toaster, microwave not enough for busy times.

Room cleaner left our door open after she gave us new towels - what?? We found it like that hours later.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • family_with_children • us
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Huntington • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

Ocean

Cons:

Parking was limited and not made for a full size vehicle.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Debby • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Views

Cons:

Staff was amazing

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very clean room. The pool was clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
7
Scenic and quiet
Pros:

Was good view and nice access to beach

Cons:

Bathroom we’re pretty old and rust in tub, they should do some work on bathrooms.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Adkins • couple • us
4
I could of slept in my car and got a better nights sleep.
Pros:

The room was nice.

Cons:

it was the noisiest Hotel Ive ever stayed in, till 2 in the morning people roamimg up and down the corridors yelling back and forth, the parking lot is right in the middle of the building, horns honking constantly, will look for another Hotel next time.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

It was right on the beach and grest access to get too

Cons:

The water pressure sucked

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Brent • couple • us
6
Pros:

The location is good but don’t let the “only hotel with beach access” sway your decision to stay here. Beach access in Tybee is different but the beach is easily accessible from several points. The room was dated but clean.

Cons:

I prepaid our room on Booking.com. However, when we checked in, we were charged again. The owner did reverse the charge after I brought it to their attention but 1) it should have never happened 2) I shouldn’t have had to bring it to their attention before it was fixed. I realize mistakes happen and I truly appreciate them fixing it. But, when I spoke to the front desk clerk about it originally, she made the comment that she would have the owner fix it that afternoon because he had several other things to fix. 😳 I’m not saying “don’t stay here”. I’m saying watch your credit card. Again, in all fairness, they fixed it. But, it took a couple of days for it to reconcile and that could have really put a damper on our vacation.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Bourne • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Close to the beach and food

Cons:

It was great

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Zoltan • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location in Tybee and the beach access is great.

Cons:

Matress was old and lumpy and pillows were uncomfortable. Otherwise would have been an excellent experience.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Dana • solo_traveller • us
3
A clean hotel, but lacking in any amenities.
Pros:

It was a good location and very clean.

Cons:

We booked an ocean view room, but it was overlooking the parking lot and the ocean view was pretty far away. We had a balcony but didn’t use it - felt like we were on display to everyone. The building was old and you had to use the old elevator - or go up some very dark stairs - to get to the office. The ice machine was in the stairwell, which made it stifling. The continental breakfast was pretty lame…some bagels and danishes, and cold cereal. Not even a waffle machine. They had pre-packaged waffles with large globs of sugar in them. Not very appetizing. Our floor was open to the breakfast area and front desk below, which made it pretty loud at night, since the desk was open 24/7.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Kellirae • couple • us
10
Cons:

the tv's weren't working

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee