DeSoto Beach Hotel

Hotels
8 (1033 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 1033 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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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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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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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
K
Kellirae • couple • us
10
Cons:

the tv's weren't working

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
4
After a long day of travel, we expected to be able to watch TV and relax.The hotel did not offer any solution or accommo
Pros:

Near the beach

Cons:

The view did not match our expectations.
There was No TV, cable was out for our entire stay!

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Travis • extended_group • us
10
With it!
Pros:

Great location, nice people.

Cons:

Parking is difficult

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The gentleman that checked us in was amazing. We arrived really early in the day and he was able to get us in our room before 4.

Cons:

The cable did not work the entire time we were there. It didn't seem like it was a priority to get it fixed. Also I had looked at photos of desoto gardens and it was the same address and assumed it was the same place. We did not see any garden areas or even a sign for desoto gardens. That was part of the reason I chose the property, a little disappointed

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • couple • us
10
Historical and Beautiful
Pros:

Great value at a beautiful hotel. Loved the history, shown in pictures through out the property.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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deveney • couple • us
3
Wouldn’t stay there again
Pros:

Beautiful location. The room was clean. The lobby smelled horribly of cigarettes both days I was there. The stairwell smelled of marijuana. The staff was obviously nose-blind or responsible because they were not concerned at all.

Cons:

Smoking in the stairwell and lobby

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
6
Overall OK.
Pros:

Clean room.

Cons:

Tub and toilet ran water all night. A/C didn't allow for fan to run independently of the A/C. Lots of noise from other rooms.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Great location !!!

Cons:

Check in during the evening was a bit rough. Had to stand there and wait for 15 minutes due to the receptionist being in the bathroom....washing up while her son was sitting in the dining area bringing her new clothes to put on and yelling at her to hurry up. Wasn't a good first impression.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
7
Very good staff and a good experience but not great
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Not quite a view of the ocean

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Alyssa • family_with_children • us
2
Cons:

We booked 5 rooms, 1 in which the tv was broken (came in late at night to take it off the wall) 2nd room the air don’t work and we called the front desk and they tried to move us rooms at midnight with twin toddlers and then was rude about it.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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marcus • couple • us
8
Overall, it was very nice. The staff was first rate, however it seemed overpriced for a wintertime s
Pros:

Breakfast was great. The "ocean view'" was like looking at the ocean thru a tunnel since there were long bldgs on each side

Cons:

The in room coffee pot was nasty. It still had grounds on the basket and old coffee in the caraf

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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V Cox • family_with_children • us
5
Very basic
Pros:

Staff was plesant and accommodating

Cons:

Bath amenities, tiny single use bar soap, tepid low flow shower, no tissues.
No extra blanks when temp outside is freezing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Treicia • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee