Ornate, luxurious, top notch service, everything you'd expect from a Ritz property…read more Lobby bar - A beautiful living room for hanging out during the day. We arrived at the Ritz too late for dinner anywhere but the lobby bar. Enjoyed several sushi rolls with drinks, each one imaginative fresh and tasty. But some event had recently let out and the lobby bar got crowded and LOUD. I mean over 100db loud (measured). That's the equivalent of enjoying sushi while jackhammers are crushing concrete all around you. Whoa! Ocean front one bedroom suite - Plush, large, comfortable. Curtains blocked most light, but the bright morning sun still peeked in around the edges. Comfortable bed and plenty cold for good sleeping. Two huge TVs. While the only premium feed provided is Netflix, the cable box had been lowered behind the TV in the living room such that it was simple to plug in your own device. If this is by design, kudos to the Ritz. If this was accidental, we feel very fortunate. Awesome to have a second half bath, wish that was an option at more hotels. The main bath, very roomy, with a huge dressing area, was a little odd in that, while there was a door to the toilet, there was no door to the tub/shower. Not a big deal, as it was around a corner providing a little privacy, it's still a weak design decision. Huge balcony with ocean front views that go on forever. A few chairs and a table, but a bit under furnished. Still quite a treat for the view, breeze and privacy. Never even slightly tempted to leave the property during our stay. Over a 4 night stay, we visited nearly every bar and restaurant option, and never felt like we were having to "make do". Pool - the kiddie pool was closed for renovations, so children took over the main pool all day. If you're not a tolerant direct parent, you're not gonna get in that water, if you know what I mean. Overall the pool and chairs were pretty crowded, so almost worth the premium to have rented a cabana for 8-2 one day. Lots more room and comfort, both lounge chairs and couch seating, TV, snacks and drinks.

The Ritz on Amelia Island is old and out dated. I stayed four nights my bill was over 2,400. I did…read morehave 120 food and beverage charge. The room was very dark. Even with curtains pulled back. The light fixtures in bathroom and bedroom were very dull. The shower was terrible, no water pressure no hot water. Like warm showers for four days. The pillows were flat with no support. I came for a meeting. The food was mostly buffet style and like the shower was Luke warm and not hot. The hotel charges a resort fee but there is really no resort to take advantage of. One pool with a lot of kids. Drinks around the pool started at 20.00. I didn't see any going the extra mile. No little extras for the guests. I would not come back to this hotel again

Currently in the middle of a 12-day stay, and I could not be more pleased! They upgraded me to a…read moreone bedroom suite, which is spacious and comfortable. Many terrific amenities, including the outdoor pool and spa area. Every person on staff with whom I've come in contact is engaging and truly appears to enjoy his/her job. Housekeeping is so sweet and accommodating, making sure I have enough coffee for the in-room coffee pot. I know "home away from home" is cliche, but the Residence Inn lives up to that motto!

Book elsewhere. This is a dirty and unfriendly place. Gardens are unkempt. Rooms and utensils…read morenot cleaned. Generally ignored if you dont like the staff.

I stick to Hilton brand hotels, so this was a no Brainer choice when visiting Fernandina. Very…read morefriendly staff, clean lobby, nice area, close to beach. Unfortunately, upon entering our room it had a strong smell of wet dog mixed with urine. I lysoled, febreezed but it was always there. I knew we had the last room for the type we chose, so I stuck it out since it was a 2 day stay. Beds not very comfortable and minimal covers on bed. Would have appreciated a different variety for breakfast like scrambled eggs.

Beautiful hotel, great staff, awesome location. It is hard to beat, especially in such an inviting…read morelocation.

Well furnished unit…read more Modern and clean; Full kitchen w/ washer and dryer Ocean views and more; Secure gate access parking; Walking paths thru the trees.

I had some business in Jacksonville so my wife came with me so we could make it a getaway weekend…read moreon Amelia Island. I've always wanted to go there so I wasn't going to let this opportunity get away. So I investigated the VRBO. Rentals instead of a hotel. Guess what? I love this program. For a few bucks more you can get a condo with all the comforts of home. It was a last minute booking and they upgraded us to a two bedroom penthouse unit. A couple of advantages. If you get hungry at night, just go to the kitchen and microwave a snack. Coffee anytime you want it, and if the weather turns bad, you're not trapped in a single room. Just a note, weather was fabulous. We had two balconies to watch the sun rise, or to just have a cup of coffee in the morning. Our building was waterfront so it was a very short walk to the beach. They have a pool also for those who prefer a pool instead. We used both the beach and the pool. The complex is gated so it's pretty secure. They provide beach chairs and umbrellas at no additional cost. There's a supermarket just up the road so we stocked up on food and snacks for the weekend before checking in. Overall it was FABULOUS and we already have plans to go back in the winter. Just for the record I'm really starting to hate snow.. Sorry. I suggest Amelia Island Surf & Racket for your next Florida vacation, you will not regret. Just do me a favor , don't go in February, that's when I'm going and I don't want to lessen my odds of getting that penthouse unit again.

This is the gold standard for the bed and breakfast experience. A tastefully decorated and restored…read moreItalianate mansion offers so many delights. Spacious rooms, gourmet breakfast, a nightly social hour with wine or beer and hors d'oeuvres and home made cookies for your midnight snack. A lovely pool area and patio are yours to enjoy as well as a lovely living room and two porches. The owners and staff all go out of their way to make you feel welcome and your comfort is important to them. It is in the historic district and is a short walk to all the Ferdandino Beach stores and restaurants. Close also to art galleries, museums and tours. We will definitely return!

I would give more than five stars if it were allowed, the Fairbanks House is such a treasure. We…read morestayed on the second floor in room four in our room is larger than any suite that I've ever stayed. It had a full kitchen, dining area, living room, with fireplace, and a bed that I could sleep in for weeks. But that's not the best part about the Fairbanks house, the best part is about the service and how special they make you feel from the time you enter the front door. Everybody we came in contact with, was dedicated to that same type of service. I'm so it wasn't just one person. A number of different rooms that you can choose from, and they show pictures online so you know which one will fit you best. The number of rooms in the main house and there are two separate houses that are available for stay as well. There's a pool, There's a common dining area and a common living room where we really enjoyed meeting people from other places. My wife is already planning our trip back to here .

A beautiful and unique Hampton Inn. I would highly recommend this location. The interior is nicely…read moreappointed, awesome lobby and reception desk. There a fireplace with a small seating area. Many of the rooms have a view of the water. My room was nicely appointed with seating area, work station with plenty of USB connections for charging your electronics Located in town with shopping and dining within minutes of the front door. The water front is just across the road When I got to my room, I had a small welcome bad with water and snacks along with an invite to go to a social meeting for light snacks and a drink of my choice. Also in the bag was a lot of information about dining locations, a book of local activities and a map of the area

This hotel has a little more character than most Hampton Inns as it is right in downtown Amelia…read moreIsland near all of the cute shops and restaurants, and also close to the port where we will catch our cruise ship. Our room had a nice living area and kitchen with a full refrigerator and dishwasher and separate kings size bedroom. The roomie that has a fireplace.

Just a great little place to stay! Clean, comfortable, a short walk to the beach! A little tough…read morecrossing over the dune at the end for my guy who likes to carry all my stuff, and his too! Bless him! Close to everything you could possibly want to see or do. We would definitely stay here again.

My partner and I recently spent a couple of nights at the Beachside Motel in Fernandina Beach in…read moreearly December. I really liked staying here a lot! It was away from the hubbub of Old Town Fernadina, yet an easy drive to attractions. The views of sunrises from the 2nd floor deck were awesome! Our room was neat, clean and had everything we needed; 2 very comfortable queen-size beds, plush pillows, good T.V. with a decent range of channel selections, a little refrigerator, and a 4-cup coffee pot with supplies. From our room, it was a short and easy walk to the beautiful beach. I enjoyed lazing around in the Adirondack chairs facing the beach of the patio area on the first floor. The pool looked nice and very clean, but it was too chilly to swim with a cold front moving through. This was a great value, the staff were super friendly and helpful, and I would definitely stay here again!

A cozy boutique hotel ocean side of Amelia Island…read more We had a beautiful view of the Atlantic ocean, from our second floor room. The view peaked over the Sandbar restaurant. The rooms were quaint, comfortable and clean. Bathroom has a standing shower with local made toiletries. Rate was around $200 with a senior discount. The complimentary southern style breakfast is served from 7A-10A, with a good offering of selections. Staff was friendly and helpful, making the stay easy and relaxing. Free parking for guests in the dedicated parking garage underneath. Amenities: *Rooftop sun deck *Beach access and pool *Adjacent to the Sandbar Restaurant *Mini fridge/microwave/coffee maker. *Mini Mart *Lounge area with coffee/tea station A great place for a quick Island getaway.

We will be back! This was such a great stay. We live in Orange Park & are in DC metro on a…read morecontract. Our anniversary weekend we came down. Always wanted to stay here soooo we did! I recommend!

The Amelia Schoolhouse Inn is a quaint boutique hotel. As a history teacher, I appreciated the old…read morearchitecture and school decor of the building. My husband and I stayed in room 9. The room and bathroom were very spacious and the ceiling was high. The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. A continental breakfast was provided every morning. Upstairs, there was an ice machine and Keurig coffee maker which I appreciated as I brought my own K-cups from home. Also, our room had a mini-fridge and freezer combo. This was a plus due to being a gluten-free person and having to bring my own breakfast food and coffee creamer. On Saturday night, a lady named, Shell, performed in The Principal's Office Bar. She was really good and even took requests. My husband and I would definitely stay here again. I do have a few suggestions. Everyday, 4 towels were placed in the bathroom, but only 2 washcloths. I asked twice for 2 more to be put in my room, but that didn't happen. One evening, a sweet bartender grabbed extra washcloths for us. Also, a hand-held sprayer would be nice to have in the shower as the soft water made it hard to remove soap from my body and shampoo and conditioner from my hair. Additionally, the steps on the side of the building near the ramp have metal strips placed on them, and they become very slippery when it rains. When we left one afternoon, it was raining. My husband slipped and fell down the steps. So, maybe a non-slip material could be added to the steps. Lastly, the pool was full of leaves the five days we stayed at the Inn. I never saw anyone do any maintenance to the pool. There were towels out on Saturday for pool use, but none of the other days. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend the Inn to others.

Great place to enjoy a cocktail and music. Nice atmosphere,…read moreGreat vibe in a historic venue.

My family and I used to love coming here for years…read more There have been rule changes over the past few years and most recently there was a poolside dress code implemented. My sister and I were dressed in average bikinis for women in our early 20s (nothing too cheeky or revealing but skin was showing). Staff were very quick to politely tell us we were not up to dress code. The staff was polite about it, but the rule itself is old fashioned and not at all with the times. As a young woman its NEAR IMPOSSIBLE to find a quality modest bikini that doesnt show a little butt. Out of touch rules that disproportionately affect women. Very disappointing to see the sexist turn the ocean club has made.

Amelia Island Plantation is a 1,350-acre Florida beach resort. My husband and I stayed here in…read moreearly December and the weather was surprisingly nice, although not nice enough to swim in the water. The area is very remote and quiet. At the resort there are acres of villas, a 3.5 mile strip of private beach and they are completing a second hotel by the end of 2012. The resort does offer a shuttle service so it is easy to get around the resort without jumping into your car. The resort provides many amenities including a spa, gym, hotel pool, restaurants, tennis courts, golf, a few shops. I used the spa during our visit and was disappointed at the lack of amenities at the spa. I was expecting to spend several hours at the spa, but there was no jacuzzi hot tub, steam room or dry sauna so once my spa service was finished I just showered and left. The spa should reduce their prices if they are not going to provide any of these typical spa amenities. I also worked out at the resort's fitness center during my stay. The gym was small, but had a decent selection of weight machines and the cardio equipment included built in tv sets. The locker room amenities were pretty much nonexistent so I ended up not showering in the locker room and took the shuttle back to my room so I could shower there instead. Overall, we had a nice and relaxing vacation and enjoyed being lazy and getting room service, but the area was just a little too quiet for my taste. I would only consider returning to the Amelia Island Plantation if they update and remodel the facilities on-site.