The Cloister at Sea Island

Each December I look forward to visiting The Cloister to enjoy the amazing Christmas decorations and beautiful atmosphere of Sea Islands at the Holidays. This wonderful resort never disappoints!! The staff are friendly and kind. The fire in Grand lobby fireplace welcomes you, This historic resort is elegant, The restaurants are excellent with good service and delectable meals. I come each December with family or friends and love how special Sea Island is. The Gingerbread Airplane is a work of art and a Masterpiece. What a bakery chef to design and build this gorgeous gigantic plane with chocolate and gingerbread. The Christmas trees are lined up in the hallways with a giant tree in the lobby with piano player and Christmas music. Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider at 3 pm. Photos with Santa on Saturday evenings. There is NO place that celebrates Christmas or Mother's Day like The Cloister. The Chaple has a great Sunday Worship service that is so full, they bring in folding chairs! The pastor and soloist are excellent. I look forward to this service on each visit. Three visits so far this year to see Island and have two more booked already for next year. The Southern charm and hospitality of Sea Island is like no other. Thank you for another memorable visit!

What a spectacular Forbes 5 Star resort The Cloisters is. As first time guests we were greeted with amazing holiday decorations from the drive in, hotel grounds, and lobbies. The Christmas trees and decorations were simply gorgeous. From the car park, valet, to our check-in -- wonderful welcoming staff. Our visit improved with each staff member we encountered. Day One - Check-in and room arrival was splendid. We opted for the River View suite (north wing) which did not disappoint. The gorgeous, vaulted ceiling (3rd top floor) and veranda overlooking Black Bank River at sunset was spectacular. We enjoyed the adult pool and steamy hot tub at the beach club prior to dinner in the River Bar. Our first day at The Cloisters was epic with sumptuous surroundings, gorgeous landscaping, and superb staff. Day Two - We enjoyed the gorgeous Cloisters Spa which had excellent staff, amazing facilities, and wonderful indoor lap pool and hot tub. Both Men's and Women's locker rooms were excellent. The afternoon was spent at The Lodge at Sea Island Club (25 minutes away by hotel driver) with golf, sunset bagpiper, and delicious dinner in the Oak Room. Day Three - spent off resort exploring St. Simon's Island and the Georgia Sea Turtle Rescue Center on Jekyll Island. Another wonderful visit to the Spa followed by the best dinner yet in Tavola. We had an amazing last night dinner, wine, and Sorbet dessert to celebrate our successful trip. Special kudos to the following Cloisters staff who made our stay fantastic; Alvin - valet car park Bruce - bell hop extraordinaire Morgan & Nicole - Beach Club Paul, George, Valencia, Carl, and Ashley - River Bar staff. Viego and Cericka - Oak Room. Ashawnie - Tavola. Jacquetta, Ada Rosa, and Stefany - room attendants. I give The Cloisters Sea Island the highest recommendation possible. We cannot wait to return in 2025.

We have been coming to The Cloister for over thirty years and visit during the summer and the holidays. We love coming here because everything we could want is available and the restaurants are very high level.

We love The Cloister. From the grounds to the history to the rooms to the dining to the activities including beach and river. There is something for everyone. You feel like you are at home. No place like it anywhere due to the attentive staff.

Beautiful property and great staff. The island airport is excellent and makes for a quick trip to the property. Excellent service, no loud music, many dining choices, and most important staying there is stress free. The staff makes it easy.