An Iconic Tybee Island Hotel in Georgia

Hotel Tybee is a beautiful beachfront destination in Tybee Island, GA. Our iconic hotel has created the perfect balance between historic charm and modern comforts for visitors.
Stay in our Tybee Island hotel, just steps from the beach, and have the best of everything from restaurants, shopping, water sports, adventures, etc. Find plenty of local sights to see and things to do besides the beach!

Hotel Tybee 1889 - 1909

In 1889, the original Hotel Tybee was built and offered rental cottages and a world-class beachfront dancing pavilion. Tybee Island was accessible through an 18-mile train ride from Savannah in this period.

Hotel Tybee Destroyed July 31, 1909

The fire swept through the Hotel Tybee and reduced it to ashes during this period. While no guests were hurt, the hotel was at a complete loss.

Hotel Tybee 1911 – 1961

After two years, Hotel Tybee was reconstructed and started again in 1911. This beautiful hotel, restaurant and banquet facility proudly hosted vacationers for the next fifty years.

Ocean Plaza Beach Resort 1989 – 2015

  • In 1989, the Spirides family built and opened the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort.
  • In 2000, this hotel offered 204 guest rooms, a large restaurant, and a bar.
  • On July 31, 2014, this hotel was sold to a group of hoteliers committed to making it a lodging facility for Georgia's premier beachfront vacation destination.

Hotel Tybee 2015 - Present

  • The property had its new name as Hotel Tybee after completing "Phase One" of a three-year remodeling program in the spring of 2015.
  • The hotel owners and staff are committed to continuing the 125+-year-old legacy of Hotel Tybee.

Top 5 Things to Know About Hotel Tybee

  • With 131 years of history, Hotel Tybee is the oldest hotel on Tybee Island, Georgia.
  • The oldest hotel just so happens to be the largest, with 208 recently remodeled guest rooms.
  • Whether you're looking for to host a family reunion, a business retreat, or a destination wedding, Hotel Tybee offers the perfect beachfront space.
  • It is just 100 feet from Tybee Island's iconic beach, walking distance to the Tybee Island Pier and Tybrisa Street.
  • Be it day or night, you can always catch a glimpse of the ocean with Hotel Tybee's live beach cam.