About us
Since 1928, Sea Island has been known as an exceptional destination appealing to those who appreciate gracious service and heartfelt hospitality. Experience the personal service, spectacular dining, and signature activities that have made The Cloister an enduring tradition. Surrender to the lure of 250 world-class hotel rooms and suites showcasing a unique natural setting and exclusive access to five miles of private beach. Experience the only resort in the world to have received four Forbes Five-Star awards for nine consecutive years — The Cloister at Sea Island, The Lodge at Sea Island, The Spa at Sea Island, and the Georgian Room restaurant (Georgia’s only Forbes Five-Star restaurant). Site of a G-8 Summit of world leaders, Sea Island provides exceptional settings and service for conferences and executive retreats. Located on the southeastern coast of Georgia, the property is easy to access from three commercial airports, and offers a private airstrip just moments away. Sea Island features five miles of private beach, Five-Star Spa, a Beach Club, tennis and squash centers, Yacht Club, Shooting School, three championship golf courses, as well as the nation’s finest Golf Performance Center, and 10 on-property dining outlets. Luxury accommodations within The Cloister are available in three distinctive settings: The Cloister (Main Building and Wings), The Cloister Beach Club, and The Cloister Ocean Residences. All three settings offer ready access to resort amenities. Guests are encouraged to do everything – or nothing at all.
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Amenities
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
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2,500 sq. ft. 19 x 13.5 sq. ft. | 18 ft. | 250 | 40 | 130 | 130 | 250 | 132 | 32 | 65 | 52 | |
2,500 sq. ft. 19 x 13.5 sq. ft. | 18 ft. | 250 | 40 | 130 | 140 | 250 | 132 | 32 | 65 | 52 | |
5,000 sq. ft. 19 x 27 sq. ft. | 18 ft. | 500 | 52 | 260 | 300 | 500 | 192 | 56 | 130 | 72 | |
2,500 sq. ft. - | - | 120 | - | 60 | 120 | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,620 sq. ft. 60 x 27 sq. ft. | 18 ft. | 105 | 44 | 100 | 100 | 105 | 90 | 50 | - | 54 | |
4,536 sq. ft. 72 x 63 sq. ft. | 21 ft. | 300 | 72 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 210 | 64 | - | 84 | |
1,620 sq. ft. 60 x 27 sq. ft. | 18 ft. | 105 | 44 | 100 | 100 | 105 | 90 | 50 | - | 54 | |
7,855 sq. ft. 66 x 117 sq. ft. | 21 ft. | 600 | 114 | 500 | 500 | 600 | 405 | 106 | 250 | 120 | |
912 sq. ft. 38 x 34 sq. ft. | 13 ft. | 80 | - | - | 80 | - | - | - | - | - |
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The Cloister at Sea Island, Forbes Five-Star 2009 - 2024 The Cloister at Sea Island, AAA Five-Diamond 2009 - 2024

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