Whitemarsh Island Travel Guide

Savannah

Isle of Hope Historic District which includes a garden
Isle of Hope Historic District which includes a garden
Sunrise on Isle of Hope take at 0630 in the summer during low tide. #LikeALocal
It doesn’t take too much imagination to picture a bygone era in which a horse drawn carriage is carrying a Georgian Belle down this Savannah Street. Majestic Southern Live Oak trees line each side arching over to form a living, green canopy high above. Spanish moss hangs down from the branches waving in the sultry late afternoon breeze not unlike grandpa’s wispy grey beard.


The eligible beauty wearing a layered flowing white dress, head back laughing at something someone had called out. One elegant gloved hand holding the reins and the other clutching at her oversized hat which is threatening to blow away in the breeze.


An interesting fact is, that Spanish Moss is neither from Spain nor is it a moss and is instead is a flowering plant in the family of bromeliads. Being an epiphyte it absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall. It generally grows upon larger trees in tropical and subtropical climates, native to much of Mexico, Bermuda, The Bahamas, Central America, South America, southern United States, and the West Indies. 


For me Spanish Moss is an unusual plant and one that only grows only in specific locations making it intriguing and slightly mysterious and worthy of a little research and consideration. #nature
Sunset looking across the Moon River from Skidaway Island on the Georgia coast.

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Top hotels in Whitemarsh Island

Hyatt Regency Savannah

Hyatt Regency Savannah

4 out of 5
2 W Bay St Savannah GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.862.477 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp1.862.477
Rp2.727.559 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,557 reviews)
Clean and beautiful setup and views !

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Marriott Savannah Riverfront

Marriott Savannah Riverfront

4 out of 5
100 General Mcintosh Blvd Savannah GA
The price is Rp3.691.245 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp3.691.245
Rp4.346.062 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Savannah. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,287 reviews)
Staff great. Location great!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Marriott Savannah Riverfront
The Desoto Savannah

The Desoto Savannah

4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street Savannah GA
The price is Rp5.756.745 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
Rp5.756.745
Rp6.846.661 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,863 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Desoto Savannah
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG

4 out of 5
201 W Bay St Savannah GA
The price is Rp1.702.355 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
Rp1.702.355
Rp2.543.419 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,871 reviews)
Location was great and we got a good deal there. There was some construction going on at the time I was there, but no big deal

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
Thompson Savannah, by Hyatt

Thompson Savannah, by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
201 PORT STREET Savannah GA
The price is Rp2.994.291 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
Rp2.994.291
Rp4.222.979 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Beautiful hotel inside and out. Horrible parking, it’s a fight lol and I don’t remember breakfast. I ate outside of the hotel. Breakfast didn’t come with my stay.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Thompson Savannah, by Hyatt
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

5 out of 5
400 W RIVER ST Savannah GA
The price is Rp3.623.825 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp3.623.825
Rp4.966.326 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 12 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,461 reviews)
Our stay was fabulous!! Loved our room, great location, staff was so polite and helpful, really appreciated the 30.00 meal vouchers, used them all and the food was fabulous, loved the lobby displays and location of hotel is so accessible to everything else on the Riverfront. We have stayed here twice ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Whitemarsh Island

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Dutch Island

While there might not be top attractions in Dutch Island, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Isle of Hope Marina and Wormsloe Historic Site.

Dutch Island
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Thunderbolt

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Thunderbolt. You might want to make time for a stop at Bonaventure Cemetery or Bahia Bleu Marina.

Thunderbolt
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Wilmington Island

Visitors to Wilmington Island appreciate its beaches. A visit to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and Tybee National Wildlife Refuge might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Wilmington Island
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Isle of Hope Historic District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Isle of Hope Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Isle of Hope Marina or Wormsloe Historic Site.

Isle of Hope Historic District
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Blackshear

While Blackshear may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like River Street and Savannah River.

Blackshear
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Midtown

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Starland District to Grayson Stadium – discover Midtown, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown


Whitemarsh Island Travel Guide