As Savannah locals, we have our opinions about the best places to stay in the Hostess City! Generally, it will be most expensive to stay in the Downtown and Tybee Island areas, but there are often deals to be had! You can almost always save a little money by booking in Midtown Savannah (anything south of DeRenne Avenue). Unlike many cities, Downtown Savannah is located to the north, the further south you go, the more money you may be able to save.
Another hint, hotels near the airport in Pooler can also be budget-friendly. However, the drive from Pooler to Savannah is often packed with traffic and slow due to construction. Travel time is hard to predict.
The Savannah area is not lacking in hotels (a new hotel is opened nearly every month), so shop around find your best deal!
Check out our favorite recommendations below!
*Great Location* Downtown Savannah
Lucky Savannah
If your troop is looking for a vacation rental, we highly recommend using Lucky Savannah. Lucky Savannah has rentals across Downtown and Midtown Savannah. Also, the owner is very attentive (and many celebrities rent from Lucky Savannah when they are in town filming – yay Georgia film tax incentives).
Thunderbird Inn
The Thunderbird Inn is a fun, retro motel located on the edge of the Downtown area. The motel is within walking distance from everything in the Downtown area. As the saying goes, “discounted downtown Savannah lodging was never so much fun!”
The DeSoto
We highly recommend The Desoto Hotel. It routinely has some of the best room prices in town and it has a rooftop pool! The hotel is newly renovated and the rooms are fairly spacious.
Hotwire
Consult the Hotwire website and search for Downtown Savannah. You can often find rooms at places like Trypp by Windham and Aloft.
*Great Rates*Midtown Savannah
All Hotels Next to the Twelve Oaks Shopping Center
This is a hotbed for hotel deals (remember south of DeRenne). Hotels sit next to a Publix and Fresh Market (if you need to stock up on snacks). This area is around a two-mile drive to Downtown Savannah and you pass through the beautiful Ardsley Park neighborhood on the way.
Hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn, the Fairfield Inn & Suites, the Hampton Inn, the Residence Inn, and the Courtyard by Marriott.
*Great Beach* Tybee Island
Royal Palms Motel
Yes, the Royal Palms is another retro motel we love! It is owned by a fun group of Savannah locals and this motel was recently given a huge facelift! Rates are great and the hotel is just blocks from the beach.
Plus, several movies were recently shot at this location!
Tybee Vacation Rentals
This property management company is top-notch! Rent an entire house for your Girl Scout crew. Rates vary widely based on the time of year.
Hotel Tybee
Hotel Tybee is an oceanfront hotel which has been a welcoming island style retreat for more than 130 years. It offers two outdoor pools, bicycles, beach chairs and easy access to the beach. Restaurants are within walking distance.
Still curious about where to stay? Email us at contact@victreefi.com – we would love to chat!
*Best Outdoor Views* Camping
Skidaway Island State Park
Skidaway Island State Park is beautiful area and is filled with hiking and biking trails. Tent, cabin and RV camping are offered. It is also very easy to get downtown using the Harry S. Truman Parkway (“The Truman” to locals).
Girl Scout Camp Low
Reserve affordable rustic cabins or platform tents for your troop. Camp Low is located on Rose Dhu Island on Savannah’s southside.
Savannah For Girl Scouts 