Whitemarsh Island

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

The Desoto Savannah

The Desoto Savannah

4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street Savannah GA
The price is €162 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€162
16 Feb - 17 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! (2,868 reviews)
Great staff, I can't remember everyone by name, but folks like Raven at the front desk and the ladies at 1540 were excellent.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Desoto Savannah
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 €133 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
€133
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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! (3,594 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Marriott Savannah Riverfront

Marriott Savannah Riverfront

4 out of 5
100 General Mcintosh Blvd Savannah GA
The price is €238 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
€238
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (2,297 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Marriott Savannah Riverfront
Planters Inn on Reynolds Square

Planters Inn on Reynolds Square

3.5 out of 5
29 Abercorn St Savannah GA
The price is €118 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
€118
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,856 reviews)
Nice people

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Planters Inn on Reynolds Square
Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG

2.5 out of 5
10 Tanglewood Drive Hilton Head Island SC
The price is €87 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
€87
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (398 reviews)
Nice staff. Clean. Great breakfast

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG
TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District

TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District

4 out of 5
320 Montgomery St Savannah GA
The price is €106 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€106
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (950 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District
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Other neighbourhoods around Whitemarsh Island

Tybee Island Lighthouse and Keepers house

Dutch Island

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

Dutch Island
Statue of an Angel Under a Moss Laden Live Oak  Tree , Boneventure Cemetery, Thunderbolt, Georgia, USA

Thunderbolt

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

Thunderbolt
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Talahi Island

Talahi Island might not have many top sights, but Oatland Island Wildlife Center and Bonaventure Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Talahi Island
view of the beach

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
Isle of Hope Historic District showing a house

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 Wormsloe Historic Site or Isle of Hope Marina.

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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