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Royal Palms Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Tybee Island Beach

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Dining room
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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909 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA, 31328
  • Place, Mid Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Studio | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Studio | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Tybee Island

Located in South Beach, Royal Palms Motel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Tybee Island Beach and Mid Beach. The 22 rooms at this motel include microwaves, coffee makers, and TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Mid Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tybee Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wet Willie's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Royal Palms Motel

Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Tybee Island Beach
Royal Palms Motel features free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a water dispenser.
42-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include microwaves, coffee makers, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Tuesday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Wednesday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from April 01 to September 30.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Royal Palms Motel Motel
Royal Palms Motel Tybee Island
Royal Palms Motel Motel Tybee Island

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Royal Palms Motel?

This motel is situated in South Beach within a 10-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach and Mid Beach. You'll also find North Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Royal Palms Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Royal Palms Motel have a casino?

No, Royal Palms Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Palms Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 until September 30.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Palms Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Royal Palms Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Royal Palms Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Royal Palms Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Palms Motel.

Does Royal Palms Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Royal Palms Motel?

The closest major airport to Royal Palms Motel is Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), which is 27.8 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), which is around 17.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royal Palms Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Royal Palms Motel.

Royal Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 142 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not perfect, but bed and bathroom was pretty clean and the floor not clean. Room was so cute even not too clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay when your vacationing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Most of the rooms reflect the website however ours dod not. No cool mural just whir walls, however staff super friendly. Overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was a little rough. Shower curtain rod was not attached and the faucet handle was falling out of the wall. Other than that it was amazing and the one minute walk to the beach made up for all of that for me. The front desk staff was beyond attentive. I would definitely book this hotel again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy, Monmouth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, cute animations. When the cleaning crew comes there’s messes everywhere … it could be more organized. The rooms were cute, A/C is in the back room only, so if you need to have privacy the front room will not be very comfortable in the summer heat. Overall enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pace to stay Close to the beach and not far from amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the coziness and the feel of old Tybee
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, Simple Boutique Motel. Clean, small and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrystal

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I like the separate sleeping areas, did not like the tiny bathroom and the bathroom sink was stopped up with slow drainage. The air conditioner unit was in the separate bedroom with only a fan in the main area causing it to be very hot when closing the door to the bedroom area. The pool was nice and clean and the beach was walking distance. No extra pillows for he sofa bed, only 2 sheets and pillow cases. The receptionist at check in was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very small, difficult for two people to get around in. The toilet seat was lose, the alarm clock didn’t work, and one bedside lamp had a bad bulb.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sage

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room for 2 people. It was SUPER small and the bathroom was even smaller. The sink was the size of a cereal bowl (which just splashed water everywhere when washing your hands or brushing your teeth) and the toilet was so close to the shower, you had to put your feet in the shower when sitting on the toilet. The lights flickered and one in the bathroom didn’t even turn on. The air conditioner was so loud that it kept us up all night turning off and on every hour. The walls are super thin that you could hear everything outside and there was a slice in the door which let in light (and who knows what else) from outside. There was not a rug in the entrance so dirt/sand was easily tracked in. Parking was a HUGE issue as there were no available spots when we came back for the night. I felt that there were more rooms than parking spots. We had to park in front of a tree which wasn’t even a parking spot. The room smelled like cigarettes and felt dingy. The only plus was that it was within a mile or two of the boardwalk and shops near the beach! The pictures were so deceiving! For the price, I was very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly helpful staff, so convenient to IGA, Beach 5 min walk. Plenty of restaurants and shops. Great pool area. Rooms were so cool in this crazy heat! My family had an amazing time. We will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Royal palms is a very nice place for beachside staying the rooms were very retro and clean will definitely book again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival after 4.5 hours of driving with a 6 year old, getting in around midnight, we found little to no parking. The spots are so narrow that there are nearly inches between you and another vehicle. Our first night we had to go around the parking lot 4 times to find a spot to fit our small suv in. Because it was at night, it made it more difficult. This caused us to avoid leaving by car for any destination at all costs throughout our stay with the fear of losing a decent spot. In addition, while the motel is esthetically pleasing, there were several issues in quality of maintenance. For example, lamps that are in the wall by the beds were falling off and you could not turn them on. The only light option was the ceiling light. The window in the bathroom was poor. Looked like it had a weird film over it or painted over. It also looked like it wasn’t properly sealed at the bottom or unable to close. There was a huge spot on the wall near the AC where a leak may have been, wood floors were separating towards that area of the room as well. Front door was not sealed properly so heat would come in at the top. In addition, we never saw a single staff member. Cynthia was very pleasant on the phone to confirm our room. We did text about an issue with yellow jackets flooding the front door (due to them liking a palm tree) and I did hear them spray. I did complain about the parking with zero response. I could go on but there’s no room left to type.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimila

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zachery

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025