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Sonesta Essential Savannah

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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480 Al Henderson Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31419
  • Place, Savannah Festival Outlet Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Savannah

Gateway Village stay.With a stay at this Gateway Village hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Savannah Festival Outlet Center and 9 miles (15 km) of Savannah Mall. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are St Joseph's Hospital and Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

What's nearby

  • Savannah Festival Outlet Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Henderson Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • St Joseph's Hospital - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Hunter Army Airfield - 19 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 15 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Savannah

Hotel near Savannah Festival Outlet Center in Savannah
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Savannah. Free self parking is available.

This Savannah hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential Savannah offers 41 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sans
Sans Boutique
Sans Boutique Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Savannah
Sans Boutique Savannah
Sans Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Suites
The Grand Savannah Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Suites
Sonesta Essential Savannah Hotel
Sonesta Essential Savannah Savannah
Sonesta Essential Savannah Hotel Savannah

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonesta Essential Savannah to the airport?

Sonesta Essential Savannah is 12.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Savannah?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Savannah on Oct 20, 2025 start from $68.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonesta Essential Savannah have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Essential Savannah.

Does Sonesta Essential Savannah offer free breakfast?

Sonesta Essential Savannah offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Essential Savannah?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Savannah?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Sonesta Essential Savannah?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sonesta Essential Savannah have a pool?

Sonesta Essential Savannah does not have a pool.

Does Sonesta Essential Savannah have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonesta Essential Savannah to downtown Savannah?

Sonesta Essential Savannah is 11.8 mi away from Savannah.

Sonesta Essential Savannah Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 245 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khaliffah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jimaris

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was OK for a one night rush stand. The beds were clean but the room and the breakfast area were not.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kanzadee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really loud, sounds in hallway echoed into our room. Mostly clean but shower needed to be repainted. Nice tv, only one lamp but a couple overhead lights as well. Towels weren't great. Overall average experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Marc

Bruyant, chambre défraîchie.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

André, Saugus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful. very pleasant & friendly staff, great hospitality. Clean, comfortable room. Would stay again, if/ when we visit Savannah in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Meriam

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

humberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a night. Don’t have anything bad to say which is rare for a cheaper stay. Applebees is close walking distance and had a great time there as well. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Denis, Lake worth Beach

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The bed were dirty and there were a previous guests dirt and hairs on our bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good stay

I enjoyed my stay. it was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Allie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hallways stunk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aziz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Need to be upgraded nasty toilet seats rusty dirty door the neighborhood sketchy. 'I wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good except the noisy kids upstairs running back and forth at 6 a.m.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRey

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanika, Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025