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Sonesta Essential Savannah

2.5 star property
Hotel near Savannah Festival Outlet Center in Savannah

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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.)
    ‪14 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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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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
  • Hunter Army Airfield - 16 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • River Street - 17 min drive - 17.8 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
  • ‪Riverboat Pizza Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪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 coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 50 per pet, per day
  • 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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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
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Sonesta Essential Savannah Hotel
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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 Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Savannah on Dec 28, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 343 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE, Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great when I got there Habi greeted me with a big smile and he was very attentive throughout the whole time. As soon as I got there I accidentally locked myself out of the room after spilling my drink all over myself so I was hanging out in the hallway soaking wet and I had to walk down to the lobby to get some help and he was more than accommodating to get me back into my room as soon as possible. Another one of the employees helped me to the end after I had to look through the whole entire garbage can after accidentally throwing something away on my tray that I really needed and valued. I'm not usually such a wreck but I had a couple mishaps and the staff was over the top with the amount of help they gave me and the politeness with which they did it. The room was clean. The temperature in the room was great and also adjustable. Parking was easy. Located around a bunch of other stores. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janlener

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Omobolaji

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Choose Somewhere Else!!!

The room was ok. While the pictures were kind of accurate, the bathroom was sub-par and could have been cleaner, I have no idea when the last time the AC filter was changed and there was paint chipping everywhere. As a solo female traveler, I was also not entirely comfortable in the area. The next morning when I went to turn my key in and check out early, the kid behind the desk simply said "you will not be getting a refund", without even asking how my stay was. Wow, ok, so much for hospitality. I was extremely offended that he assumed that's what I was going ask for. In truth, I was going to apologize for any inconvenience and thank them, as I was only making a quick stopover for a family funeral. There are at least 6-7 hotels/motels in this area and I would strongly suggest another one. I will never return here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are many restaurants and stores near the parking lot is kind of small but had enough parking for everyone. The rooms stay very cold to the point of having to turn off the ac. Rooms are very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Soon W

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look elsewhere.

A dump. Stay at your own risk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diamond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JANICE

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

Very nice for an overnight stay

The hotel itself was very nice. The breakfast buffet was very good. Top notch for cleanliness. The room was spacious and very comfortable. A few repairs to the bathroom are necessary. The paint had peeled from the wall behind the door. The shower floor left a bit to be desired. They had painted it, and it too, was peeling. We didn't want to step in that area of the shower which surrounded the drain. Housekeeping needs to be better trained on how to clean a toilet. Overall, these repairs would not deter us from staying there again. We liked our room and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Douglassville

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. No carpeting which we like. Modern. Large bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell, Lindenhurst

Liked: Staff & service
Felt uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dail

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms was very nice and staff was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms and property is clean but repairs substandard. The shower floor was painted and the paint was peeling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

charile

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

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated and sloppy shower setup Noisy Very low quality food Staff was not great to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kizzy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon and Tammy

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It Totally Suck'd

The room was cheesy, the TV stated there was a camera in the room... a very poor remodeling job.. the toilet didn't flush.... the air condition leaked. Strange people hanging outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025