Bellwether House

5.0 star property
5-star luxury B&B near River Street

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Step into a historic building with a grand entrance, ornate detailing, and a classic architectural style.
Enjoy a warm and inviting kitchen with a coffee machine and bar seating for two.
Relax in this inviting living room with a plush sofa, fireplace, and bookshelf, offering a peaceful view of the surrounding greenery.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a charming view of the city.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, armchairs, and a desk, set against a rustic brick backdrop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
211 E Gaston St, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • River Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Seven)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (One)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Six)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Nine)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Four)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Fourteen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Five)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Three)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Eight)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Elevated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Ten)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Two)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Fifteen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Eleven)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Zero)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Savannah

Historic Downtown Savannah stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Savannah B&B, you'll find Forsyth Park and Savannah College of Art and Design. Abercorn Street and Armstrong House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Forsyth Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SCAD Museum of Art - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • River Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Savannah Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 10 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cuban Window Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • KFC
  • ‪Collins Quarter at Forsyth - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Savannah Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Bellwether House

5-star luxury B&B near River Street
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Bellwether House. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. A complete renovation of Bellwether House was completed in September 2021.

This Mediterranean Savannah bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1876
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bellwether House offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Savannah bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 125 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 21 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 21 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:

  • Destination fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Parking
  • Self parking

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 125 per accommodation, per night
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 21 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bellwether House Savannah
Bellwether House Bed & breakfast
Bellwether House Bed & breakfast Savannah

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bellwether House to the airport?

Bellwether House is 15.9 mi (20-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 Bellwether House?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bellwether House on Jul 26, 2025 start from $287.39, 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 Bellwether House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bellwether House.

How close is Bellwether House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 12.4 mi (22-min drive) from Butter Bean Beach.

Does Bellwether House offer free breakfast?

Bellwether House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bellwether House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Bellwether House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Bellwether House?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Bellwether House have a pool?

Bellwether House does not have a pool.

Does Bellwether House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bellwether House have a spa?

This bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages and aromatherapy.

How close is Bellwether House to downtown Savannah?

Bellwether House is 0.4 mi away from Savannah.

Bellwether House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

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

Nice place

Enjoyed our stay here very much, breakfast was a little on the vegan side which is fine but would have enjoyed some protein with it. Coffee was excellent and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

6/10 Okay

WSterling Cary

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Gainesville,

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Property changed hand weeks ago and new manager didn’t feel it was necessary to inform customers that booked the property because of the several amenities they no longer offered. Their model is completely flawed as only 1 person works everything so even if you want to change the temperature in your room, you text or call to have them do it at the desk. No one answered!! TV complicated and didn’t work. Loading dock in back in a dirty alley. Parking 1.5 blocks away and also dirty and unkept. Manager Joslyn didn’t answer my calls and after meeting her , she is clueless!!! That all said, Cobi and Bailey were exceptional and very responsive and helpful but were limited by the decisions made by new management. At $400/nt plus $35 parking- way better alternatives!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Changes at the Bellwether

Bellwether is a lovely B&B in a great location. Some changes took place a few weeks ago and we found it not quite as unique as our first sat of two nights earlier this year. THE WONDERFUL BREAKFAST is now a decent continental offering instead with a wide variety of offerings. The afternoon tea has been pared down, the bar is nonexistent and the 6 pm wine and cheese hello hour also no longer exists. What was unique then is no longer. The accomodations are still lovely though and if you didn’t know you might not miss what has been discontinued.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

4/10 Poor

Felisha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property not what was listed when I booked. They still need to make changes to their website to reflect what you are really getting. I’d even suggest the previous company deleting past reviews; bc it’s like they are being slandered now they’ve been taken over my someone else. It false advertising. I read so many great reviews and they had listing of this wonderful home made menu based breakfast and afternoon tea. Even mention of a chef in house. I was looking for a five star location for a staycation, with chef cooked meals throughout the day; I was willing to pay of course . As my arrival date approached I started reading reviews that said everything had changed. I do not think the 1100 I paid for two.nights justified the experience. Parking situation awful, no instructions were given before on where to park etc., so I lugged my bags from the lot to the property, not fun and not five star. No one answers the phone when called, they don’t respond to texts when you text them but say that’s the best way to communicate. After the breakfast day one, I didn’t even waste my time to do the afternoon tea. The room was nice, but that’s really it. I wouldn’t stay again. Why ruin such a nice gem, obviously people are willing to pay for superb services and experiences.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tessa

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful gem in the heart if the historic district Very helpful and over top friendly staff The rooms are exquisite and high end design and quality The bedsheets were amazing Breakfast is great - different variety - continental but again quality food and presentation The place itself has so much charm Tall ceilings and windows, spacious rooms I was in the upstairs one only and the outdoors invites to work relax or socialize Easy to walk around to Forsyth park and easily walkable to river front, downtown areas. I would def come again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is absolutely amazing. The food is incredible. The accommodations are outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Weston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan, Tampa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Bellwether was wonderful. Staff were very friendly and our room was absolutely stunning. They think of every detail to ensure your stay is everything you hope for and more. The nightly champagne saber exemplified this. My husband and I got lattes from the bar each morning which were delicious. The location is very convenient, as well. If you opt to get tickets for the hop-on, hop-off trolley, one of the stops is right around the corner from the Bellwether. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s one of those places you only hope you can find!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnna

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Will be back.

Fantastic stay! Beautifully historic B&B with great breakfast, service and coffee/specialty drinks. Close to Forsyth and a pleasant walk to River Street. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent a night in Savannah on our way back from Florida. We loved our stay here. The property is beautiful and the rooms have everything you need. There was complimentary champagne our first night and the complimentary breakfast was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this b&b and we will absolutely be back next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Amazing

We absolutely loved this B&B. From the staff to the bed linens everything was superb! It was a perfect experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Freezing Cold Rooms

The hotel was as pictured! Very nice, clean, beds are super UBER comfortable, so much so that I came home & ordered one! It smelled AMAZING, staff were top tier, coffee & teas were an incredible touch. They have complimentary parking. There was one huge & one minor drawback! The house is NOT SEALED!!! The windows, DRAFTY!! The door to the outdoor space DRAFTY!!! ! My room got down 67 both nights. I stayed cold while there.... so cold I had to leave 2 days early. I was given a space heater, but of course it shut off after so long & I am certain left me cold longer while sleeping than I know, I know that because I woke up both mornings freezing & with bad joint pain from the cold. Also the toilets are really low. Yes I went during a time that was very cold & they had snow BUT, this bed & breakfast is in Georgia, it gets cold EVERY year in Georgia, there is absolutely no reason a well over $300 a night hotel alternative should be uncomfortable to that level in cold weather. I was uncomfortable (physically) for two days. I booked 3rd party, so no refund was supposed to be given.They did approved a refund for the balance of the stay, but in truth, I should not been charged anyhing considering their inability to control temps to that degree. They can seal that house up & still preserve it's historic look & feel. Staff, awesome, beds are a dream... but, I won't go back!! If it's that cold in winter, whew, Ga summers are likely HOT, HOT!! That's a no for me!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025