Sandcastle Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Tybee Island Beach in Tybee Island

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Standard Double Room, Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1402 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA, 31328
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(80 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tybee Island

South Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this South Beach motel, you'll find Tybee Island Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion. Also, South Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Back River Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mid Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Treylor Park Beach Party - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Inn

Motel near Tybee Island Beach in Tybee Island
As a guest of Sandcastle Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
Sandcastle Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Tybee Island motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Admiral's Inn, 1501 Butler Ave. Tybee Island, GA 31328]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Inn Tybee Island
Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Tybee Island
Sandcastle Inn Motel
Sandcastle Inn Tybee Island
Sandcastle Inn Motel Tybee Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandcastle Inn to the airport?

Sandcastle Inn is 54 mi (97-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandcastle Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sandcastle Inn.

How close is Sandcastle Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 5-minute walk from Tybee Island Beach and 9-minute walk from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandcastle Inn offer free breakfast?

Sandcastle Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandcastle Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandcastle Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sandcastle Inn have a pool?

Sandcastle Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Sandcastle Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sandcastle Inn to downtown Tybee Island?

Sandcastle Inn is 0.4 mi away from Tybee Island.

Sandcastle Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1005 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Taylar

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely disgusting, and a health hazard. Immediately upon arrival, we discovered the toilet did not work at all. The area behind the toilet was disgusting, there were cords hanging out everywhere and metal furniture rusting and peeling in places that could easily cut you when you walk by. My two year old was absolutely disgusting after 10 minutes of being in this room. His feet were black with grime, his legs were turning brown, our shoes and clothes got covered in grime. There was dried pee, broken handles with screws hanging out, nasty spots on the blankets. It was horrible. The parking was terrible. We were not the only customers who got there and immediately checked out for a refund. We drove 5 hours to get there, and because they took so long to resolve the situation there were no other rooms available anywhere and we had to drive back home the same night. Thankfully, the lady working the front desk was extremely accommodating and helpful. She was the only positive in our experience. Do yourself a favor, and don’t stay here. It was nasty. I have no idea why they have 7.2 stars on Travelocity, especially when I looked past the first few reviews they were all as bad, or worse than mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very courteous and welcoming, so that was very much appreciated. The room itself was just OK. The flooring was nice, and the beds were comfortable. I know you get what you pay for, but the bathroom looked like it was original to the property built decades ago. It is in serious need of renovation. The ceiling above the sink was open, showing decades-old piping and crud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet stay despite close proximity to local restaurants and shopping. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its old and dated. It is clean. No breakfast. Staff was friendly. Not handicap accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LLOYD

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our first room wasn't as good as we expected, the desk clerk gave us choices of better rooms to move into and apologized. She requested maintenance to take care of it. All staff were friendly and helpful. We stay here yearly. Nice place and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was ad advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Liked: Staff & service
The refrigerator was so loud we could barely sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but seems popular. Nice staff if needed. Parking right outside room but could be noisy if you’re on ground room. Room comfortable as were the beds. Amenities fridge/micro etc. hot water. pool was not heated & small but in Nov was in shade but chairs were in sun but I was allowed to use their sister hotels heated pool. Close to beach & shops. Price ok for what we got but no breakfast there. Would use again though
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosalyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Was not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go-to. Is it perfect? No. Is it cheap? Yep. We have a room to sleep in and shower in. Thats it. Nothing fancy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexx

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful. The location of this building makes it easy to walk to most places. However a non smoking room needs to not smell like smoke. Also the build up on the sink should be addressed before anyone else uses that room. Shower was decent but drained slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Room not cleaned. Dirty sheets, dirty floors

Our room apparently had fresh towels put in and the beds made, but the sheets were dirty, the floor was crunchy and not swept and there was sand in the shower that would have been swept down the drain by the simplest cleaning. We checked in around 8PM so it wasn't a rush job. But there sure was an envelope left asking for a tip! The front desk lady was nice, the location is good. The hotel is old but seems to be making an effort to update. Our white bed linens were stained yellow in places and had cigarette burns. The air conditioner worked fine, although it was loud and the shower had hot water. Overpriced but that's beach hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking and location were great. Hotel was exactly what youd expect for the price. It was clean and sorta updated. Bathrooms could use some work. Staff was prompt and friendly. We were not disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Needs some work and a bit more cleaning. Floor wasn’t very clean. Needs some updates
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good overall… nothing fancy but ok for rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Osama

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Right at the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Dunwoody

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was centrally located to the beach, shopping & dining
sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timberly Marie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and restaurants. If you are looking for quiet this isn’t the place. If you are looking to have fun and somewhere to pass out drunk this place will work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025