JEKYLL
ISLAND, Ga., March 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Jekyll Island Club
Resort and the AAA Four Diamond Jekyll Ocean Club unveiled a
stunning $25 million transformation
that celebrates the resort's history while reflecting the joyful
opulence of the early 20th century.
"Conservation and preserving everything that defines
Jekyll Island have been our
guiding principles in this design," said Kevin Baker, director sales and marketing,
Jekyll Island Club Resort. "Our reimagination has been
carefully curated to underscore the resort's story and honor the
island's profound connection to nature. Every choice has been made
purposefully, reflecting the rich tapestry of Jekyll Island's flora and fauna through
vibrant color palettes and inspired design motifs. Our aim was to
refresh, not redefine, the resort experience."
The redevelopment includes more than 125 individual guest room
configurations in the resort's turreted American Queen Anne-style clubhouse, Crane Cottage,
Cherokee Cottage, Sans Souci, and the Ocean Club. The resort's
riverside and oceanfront pools, public areas, including the Palm
Court lobby, outdoor verandah spaces, the Grand Dining Room and
other select dining areas were all significantly transformed.
The resort maintained its authenticity, sense of place, and
architectural integrity throughout the renovation process,
upholding the values of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation. The exterior and structure of the buildings,
protected as part of the Jekyll Island National Historic District,
remain unchanged.
The Jekyll Island Club Resort is nestled between the salt
marshes of the East River and the Atlantic Ocean in Georgia's Golden
Isles.
Renovation Details
The guest rooms of historic Jekyll Island Clubhouse, once a
winter retreat for the elite families of the 19th
Century, like the Morgans and the Vanderbilts, now showcase
oversized, upholstered headboards embroidered with the island's
passionflower, and custom furnishings inspired by the Clubhouse's
Palladian window.
At The Clubhouse, a captivating carpet design in the Grand
Dining Room echoes the island's wildlife, and roots as a hunting
lodge. Outdoor spaces with new verandah furniture invite guests to
relax. The pool gained chic, fully outfitted cabanas, and an
expanded patio for enhanced leisure.
Three historic cottages reflect distinct personalities through
unique color palettes and design elements. Sans Souci exudes
Victorian-era warmth, while Crane and Cherokee draw inspiration
from the roseate spoonbill crane and daylily.
The Ocean Club, the resort's AAA Four Diamond oceanfront gem,
presents a tranquil Golden Isles
aesthetic. Vibrant guest rooms feature artwork and enhanced
amenities, while the oceanside pool now offers private cabanas,
lounge seating, and increased fire pits. A new fitness room,
complete with a Peloton bike, elevates the guest experience.
More to Come
Future design initiatives will enhance
the resort's meeting spaces along with The Wharf and Eighty Ocean
restaurants. A new oceanfront sky terrace will open at the Ocean
Club in the spring of 2024.
Design Team
The project was overseen by the
Dallas, Texas-based interior
architectural design firm, waldrop+nichols studio.
Link to Island Club Photos
Link to Ocean Club Photos
Credit: Courtesy of Jekyll Island Club Resort
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