Beachside Motel - Amelia Island
Beachside Motel - Amelia Island descritpion
Located on Fernandina Beach, this Florida motel features free WiFi. An outdoor pool is on site, and Amelia Island Museum of History is 3.5 miles away.
A cable TV is also featured in each air-conditioned room at this Fernandina beach Beachside Motel. Extras include towels and linen.
Guests can sun bathe on the sun terrace or walk along a short path straight to the beach. Free parking is provided on site to all Beachside Motel guests.
The motel is 3.2 miles from Fort Clinch State Park and 23.6 miles from the Florida-Georgia border. Jacksonville International Airport is 32 minutes’ drive away.
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Facilities of Beachside Motel - Amelia Island
Outdoors ：Outdoor Pool (all year)
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Beachfront
Internet ：No internet access available.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | Air Conditioning
Reviews for Beachside Motel - Amelia Island
Review 1：Water was not very hot when we were showering before departure; I know that many guests were departing at that time also, so this probably contributed to the lack of hot water.
Review 2：Great renovation to an older property. Very comfortable, clean, staff was kind and willing to work with us on early check-in needs during a very busy weekend.
Review 3：I was on a motorcycle trip for 5 days (Daytona Biketoberfest for 2 nights) and stayed at a few other places but this one was by far the most enjoyable. Access to the beach and other sites in Fernandina was very good.
Review 4：The bed was old and make a lot of noise each movement and the room has the old odor that we had to buy a room freshener to have a fresher smell in it.
Review 5：The staff was so nice and helpful, the room was clean.
Review 6：Right beside the beach, nice pool at edge of dunes, spacious, comfortable room, kitchen facilities; 4 rooms have views out onto the ocean, others face to the north and into the carpark, upper floor has a communal balcony, better views and is breezier.
Review 7：No late check out on Sundays. It's understandable though, it's a tiny, cosy place operated by few people - they can't be there around the clock for you.
Review 8：The staff was friendly and they made sure we got the instructions for late arrival. There was a surprise tiny breakfast available after all with coffee, fruits and some pastry. The swimming pool was great and with ultimate motel vibe. Great location right at the dunes with nice view on the sea
Review 9：The bed was a little hard and there's no microwave in room.
Review 10：Exceptionally clean. Wonderful friendly staff. Sweets and coffee offered in the mornings and the coffee was good. Overall a sweet place to stay and good value.
Review 11：Pool decking was pretty dirty (tile lining the pool right above the water line). Path to beach needs to be redone with perhaps wood to walk on? Need to replace all carpet in room with tile....would be much easier for housekeeping to keep clean.
Review 12：Beds were comfortable and room was clean. Cleaning staff were very friendly.
Review 13：Sure wish smoking wasn't allowed. We had to leave the pool whenever someone lit up because it was disgusting. Would rather pets were allowed!
Review 14：Very close to the beach, nice staff, breakfast treats were a nice surprise, clean rooms, nice pool.
Review 15：The motel is a little dated, and the door lock was sketchy. It locked, but didn't seem very secure. I also returned to my room after the maid had serviced it and the door was left unlocked! Some amenities left a bit to be desired. TV was limited in channel selection and the pool area is pretty small. Not sure this is the best choice for the price paid, but I was in a hurry.
Review 16：This place is right on the beach, so if you just want quick access to the ocean -- it's great. Staff was friendly and polite. The room was very clean.
Review 17：the beds were too hard ..only one ice machine and it was down stairs.. there was suppose to be breakfast but we only tried one morning and the office was nearly an hour late opening and we went out instead and didnt really ck it out on the other days we were thee
Review 18：one the beach, great accommodations, loved the kitchen, so very convenient, and The Surf is right across the street if you don't want to cook, wonderful sized room
Review 19：The one thing that was slightly inconvenient was that the hotel is a half hour walk from everything else ( though there is a great restaurant across the road). Taxis are hard to come by on the island. However, once you've walked half and hour, there is a bike rental shop on the island and for 15 dollars, you can rent a bike for the day- a bike Is a great way to see Amelia island.
Review 20：When you arrive at Beachside Motel Inn, you take a walk back through time to a bygone age. The motel is the last of its type along the whole Beach strip that was once dotted with similar establishments. The rooms have been recently updated and they are beautiful and clean, the beds are comfortable and although all of reunions don't face the beach and ocean, it is literally a three minute walk to a quiet beach front. The staff are lovely- and very helpful- all residents of the island (Myra has lived on the island her whole life and is a fount of information). In all a great experience- particularly for those who like to stay off the beaten path.
Review 21：That we had to leave to go home.:(
Review 22：Comfort, great to sit and hear the ocean. Just right kitchenette. Perfect for snacks, breakfasts and coffee. The sunrise is amazing! Get that coffee going and take the path to the beach. You will start your day well.
Review 23：Not able to check in prior to 4 PM
Review 24：Staff was able to make decisions in behalf of the customer. We had an issue with linens which was immediately taken care of at 11 PM
Review 25：Great beach location, nicely maintained pool, clean rooms with frig, microwave, coffeemaker, cups, dishes etc. Convenient parking. Ideal home away from home for a beach getaway vacation.
Review 26：We are not picky and do not need the ritz to stay in. This motel met our needs perfectly. The mattreses were very comfortable. I was told they were replaced about a year ago. Slept better than i have in weeks. Very clean. I have no complaints.
Review 27：This motel was very clean and in the perfect location. Just a couple miles away from the chain motels, so you're in a more "locals" area. Not only can you walk right down the path to the beach, but you have the option of relaxing at the pool, too. Also a plus- each room has a nice sized fridge.
Review 28：The carpet was DIRTY,bathroom was very outdated,sink was dis colored and cracked, overall,spoor presentation.
Review 29：The beach was the only thing this place had going for it!!!!!
Review 30：The refrigerator in my room was making a noise and I had to unplug it at night. Not a huge problem for me though.
Review 31：The location is directly on the beach.
Review 32：It was not what I was expecting. The motel was old with new decore. The wifi wasn't working. The room was not cleaned throughly, crumbs and dirt in corners and lots of dust.
Review 33：The hotel is right on the beach, and the beach was beautiful. The room was decorated nicely. It had a fridge and microwave and a nice tv.
Review 34：Need night light for bathroom.
Review 35：Good location, like an old Fla. motel. Basically quiet even on this crazy weekend. Great value for the money. For those who don't know about a ga./Fla. game weekend, you have to be there to understand.
Review 36：No private balcony. Pool not heated.
Review 37：Location right on the beach. Nice views of the ocean. Friendly staff. Nice remodel. Quiet area for the most part. Fridge in room as well as coffee maker. Clean nonsmoking rooms.
Review 38：No breakfast, had Danish but I am diabetic so couldn't eat that. Had to be on second floor, no elevator and heavy luggage.
Review 39：Coffee in rooms, good beds, friendly staff, very clean.
Review 40：The beds and pillows were very uncomfortable and we awoke with back pains the next morning. There was no complimentary breakfast but the receptionist said they had doughnuts and coffee downstairs between a certain tie in the morning. We caught the coffee and "doughnuts" our last morning there only to find it was really cinnamon rolls from the corner store and/ Little Debbie Cakes.Very disappointed.
Review 41：The A/C worked perfectly. We are from out of state and it is extremely humid there so the A/C was greatly appreciated. There were plenty of towels and even dishware available.
Review 42：Nothing
Review 43：The only hotel right on the beach.Friendly staff and clean rooms. Coffee and sweet rolls for breakfast was all we wanted. Could even walk across street to dinner.
Review 44：I did not like that there was not a fitted sheet on the beds. The beds only had flat sheets which bunched up as you moved in the bed. Very uncomfortable. The floor had peanut shells on them when we did not even eat peanuts during our stay. The cover for the toilet bowl was a plastic piece. The shower curtain and shower head had soap scum build up on it. Neither had been cleaned properly in a long time. The bottom of the shower curtain was already starting to turn red from the build up on it.
Review 45：I did like that the motel is on the beach and you could see the ocean from the window. I also liked that there was a mini fridge and microwave in room.
Review 46：Older motel with aggressive price per night. You need to travel by car to restaurants, and shops. I would have stayed closer to downtown and walked to restaurants, bars, and shopping if I had know.
Review 47：Access to the beach
Review 48：The price was a little steep compared to the larger beach front condominiums in the vicinity. The refrigerator/freezer was not large enough (small college dorm size) and the office didn't want you to get hardly any ice for a small cooler, although they had no ice maker in the fridge.
Review 49：The location was excellent. The room was VERY clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. The rooms look EXACTLY like the pictures, which were surprising.
Review 50：The front desk room reeked of moth balls, and so did the towels for the room. There were rat droppings on the floor between the beds and in the kitchen. The latter of which didn't occur until day two, which means that there was a live rodent in our room. One of the beds was broken, and the bathroom sink leaked. The television also did not work in the room.
Review 51：Easy beach access, decent swimming pool. Front desk staff was very kind. Good location for quiet vacation, not far from downtown shopping and restaurants.
Review 52：Felt the rooms were misrepresented on the internet. I thought we were getting a room with a private balcony and overlooking the ocean. When we got there I was told only 4 of those rooms existed and they were always booked. I had upgraded to a deluxe room so we could have a kitchenette and the refrigerator had about 3 inches of ice around the freezer compartment and did not keep our food very cold.
Review 53：Location, cleanliness, room was quiet.
Review 54：I booked a room through booking.com and ask for a beach front view and a kitchenette. What I got was a plain motel room. I had family in and out all week and it was very uncomfortable. I want be using booking.com again.
Review 55：Room was excellent. Beds comfortable for a night But not what I booked.
Review 56：The cleaning ladies were very talkative as they cleaned visitors rooms. I'm laying out by the pool listening to them complain about this room and that room. I didn't want them going into my room only to announce to the world "how disgusting these people are".
Review 57：The beach is very close and the motel has a very nice pool to relax in. My room was nice and relaxing. The women at the front desk were very nice and personable. In the morning and evening all the visitors are sitting outside and all having conversations with each other, I rather liked meeting various people in my stay there.
Review 58：We had to leave suddenly because of two sick children, the hotel manager took very good care of us and allowed us to leave without being charged. I also left my wedding ring in hotel, and it was found and shipped to me 2 days later!!! Thank you Beachside Motel
Review 59：nice little place. Excellent location.
Review 60：Excellent value, excellent price, excellent location!
Review 61：Very clean rooms, goof beds, great view. Staff was very helpful.
Review 62：Availability of other rooms(ocean front)
Review 63：Location
Review 64：People smoking on the premises
Review 65：Closeness to the beach
Review 66：location far from center of activities and trying to locate while driving unsafe.
Review 67：Not much, old needs TLC.
Review 68：The location right on the beach with a walkway directly to the beach was what we enjoyed most.
Review 69：Loved the Historical area and food. Very lovely town.
Review 70：Had to walk up 2 sets of steps to get to 2nd floor but that was ok.
Review 71：It was right on the beach.
Review 72：View was not that great, to be an ocean front. Bathroom needed to be redone.
Review 73：Close to beach and restarurants and things to do.
Review 74：Everything
Review 75：Perfect location, right on the beach.
Review 76：Everything was great. No issues.
Review 77：wish they had a real breakfast
Review 78：excellent price for oceanfront access. nice pool, clean comfortable room with fridge
Review 79：Location, Location Location. Staff is Awesome
Review 80：hair on pillow when checked in - having to leave the pool early
Review 81：pool and access to beach
Review 82：no ocean view
Review 83：As close to the beach as you can get
Review 84：I couldn't stay longer
Review 85：Super clean and updated
Review 86：Lock on door was difficult to operate.
Review 87：Beach access was great. Comfortable beds. Good shower.
Review 88：The room was clean, and we felt safe when leaving our room.
Review 89：easy access to beach and restaurants
Review 90：Very short walk to the beach which had plenty of room.
Review 91：Bathroom too tiny.
Review 92：Office staff excelled at service. Made us feel thoroughly welcomed.
Review 93：The simple setting and relaxed atmosphere were just what we were looking for.
Review 94：Very pleasant staff. Beach access great. Comfortable
Review 95：The only hotel on the beach at Amelia Island. Nice folks and clean room.
Review 96：A little noisy but that is only do to other people staying there.
Review 97：Nice beach access, easy access to local resaurants.
Review 98：Quiet, close to beach
Review 99：everything was first class. Staff was top notch
Review 100：Far from restaurants Traffic noise Basic rooms Pleasant staff Poor breakfast
Review 101：Walk across dunes to beach
Review 102：Wifi kind of slow
Review 103：Right across the street from a restaurant that has great drinks (Miami vice) and the dynamite shrimp was awesome literally.
Review 104：Location to the beach
Review 105：The rain.
Review 106：The price, very clean, and the beach walking distance.
Review 107：Looked old and needed a good upgrade. Breakfast was muffin and coffee available at office.
Review 108：The location was good
Review 109：Bed was ok
Review 110：Location and value
Review 111：Great location. Nice pool. Helpful staff, with fun restaurant across the street.
Review 112：Loved the view from our rooms.
Review 113：weather
Review 114：on the ocean, The Surf (bar across the road)
Review 115：Bathroom could use update
Review 116：View, cost
Review 117：The shower area is old and could use a remodel as well.
Review 118：The location was great, recently redecorated.
Review 119：We were hoping for a better view of the ocean
Review 120：The oceanside location and ease of getting in and out.
Review 121：Noisy other people loud outside rooms
Review 122：Close to ocean
The Fine Print
If expecting to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.Please note guests must be of age 25 or older with a valid drivers license to stay at this property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.