Sonesta Essential Savannah

2.5 star property
Hotel near Savannah Festival Outlet Center in Savannah

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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 St Joseph's Hospital. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum and Fun Zone Amusement and Sports Park.

What's nearby

  • Savannah Festival Outlet Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Henderson Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hunter Army Airfield - 16 min drive - 24.4 km
  • River Street - 17 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 15 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverboat Pizza Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Baldino’s Giant Jersey Subs - ‬4 min drive

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, a vending machine, and multilingual staff 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
  • 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 start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 11:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • 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 deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number OTC-025388

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Sonesta Essential Savannah Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 457 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean no problems
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean and hotel was well maintained. The breakfast spread was good and fresh items
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Eli

The room as a whole wasn’t bad EXCEPT the bathroom. It looked like it had just been painted over filth and the AC unit had a rigged up control panel. The hotel was clean, and the staff were very nice. But the bathroom was just not it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abhi greeted us, very professional and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and spacious and front desk was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siyu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Greg, Epping

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Abhi was super pleasant and helpful. Property looks like it is being updated. Still a work in progress. Only spent the night as a layover. Resonable price for decent accommodations. Coffe machine was cool. Normal continental breakfast. Great location. It was close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff. Rooms a little tired. Breakfast was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karunya Bharadwaja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the amenities for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

lorna

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

lorna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staffs are always courteous, rooms are always clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quache

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly big room. Great room service and site manager was very helpful. This was one of the place where I was Not asked any deposit fee. Breakfast was fresh and enough veg options too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vsevolod

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, courteous, nice breakfast, quiet clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay. Very clean. Hotel and good breakfast. The staff couldn’t have been nicer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was super friendly and attentive. The room was clean and had all the amenities. However the bathroom needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

zainab

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abi, the manager. From the start to finish he was fantastic. Impeccable customer service. The rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ilaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and fresh coffee, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bismark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Katya M

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luc

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was real dusty, as if nobody had been the room for a long time, every where. We told the reception guy who sent someone to wipe the surfaces, but he only wiped some of the surfaces with a white hand cloth. There was a kind if worm in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025