Lighthouse InnvsThe Thunderbird Inn
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Thunderbird Inn ranks significantly higher than Lighthouse Inn. The Thunderbird Inn has a TripExpert Score of 80 with praise from 6 sources like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Afar Magazine.
Lighthouse Inn
Fodor's
16 Meddin Dr, Tybee Island, GA 31328
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Beach
- Breakfast included
Fodor's "This yellow-and-white frame house is a quiet getaway, a place to unplug and renew, to sit on the front porch and make the rocker creak while watching the sun drop." Full review
The Thunderbird Inn Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
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USA Today 10Best
611 West Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Fodor's "It offers all the modern amenities of standard brand hotels—flat-screen TV, fridge, coffeepot, etc.—but at a highly competitive rate for this part of town." Full review
Lonely Planet "A little dab of Palm Springs, a little dip of Vegas best describes this renovated vintage-chic 1964 motel that wins its own popularity contest." Full review
Rough Guide "Quirky vintage motel with retro fittings, opposite the Greyhound station. Free Krispy Kremes and wi-fi."
OysterBudget
"The retro-style Thunderbird Inn is a fun, throwback idea that doesn't quite meet the standards of budget hotels in this day and age." Full review
Afar Magazine "This vintage hotel packs more personality into each room than your average stay." Full review
Frommer's "Although it's within a 5-minute walk from the edge of Savannah's Historic District, the Sputnik-era architecture of this "hip hotel" makes it seem a world away." Full review
New York Times "The Thunderbird Inn, a former roadside motel on the west side of downtown, has bright '60s furniture, rotary phones and a complimentary Moonpie on every pillow. Doubles from around $150."
36 Hours in Savannah, Ga.
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10Best Winner
"As you pull into the parking lot under the massive neon “Thunderbird” sign, you’ll feel like you’ve gone back to 1964 when this roadside motel first opened. However, you’ll find this..." Full review
