Title: Visit Townsend: Best of Townsend Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Townsend](https://expedia.ca/Townsend-Hotels.d166964.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Townsend](https://expedia.ca/Townsend-Vacation-Rentals.d166964.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Townsend](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Townsend.d166964.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Townsend Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Townsend.d166964.Car-Rental-Guide)[Townsend Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Townsend.d166964.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Townsend ## Travel Guide ![Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/95181/53b8fa57-cdac-4792-8a66-b39b3e79a117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fort Pulaski National Monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057958/d1b674d9-bac9-4b91-9c8d-0679aa841bc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coastal Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057958/8ca6de2f-52da-40f6-b721-6d901f38fc03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coastal Georgia which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057958/0837870c-2713-4c70-9727-e96afa2cb4cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Townsend Things to do - Townsend Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Townsend ![Southernlodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124330000/124326400/124326318/9233815d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Southernlodge 2208 Georgia 57 Townsend GA CA $70 CA $86 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Eulonia Park is located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=124326318&PinnedHotelID=124326318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=166964) ![The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/171100/171069/341077b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort 201 Arnold Rd St. Simons Island GA CA $295 CA $401 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a beach locale, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) We enjoyed our experience here. The staff were helpful and nice. They went the extra mile to make us feel special for our stay. My only issue is that the state of the facility, specifically our room was below expectation for the price point of this resort. The rooms are quite dated. Our bathroom ... Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=171069&PinnedHotelID=171069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=166964) ![Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1370000/1367200/1367198/w3840h2556x0y4-01951b4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn 4564 US Highway 17 Richmond Hill GA CA $125 CA $152 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Richmond Hill. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,543 reviews) I can’t figure out how this place was rated as excellent. It was last updated in the 70’s. It was dark and tired looking. Mattress was flat and hard, pillows were like sleeping on rocks. No up to date toiletries in the bathroom. Toilet was the lowest ever. Towels were paper thin worn out. A dank ... Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1367198&PinnedHotelID=1367198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=166964) [See all 2,489 properties in Townsend](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=166964) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/967400/967348/1a13e3b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center 1175 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA Book a stay at this beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews) Reserved 1 bed, 1 bath but got 2 bed with extra half bath. We have stayed at the Villas by the Sea several times in different rooms. As always, the complex is beautiful and well maintained and staff is friendly. The condo itself was nicely decorated and you could see the ocean from the upper balcony ... Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Brunswick-Hotels-Villas-By-The-Sea-Resort-Conference-Center.h967348.Hotel-Information) ![Ocean Lodge Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73980000/73976300/73976251/5a3ced93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Lodge Resort 935 Beachview Dr St. Simons Island GA Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (355 reviews) Arrived in the evening when it was dark. Sign said Lobby on 2nd floor. Placards on wall said Lobby this way with arrows. Outdoor hallways dark as there was no lighting. Could not find lobby. Finally saw paper note on door telling me check in was virtual. Why can't there be a lobby like most ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/St-Simons-Island-Hotels-Ocean-Lodge-Resort.h73976251.Hotel-Information) ![On The Beach With 2 Bikes And Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19900000/19891200/19891129/23080434_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### On The Beach With 2 Bikes And Pool Saint Simons Island GA Book a stay at this beach condo in St. Simons Island. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and balconies. Our guests praise the property condition in our ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews) Lovely area - easy walk to the wide beach. Condo was well equiped and dog friendly. Had a great stay. 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