Blue-and-white Fernandina Beach water tower on Amelia Island rising above trees under a cloudy sky

Cheap hotels & rooms in Amelia Island

Amelia Island is a barrier island at Florida’s northeast tip, with the Victorian seaport town of Fernandina Beach, quiet beaches, Fort Clinch State Park and golf resorts. Beach resorts are pricier, while inns and chain hotels offer better value.

Finding cheap rooms in Amelia Island is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Rooms come in more shapes than hotels — in Amelia Island you can also compare apartments with kitchens, vacation rentals for families, B&Bs and budget hostels in one search.

Where to find cheap rooms in Amelia Island

Historic Fernandina Beach

Victorian inns, shops and seafood restaurants.

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Main Beach

Beach hotels near parks and boardwalks.

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South Amelia Island

Resorts, golf courses and quiet beaches.

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Yulee

Mainland chain hotels near I-95, usually cheaper.

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Map of cheap hotels in Amelia Island

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Amelia Island

When to book a cheap hotel in Amelia Island

Spring and fall are ideal; summer is busy with families, and winter is mild and quieter.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay on Amelia Island?

Fernandina Beach for history and dining; the south end for resorts and beaches.

Where are the cheapest hotels near Amelia Island?

Yulee on the mainland usually costs less.

How far is Amelia Island from Jacksonville?

Roughly 30 to 45 minutes from Jacksonville’s airport.