Isle of Hope Marina (Savannah, GA)

Isle of Hope Marina
50 W Bluff Dr, Savannah, GA 31406

Date of Service: Friday, 4/24/26 – Thursday, 4/30/26
Cons: Current, Dated Bath House, Fuel Prices, & Marshy Banks (Mosquitos)
Pros: Accommodating, Authentic Coastal Charm, Complimentary WiFi, Concrete Floating Docks, Courtesy Cars (2), Deep Water Slips, Dock Hands (Duncan & Jason), Electrical Voltage, Family Owned, Flexible, Friendly Staff (Chris, Duncan, Kimberly, Gated Key Card Access (5PM – 8AM), Helpful Staff, Historic Charm, Location (MM 590, ICW Marker 46A), Knowledgable Dock Hand (Duncan), Multi Generations Working Onsite, No Wake Zone, Oak Trees along Bluff Drive, Picturesque Setting, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, Visible Staff, & Quiet Neighborhood

Accommodates up to 220′ Vessels
2 Bath House
Captains Lounge: Marker 46A
Carefree Boat Club ($)
Complimentary Bicycle Use
Deep Water Face Dock
Dinghy Dock ($20/Daily)
Electric 30/50/100
Electronic Security System ($25 Deposit/Refunded Upon Return)
Event & Wedding Space Available
Fish Cleaning Station
Fuel Available ($)
Founded in 1926
Laundry Room (1 Each: Dryer & Washer, $)
Liveaboard Requirements (Adults 21+, 40′ Minimum, Working: Holding Tanks/ Head/Shower)
Monthly Rates Available ($)
2,200 sq ft Over-Water Pavilion
Pavilion with Occasional Live Music
Pump Out Station
Seasonal Community Pool Access (June – August)
Ship’s Store ($)
125 Total Slips (15 Transients)
Valet Dry Storage Program ($)

Comments:

Captains Lounge: Marker 46A (blue building) is open Monday – Saturday from 8AM – 5PM and 10AM – 5PM on Sunday.
Complimentary bicycle use are not to be taken past the Sandfly area.
Community ordiance requires dogs to be leashed at all times. Owners are responsible for solid waste pick up.
Courtesy cars are available for 2 hour slot.
Driftaway Cafe no longer offers a return ride back to the marina since COVID-19.
Filming location featured in several movies: Baywatch (2017), Cape Fear (1962), Gemini Man (2019), The Beach House (2018), The Do-Over (2016), and The Girl From Plainville (2022).
Laundry cost $2 each in coins to operate.
List of approved contractors available (cleaning, detailing, divers, fiberglass, and mechanics).
Lyft, Yellow Cab, and Uber are available.
Marine Trawler Owners Association (MTOA) marina partner offers 10 cents off per gallon of fuel price.
Most restaurants require the courtesy car or other transportation means to access.
Nearby restaurants (1 mile): Auspicious Baking Company, Castaways, Driftaway Cafe, Jalapeno’s, Loc’s Chicken & Waffles, Ming’s Asian Fusion, Papa John’s Pizza, Sandfly BBQ, Tequila’s Town, and Your Pie. A bit further: Cohens Retreat (1.5), The Five Spot Restaurant (1.4), and Wyld Dock Bar (3.1).
Nestled in a National Register of Historic Places District, adjacent to the historic Wormsloe Plantation and close to downtown Savannah.
Pets are not permitted in the loaner vehicles.
Pin Point Heritage Museum highlights the history of seafood processing. Open Thursday – Saturday, 9AM – 5PM, $8 Admission.
Restroom/Showers are located on the backside of the office.
Return key cards to the office or in dropbox on fuel house before departure.
Short commute to/from CVS Drugstore (Savannah, GA), Kroger (Savannah, GA), River Supply Inc (Thunderbolt, GA) Walmart Superstore (Savannah, GA), and West Marine (Savannah, GA).
Trash dumpster is in the parking lot across from the marina. Look for the blue shed. White trash bins are on the dock.
Wormsloe State Historic Site is accessible by bike or walk. Tours available by bike or tram.