Beachside Motel - Amelia Island Accommodation in Amelia City, Florida

Beachside Motel sits directly on Fernandina Beach with a dedicated path across the low sand dunes leading straight to the shoreline. A short walk from the property puts guests on a quiet stretch of white sand that extends for miles. The motel also provides Adirondack chairs facing the ocean at the end of the building, along with sun loungers and umbrellas around the outdoor pool.

Built in the 1970s and renovated with new carpet, furniture, and bathrooms, this 40-room property retains a nostalgic old-school motel feel. The outdoor swimming pool is open all year and features a shallow end, a deep end, and a view of the beach. Guest rooms open directly onto the parking area, with two chairs and a small table outside each door for sitting out in the evening.

Each air-conditioned room includes a cable TV, a mini fridge, and a microwave, with select rooms offering a full kitchenette stocked with dishes and utensils. Some rooms on the oceanfront side provide unobstructed beach views from a private balcony or walkway. The property also offers wheelchair-accessible rooms with raised toilets and grab rails, plus braille visual aids for guests with visual impairments.

Located on A1A in the center of Amelia Island, the motel is a 10-minute drive from downtown Fernandina Beach with its restaurants, shops, and historic district. Fort Clinch State Park is 5.1 km away, and the Amelia Island Museum of History is 5.6 km from the property. The Surf restaurant and bar sits directly across the street, and Jacksonville International Airport is a 32-minute drive away.

The front desk staff provides check-in with real metal keys and offers complimentary coffee and pastries in the office each morning from 8 to 10 am. Housekeeping services include daily towel delivery and bed-making for all rooms. The motel also has vending machines, a designated smoking area, and a fire extinguisher and smoke alarm in every guest room.

Location: Direct beachfront with private dune path

Pool: Year-round outdoor pool with beach view

Rooms: Kitchenette units with dishes and utensils

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails

Nearby: 10 min drive to historic Fernandina Beach

Parking: Free on-site parking beside rooms