Omni Amelia Island Resort | Amelia Island, FL Hotels (2024)

FAQs

Is there a dress code for Omni Amelia Island Resort? ›

Sweat pants, bathing suits, cut-offs, denim and flip-flops are not permitted. Please call the golf shop for any additional questions at (904) 491-4801.

The renovation started in November 2011. There were 72 different contractors hired for the renovation. In addition to the renovating rooms, a multiple pool and hot tub area was added that covers about 43,500 square feet and stretches across the east vista of the Plantation complex overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Seasonal Closure

Effective April 6, 2023: Seasonal closures are in effect at Amelia Island State Park due to shorebird nesting.

The oceanfront Omni Amelia Island Resort offers the epitome of resort accommodations carefully designed with your comfort in mind. With 402 oceanfront hotel rooms and suites, our resort complements everything that is Amelia Island, Florida.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: It is unlawful to drink beer, wine, or any alcoholic beverage at any county owned or controlled recreation area. Possession of any open container containing an alcoholic beverage is prohibited and violations are punishable by a fine of up to $500 or ten days incarceration.

Amelia Island has thirteen miles of pristine, uncrowded beaches that are wide and accessible from many vantage points. There are so many places to unfold your chair, get a book out and soak up some much-needed vitamin D… all with the sound of the surf just steps away.

The 2008 recession brought a negative cash flow to the property and Amelia Island Plantation Company, still owned by Richard Cooper, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009. The following year, The Omni Corporation bid on the resort at an auction in bankruptcy court and took control by 2012.

Amelia Island is named after Princess Amelia, the daughter of King George II of Great Britain. In just 100 years, roughly from 1750 to 1850, control of Amelia Island changed hands about seven times.

Amelia Island, settled in 1735 by James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia colony, became part of East Florida; it became Spanish in 1783 and was ceded to the United States with the rest of Florida in 1821.

A representative tells Action News Jax it's from a 'sludge site' that's been in the area for more than 20 years. “The smell does fluctuate depending on the temperatures and rainfall.

What is the best month to visit Amelia Island? ›

Like most beach destinations, the most popular time to visit Amelia Island is spring and summer. When you stay in the winter, you can enjoy the shops and restaurants of Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach without the crowds. It's also a great time of year to enjoy secluded nature trails at Fort Clinch State Park!

What is the difference between Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach? Fernandina Beach is the town located on Amelia Island. It's known for its charming downtown historic district and waterfront views. Discover more with our Downtown Fernandina Beach Travel Guide.

Originally built in 1976, the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is a gated luxury resort acquired by TRT Holdings Inc. —owner of Omni Hotels & Resorts—for $67.1 million.

Treasured for long stretches of Appalachian quartz shoreline, abundant outdoor recreation, championship golf courses and charming seaport character, Amelia Island is consistently ranked among the best places to travel to in the United States.

The closest major airport to Amelia Island is the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), located approximately 30 miles southwest of the island. JAX is supported by all major airlines with nonstop services to several U.S. cities, and the list continues to grow.