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Isle of Hope Marina

50 W Bluff Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
AIWW - Skidaway River MM 590.0 46A
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  • Lat / Lon: N 31° 58.781' / W 081° 03.349'
  • Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
  • Contact: Chris Hodges
  • VHF Monitored: 16
  • VHF Working: 68
  • Phone: (912) 354-8187
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.iohmarina.com/

4.67
(21)

4.67 out of 5 stars

  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Jane Fidler on Mar 19, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 4

    Good size marina. Transients on the outside of the long dock. Facilities were just OK, but the people running the marina gave Southern hospitality!

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: John Tyrell on Dec 6, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 39'
    Draft: 3.7'

    Rating: 4

    Easy in and out (some current). Nice sturdy docks. Competent and pleasant staff. Loaner car. Fuel available but price a little high (not crazy high) when we were there

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Barbara , Irene, on Oct 14, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    One of our top 10 in the country! From the front office to the fuel dock, 100% awesome. Clean, convenient and kind. A car to use and so much available for delivery as well. Will stay here again.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on May 3, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Rating: 4

    Charming residential area outside of Savannah. About a $35 Uber ride to downtown Savannah. 2 unisex tilted showers with toilet and sink. Clean with good water pressure and hot water, but could use a few more hooks and/or a shelf. Easy in face dock, Wifi unusable.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Gary Miller on May 2, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 76'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    Good facility, wide docks, good H2O, Savannah is great town.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Karen Ratte on Apr 4, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 49'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Rating: 5

    Lovely stop right on the ICW. Nice docks, facilities, courtesy car. Wonderful neighborhood to stroll through. Would need an Uber to get to Savannah, but this is a nice peaceful stop.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Mar 29, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 27'
    Draft: 2.0'

    Rating: 5

    Easy in & out marina on a quiet stretch of the ICW. Andrew stayed late to meet us and get us settled. After checking in we drove a loaner car to town for a nice dinner. Showers and bathrooms were clean and roomy with nice HOT water. The surrounding neighborhood is full of small canopied street with beautiful homes!

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Jan 16, 2022
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 42'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    One of the five best marinas on the ICW. The WiFi works, they have two courtesy cars, a good laundry room, floating docks, and a caring staff. They have a small marine store that seems to carry just what you need. The courtesy cars and nearby Savannah makes this a special stop on the ICW.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Mo Mo on Jul 12, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 52'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    Absolute gem, super nice staff. Beautiful surroundings. Will stay again1

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Robert Hedrick on Jun 7, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Rating: 5

    Love this marina. Have stayed here a number of times. Last was 5-24-21. Current runs pretty strong but dock hands know how to get you in and out with no problems. Two hour loaner car so you and re-provision or go out to eat. Driftaway Cafe up the road is very good. We will be back.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: IslandFinz on May 13, 2021
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 36'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    Wow! Great stop. Dock hands were friendly and very helpful from start to finish. We hope to stay longer our next trip through.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 10, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great stop right on the ICW. Good price on fuel with a 200 gallon discount. Nice loaner car and lost of grocery stores a short drive away. No sidewalks but lots of nice back roads to take a long walk with the dog. Fantastic dockhands make docking a breeze. Great info on bridges and tides heading north and south.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Michael Doherty on Jan 7, 2021
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    We planned a short stopover during the New Year's Holiday but extended because of engine problems. The staff was extremely helpful with docking and other boat tasks. The facilities are limited but kept very clean. Having a loaner car for us was a real plus as we had multiple errands we needed to run for parts, food, etc. We will definitely stay here again!

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: J. Bowley , Bare Necessity , on Dec 20, 2020
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 31'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    Arrived at the marina just 30 minutes prior to closing. The dock hand was extremely polite and helpful in getting our craft tied up. Made contact with the lady at the front desk. Not only was she extremely professional and knowledgeable but she was incredibly nice as well. Asked about a few places nearby to eat and we were given a courtesy car to use. When asked if we had to be back before they closed she said just keep the car and turn the key in whenever you're done. We went out and enjoyed a sit down meal at a restaurant she recommended called Castaways. Good food and atmosphere. Returned to the marina and enjoyed a long hot shower in one of two private bathrooms which were obviously old but very clean. Overall we would most definitely stay here again. A++

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: PaulFromRI on Dec 1, 2020
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 45'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    Docks are older, but in good shape. Dock staff are very helpful and the office staff are wonderful to deal with. Dock access is controlled by a locked gate but I did not see any indication of this being a high crime area. Two great restaurants a short walk from the marina and they have a loaner car that can be signed out for 2 hour blocks of time. A great stop.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Jelles Fonda , Talulah, on Mar 1, 2020
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 4

    We had a very nice 3 day stay here in this quiet relaxed marina. Marina staff wonderful. Courtesy car made provisioning easy. The road from marina to the Sandfly district had no sidewalk or shoulder and quite a few fast moving vehicles, but the Isle of Hope historic district of homes is a beautiful quiet place to walk, steps from the marina. We plan to return to this marina on future ICW passages through Georgia's stunning marshlands.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Loree Alderisio , Sea Wolf, on Dec 7, 2018
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 49'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 4

    Was here on Dec 6, 2008. Well maintained docks, easily accessed. Marina Staff are very nice and helpful. The bathrooms are old and worn and have no heat, so I strongly suggest you don’t try to take a shower in cold weather!

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: John Rockwell on Nov 19, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    Was here on 11-16-2018, as a repeat of last year's stop. Based on Wifi, I think the rating should be a 5!

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Jul 1, 2018
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 42'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    One of the best marinas for cruisers. They have a courtesy car, good laundry facilities, and easy docking with good dockhands. It's a good staging area for Hell's Gate when going south.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: John Rockwell on Apr 11, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 4

    I was here in November 2017, very nice folks, cant get more convenient to the ICW. If you are headed south they give you a tide table for Hell Gate - you'll need it! They have a loaner car and a West Marine is nearby if you need it.

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  • Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Whitley Courtenay on Nov 18, 2017
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 61'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 4

    Very nice people and nice marina. They even invited us to a marina party. Best to not arrive at full flow tidal flow if you can, but docks are parallel to the current. This is also the closest marina to Hells Gate if you need to catch the tide.

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