Awards and Accolades

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (2011-2018), Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame

The Certificate of Excellence is awarded to properties who consistently receive excellent ratings and reviews from TripAdvisor members. The King and Prince is honored to have received the Certificate of Excellence for eight years running, joining the Hall of Fame in 2015 and 2018!

Booking.com Guest Review Award - 2017 and 2018

"Each year, we like to celebrate properties with a review score average of 8.0 and above and with 5 or more reviews online. We know that these properties have offered great guest experiences and our Guest Review Awards are a great way to showcase this achievement."

ExploreGeorgia.org

10 Romantic Escapes in Georgia - January 2018

Hotels.com Loved by Guests Award, 2017 and 2018

The Loved by Guests Certificate honors businesses that consistently earn top ratings from Hotels.com guests. The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort has been awarded this certificate for receiving exceptional guest ratings and reviews from Hotels.com customers, showing outstanding dedication and service.

Family Vacation Critic Favorite (2017)

Family Vacation Critic is TripAdvisor's family travel site, featuring family-tested, family approved hotels across the world, helping a million families each month plan and find the best trips. The "Favorite" is awarded to hotels with a rating of 4+ from editorial staff and with recommendations from at least 75% of family reviewers.

Elegant Island Living ~ Best of 2018 Awards

In Elegant Island Living's yearly poll of the "Best Of" on St. Simons, The King and Prince won "Best Hotel." ECHO won "Best View from a Restaurant" and "Best Outdoor Dining."  Finally, the King and Prince Golf Course won "Best Golf Course."

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The King and Prince Golf Course ~ Top Rated Golf Course on St. Simons Island

Accolades include "Great golf experience, tremendous value," "The views were incredible," "The course is beautiful. We had lunch in the clubhouse and it was excellent," "The greens are in great shape," and "From the moment we pulled in, the staff wanted to make sure we had a great experience."

The King and Prince Golf Course ~ TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

The Certificate of Excellence is awarded to accommodations, attractions, and restaurants who consistently receive excellent ratings and reviews from TripAdvisor members. The King and Prince Golf Course is the proud recipient of a 2015 Certificate of Excellence!

Amber Likes - May, 2019

"The King and Prince Resort: 4 Reasons It’s Perfect for Family Travel!," by Amber Shimel
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Sew Sarah R - May, 2019

"The King and Prince Resort: A Perfect Family Vacation On St. Simons Island," by Sarah Ramondt Lennon
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Trips to Discover - April, 2019

"10 Top Resorts Along the Georgia Coast," by Karyn Wofford
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Trips to Discover - November, 2018

"8 Best Hotels in St Simons Island, Georgia," by Karyn Wofford
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Finding Kathy Brown - March, 2019

"The Most Romantic Oceanfront Resort on Georgia's Golden Isles," by Kathy Brown
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Finding Kathy Brown - May 2018

"The King and Prince Oceanfront Resort St. Simons Island," by Kathy Brown
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This Messy Season - March, 2019

"Our Stay at King & Prince- St. Simons Island 2019," by Kayla Carlson
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Best Things Georgia - February, 2019

"The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Georgia!," by Alli Hill
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Buckhaven Lifestyle - November-December, 2018

Resort video by Renee Rayles
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ECHO bar video by Renee Rayles
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Family Vacation Critic - February, 2019

"10 Best All-American Summer Vacation Resorts," by Lara Dunning
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Footprints in Pixie Dust - January, 2019

"Food Allergy Dining at ECHO St. Simons," by Tina Brown
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Palm Beach Florida Weekly - December, 2018

"Getaway - Enchanting St. Simons," by Mary Thurwachter
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Fun4FirstCoastKids.com - November, 2018

"10 Family Friendly Activities on St. Simon's Island from the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort," by Terri Mashour
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"(VIDEO) St. Simons Island Georgia Family Fun From King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort," by Terri Mashour
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AlpharettaMoms.org - November, 2018

"The King and Prince Resort Offers Fun for Everyone," by Christy Noll
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Links & Libations - October, 2018

"King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Jewel of St. Simons Island," by Noreen Kompanik
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The Happening Housewife - October, 2018

"5 Reasons to Visit This Georgia HIDDEN GEM!!! | King & Prince Resort," by Stephanie Leigh
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Veiled Free - October, 2018

"Our Time at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort," by Ciara
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Bianca Dottin - September 2018

"What It’s Really Like Staying at One of the Best St Simons Island Resorts," by Bianca Dottin
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The Creative Stay At Home Mom - September 2018

"St. Simons Island and King and Prince Resort," by Niccole Mucci
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(VIDEO) "St. Simons Island & King and Prince Resort," by Niccole Mucci
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New Media Film Festival - August 2018

"St Simons Island - Culinary Delights and The King and Prince Resort," (VIDEO) by Susan Johnston
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The Brunswick News - August 2018

"Mocktails: all the fun of cocktails without the alcohol," by Danny McArthur (photo by Bobby Haven)
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Reader's Digest - June 2018

"12 Beautiful Beachfront Hotels You Can Actually Afford," by Lindsay Cohn
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ReallyAreYouSerious.com - June 2018

"13 Amazing Things You Might Not Know About The King And Prince, But You Should," by Krystyn Hall
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"12 Fun Ways to Continue Your Workout Routine While on Vacation at Destinations Like King and Prince Resort and More," by Krystyn Hall
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AlinaBradford.com - June 2018

"King and Prince Resort: The Ideal Writer’s Retreat," by Alina Bradford
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BusyLittleIzzy.com - June 2018

"St. Simons Island and The King and Prince Resort," by Eryka Spera
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JaMonkey.com - June 2018

"King and Prince Resort: The Best Place to Stay in St. Simons Island, Georgia," by Meghan Cooper
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CouponMamacita.com - June 2018

"King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort – Georgia’s Royal Getaway," by Myrah Duque
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Family Travels on a Budget - June 2018

"King and Prince Resort: Where FUN is the royal decree!," by Karen Dawkins
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My No-Guilt Life - May 2018

"Grab a Girlfriend & Get Away To St. Simons Island Georgia," by Patty Holliday
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Travels With Tam - May 2018

"At the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort You Can Relax in Luxury," by Tam Minton
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ECHO ~ OpenTable Diners' Choice Award

ECHO is the proud recipient of 2015, 2016, and 2019 OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards!  Diners' Choice winners are selected according to real feedback from diners who book their reservations through OpenTable.

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Travel+Leisure, February 2015

Cool Off-Season Beach Resorts, by Megan Soll

365AtlantaTraveler, May 2019

St Simons Island: An Insider’s Guide to Stay, Eat and Play, by Sue Rodman
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The Happening Housewife - October 2018

"BUCKET LIST | St. Simons Island with KIDS!!," by Stephanie Leigh
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TravelPulse - August 2018

"Escape to Tranquility on St. Simons Island," by Noreen Kompanik
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Southern Living - July 2018

"The Best Vacation Spots In Every Southern State," by Kaitlyn Yarborough
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Southern Living - January 2018

"The Best Beach Towns to Visit This Winter," by Kaitlyn Yarborough
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Finding Kathy Brown - July, 2018

"Weekend Travel Guide to St. Simons Island," by Kathy Brown
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Finding Kathy Brown - June, 2018

"Hop On Board the Lighthouse Trolley, St. Simons Island, Georgia," by Kathy Brown
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Travel+Leisure - July 2018

"The Top 10 Islands in the Continental U.S.," by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
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JaMonkey.com - June 2018

"11 Wonderful Things You’ll Love to Do in St. Simons Island," by Meghan Cooper
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House Beautiful - July 2018

"50 Charming American Towns You Haven't Heard of But Should Visit ASAP," by Lauren Smith and Brittney Morgan
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Family Travels on a Budget - June 2018

"Relax and Reconnect on St. Simons Island," by Karen Dawkins
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Travels With Tam - June, 2018

"When on the Wrong Side of History," by Tam Minton
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"Why You Should Visit Amazing St Simons Island if you Love Animals!," by Tam Minton
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"St Simon’s Island is Full of Authentic Southern History and Charm," by Tam Minton
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Lola Lambchops - June 2018

"Your Guide to Dining in St. Simons Island, Ga," by Tania Lamb
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TravelingMom.com - June 2018

"Prepare to Be Charmed: 5 Perfect Things to Do on St. Simons Island," by Christine Tibetts
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Condé Nast Traveler - October 2017

"The Best Islands in the U.S.," by CNT Editors and Cynthia Drescher
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Southern Living, March 2017

"The South's Best Islands"
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Travel+Leisure, July 2016

"The Best Islands in the Continental U.S."
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USA Today, April 2016

"Best Coastal Small Towns"
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TravelZoo - The Deal Experts, Jan 2016

"15 Islands You Need in Your Life: No Passport Required," by Kelly Hickey
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Smithsonian Magazine

20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015, by Bess Lovejoy

Huffington Post Travel, September 2015

10 Most Beautiful US Towns to Visit in the Fall, by Holly Rosen Fink

Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards, 2015 ~ World's Best Islands

House Beautiful, June 2015

The 50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America, by Caroline Picard

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Coastal Living

America's Happiest Seaside Towns, 2014, by Tracey Minkin

Travel+Leisure, May, 2014

America's Favorite Beach Town, by Katrina Brown Hunt

Travel+Leisure, January 2014

America's Most Romantic Town, by Katrina Brown Hunt

Travel+Leisure, November 2013

America's Favorite Towns, by Sarah L. Stewart

Condé Nast Traveler, October 2013

Top Ten Islands in the United States, 2013 Reader's Choice Awards

Yahoo! Travel

America's 10 Best Winter Beach Retreats

Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award

Winners of the award have demonstrated exemplary standards of excellence ranging from ambience, amenities, breadth of resources, facility quality, guest services, meeting space and packages, recreational activities, restaurant and dining options, and technical support. Votes are cast by industry pros, the Smart Meetings editorial team and Smart Meetings readers.

Meetings Focus South

7-time winner of the Best of the South Award.  Winners were chosen using the following criteria: quality of meeting space, guest rooms, guest services and amenities, food and beverage service, the efficiency and helpfulness of staff, the availability of technical equipment, recreational facilities and activities, and overall value and experience.

ConventionSouth

9-time winner of the Readers' Choice Award.  The Readers’ Choice Award represents the nominations and votes of approximately 18,500 ConventionSouth readers who feel that The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort displays exemplary professionalism and a commitment to provide the highest quality of services and accommodations for the meeting and conference industry. The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort is proud to be recognized by meeting professionals for multiple years.

ConventionSouth

Top Resorts with a View. After reviewing the THOUSANDS (literally) of likes and shares for their first ever “Resorts With a View” photo contest, the editors of ConventionSouth have formally announced the Top Ten. Out of over 800 resorts in the South, readers and Facebook fans voted The King and Prince as one of the Best!

Successful Meetings

6-time winner of the Pinnacle Award.  The Pinnacle Award has earned the reputation as the most credible and prestigious symbol of excellence among meeting planners and hoteliers. Business travel industry experts have likened the Pinnacle Award to other prestigious awards, such as the Mobil 5-Star and the AAA 5-Diamond.

Elegant Island Living - February, 2019

"Love is in the Ocean Air"
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Texas Weddings Magazine - August 2017

"Gorgeous Georgia Wedding - A Family Escape for All Ages," by Laurette Veres
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Hill City Bride

Destination – St. Simon’s Island, Ga, by Jennifer Prince

TheKnot.com

Read our reviews on "The Knot" - the #1 online wedding network

WeddingWire.com

The WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards® recognizes the top five percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, winners of the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards® are determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over a million WeddingWire newlyweds.