Awards and Accolades

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (2011-2019), 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 every year since its inaugural year of 2011, joining the Hall of Fame in 2015 and 2018!

OpenTable.com Diner's Choice Award (2015-2019)

OpenTable.com's Diner's Choice Award lists are designed to celebrate top-rated restaurants.  Winners are selected according to real feedback from diners who booked through OpenTable.com and dined with us. After their meal, OpenTable asks them to take a moment to review our restaurant.   From cocktails to dessert, they were impressed!

Hotels.com Loved by Guests Award, 2017, 2018, 2019

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.

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

Elegant Island Living ~ Best of 2019 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," "Best Outdoor Dining," "Best Brunch," "Best Bloody Mary," and "Best Specialty Cocktails."

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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!

FashionsWeek - July, 2019

"King and Prince Resort, The Ultimate Getaway on St. Simons Island," by Maya Litovsky
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American Roads and Global Highways - June, 2019

"Enjoy Regal Treatment at The King and Prince Resort," by Katy Walls
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Southern Hospitality Blog - June, 2019

"Get Away to the King and Prince, St. Simons Island," by Rhoda Vickers Hendrix
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Great Day Washington (WUSA9) - June, 2019

"3 Summer road trips your entire family will enjoy," by Kristen Berset-Harris, with contribution from Guiomar Ochoa
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Sand and Snow - June, 2019

"The Best Romantic Things to Do In St. Simons Island for Couples," by Karyn Locke
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"A Visit to King and Prince Resort," (YouTube video) by Karyn Locke
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"St. Simons Island Beachcombing," (YouTube video) by Karyn Locke
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Teacups & Fairy Tales - May, 2019

"Enjoying The King And Prince Beach & Golf Resort," by Rebecca Bryant
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"Fun Things to Do on St. Simons Island," by Rebecca Bryant
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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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Travel+Leisure - July 2019

"The Top 10 Islands in the Continental U.S."
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Southern Living - July 2019

"The South's Best Beach Towns," by Valerie Fraser Luesse
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365AtlantaTraveler, May 2019

St Simons Island: An Insider’s Guide to Stay, Eat and Play, by Sue Rodman
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World Footprints - July 2019

"St. Simons Museum Shows that War is Hell on the Home Front, Too," by Kathleen Walls
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Deep South Magazine - July 2019

"Eugenia Price’s St. Simons," by Kathleen Walls
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GOODlife Magazine - July 2019

"St. Simons Island: A Coastal Destination with Historical Charm," by Autumn Burr
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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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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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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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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.

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.