Stay here, not the Cloister.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/21/07
The Lodge is preferable to the Cloister for a number of reasons, with the obvious advantages if you are a golfer. Even if you are not, however, the drive to Sea Island is only about 10 minutes tops, and it gives you a chance to explore St. Simons en route. The Lodge is also much quieter, and I think the staff is a little more relaxed. There aren't many kids at the Lodge, and this is a huge advantage. Not that I hate kids, but the first day you go to the Beach Club on a summer day you'll know that you've had enough of them for one day and don't want to see them at night too. Just stay at the Lodge, the accomodations are great and it costs less.