Places to stay in Thunderbolt, Georgia

Thunderbolt is a small town located in Chatham County about 5 miles southeast of downtown Savannah. It is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area. Thunderbolt runs along the western shore of the Wilmington River. The town is important to Georgia's shrimping industry, with scores of docks for shrimping trawlers. The town's picturesque atmosphere and seafood restaurants draw many local visitors. Local dining options include Erica Davis Lowcountry, Tortuga’s Island Grille, Tubby’s Tank House, and Desposito’s Seafood Restaurant.

If you are travelling in the area, Thunderbolt is located close to Yamacraw Bluff, National Wassaw Wildlife Refuge, Battery Point, Lucas Theatre and Old Romerly Marsh Channel.

The center of Thunderbolt ( which is at is longitude -81°2'58.56 and latitude 32°2'1.32 ) is located 5 miles away from Savannah and 9 miles away from Garden City.

Available Thunderbolt lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Thunderbolt.

Thunderbolt Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of The Gastonian, Savannah
Listing updated 2026
Bed & Breakfasts

The Gastonian

Approx 4 miles away in Savannah:

The Gastonian - located near Forsyth Park - consists of two adjoining Regency-Italianate-style mansions built in 1868.
220 East Gaston Street
Savannah, Georgia
Bed & Breakfasts

Presidents' Quarters Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Savannah:

The Presidents’ Quarters Inn, a historic bed and breakfast in Savannah GA, offers seasonal getaway packages and specials that range in focus from Southern history and culture to spa and festival packages.
225 East President Street
Savannah, Georgia
Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 5 miles away in Savannah:

Join us at Travelodge by Wyndham Savannah Midtown, off I-516 and 16 miles from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).
7312 White Bluff Road
Savannah, Georgia

Thunderbolt Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Vacation Rentals

Comer House

Approx 4 miles away in Savannah:

Comer House is a large, Victorian residence on Monterey Square in Savannah's Historic District. It has two separate guest quarters: a studio apartment on the first floor of the residence and entered from the courtyard and a two-story carriage house at the rear of the property.
2 East Taylor Street
Savannah, Georgia
Cottages

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals

Approx 4 miles away in Savannah:

1014 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia
Vacation Rentals

Lucky Savannah Vacation Rentals

Approx 4 miles away in Savannah:

317 East Broad Street
Savannah, Georgia
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