Seaside Amelia Inn

What Seaside Amelia Inn does

Seaside Amelia Inn is a 46-room boutique beachfront hotel located at 2900 Atlantic Avenue on Amelia Island's Main Beach in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The property sits directly on the Atlantic beachfront, separated from the ocean only by Sandy Bottoms Beach Bar & Grill, with a private boardwalk providing guest beach access. It is approximately two miles east of Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, positioning it as a destination property for leisure travelers seeking beach access combined with proximity to historic, dining, and shopping amenities.

The hotel offers seven distinct room types ranging from the entry-level Sunset Parlor (176 sq. ft., non-ocean-view) to premium offerings including the Oceanfront Suite, Ground Floor Suite (pet-friendly, ~380 sq. ft.), and an ADA-compliant Accessible Pool View Suite. Ancillary revenue is generated through $15/night parking fees and $100 non-refundable pet deposits. Operations are supported by standard hospitality technology infrastructure: a third-party PEGS booking engine, complimentary guest WiFi, a live beach webcam via CoastalCameraNetwork/TheSurfersView, an OpenWeatherMap-powered local weather widget, a virtual 360-degree property tour, and Trustindex-verified Google review syndication. Seaside Amelia Inn is owned and operated by Innisfree Hotels, evidenced by shared email domains across staff (General Manager Joseph Cox, Group Sales contact Monika Popek, CMO Jillian Glenn) and digital infrastructure managed by Innisfree's Digital Marketing Department.

The property serves leisure travelers across four primary segments: families and groups, couples celebrating special occasions, beach and nature enthusiasts, and history/culture seekers drawn to Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. Distribution runs through direct channels (proprietary website booking engine, phone reservations at (904) 206-5300) supplemented by third-party OTA platforms. Marketing leverages the property's beachfront positioning, a curated Local Guide Blog, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram) with a #SimplySeaside user-generated content campaign, and an influencer/travel blogger outreach program. The hotel is recognized as a BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection property and carries an aggregate "GOOD" rating across 803 Google reviews.

Name

Seaside Amelia Inn

Legal name

Seaside Amelia Inn

Website

https://seasideameliainn.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seaside Amelia Inn is a 46-room boutique beachfront hotel on Amelia Island, Florida, operated by Innisfree Hotels. It serves leisure travelers—families, couples, and beach enthusiasts—through direct and OTA bookings, offering beach access, complimentary breakfast, and proximity to Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Beachfront Hotel

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAI

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAGAAAD

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAGAAAK

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

Keywords

• Beachfront boutique hotel
• Amelia Island accommodation
• Leisure travel lodging
• Oceanfront hotel rooms
• Coastal vacation stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Amelia Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Rentals: Nightly accommodation rentals across 7 room types ranging from standard Sunset Parlor rooms to oceanfront suites. Revenue generated through direct bookings, phone reservations, and third-party OTA platforms. Pricing varies by room type, view, and season.
2. Parking Fees: Guest parking revenue at $15 per night. Two parking options available: behind the hotel up the ramp and underground parking.
3. Pet Fees: Non-refundable pet deposit of $100 per stay for guests traveling with pets. The Ground Floor Suite is designated as pet-friendly accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seaside Amelia Inn operates a 46-room boutique beachfront hotel on Amelia Island's Main Beach offering overnight accommodations across seven room types — from the value-oriented Sunset Parlor to premium oceanfront and accessible suites. All stays include complimentary hot breakfast, complimentary WiFi, and access to property amenities including an outdoor pool, rooftop sundeck, and private beach boardwalk. The property also offers pet-friendly accommodations, ADA-compliant rooms, and on-site parking.

Product overview

Seaside Amelia Inn is a 46-room boutique beachfront hotel offering seven distinct room types across three categories: standard rooms (Sunset Parlor), suites (Pool View Suite, Partial View Suite with Balcony, Partial View Studio), and premium suites (Oceanfront Suite, Ground Floor Suite, Accessible Pool View Suite). All rooms include complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi. The hotel also provides guest-facing digital services including an online booking engine, 360-degree virtual tour, live beach webcam, local weather information, and a curated local guide for area attractions. The property features an outdoor pool, rooftop sundeck, and private beach boardwalk access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accessible Pool View Suite ADA-compliant pool-view room with a queen bed and sleeper sofa, equipped with accessible tub, grab bars, lowered fixtures, and audio/vibrate/strobe phone alerts for guests with mobility or sensory needs.
• Ground Floor Suite Oversized (~380 sq. ft.) pet-friendly suite with queen or king bed plus pull-out sofa, located on the ground floor for convenient beach access. Subject to a $100 non-refundable pet deposit per stay.
• Oceanfront Suite Third-floor oceanfront suite at approximately 375 sq. ft. with sleeper sofa, positioned for anniversaries, honeymoons, special occasions, and family getaways.
• Partial View Studio Studio accommodation with queen bed offering colorful sunrise views and partial beach views.
• Partial View Suite with Balcony Suite with queen bed and sleeper sofa featuring a private balcony and partial views, suitable for anniversaries, honeymoons, special occasions, or family getaways.
• Pool View Suite Pool-view suite available with or without a balcony, featuring queen bed, sleeper sofa, and two flat-screen TVs with premium channels.
• Sunset Parlor Cozy non-ocean-view room at approximately 176 sq. ft. with queen bed, mini refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker with complimentary beverages, positioned as a value-oriented beachside room.

Quantifiable outcome

• 803 Google reviews with 'GOOD' aggregate rating

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Riptides Beach ServicesminorOthersThird-party beach equipment vendor providing beach chair and umbrella rental services. Located adjacent to the hotel. Beach chair and umbrella rental available at $48/day.
• Innisfree HotelscoreOthersParent company and property developer for Seaside Amelia Inn. General Manager Joseph Cox reports through Innisfree Hotels. Privacy inquiries directed to Innisfree's Chief Marketing Officer Jillian Glenn. Group sales contact Monika Popek via Innisfree Hotels. Website developed by Innisfree Digital Marketing Department. Careers page hosted on Innisfree's Workday job portal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Amelia Hotel at the Beach: Independently operated mid-scale hotel on Amelia Island in close proximity to Main Beach. Comparable in mid-range positioning, direct-to-consumer leisure focus, and similar price tier.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island: Mid-scale chain hotel on Amelia Island offering similar leisure-traveler amenities (complimentary breakfast, pool). Closest chain-based competitor for cost-conscious beach vacationers on the island.
• Elizabeth Pointe Lodge: Boutique bed-and-breakfast on Amelia Island with a similar intimate scale and beachfront orientation. Directly comparable in room count, beachfront positioning, and leisure-couple/family target segments.
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Amelia Island: All-suite Marriott property on Amelia Island targeting families and groups. Closest chain-based competitor in the suite category where Seaside's Partial View and Pool View Suites compete.
• Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island: Extended-stay Marriott property on Amelia Island targeting families and longer-duration leisure travelers. Competes directly for family beach vacation demand with suite-style accommodations.
• Best Western Plus Amelia Island: Mid-scale chain hotel on Amelia Island offering complimentary breakfast and pool similar to Seaside. Competes for the same value-conscious leisure traveler segment.
• The Addison on Amelia Island: Boutique inn/B&B on Amelia Island offering a comparable small-property, leisure-couple experience with complimentary breakfast. Competes for the same beach getaway traveler on the same island.

Regional players

• Villas of Amelia Island by Bluegreen Vacations: Vacation rental/timeshare villa property on Amelia Island offering multi-bedroom units. Targets overlapping family/group leisure demand through an alternative ownership model rather than nightly hotel rentals.

Broad incumbents

• Omni Amelia Island Resort: Large full-service resort on Amelia Island with extensive amenities (multiple restaurants, spa, golf, large meeting space). Sets the upper-tier competitive ceiling on the island and competes for group, wedding, and leisure demand.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island: Luxury beachfront resort on Amelia Island anchoring the high end of the island's market. Competes for premium leisure and group travelers and defines the luxury positioning that boutique properties like Seaside position against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SeasideAmeliaInn
• Instagraminstagram.com/seasideameliainn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seaside-amelia-inn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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