Name: Amethyst Garden Inn
Address: 402 E Gaston St, Savannah, 31401, US

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Jason

A must stay while in Savannah! It’s charming. Quiet and Chemise, is an outstanding chef with a lovely personality. Our room “The Hydrangea” was elegant and spacious. We will def be back. Especially for the food that Chemise prepared.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Kelly

The breakfast was awesome!! The host was very social which was nice. The house was beautiful you felt you were back in 1800’s. Close enough to downtown and the historic area. Would definitely be back and highly recommend. My mom’s favorite color is purple which is another reason I rented it. 💜💜

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

John

For a historic house, the room was nice and the shower was updated and modern. We did not realize that the lower level was not in the house, but was a room added in the basement area. It did not have its own temperature control. The hostess was very cordial and the location was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Melanie-Claire

The inn was quite wonderfully appointed -- decorations, furniture, artwork, everything. And the breakfasts were FABULOUS! Even I had to get up in time to enjoy breakfast! A lovely stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Susannah

Totally charming!!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Michael

Great location, breakfast was great! Room was ok, shower and basin not great! Bit expensive.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2025

Tosha

The floors and bed was dirty . But, the lady running it was very nice and pleasant.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2025

Jeffry

Loved the home and the woman that ran the place (sorry, forgot her name). The bathroom, honestly, was awesome. Most older places you stay have horrible bathrooms. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast the next day was homemade and delicious. The property itself is absolutely stunning and right in the mix of things. My two main complaints are (1) super-expensive; and (2) stairs, stairs, and more stairs. Both to be expected, however. Would definitely go back.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2025

Verified traveler

Did not meet expectations

The common rooms and dining are are indeed beautiful but the bedroom we got was overpriced and furnished with Chinese knockoffs.
The service was adequate but far from our expectations from the pricing. We are very frequent travelers and have a good sense of what to expect- related to location and price. This place fell short

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Edward

Beautiful, comfortable, clean historic INN to stay at in Savannah. Walkable by 15 minutes to most desired locations. We stayed in the Dahlia room and it was spectacular! We had a lovely sitting area with an outdoor porch when it wasn’t raining and the bed was very very comfortable. Beware that breakfast is not served till 9 AM which was a little late for us however it was delicious. The innkeeper was wonderful and very friendly. This is a lovely place to say if you want to enjoy Savannah.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Crystal

Chemise was very welcoming and informative regarding Savannah and the areas we should visit. The property was charming. We stayed in the Ivy room and the shower was incredible and the bed comfortable. The only thing I would suggest is full length curtains that make up for the gaps the shades/blinds leave. Otherwise a very beautiful property. Thank you.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Erin

Great place. Be mindful of the room you book.

Stay was great. Was a little disappointed that our room was in the basement. The inn was not filled so would have loved to been upgraded to a room in the house. Also, the bathroom was tough. Our shower flooded our bathroom each day. Service was great, very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Daniel

Chemise was a fabulous host as well as an amazing cook. Breakfast was delicious, and her hosting skills shined through.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2025

Amy

Very friendly vibe and excellent breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Michael

too many stairs

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Tommy

If you are fan of Scarlett O’Hara this bnb will be perfect for you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2024

Wendy

A gem of a stay

Check in was easy and welcoming. Our hostess was friendly and easy to talk to. Breakfast was lovely. Would definitely stay here, again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Martin

Everything was just perfect. Beautiful gem in Savannah.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

gina

Very nice, a little bit off the beaten path, but that made for a very quiet day. Safe neighborhood easy to navigate.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

john

The Amethyst Garden delivered everything it promised . Charming decor, spacious rooms. Excellent home cooked breakfast and always refreshments and treats on offer .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

david

Chemise was southern hospitality at its BEST

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

adelina

I will definitely be back. The inn was Is it was beautiful and within walking distance to spots and restaurants in Savannah. Chemise was the best hostess. The breakfast she prepared for us was amazing. I highly recommend this place to anyone coming to Savannah.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Jerry

Beautiful property and well maintained…..great staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

ALBERT

Very nice property.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

ALBERT

We like the property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

Emily

OH MY GOODNESS! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT!
SPECTACULAR!
The yard and home are beautiful. I received a very warm welcome from Chemise. She served delicious breakfasts in the dining room every morning and was always available if I needed anything. Outside there are garden areas with chairs and tables. It was wonderful to sit and relax while hearing their water fountains.
Amethyst Garden Inn is in a great neighborhood.
Easy to walk to restaurants, shops and tourist spots. The very elegant room I stayed in was gorgeous. I felt like a Queen❣️

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2024

Tamra

Great location. The Amethyst Garden Inn was beautiful. We will definitely stay here again. Breakfast was awesome and Chemise was the perfect host.
Thank you for helping make our vacation perfect

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2024

Jeffery

Exceeded expectations

The Amethyst Garden Inn was absolutely beautiful. We parked and walked almost everywhere in Downtown Savannah. Chemise made some wonderful breakfasts for us and was a tremendous host. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2023

Karen

Fabulous! Every aspect. Every detail.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

RONALD

Charming and Purple

We couldn’t resist this property from the first time we saw the pictures. It was exactly as described and we felt like we were living 200+ years ago but with modern conveniences. It was so charming and we loved our stay. The breakfast and afternoon nibbles were so delicious, hats off to the chef!! Very conveniently located and we would definitely come back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2023

Michelle

Amethyst Inn was a great choice for our stay in Savannah Georgia. We enjoyed our stay!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Heather

This house is a purple beauty. The manager Chemise went to a lot of effort to make things special for us. She explained her connection to the house and gave us the history, prepared a wonderful breakfast every morning and helped us get oriented with things to do in Savannah.

The property is lovely and quiet - the owner was on site doing maintenance while we were there; but everything was in perfect order in our room. The decor is comfortable yet elegant. We enjoyed the character in the house. The property is secured with locked gates, and the area is safe.

For us it was convenient to park our car and walk all weekend - we never needed to drive until our trip over to Tybee Island.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

Santa

Beautiful place and great location. Will stay again.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2023

Margaret

Such a beautiful and historic house. We stayed in the Dalila room and it was so lovely! Chemise was a wonderful host and the daily breakfast was so yummy!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Mar 2023

Donald

Beautiful from the street

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2023

Paul

This was an amazing experience! If you want to step into the past, then this is the place to stay. Our hosts were most gracious and helpful.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2022

Victor

Over priced for the accommodations.

The lady running the inn was very friendly and helpful, however for the price I expected a little more. The sink was not in the bathroom. No thermostat to control heat or cold. It looks as if a lot of shortcuts were done, like black tape on a light switch, two doorknobs but only one worked. My compliments to the photographer that took pictures of the rooms, they did a great job.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2022

Kimberly

Super clean. Food was great. Easy checkin. Quiet area

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2022

Lilla

We had a pleasant experience.The inn has charm and the breakfast is excellent. The space for dining is full of beautiful light. The bed was very comfortable. The place was clean and inviting.
There are a lot of steps just to enter the building so this would not be good for anybody with physical issues that might have trouble with stairs. The decor is not as good as it could be, but you can tell they tried to make it nice without spending too much on finer things.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2022

Margaret

Amazing- staff was awesome and breakfast simply the best!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2022

Robin

Great gluten free and dairy free breakfasts. Items very similar to what others were having.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2022

Kay

100% recommend!

Loved this adorable bed and breakfast, and the room was gorgeous! Very clean and offered an at home feel to being in a new city!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2022

Miranda

Overall great stay

I loved our stay at Amethyst Garden Inn. The breakfast was delicious each morning and the Inn itself was decorated beautifully. We stayed in a downstairs room, the Begonia room, which provided convenient access to our car and the outdoor seating area. The only downside was that the room was a bit warm and there was no individual air conditioning adjustment, but a fan was provided which made it much better. The location is a good spot - quiet and secluded. We chose to drive down to riverstreet because the walk was around 25 minutes and I was already sunburnt, but you could walk anywhere you wanted from here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2022

Bryan

The room was great! It had everything we needed and was beautiful.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2022

MEREDITH

Room was in a dirty, musty, dank smelling basement. It smelled awful! Windows and window sills were dirty and dusty. Many windows were bolted shut. All windows had vertical bars covering them like a prison cell. Window coverings didn’t work. They were dirty horizontal blinds from the 60s. The room was not updated and visible repairs had been done with tape and spray-foam. There were many holes (drill holes and otherwise) in the walls and stains on all of the furniture. The “nest” was blotted shut in a plastic case on the wall so you were not able to control the temperature of your room. The bathroom was tiny, ugly and outdated. Everything looked like it was from the 60s – old, drab, uncared for, stained and dirty. No wine glasses or cups were offered. The room was completely empty of all amenities. You could hear constant, loud footsteps of people walking above, as well as people in the adjoining rooms. I am shocked that this bed-and-breakfast gets away with charging as much as it does. It isn’t event close to the river or to most of the restaurants and tourist spots. Also, there is no pool, despite numerous pictures of one online. We didn’t stay. Despite booking to stay for 5 nights. We left immediately and booked somewhere else.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2022

Eileen

The property is beautifully maintained and the breakfasts are outstanding!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2022

Kristen

This was my first B&B experience for our 15 year wedding anniversary. The property is absolutely beautiful and one of a kind. Everything was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2021

Yuming

very beautiful house converted as an inn, there is a very nice lady helping us, highly recommended

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2021

Beth Ann O.

The breakfast was worth the steps!

The host was knowledgeable and friendly and can cook! The breakfasts were amazing. We were meeting children and grands at local state park so we didn’t have a chance to fully explore the property. Great weekend in Savannah.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Very thin walls, can hear people walking outside as if they are in the room with you.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

This historic inn is a little rough around the edges to be special. It's good location and appearance are almost enough to recommend it, but the worn pillows and random room interior and missing bulbs and spiders make it just a \"maybe\"

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2021

Verified traveler

Location was good and peaceful. Chemise is a gem! She managed our stay, events, and dining making excellent choices for us. Specifically a restaurant cancelled our reservation, and she located another one for us which was fabulous; it was our anniversary, great save Chemise! Rooms were clean and spacious. Temperature was a little warm on the top floor; however we had a fan. We will be back. Savannah is one of a kind. The Ropers

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2021

Verified traveler

Enjoyed our stay. Experienced all the charm of an older Victorian home with antique decor and creaky floors. Beautiful real orchids through the main floor and nice breakfasts made by Chemise.
Rooms are well spaced out I didn’t hear anyone else when in my room. Bed very comfortable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

We loved the location of the Amethyst Garden Inn. We were walking distance to everything and very nearby Forsythe Park. The Inn is nestled in the neighborhood so it was quiet and beautiful. Don't miss out on the southern style breakfast! It was the best start to our day.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Worst b and b ever. Starting with email I received the morning of our arrival saying there will be no breakfast. 0 host the entire stay, but a real live cat had the run of the house. Dirty kitty litter in guest bath. Gross. The biggest disappointment is with Expedia. We called multiple times during and after our stay. The couple with us is allergic to cats. We told them we booked another hotel through expedia. Weeks later and hours wasted on the phone they offered a $25 credit. We spent $600/night on the 2 rooms!!!
Will not book through expedia again. Will tell everybody we know the same. And, not to stay at Amethyst. Such a shame. Pretty historical house.
Guessing owner is bankrupt and doesn't care? He has not answered phone for me or expedia this entire time.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent , comfortable, very good location, beautiful

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2020

Joshua C.

Beautiful BNB in Historic Savannah

Amethyst Garden was an amazing place to stay. The staff was incredibly friendly and very accommodating given the COVID pandemic. My wife and I had a great time and will definitely be back!

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2020

Roman

Great place when you factor in free parking, delicious breakfast and great staff. Very pretty Property, lobby and dining room. Our room was ok. 3 min walk to Forsyth Park & bull st.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2020

Gilbert

Excellent stay. Enjoyed the inn and the area immensely.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2020

Lacy R.

Lovely inn keeper

Great stay

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2020

Jaylene

Our hostess was delightful and the breakfasts were delicious. Amethyst Gardens is beautifully restored with many lovely antiques. Our bed was very comfortable. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

We were originally supposed to stay in the Azalea room. Upon arriving, we were absolutely shocked at the condition of the room and walking path to get to the room. First, it's in the basement (exterior access only) - completely isolated from the main part of the house. Second, the room itself was awful - the bedpost was falling a part (like, catch it in your hands falling a part), the bedspread was filthy with brown spots on it and the matching pillows. Finally, the renovation looked like a DIY project gone wrong.

My husband refused to unpack and immediately started searching for new accommodations. I called the Inn manager Chemise to let her know about the state of the accommodations. Initially, she offered to move us to a new room - but that there would be a higher price. After letting her know that the state of the room we had was well below expectations and not as pictured at $325/night - she finally agreed just to move us to a different room without additional charges.

The new room, the Dahlia suite was MUCH better - but it was still lacking in amenities. It definitely had the historic charm down, but it was missing basic staples like: TV, iron, convenient outlets to charge your electronic devices while you're in the bed, privacy in the bathroom, etc.

All in all, we would not stay at the Amethyst Garden Inn. The place needs too much work and there are much nicer places that are cheaper. Pretty disappointed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The home is lovely and Chemise is a terrific hostess. She made us feel very welcome and even shared a recipe with us from the delicious breakfast she cooked. I suggest that you inquire about what room you are purchasing when you book so you receive one that meets your needs and expectations. We had a few issues with the room we were originally assigned but Chemise was able to assist us and made our stay very memorable. The Inn is lovely and very well- maintained and located. I highly recommend it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2019

Jessica

Best ever. So charming, comfy beds, host that is so down to earth, intelligent, and just overall. Wonderful. We love you chemise!

Highly recommend this place. Pool in the garden is so refreshing and the cherry on top. Beds/mattress super high quality. Would come back for sure.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2019

Eric

Wonderful place to stay.

The inn keeper chemise(? Spelling) was excellent. She is very knowledgeable about the area. She is an excellent cook for breakfast. The location of the inn is perfect, close enough to walk to City market and river street but far enough away to be quite at night. The ivy room was beautiful. The inn was very clean, very romantic. Highly recommend for couples to stay at.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

It was ok but not as well kept as it could have been.
Food was very good. The facilities are dated since the pictures on website. A little high priced for the location and overall accommodations.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I had to cancel my reservation because my travel partner (my mother) was diagnosed with lung cancer and has to begin chemotherapy just after our trip, and her doctors forbade her to travel. John Ranivand, the owner, refused to refund our cancellation. He is “sticking to his policy” of no refunds, even if that includes a dying woman.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

atmospheric, romantic, you get a sense of what old Savannah was all about

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2019

Lynn&AJ

My husband and I had an incredible stay for our first time in Savannah, we highly highly recommend Amethyst Garden!! Chemise truly is wonderful with southern charm, warmth, excellent local recommendations for activities/food/extras, and we couldn't have enjoyed our homemade breakfasts more, especially her delicious cheese grits (which we both had for the very first time and ruined every other we tried)!! Honestly, we couldn't have enjoyed our stay more, including a couple refreshing evening swims. So THANK YOU Chemise, it was a pleasure, and when/if we find ourselves in Savannah again, you will certainly be finding us there!!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2019

Verified traveler

The innkeeper is lovely and friendly. The breakfasts were just okay. The room had no place to unpack clothes into. The room was not cool enough and the air conditioning had no control in the room itself. The bathroom setup was odd - small shower stall and toilet in bathroom while sink in a closet in the bedroom. Shower stall had no lip so it was hard not to have water puddle throughout the bathroom. I would like to have seen other rooms on other floors. The landscaping needs attention from a gardener.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent breakfast each day. Friendly and responsive staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2019

Jodi

The house is very old, 1880s, I think. At night all the little creaks and sounds echo throughout and make it feel almost haunted. It's a good place and we would stay there, again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The inn is located perfectly for walking into all parts of Savannah. The accommodations were clean, breakfast was plentiful and innkeeper Chemise was a true delight. Finding the purple house made it easy to spot when seeking to return home.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

I absolutely LOVED our stay! So beautiful and clean, wow one person cleaning that entire home and it looked like each room had its own maid. Food was out of this world. Absolutely a wonderful stay!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Such a great old house. A great property. A little street noise but not really a problem

Leisure Partner