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Wylder Tilghman Island

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and a sauna

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Widows Walk Suite | Terrace/patio
Waterfront Suite | Living area | 35-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Exterior detail
Exterior
Wylder Tilghman Island offers a peaceful riverside retreat with amenities to enhance your stay. Enjoy continental breakfast, unwind at the cozy bar or sauna, and use complimentary bicycles to explore nature. Guests praise the beautiful waterfront setting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Waterman's Galley | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterman's Galley

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Cabin | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Partial Waterview Full | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Partial Waterview Full

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Partial Waterview Queen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Partial Waterview Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queens Quarters | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queens Quarters

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow 2 Queens | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow 2 Queens

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bungalow King | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow King

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterfront Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterfront Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Widows Walk Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Widows Walk Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
21551 Chesapeake Access Drive, Tilghman, MD, 21671

What's nearby

  • Tilghman Watermen’s Museum - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Tilghman Island Marina - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Phillips Wharf Environmental Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - 30 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • St. Michaels Winery - 31 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gina’s @ The Bridge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Two if by Sea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tickler's Crab Shack and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bridge Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Marker Five Waterfront Dining - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Wylder Tilghman Island

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a bar at Wylder Tilghman Island. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to conference space and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a dock, and outdoor furniture
  • A nature reserve, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Art supplies, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 500 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 44 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • In-room bottled water
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 60 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 21 to October 15

Property is also known as

Wylder Tilghman Island Hotel
Wylder Tilghman Island Tilghman
Wylder Tilghman Island Hotel Tilghman

Frequently asked questions

Does Wylder Tilghman Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Wylder Tilghman Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 60 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Wylder Tilghman Island?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wylder Tilghman Island?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wylder Tilghman Island?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wylder Tilghman Island located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Tilghman Watermen’s Museum and Talbot County Library Tilghman Branch. Kronsberg Park and Chesapeake Bay are also within 10 minutes.

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Wylder Tilghman Island Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relax environment great food drinks and entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic escape with plenty of activities to do and things to explore would highly recommend to anyone looking to get away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Quiet, tranquil, and peaceful are all words to describe our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shrudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaewon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and good options to enjoy the stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Very relaxing and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness
great place for quick getaways
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Amenities
Great location, very family friendly, quiet and tranquil! Staff at hotel and restaurant were all very nice and chill. Would definitely consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay and it was as wonderful as the first. Quiet and private. Pool was great and the views were beautiful. Kayaking, SUP and Fishing, they also had bikes available.Fire pits at night and Ticklers a good place to eat and drink! Very enjoyable, we will be back again and again!
Picture taken from our room at Sunrise…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception area takes care of all of your needs. Very courteous and helpful! Loved the heated saltwater pool and the food at Tickler's was delicious. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Staff VERY friendly and professional . Room was very clean. Pool was a blast...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot for a weekend with my daughter and grandson. The heated pool was terrific and so was the food!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We got a small room because we didn't plan on spending alot of time in the room. It was in the the boarding house section. Really needs an update. We also had 2 mornings with no water. Nice grounds and ammenities Would stay in another area but not in boardi g house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rustic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. This was my third visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect escape for relaxation—calm, quiet, and beautifully maintained. The pool, sauna, and plunge are highlights, offering a wonderful, soothing experience. Highly recommended for those seeking peace and top-notch amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 4th of July weekend

We had a great 4th of July weekend at Wylder. The food and view was great. Enjoyed blue crabs. The room is not big but we didn't spend much time in the room. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was great except we were in an heat wave and the pool was not functioning for and the Bay water was full of jellyfish. This was for the entire time of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples Chesapeake getaway

Great, very inclusive facility. Quiet evening, pool, and hot sauna was a fun distraction. Dinner at Ticklers Crab Shack was so good! the crab & veggie soup was fantastic.The morning coffee and offerings was good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great find for a last minute getaway. The grounds are so clean, the fire pits lit and cozy to sit around. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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