Savannah College of Art and Design - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
SCAD Museum of Art - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
River Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Savannah Convention Center - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Savannah Amtrak Station - 10 min drive
Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Cuban Window Cafe - 3 min walk
KFC - 12 min walk
Collins Quarter at Forsyth - 5 min walk
Shuk - 7 min walk
About this property
Catherine Ward House Inn
Bed & breakfast near Forsyth Park
Located close to Mercer Williams House Museum and Savannah College of Art and Design, Catherine Ward House Inn provides free full breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Luggage storage, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
12 steps to reach entrance
No elevator
More
Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Catherine Ward House Savannah
Catherine Ward House Inn Savannah
Catherine Ward House Inn Bed & breakfast
Catherine Ward House Inn Bed & breakfast Savannah
Frequently asked questions
Is Catherine Ward House Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Catherine Ward House Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Catherine Ward House Inn?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Catherine Ward House Inn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Catherine Ward House Inn located?
Located in Midtown, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Forsyth Park, Mercer Williams House Museum, and Savannah College of Art and Design. The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and SCAD Museum of Art are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Catherine Ward House Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Outstanding, attentive staff and immaculately clean interior.
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Loved my stay here! Beautiful room and lovely lobby/living room area. So close to Forsyth Park!
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
This property was as listed, Wonderful staff, rooms were decorated nicely and clean and the food was very good, the location was very close and within walking distance to restaurants and town.We would definitely stay again in the future.
Patrick
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Sam welcomed us and walked us to our room. Had a great evening and great breakfast! Would stay here again.
Kathy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
This charming place is so well located if you want to be next to Forsyth Park and away from the bustle of the more touristy areas along the river and downtown. Quiet, tasteful decorated, incredibly friendly staff. With all the charm of a grand old Savannah house and all the comfort of staying with family where you can help yourself to the coffee and tea in the kitchen. It doesn’t have a bar or a pool. There is no scene. It’s the perfect hideaway. The only reason I didn’t rate it higher was due to a leaky air conditioner in our bathroom which could not get fixed over the weekend. I’m sure it’s fixed by now.
Kathryn
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
Very nice and clean room. Great breakfasts. Great staff
Foster
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10
Great staff, fab. Breakfasts. Great location. Great rooms.
Masoud
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10
We had a wonderful stay at the Catherine Ward House! The check in was effortless. The house is in excellent restored condition but with great upgrades to the bathroom! The king bed was super comfortable (on the firm side, which I prefer!) and the pillows were great! The house was full but felt really private. Breakfast was delicious!
James A
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
We absolutely loved everything about our stay. Beware if you cannot do stairs due to mobility issues, reach out to management before booking to inquire.
Melanie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
Our room was very comfortable, the garden room.
Loved the staff and Sonja was such a good host. Definitely plan to stay at the Catherine Ward house again, soon.
Robin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Sonia was so friendly and courteous. She checked with us to make sure our arriving time so she could be there to check us in. The facility was clean, just a few steps from the Forsyth Park, and you could walk to everywhere.
Holly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
A major shout out to our host, Sonja, who provided good and relevant information and suggestions for our stay in Savannah, and also to the kitchen staff for the great breakfasts they made for us. When we arrived we felt very welcomed and got a great tour of the property along with important details about our stay. We would definitely stay here again.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
Everything was great! The place was clean, the staff we met were great, we were served a delicious freshly cooked breakfast. The best place we've stayed at in Savannah since our daughter started school there 3 years ago, and definitely the best B & B we've ever stayed at. Wish they allowed pets because we need to bring our dog when we go for our daughters graduation, but we'll stay there every other time we go, if available. I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay there again!
Jason
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
I have stayed at many B and B's. This one was exceptional.
Twyla
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10
The bathroom was tiny and the shower was even smaller
Our room was quite small, as well
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
The room was exactly what I expected and needed. Sonja is wonderful and amazing in juggling us all.
Mary
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10
Charming Bed and Breakfast near Forsyth Park. A decent walk to the river front, but it's all flat. There is also the DOT which is a free shuttle service. Breakfast was served on time and delicious.
Jennifer
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
We stayed for 2 nights and this was our first time at an Inn and I will say it was exceptional!! The Inn was quiet and tucked away a few minutes walk from Forsyth Park which was lovely! We had breakfast both mornings and it was great both days!! The staff was super friendly and gave such great recommendations! We stayed in room 7 and had our own door to the private courtyard which was nice to spend our evening in! If you’re thinking about it, definitely book! Can’t beat the location and personality of this Inn!
Samantha
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
My husband and I stayed 3 nights at the Catherine Ward House Inn and left wishing we'd booked for longer. From the beautiful rooms, closeness to all the happenings and the delicious breakfast. The owner, Leslie, is warm and friendly, with lots of useful knowledge about the area. She is a wonderful cook. In short, it's a home from home - spotless, beautifully decorated, it's a fantastic base to explore Savanah and surrounding areas. We highly recommend it..
Cristina
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
The Inn was in excellent shape considering the era it was built. We felt the accommodations were excellent. The area felt safe to us. We love the staff. The Breakfasts were fabulous. We like the close proximity to Forsyth park. It is walkable to downtown, but be prepared for a long walk down and back. The saving grace were the many green space squares along the walk that had park benches to rest. Overall, very enjoyable visit to the Inn and Savannah. Highly recommend.
Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10
Beautiful house and room. Easy parking and walkable to Forsyth park and restaurants. We were in the cottage behind the main house that shared the exterior wall with a house next door. There were drum beats/music that could be heard in our room that went on until 5AM on both nights we were there that made sleep almost impossible. I’m sure it would have been better had we been in a different room (we were in #8).
Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
We stayed in room 3. It was very comfortable and cozy. A/C and fan kept the room a great temperature. Curtains kept the room dark for my husband - who likes to sleep in. There was a lovely little outdoor sitting space right off the room overlooking the courtyard and a great front porch to sit on with tea in the morning. Perfect small full bathroom. Our room was right at the top of the stairs and I worried about hearing others pass by - we didn't hear a thing. The very friendly staff asked for any special needs/requests twice prior to arrival and confirmed our requests when we arrived. Easy parking. Great breakfast - they were very prepared to deal with a variety of diets. We also appreciated that the staff showed us where we could get ice/tea/coffee for ourselves after regular business hours. We will return...and I will ask for room 3 again
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Siegrune
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10
Overall good
Margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Prachtig historisch huis met smaakvolle inrichting. Kamer in klassieke stijl en comfortabel. Gemeenschappelijke woonkamer en eettafel voor ontbijt met andere gasten. Zeer vriendelijke gastvrouw! Leuke gesprekken aan de ontbijttafel!
Vlak naast mooie Forsyth park.