Wylder Hotel - Tilghman Island

The plus: arrived early for the weekend wedding after an overnight flight from AZ and was very excited that we would be able to check in by 12:30. Took naps outside in the hammock under the trees and breeze. Walked the grounds and we were getting ‘in the mood’. The not so plus: then we checked in… was presented with the smallest room ever (and I travel often) after having booked a room with a queen bed 8 months earlier. We were in room 33 of the main building (refuse this room if ever presented with it) up in the attic with a sloped ceiling (45 degree), all the utilities of the building right outside the window and had the brightest light coming through the triangular window above the other windows ALL night long. The A/C was elevated to the bed height and was maybe 15” away. I felt like I was sleeping with it, couldn’t hear a thing when it was running . And a full sized bed to boot. Here’s an idea, use this for a storage closet, not a paying room. There was no where to hang dress clothes (I mean no hangers, no place to place a hanger even if there were any) and the shower was so small, my wife had to go out of the shower to shave her legs. Pictures don’t do it justice, but here’s one of the ironing board they brought up for us to use.. The pool was nice and kayaks available, the sauna was very relaxing, but the cold water plunge was filthy - I assume the water was never changed after it was filled for us the first day (had to sign up for that).

Wylder has the best amenities for this area. Tons of space and activities for pets and kids. Biking around the area was a nice time (another free and easily accessible hotel perk), but when you’re ready to get in the car, St. Michaels’ bustling downtown is a quick 15-min drive down the road. Lauren and the whole team at Wylder (and Tickler’s) have been super friendly and hospitable. We’d recommend for anyone else looking to have a wonderful, relaxing time less than a 2-hr drive from DC!

Our third time visiting Wylder and it never misses! An easy escape from the Philadelphia area with our children. The highlight is always the great Captain Alan and his crab catching class! He is the absolute best!! Our whole family enjoys the great pool and access to kayaks and paddle boards! We will be back again next summer!

The Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island is the perfect quiet getaway - lovely setting, peaceful and serene. Wonderful experience starting with the warm welcome - Shout out to Lauren and Ramon who provided exceptional service! Very clean grounds and rooms, nice amenities, good food, nice pool and more!

Great location with great, professional and responsive staff. Wonderful quiet place for couples or a family. Waterfront location, great pool. Wonderful restaurants close by. My wife and I highly recommend it. This was our first trip to Wylder and we will be going back again.

My husband and I just spent one night at the Wylder and we’ll definitely be back!! The service was great, the vibe was very laid back, and the grounds & room were immaculate! If you don’t want to explore Tilghman or St Michael’s, you really don’t have to leave the resort. They have everything from water activities, lawn games, bikes, and a fantastic waterside bar @ticklers. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary!

What a wonderful property with lots of great amenities and things to do - from the pool, sauna, ice bath, chairs, fire pits, restaurant and bar…it was a perfect birthday get away! And close to St. Michaels and other shore towns. Ticklers Crab House was good!

Stayed with my parents from Wednesday to Saturday. A much needed getaway for all of us. I got a chance to sit and work on writing my debut book in a beautiful, relaxing area. The service was great. Jemal Pinder went out of his way to show us around, check on us, and help us out whenever possible. My dad uses a walker and he and I were determined to go canoeing. When we got back, we had to climb a small sandy hill with his walker. Could we have done it by ourselves? Yes. Was it helpful to have someone else? Also, yes. Jemal also went out of his way to help me put the canoe back on the rack. As for the hotel itself- it was pretty nice. The food at Tickler’s was great. It was quite frustrating that most food places weren’t open during the week- some of that was due to the summer season not being open quite yet, but still frustrating. Loved being at Tickler’s for live music on Friday, though.

I regret to share my extremely disappointing experience with Wylder Hotel. As a business owner who understands contractual agreements, I recognize the importance of adhering to policies. However, I also believe that extenuating circumstances warrant compassion and flexibility. Three weeks prior to my scheduled event—a small women's retreat—I faced an unexpected and devastating crisis. My mother suffered a massive stroke and was placed in hospice care and passed away the week my event was to be held. Understanding the gravity of the situation, I promptly contacted Wylder Hotel to request a postponement of my event, initially scheduled for summer, to a tentative date in the fall. Despite the advance notice and the seriousness of my situation, I was met with an unyielding refusal. I had already paid over $6,000 to the hotel, and I only requested the return of $3,000 to reimburse the women who had paid me in full for the retreat. As I was only postponing the event, there should be no need for a full payment to be needed so far in advance and a 50% deposit should be more than sufficient. To my disbelief, my request was denied outright after being escalated to management. I was told a flat "NO," without any consideration of my situation. This decision was not only callous but also incomprehensible, considering the notice I provided. The eight rooms I had reserved could have easily been rebooked during their busiest season, likely without any loss to the hotel. It is disheartening to see a business prioritize profit over basic human compassion. In times of crisis, a little understanding goes a long way. Unfortunately, Wylder Hotel has shown that they are unwilling to accommodate their guests during truly difficult times. I sincerely hope the Wylder Hotel reconsiders their policies and approach to customer service.