“Luxurious mansion-style resort with an unbelievable beach-front location. Offering the epitome of Southern charm; classic rooms, suites & grand public areas feel glossy & elegant. Dining & shopping options are endless & there are world-class golf & tennis facilities. Five-star family holiday haven.”

Recommended for

  • Beach Life

    • Look out over a 10 mile stretch of pristine sandy beach just steps away. Ask the beach concierge for chairs, umbrellas & towels
  • Families

    • Ideal for upmarket family vacations with activities, amenities & dining options to keep the whole family occupied for days
  • Golf

    • A world-famous golf destination that has hosted PGA and World Cup events, there are 5 courts designed by golf legends
  • Weddings

    • Perfect for destination weddings. Say vows in the on-site chapel before celebrating in the elegant ballroom
  • Restaurant

    • 5 dining venues include a steakhouse, grill, casual restaurant with Southern classics, icecream parlour & bar with light bites
  • Yoga

    • Rotating classes at the fitness centre include pilates, yoga, yogilates and abs blasts. Private sessions are also available
  • Spa

    • Indulgent state-of-the-art spa with indoor pool and relaxation areas offers massages, body treatments, facials and beauty
  • Sights nearby

    • The island is just over 20 miles from Charleston, making it perfect for day trips if you fancy a spot of sightseeing
  • Outstanding location

    • Surrounded by beach, ocean and woodland on all sides, there is a real sense of seclusion and unbelieveable views
  • Views

    • Fantastic views range from Atlantic coastline to romantic mature moss-covered oak trees & maritime forest
  • Business meetings

    • Over 90,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space allows for every type of function
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Every room and suites comes with its own private balcony. 90% of rooms come with an ocean view
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

    • Governor’s Suites and Ocean Front Suites boast large jetted tubs
  • Birdwatching

    • The island is a birder's paradise with over 220 species of birds
  • Cycling

  • Family Suites

  • Wedding license

  • Sea Views

  • On the beach

  • Great walks

  • Grand Hotel

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Air conditioning

  • Tennis coaching

  • Watersports

  • 5* Luxury

  • Kayaking

  • On an island

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Chic

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Art Classes

  • Gym

Facilities

  • Rooms

    255 rooms in this hotel
  • Tennis Court

    Resort's Roy Barth Tennis Center 22 tennis courts, including ten new Har-Tru clay courts
  • Restaurant

    5 dining venues include a steakhouse, grill, casual restaurant with Southern classics, icecream parlour & bar with light bites
  • Spa

    Indulgent state-of-the-art spa with indoor pool and relaxation areas offers massages, body treatments, facials and beauty
  • Swimming Pool

    Two outdoor pools with uninterrupted sea views offer separate options for families & adults. Indoor pool offers classes
  • Shops

    Wide range of hotel boutiques stock high-end artwork, clothing, golf supplies and beauty products
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Every room and suites comes with its own private balcony. 90% of rooms come with an ocean view
  • Car not required

    Resort vehicles are available on a first-come, first-serve complimentary basis
  • Hot Tub

    Situated within a conservatory, the hot tub overlooks the indoor pool
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

    Governor’s Suites and Ocean Front Suites boast large jetted tubs
  • Cots available

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Wedding license

  • Airport transfer

  • Outdoor dining

  • Meeting Room

  • Business Centre

  • Massage

  • Bicycle hire

  • Private dining room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Air conditioning

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Suites

  • Bath robes

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Garden

  • Gym

Activities

  • Golf

    • A world-famous golf destination that has hosted PGA and World Cup events, there are 5 courts designed by golf legends
  • Yoga

    • Rotating classes at the fitness centre include pilates, yoga, yogilates and abs blasts. Private sessions are also available
  • Sights nearby

    • The island is just over 20 miles from Charleston, making it perfect for day trips if you fancy a spot of sightseeing
  • Birdwatching

    • The island is a birder's paradise with over 220 species of birds
  • Cycling

  • Great walks

  • Tennis coaching

  • Watersports

  • Kayaking

  • Art Classes

Map & Location

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