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“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.”

“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
  • Tennis
  • Resort's Roy Barth Tennis Center 22 tennis courts, including ten new Har-Tru clay courts
  • 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
  • Business meetings
  • Over 90,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space allows for every type of function
  • Birdwatching
  • The island is a birder's paradise with over 220 species of birds
  • Cycling
  • Great walks
  • Tennis coaching
  • Watersports
  • Kayaking
  • Art Classes
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Family Suites
  • Wedding license
  • Sea Views
  • On the beach
  • Grand Hotel
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Good wine list
  • 5* Luxury
  • On an island
  • Wellbeing
  • Traditional
  • Chic
  • Gym
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Romantic

Facilities

  • 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
  • Views
  • Fantastic views range from Atlantic coastline to romantic mature moss-covered oak trees & maritime forest
  • 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
  • Massage
  • Family Suites
  • Bar
  • Wedding license
  • Airport transfer
  • In room DVD
  • Outdoor dining
  • Meeting Room
  • Cots available
  • Parking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Private dining room
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Good wine list
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting Room
  • Room service
  • 24 Hour room service
  • Suites
  • Gym
  • Concierge
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • In room music system
  • Wifi
  • Garden
  • Business Centre
  • Bath robes

Activities

  • Golf
  • A world-famous golf destination that has hosted PGA and World Cup events, there are 5 courts designed by golf legends
  • Tennis
  • Resort's Roy Barth Tennis Center 22 tennis courts, including ten new Har-Tru clay courts
  • 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

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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