The Sanctuary is easily one of the best hotel experiences in Charleston County. The beach alone is…read morestunning! One of the top ranked in the country. The property itself is luxurious. The rooms are beautiful, the beds are plush and comfortable, and every detail is elegant and classy. The pool area is lovely as well, though the furniture could use a bit of an upgrade. Still, that is a small note in what is otherwise an absolutely gorgeous setting. It is a stunning place! I would love to get married here someday!

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island is a gorgeous setting for a wedding, with beautiful grounds, elegant…read morearchitecture, and an incredible sense of place. I didn't stay at the hotel, but the event was spectacular and left a lasting impression.

If you or a family member golfs, this resort is for you. Beautifully maintained grounds, several…read morerestaurants, and lots of amenities. We stayed in a one of the villas, which over all was very nice. The living room furniture could be updated, but it was otherwise clean and spacious for our group of 4. We enjoyed trying different dining establishments and just driving around the property. My son played two of the courses, and really enjoyed it. The beach was a short walk from our villa and had soft sand and was great for shelling.

Got the opportunity too play the ocean course today! Course is amazing! Got the caddie option…read moredouble bag. Caddie on the other hand was not so much a caddie. Sitting down on the tee box, on his telephone, rushing us when we were waiting on the group in front of us. Also rushed off the green on 18 didn't wait for the group to finish, or taking all of our clubs. Upon meeting him at the club house he said do you mind takbig your own bags from here. Proceeded to tip what we felt like was a very generous tip for the services $200. Which he then told us that the minimum was $240, which would be totally fine had the services been up too par.

In regards to the Villas: dirty, stained, moldy, outdated. We were 0 for 2 in our villa attempts:…read morefirst one had stained, dirty carpets and smelled of mildew, with a view of the parking lot. Plus it was not ready at check in. Moved to a different villa. Appeared clean with a nice golf course view; however, our eyes burned all night from an allergen of some sort--possibly from the one inch layer of dust under the furniture or dusty old bedding. Beds felt of metal springs in your back and flat pillows. Bottom line, the villas are all very old (and gross). Attempted to have a lovely breakfast after a terrible night of sleep, and the Jasmine Porch closed 45 min. early and was unable to seat us. For us, Kiawah is out. Stayed at the Sanctuary previously and it was not a memorable experience. After walking 18 holes at the Ocean Course, the pub was closed for a wedding. This place is hit and miss. There are a ton of other oceanfront golf resorts that are far better than this one. If you want a reliably amazing experience, don't waste your time or money. Sea Island or Sea Pines or even a trek to Pebble Beach would surpass expectations. So very much disappointed in our Kiawah experience.

We had a fun family vacation at Kiawah Island. The resort is beautiful and our villa was very nice…read more My only reason for the low stars has to do with the unresponsive staff. We accidentally left clothes behind. I called the resort as soon as we got home. They took my name and number and promised to call. I never received the call back. I called and emailed several more times- same promise, no follow up. Either the housekeeping staff or the guests that followed our stay kept our clothes or they are still hanging in the closet! We will never know!!! The no response was disappointing from such a nice resort.

From the moment we walked in, everyone made us feel welcome. The ladies and gentlemen at the front…read moredesk, the wonderful staff servicing the rooms and serving breakfast, and the drivers, Nick and Clifford, were all kind, welcoming, and helpful. The location is great, and the beach shuttle to Kiawah was perfect. They provided chairs, towels, and cold water, and we were able to reserve an umbrella when we arrived. Everything was so easy and convenient. I came with my boys a few weeks ago and enjoyed it so much that I had to come back and bring my husband. We all had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

A group of us girls stayed at Andell Inn for a few nights to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday, and…read moreit was such a great experience. The rooms were very nice, everything was clean, and everyone working there was friendly and welcoming. We had drinks there and they were really good, and we also had breakfast in the mornings, which was great as well. But the highlight for all of us was the outdoor space. Sitting on the wraparound porch in the rocking chairs with those views was so peaceful and relaxing--it truly made the trip. I would absolutely recommend staying here and would 100% go back.

We stayed at the Pelican Watch villas. Pros: The general area is nice and the pool area was good…read more Food is available at a cafe until 3 and there's an adjoining restaurant as well but it is closed a few days during the week. The beach is nice and has a lot of shells, although the water is brown and not aesthetically pleasing. Cons: The unit we had smelled musty as soon as we walked in. I have asthma and I began to struggle so we opened the glass doors to air it out. I had to stay outside for a while. The refrigerators were warm bc they had been turned off (a sign on the fridge said they had been cleaned and to be patient while they cool back down. Hm. I've cleaned my fridge without having to turn it off so that wasn't jiving). This was an issue bc we had groceries delivered before we arrived. It would've been so easy to turn them on a day or two before our arrival. They were also so old and the water dispenser didn't work. Update the appliances for goodness sake! There are very few amenities; very small bottles of shampoo and conditioner, one roll of paper towels etc. You are expected to buy all you need, including any spices for cooking. The beds were a bit hard and very flat pillows. We had a first floor unit and could hear the people above us walking around. The unit next to us had a patio full of dead plants (took up the whole area), a bucket w green standing water and an empty wine bottle. We didn't see anyone there the whole week. They should really clean that up. The QR system (which you need at the pool, restaurants and golf) was confusing to set up for the 6 of us that were there. I felt like I had to do homework just to go on vaca. All in all, it was okay but we will not return. Seabrook needs to pay attention to what makes a vacation worthwhile. To me, they do the bare minimum for their guests but the prices don't reflect that. We stayed at an Inn in Ohio of all places, and we had warm muffins at our door each morning, a bottle of wine and cheese plate each evening. Seabrook left a small empty bag that you could bring to the beach. I left it there.

I held back on a review waiting for my emotions to calm down. First of all I am advancing them one…read morestar as they really should be a two-star location based upon my experience. They have a good, delicious cheese topped appetizer which was almost too much to eat for my wife and i. I had not had a ribeye steak in a while and even though theirs was $45 I decided to go for it, figuring that it would be a really good one, after all this is ritzy Seabrook Island Club. When the alternate server came out with the steak which was supposed to be medium rare, he asked me to cut into it in his presence. I was flustered and amazed that he would ask that but I did so and looked at it and said this is not medium rare (which is what I ordered but it was medium at best). Without a word he turned around and walked off. That in and of itself should make this a one-star review. Then eating the steak it was chewy to say the least and worse than I could stomach. Amazingly enough I did not finish my steak which I don't recall ever having done. For an expensive place like this I was shocked at the lack of service. Certainly the quality of the steak was way below average. Be careful if you go here, order an appetizer and nothing more--certainly no steak. I do not plan on ever going back.

Our stay at the Penthouse at Windswept was lovely. Our accommodations were just as you see in the…read morephotos on the Kiawah Island Getaway website. It was a sisters trip and one much needed . We were welcomed by soft music and beautiful flowers welcoming us. There was everything we needed in the unit for our weekend. The accommodations were updated and very tasteful. If we could say one thing about the Villa it was the upstairs beds were too soft. If you need a firm mattress sleep downstairs in the room with the twins . Our overall stay was wonderful. It was when I went to book again that we had an unpleasant surprise. Jeanette (the owner) told me we did not follow the check out instructions to take out garbage . She stated the head of her her cleaning crew said garbage was left in the Villa and then check out instructions were not followed. I was shocked! There had to be a mix up with which Villa the cleaning crew was talking about, because I personally took all the garbage out to the parking lot garbage bin located in the center of the parking lot in an enclosure. There were 6 of us ladies ranged in the ages of 49-58. We left that place as we found it and the list was followed. Well, due to this accusation I was very insulted. Jeanette insisted she was right. I canceled my current reservation as I was so taken aback and a bit shaken. I have never had this happen to me in all the years I have rented homes and villas. Then after a week or so I decided it was too petty and the other set of women I was planning a trip with wanted to stay at Ocean Blue. So I put in the reservation and deposit. I very quickly received an email from Jeanette telling me they would not be honoring my reservation and no longer would be allowing me to rent from them. I couldn't believe what happened... This was the most unbelievable experience. After all the years of sending people to Kiawah Island Getaways and referring them they treat me as if I am some dirty rat. Sad experience... and probably due to a mix up with which Villa the cleaners were really talking about. However, that is far from how you handle yourself in business and customer service.

Our stay itself at The Shade in 2021 was wonderful. We appreciated the fresh flowers & warm music…read moreupon arrival, property cleanliness, tasteful decor, well-stocked kitchen & attention to detail. The 3 minute walk to the beach was shaded and pretty. We read through the helpful robust welcome binder thoroughly. Specifically, check out instructions were detailed, and we felt encouraged knowing this is part of what keeps the property a great place to stay. It was when my husband went to book the following year and to our surprise, the female co-owner advised that they cancelled our reservation. Disappointed, we called for an explanation, and she told us it was noted by housekeepers that the property was "difficult to clean with a lot of garbage left behind" after our stay. We responded asking for specifics, could this be a mistake, perhaps a mix up with another unit - as we took such diligent care to honor the property throughout, follow instructions, and to leave The Shade better than we found it. We swept, vacuumed, wiped down every surface and are 100% confident there was zero garbage left behind. Jeanette was curt, rude and would give no further explanation. She then deferred by offering to "allow" us to stay in one of their lower-end properties which she thought would be a better fit. This was insulting and we opted to take our business elsewhere. Interacting with her felt unsettling. A red flag and poor business acumen. There was another poster on this string who described a very similar experience arguing with the same property manager who told her that check out instructions for garbage were not followed. Reading that provided some solidarity after the bizarre interaction my husband and I had. Perhaps it is a pattern with this property manager. Posting here in case anyone else views this and experiences the same. There is not much competition on the island, but I would recommend booking with one of the other agents on beautiful Kiawah Island.

I can't recommend and extend my thanks to The Dunlin and their incredible staff enough. We traveled…read morefrom Dallas to John's Island with my niece who is special needs, and they were so understanding, accommodating, and kind. After a full day of travel my niece was quite tired and overstimulated, and the staff at The Dunlin sent us complimentary room service including wine and staff was so friendly and helpful. Staying here was an absolute treat. They had a full itinerary of fun things going on, like mat Pilates outdoors and a petting zoo, and nightly s'mores at 7pm. There were bikes that were available to ride around at any time, and a local market right on the property with fresh produce and locally sourced ready-made meals. Such a nice, serene experience and the room was adorable! Huge shower with a bench. The patio in our room overlooked the Kiawah River and we were surrounded by the sounds of water and birds, it was such a nice reprieve from the busyness and noise that comes from living in a big city. They offer an entire fleet of Mercedes Benz available to drive around in for 4 hour increments and golf carts to drive around the resort property. This was such a luxurious and beautiful experience, from the incredible staff to the beautiful suite. we really enjoyed it and I can't wait to come back!

A magical one night stay and we made the most of our brief visit before playing golf nearby…read more Gorgeous setting and the rooms were perfectly appointed. Loved the shades of green throughout and our screened patio had a wonderful view. Service is as expected for an auberge property, kind, prompt, and everyone we interacted with went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and satisfied. There was a wedding onsite that night so we people watched at the bar ahead of the ceremony while enjoying a cocktail.

This is always one of our favorite places. The drinks are great. The food is great. The ambience is…read morephenomenal. We love going there after any event for an after dinner drink or dessert or snack!

We absolutely love the bar at the Spectator Hotel. It's moody, cozy with a library feel. Service is…read morealways amazing. Great cocktail drinks! It's not good for large groups as it is setup conversation style with couches, club chairs, and a small bar. Perfect place for a night cap after dinner. They also have charcuterie board and small bites.

Beautiful condo, 4th floor, private balcony overlooking the beach - exactly what we were looking…read morefor. Tastefully decorated, all appliances looked new, everything was clean & in good working condition. Elevator never broke down, no water leak problems, no weird odors, no visits from fire department. Easy check-in, check-out. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. One noticeable maintenance issue was in the covered parking area - white stuff falling from ceiling above & sticking to the vehicle (easily washed off, however). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely unit and would come back again.

The positives are the generous balcony and the incredible oceanfront view. The villa was a decent…read moresize space with three bedrooms and three baths. The negatives - the furniture is dated and dirty. There is mold in the master bath shower, and we replaced the shower curtain in another bath because it was covered in mold. Cleanliness overall was just fair. The building is old, the elevators were just sad. The kitchen was minimally stocked. No wine glasses. A huge issue was guests from neighboring villas using the balconies as a place to smoke. Many times we had to go inside due to the cigarette smoke. If smoking isn't allowed on the balconies, maybe it should be posted as such. Very disappointing.

As a retired couple, we rent numerous vacation places several weeks out of the year. I have never…read morehad an issue until dealing Resort Quest by Wyndham. Four days before our rental check in, I was advised via an e-mail that our townhome rental was cancelled due tho the CoronaVirus. I understand this action was due to the Governors proclamation and do not fault the company. Resort Quest said they would give me a full credit for a future stay. I demanded a full refund. The representative said a full refund minus $76 for a booking fee would be returned. Actual e-mail from Resort Quest: "I'm sorry that you were unable to stay with us. During this time it is our policy to cancel reservation and to keep the reservation fee vice our normal policy. Thank you for choosing Wyndham Vacation Rentals! We look forward to having you vacation with us!" Any company that finds it necessary to rip off a retired couple for a booking fee that they cancelled is no company I, nor I hope others, would choose.

The home I stayed in was even more stunning than the photos online! Great customer service and…read moreamazing home - spacious, well decorated, clean and great location. Would highly recommend!