Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4-star beachfront hotel near Coligny Beach

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928

Place, Van Der Meer Tennis Academy
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Shipyard Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Shipyard Golf Course
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Pool View - Two Queens

Sleeps 4

Pool View - Terrace Two Queens

Sleeps 4

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort View)

Sleeps 4

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace, Pool View

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Horizon Room)

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort View)

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Roll-In Shower)

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View (Garden Suite)

Wonderful

900 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Resort View)

Good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Wonderful

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Horizon Room)

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Pool View)

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Very good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View (Signature Sonesta)

500 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Palmetto Suite)

900 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed (Grand Oak)

1200 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (Sofa Bed)

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Sonesta)

500 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Hilton Head Island

Beachside getaway.A stay at this South End hotel places you steps from Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and within a 5-minute walk of Shipyard Beach. Also, Palmetto Dunes Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Shipyard Golf Course is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

Van Der Meer Tennis Academy - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Shipyard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Van Der Meer Tennis Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Shipyard Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Palmetto Dunes Club - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fish Seafood & Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Nectar - ‬10 min drive
‪Big Bamboo Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Skillets - ‬8 min drive
‪Bad Biscuit - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4-star beachfront hotel near Coligny Beach

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Event space at this hotel measures 23000 square feet (2137 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. An area shuttle within 3 miles and a shopping center shuttle are free. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Hilton Head Island hotel is smoke free.

1 building

340 guestrooms or units

5 levels

5 dining venues

3 bars or lounges

23000 sq ft of conference space

2137 sq m of conference space

Built in 1981

Kid's club (surcharge)

Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Charging station for electric cars

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Terrace

Garden

Gift shop

Computer for guest use

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Bellhop

Elevator

No smoking on site

Coffee shop

Bar by the pool

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers 340 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in November 2024.

The Spa at Sonesta has 3 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

The spa is open select days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Pool
Pet friendly
Kids pool
Free WiFi

$297 nightly

Jul 1 - Jul 2

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's club (surcharge)
Fenced pool
Free area shuttle
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Pool gate

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
Free shopping center shuttle
Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 35 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
3 bars/lounges
5 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
24-hour gym
27-hole adjacent golf course
Bicycle cleaning area
Bicycle rentals
Children's club
Full-service spa
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf clubs/equipment
Golf driving range
Hot tub
Pro golf lessons
Pro golf shop
Tennis

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
7 accessible parking spaces
Accessible shuttle
Braille/raised signage
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Front entrance ramp
Pool hoist on site
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

LED TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:

Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 300 per stay)
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Destination fee: USD 3.30 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee: USD 44.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Beach access
Beach towels
Fitness center access
Health club access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
Parking
Phone calls
Pool access
Self parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 35.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 30.00 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 300 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is professionally cleaned

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

This property has 2 outdoor pools. One pool is open is all guests and the other is open to guests aged 18 and older.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Hilton Head Island Sonesta Resort

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island to the airport?

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is 10.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island on Jun 10, 2026 start from $431, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island.

How close is Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5.00 and 35.00 for adults, USD 5.00 and 30.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have a pool?

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have a restaurant?

There are 5 onsite restaurants, offering options like American cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Spa at Sonesta, where you can enjoy body treatments, Ayurvedic treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island to downtown Hilton Head Island?

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is 1.8 mi away from Hilton Head Island.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

A beautiful, clean, quiet property and friendly, attentive service.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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