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Hotel Description

5-star beachfront resort near Kiawah Island Beach

On the beach

With a stay at this East Beach resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kiawah Island Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Turtle Point Golf Course. The Ocean Course and Cougar Point Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

18-hole golf course

This luxury resort features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. There's fun for all ages with a children's club and a playground, and families will appreciate the picnic area. Enjoy the 2 outdoor pools and perks like free self parking and a free area shuttle.

Room, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$675* Per night/room Apr 21 - Apr 22

Room, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Oceanfront King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, Oceanfront

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, Dunes View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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3 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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About the The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Location 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

Property Features

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course, cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, and enjoy a treatment at the full-service spa. There are 3 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. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a garden. Free self parking is available. This 5-star Kiawah Island resort is smoke free.

  • 255 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2004
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 15
  • Free area shuttle
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking; valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers 255 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Kiawah Island resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Ocean Room - Overlooking the ocean, this steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Jasmine Porch - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Loggerhead Grill - This poolside restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Beaches & Cream - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

The Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in Regional cuisine and overlooks the ocean. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 15 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Playground on site
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Tennis lessons on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, The Sanctuary Spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. The spa is open select days.

  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Facial treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 44.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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

Hotel Names

  • Kiawah Island Sanctuary
  • Sanctuary Hotel
  • Sanctuary Hotel Kiawah Island
  • Sanctuary Kiawah Island
  • Sanctuary Kiawah Island Resort
  • Sanctuary Resort
  • The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island
  • The Sanctuary At Kiawah Golf
  • The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Resort
  • The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Resort
  • The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Kiawah Island
  • The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Resort Kiawah Island

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.