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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Beachfront sanctuary with stunning views

Perched above a large beach with breathtaking ocean views, this upscale resort seamlessly blends into its serene natural surroundings. Delight in the aesthetically pleasing spa, exceptional service, and superb dining, creating an unparalleled sanctuary for relaxation and recreation.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AED 1,065
AED 1,204 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Room, Dunes View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Dunes View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Oceanfront King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries

Club Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Club Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 115 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Night Heron Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Ocean Course - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mingo Point - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Luxury family-friendly resort near Kiawah Island Beach
Located close to Turtle Point Golf Course and The Ocean Course, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort provides a golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and beach yoga, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at The Sanctuary Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Regional cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and bike rentals
  • 15 outdoor tennis courts, supervised childcare (surcharge), and newspapers in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 255 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 26 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 44 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Beaches & Cream
  • Jasmine Porch
  • Loggerhead Grill
  • The Lobby Bar
  • The Ocean Room

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

As of 9 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on 16 November 2025 start from $327.7, 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.

Is The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Beach resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiawah Island Beach and Turtle Point Golf Course. The Ocean Course and Cougar Point Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 216 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and over the top helpful. The grounds were gorgeous and well maintained. Kid friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Sanctuary was a perfect family vacation!

The Sanctuary was one of the best places I have ever stayed at. It was very nice and elegant yet was not stuffy at all. We were all very comfortable on the property. The amenities were good. Lots of kids activities. The beach is quiet and clean. Service was impeccable. It will cost you though! Everything is very pricey
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sanctuary totally over delivered on our expectations, so much so that we extended our stay. The staff was incredible, food fantastic and beach/pool wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful natural setting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing getaway in luxurious surroundings! Everything you need is on property…we didn’t leave for our 48 hours there and enjoyed every minute of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff are excellent. I do think the hotel room we were in felt slightly dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Resort

Beautiful property and the staff are exceptional. One note for anyone traveling without a vehicle to the property, you need to pre-arrange transportation for your departure. We didn't realize this and almost missed our flight out of Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sanctuary is a first class hotel. The location, (right on the beach), is beautiful. Service is outstanding and rooms are immaculate. The Sanctuary always provide a great experience and it is the only place we will stay when visiting Kiawah.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offers many great services and features you do not find in other hotels. It is the type of hotel and location you will want to return to time and time again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stunning location

Exquisite property! Staff went above and beyond to exceed all expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful oceanfront resort. Many, many things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. We stayed on the first floor which was convenient. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Love everything about this property. Very clean, the pools are very well maintained and easy access to the beach. Staff everywhere very friendly and useful always ready to help out. Thank you everyone for making our visit a memorable experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very aesthetically pleasing! Great service. Peaceful environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The valet staff was delightful and very welcoming ! The staff in Jasmin’s porch restaurant was terrible ! They were not attentive ! The ocean room was excellent ! I love the place ! Golfing was great too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the type of resort it was very surprising to see so many screaming little kids running in the hallways everywhere. Made it impossible to relax. Need to put rules around that for those parents that allow this behavior.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine but the Ocean Room served us a grossly overpriced bottle of wine, liquid potato purée that had been described by the waitress as mashed, and insultingly tiny ice cream dessert portions. The Porch had a better and more realistic wine list.

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I requested a warm plate for the buffet breakfast, was told warm plates are only available when ordering off the menu!! No grab rails in ‘marble’ bathroom/shower seems dangerous, a fall risk. The pull on the ceiling fan was inaccessible without standing on a chair, again a fall risk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love everything about this resort. It is the perfect place for a family of 5 such as ours with 3 young children or a short getaway for just us. They know true southern hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

woodrow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in South Carolina in my opinion. STAFF always treats me great the place is really nice and they're trying to relax this spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a first class hotel, loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking, wonderful staff and service, family oriented
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ssrvice was excellent- friendly and attentive. The grounds were beautiful and the lobby is one of the prettiest I've seen. All the retaurants we tried were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025