Kiawah Island, SC

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Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island
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Where to stay in Kiawah Island

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Vanderhorst Plantation

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Vanderhorst Plantation, you might make a stop by sights like Kiawah Island Beach and Ocean Course.

Vanderhorst Plantation
Watch the sunset from Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Kiawah is a golf-centered resort island with lots of palmettos, pine trees, and waterbirds. The dolphins practice "strand feeding" here, which is the act of herding the fish up on the beach along with a wave and wriggling up on the sand to retrieve them.
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West Beach

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in West Beach, The Ocean Course and Kiawah Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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East Beach

5/5(7 area reviews)

When in East Beach, you can plan a visit to Turtle Point Golf Course and Kiawah Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Beach
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West Beach Village

While visiting West Beach Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kiawah Island Beach and The Ocean Course.

West Beach Village
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC
The price is AED 2,608 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 2,608
AED 2,947 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
3.5 out of 5
300 Farm Lake View Road, Kiawah Island, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 1,392 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
AED 1,392
AED 1,785 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (491 reviews)
"Very expensive for hotel ammenities"

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
Cottage w/ On-Site Golf, Shared Pool, & Beautiful Inlet Views - Near the Beach
Cottage w/ On-Site Golf, Shared Pool, & Beautiful Inlet Views - Near the Beach
Kiawah Island
Stay at this cottage in Kiawah Island. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions Cougar Point Golf Course and The Ocean Course are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Sunlet Cottage
"The unit was a little dated but well appointed and very clean. The location is just outside the main Kiawah gate so it is easily accessible but also comes with a pass to get onto Kiawah. It is right down the street from a public beach access."

Reviewed on 4 January 2025

Cottage w/ On-Site Golf, Shared Pool, & Beautiful Inlet Views - Near the Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Overlooking Roy Barth Tennis Courts- 5 Minute Walk to Beach
Villa Overlooking Roy Barth Tennis Courts- 5 Minute Walk to Beach
Kiawah Island
Book a stay at this golf villa in Kiawah Island. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
10/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
Second stay
"This was our second stay at this property. So clean and well appointed. Very up to date, we’ll be back!"

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Villa Overlooking Roy Barth Tennis Courts- 5 Minute Walk to Beach
2024 Remodeled- OCEANFRONT! Exceptional BEACH VIEW! 2BR/2BA Luxury Villa
2024 Remodeled- OCEANFRONT! Exceptional BEACH VIEW! 2BR/2BA Luxury Villa
Kiawah Island
Book a stay at this beach villa in Kiawah Island. Enjoy a beach locale and air conditioning. Popular attractions The Ocean Course and Osprey Point are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great rental
"The best equipped most thoughtfully appointed rental i have ever had!!"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

2024 Remodeled- OCEANFRONT! Exceptional BEACH VIEW! 2BR/2BA Luxury Villa
1 Bedroom Villa with private screened in porch and short  walk to the beach!
1 Bedroom Villa with private screened in porch and short walk to the beach!
Kiawah Island
Stay at this villa in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Turtle Point Golf Course and Night Heron ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
The Perfect Getaway!
"Jacki’s place felt like home the second we walked in. It was so cozy and clean. We loved the screened in porch for playing games and reading among the trees. The short walk to the beach was perfect and took full advantage of the beach chairs, umbrella, and beach wagon she left for us. The living ..."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

1 Bedroom Villa with private screened in porch and short walk to the beach!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kiawah Island

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 78%
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4 - Good 16%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Perfect getaway for people who want relaxation.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved walking on the many trails and beach!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Had brunch at The Sanctuary Hotel. Just the drive there was amazing with golf courses, big oak trees, Spanish moss and palms. The Sanctuary Hotel was a stunning experience I'l never forget. The brunch at Jasmine Porch was unbelievable delicious.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful location

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Despite the continued growth on the island, it still maintains impeccable plantings, golf courses, and bike trails. It is South Carolina's finest vacation spot.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fabulous beach/resort paradise!!