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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Kiawah Island Beach

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Children's play area - outdoor
Lobby sitting area
Suite, Oceanfront | Beach/ocean view
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Ocean Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Oceanfront

Suite, Oceanfront

  • 115 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Ocean View (or 2 Queens)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries

Club Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Garden View (or 2 Queens)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Oceanfront King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Dunesview)

Room (Dunesview)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Kiawah Island

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).
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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 - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5-star beachfront resort near Kiawah Island Beach
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
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.

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 hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open select days.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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.

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

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 209 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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda, Johns island

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful place in the world with a staff so accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

richie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Stunning resort. Amazing attention to detail in this resort property. Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with family
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

K Ned

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

Sanctuary Has it All

The Sanctuary is one of country’s premier locations. Beautiful hotel with huge lobbies and hallways tastefully decorated. An ocean view from almost any place on the property. Spacious rooms well appointed. Best of all 5 terrific golf courses .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family
I will say that if you have not had the opportunity to stay at the Sanctuary put it on your list! It is beautiful hotel, location and great service! Hotel is right on the Atlantic Ocean and it is a 3 minute walk from the hotel and the sunrises and sunsets are beautiful. I could go on and on, just make it a place to go even if it is just for a couple of days, stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful resort! Many options for activities and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita, Huger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exquisite property that is truly a luxury resort filled with Southern charm. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place…a little too expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Travelled with family
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

JASON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024