Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Coligny Beach

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Exterior
Indoor wedding
Lobby
Lobby
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
  • Place, Coligny Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Dunes Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Coligny Plaza
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Horizon Room)

  • 41 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Palmetto Suite)

  • 83 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed (Grand Oak)

  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Sonesta)

  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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 Coligny Beach. Shipyard Golf Course and The Village at Wexford are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Coligny Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Coligny Plaza - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Shelter Cove Harbour - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nectar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dough Boys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Skillets - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fish Seafood & Raw Bar - ‬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)
  • ATM
  • 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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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

More

  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 200 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
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 200 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.

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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Reviews

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1089 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael, NEW YORK

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunther

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is really a sight to see. Beautiful family friendly paradise. My 2 and 3 year old thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Greenville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible.

Told us the construction would’ve been done before we got that and it was still happening heard nothing but sawing and drilling. The outside of our bench was even rotted.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONRAD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though they were doing construction/renovation it was not intrusive and did not impact my satisfaction at all. The staff were very courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Not for couples

The hotel was swarmed with kids. The adult pool is under construction. The rooms are not sound proof - AT ALL. The sound into the hallway was clear inside the room at normal speaking volume, let alone kids screaming and running. Dogs barking. The fire alarms went off at least once a day. Every female bartender was either unfriendly or plain rude. One bright spot was the cleaning staff. They were friendly and the room was cleaned spotlessly every day. This is not a good hotel for couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pedro, Windermere

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
nuestra habitación en planta baja con vista a la piscina estuvo fenomenal, lamentablemente el pool bar y parte del área de la piscina está en remodelación , por lo que el área de disfrute es menos del 50% de lo que debería ser para la cantidad de huéspedes, además del ruido y otras molestias que eso puede causar, estoy seguro que cuando termine la remodelación la estadía será mucho mas placentera.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room cleaning staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the 2nd time that I stayed here and it was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Sonesta Hotel in the Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head Island was crowded and made worse by construction/revitalization areas forcing a large number of guests into an even smaller area. The room was good and clean but nothing fantastic. The staff was very pleasant and made a genuine effort to make my stay a good one. Unfortunately, the construction was an inconvenience and had I known, I would not have stayed at the Sonesta Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LATOYA, Lawrenceville

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The staff were very professional and customer service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love a beach side resort. The work they've done here over the years to upgrade it has been remarkable. This resort has almost every thing one needs without having to ever leave unless you want different dining, which was a tad expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking during the latter half of i the stay was iffy due to a wedding being held at the resort. Self parking lot is a bit tight to navigate with a large vehicle.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

George

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

55th wedding anniversary celebration

My wife and I were celebrating our 55th anniversary. When I booked the trip, the room stated pool view, but upon arrival, the representative, who was very professional and helpful, seemed to be worried about the distance to the room and he offered us a room on the 5th floor. Once we got the room we realized the distance was too far. He then moved us to the third floor. Neither the fifth floor or third floor had a pool view only tops of buildings. With all this said, we did enjoy our trip, but at our age, we may not return to this hotel. Not easily accessible for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025