Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Coligny Beach

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with lounge chairs and umbrellas at your disposal.
Relax in a spacious seating area with a sofa, coffee table, and two chairs, offering a view of the courtyard with palm trees.
Relax in this spacious room with a large bed, TV, and seating area, plus a balcony with outdoor views.
Outdoor event space with round tables, chairs, and a pathway surrounded by palm trees and a bar area.
Experience the hotel's modern design in this elegant hallway, featuring a carpeted corridor, reception area, and comfortable seating space.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Palmetto Suite)

  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed (Grand Oak)

  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

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

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

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

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Sonesta)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

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

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

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

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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

  • ‪Big Bamboo Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Island Bagel & Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Frosty Frog Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Java Burrito Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frozen Moo - ‬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, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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
  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Arum Spa. 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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 5:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for 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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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Howard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Convenient to ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great checked in 4 hours early
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tomislav

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were diverted from a disaster timeshare event and chose the Sonesta and were we pleased. Staff were so friendly, just an amazing experience with the beach so close, this is our Hilton Head destination for future visits.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Florence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we had a wonderful stay. This is a lovely resort that has been tastefully renovated recently. Special shout out to Carlton in the restaurant, who made our stay extra enjoyable! A few things that could use a little attention: 1. The fire pits were working only sporadically; 2. Lack of ventilation/HVAC in the hallways makes for very warm and stuffy spaces; 3. The floor in our room could have used a daily mopping. I’d also strongly suggest looking over your final bill very carefully. We found an error, which were promptly corrected, but I can’t figure out how those charges got there in the first place. None of these were dealbreakers at all. We’d definitely go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of the property is perfect. Access to the beach is steps away. The staff is very friendly and they were able to accommodate my ask for an upper room due to being a solo female traveler. The neighborhood is very safe and friendly for a solo female travelers, and offers many choices of restaurants and shopping. Kathy with the activities department went above and beyond in coming to my rescue when the chain on the bike I was renting fell off. A huge thank you to Kathy! My one negative of this property was the construction that is going on. The jackhammering and beeping of the trucks made it impossible to enjoy the pool and facilities at the hotel. I had to go to the beach each day to escape the noise. I felt that the resort fee should have been reduced due to this inconvenience. I would recommend this hotel for the future but beware at this time unless the noise of construction doesn’t bother you. Hopefully this project will be done soon. I’m sure it will be beautiful when it is. Overall I would return to this hotel and my trip to Hilton Head was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay - it was everything we hoped for and more. Renting bikes and exploring the nearby beaches, charming shops, peaceful parks, and fantastic restaurants made every day feel like an adventure. The pool was perfect, and the staff couldn’t have been kinder - every interaction was warm and welcoming! The resort itself is stunning, with beautifully maintained grounds and excellent in-house dining options. We especially loved the little touches that made our stay so memorable: being served frozen drinks and lunch poolside, joining in on the fun with daily bingo, relaxing by the firepit in the evenings, and watching the turtles in the pond. The beach access was a dream - we spent hours soaking up the sun and enjoying the natural beauty. This was our first time visiting South Carolina, and we’re so grateful we chose Hilton Head and the Sonesta. We’re already making plans to return. Thank you for such a wonderful and unforgettable vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have water for 12+ hours. Terrible situation with the construction, managed very poorly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No, we do this for a hobby somewhat of a living. We are a travel influence company. I gave the front desk faulty names because I do not even think they deserve to even know our social media handles i.e accounts. We will be telling our followers at over 2.7 million how horrendous this “resort” was to not only us, but other guests! I paid for a ocean view/partial ocean view whatever that means, and once I got to go tell the front desk attendant told us we would be upgraded, which was awesome, not needed, but awesome. Once we got to the room, we went out to the balcony, and all we heard was beeping and drills, and our view was construction and chaos at this ugly pool. That’s an upgrade? Strange. Once I told them about many other issues, they only gave me a partial refund and two drink vouchers. This place should be shut down until we get their act together a partial refund. What a joke if I don’t get a full refund after this review, then I will be going to the social media channels that we own.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Boris

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We thought there would be an adult only pool. It was under construction. And through the Easter holiday. They didn’t stop construction so the only day we didn’t hear, hammering, sewing, and electrical tools, was Easter Sunday. We thought their shuttle would be available, it was not available any day save one. Perhaps when this facility is complete with its renovations, it will live up to the billing that we thought it would. But right now until that new pool is open I would suggest people go to another resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

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

A very okay stay.

I have mixed feelings about this resort. This was a very spur of the moment trip, so we didn’t do much research before we booked. Overall the experience was okay, there’s just a few things that could have been better. The resort itself was nice and clean. All the staff we came in contact with were very friendly. Our experience at check in was fine. I had booked a room with a King sized bed. When we checked in, we were told we had been “upgraded” and that the “view” would be better. This turned out to be completely disingenuous. When we got to our room, it was the 5th floor, but the view was the pool and it was a double queen room. They likely oversold the king, and if that was the case, that’s fine! But don’t sell it as an upgrade. There was also an adjoining room door with no soundproofing so we got to listen to our neighbors wake us up continually, at 2am then 4am. Which that is not the hotel’s fault, but I have never stayed in a hotel with such poor soundproofing. The food on the resort was good as well, just know you’re going to pay for the convenience. There was a breakfast buffet that they charge $30 and it’s basically a holiday inn continental breakfast. Everything else we had was very good and worth the price though. And the last note is that this is advertised as beach front, but it is a decent little walk to the beach, and there is a lot of construction going on to upgrade amenities both inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property in a great location, was nice and quiet when we stayed. The second pool area was under construction outside of that everything was great! There’s also an awesome little coffee shop right inside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

Had a great weekend stay at the Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head! The staff was friendly and the renovated guest rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable! Even with the resort under construction, nothing was off limits and the beach access was incredible. Would recommend, and just a note that first floor rooms tend to be for pets. This was not a problem for us but might be for future guests so if it is, book a higher floor!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025