Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a luxurious oceanfront retreat located in the heart of South Carolina’s lowcountry. The resort is situated on a private gated island, surrounded by natural environments and breathtaking waterfront views. Featuring endless activities, including access to championship golf courses, exhilarating water sports, serene spa experiences, and award winning dining, Kiawah Island Golf Resort will provide a spectacular travel experience you will never forget.

The elegant hotel combines the highest finishes of Charleston brick, stucco, wood, slate, copper and ironwork, which evokes an aura worthy of its historic setting. Mirroring a century-old grand seaside mansion, the oceanfront resort is elegant, but not in a stuffy way. It exudes relaxed elegance. From high ceilings and classic antique furniture in the lobby to their extraordinary level of service and abundance of amenities, 90 percent of the guestrooms and suites at The Sanctuary Hotel have ocean views.

Accommodations at the resort are nothing short of luxurious. The Five-Star/Five-Diamond Sanctuary hotel offers guests the ultimate in luxury and comfort. Guests can choose from a variety of rooms and suites, all of which feature breathtaking views of the ocean, lush gardens, or the resort’s golf course. The hotel also offers a private Club Level with exclusive access to a private lounge and concierge service.

For those looking for a more private experience, the resort also offers one-of-a-kind private homes. These homes feature stunning waterfront views and all the amenities of a five-star hotel. The resort manages close to 500 properties, ranging from cozy cottages to grand estates or their Ocean Course Cottages, which provides a one-of-a-kind golf experience with a dedicated concierge.

The resort boasts five championship golf courses, each designed by a different golf pro architect, providing a unique experience at each. The courses include the Ocean Course, designed by Pete Dye, which features the most seaside holes in the Northern Hemisphere and unobstructed views of the coastline from every hole. The Osprey Point course is designed by Tom Fazio, the Oak Point course by Clyde Johnston, the Turtle Point course by Jack Nicklaus, and the Cougar Point course by Gary Player. The resort also offers tennis, pickleball, and lessons for all, as well as bicycling, nature trails, and hundreds of recreation and nature classes and experiences, both indoors and outdoors.

The island has the highest per capita income in South Carolina, with perfectly preserved maritime forests, sand dunes and marshes. Just 21 miles from Charleston, the 13.4 square-mile island is home to an abundance of wildlife including whitetail deer, seabirds, dolphins, sea turtles, alligators and bobcats. On the island, guests can enjoy 10 miles of private beach, a five-star luxury spa, multiple indoor and outdoor swimming pools, waterfront activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating, and a range of dining experiences, including award-winning fine dining options in the Ocean Room and Atlantic Room, all focusing on unique twists on Lowcountry cuisine.

Offering a collection of 15 restaurants, cafés, bars and eateries, presenting cuisines ranging from modern pub fare to authentic Lowcountry cuisine. The Ocean Room, the hotel’s signature restaurant focuses on USDA Prime Beef, locally sourced seafood and distinctive seasonal side dishes, which can be paired with their 1,000-label list of exemplary cellar-aged wines. Within the hotel itself, Jasmine Porch is their refined family-friendly establishment specializing in the Lowcountry’s distinctive cuisine like their she-crab soup and shrimp-and-grits. A must stop is Beaches & Cream for lite fare breakfast, locally sourced organic ice creams and sandwiches for carry-out.

The Spa at The Sanctuary provides services in 12 treatment rooms with treatments inspired by Kiawah Island’s natural ingredients derived from the ocean, marsh and maritime forest. Combining Southern hospitality with natural design elements and the Spa features men’s and women’s aqua retreats which offer spacious vitality mineral whirlpools, waterfalls, steam rooms and saunas.

In short, Kiawah Island Sanctuary Golf Resort is the perfect destination for a luxury vacation. With its luxurious accommodations, world-class spa, and endless activities and amenities, the resort offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to relax, rejuvenate, or simply escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Kiawah Island Sanctuary Golf Resort is the perfect place to do just that.