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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
$740
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Night Heron Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Oceanfront

  • 1240 sq ft
  • 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

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

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Suite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Ocean View

  • 1100 sq ft
  • 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, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 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, Dunes View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Dunes View

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

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About this property

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5-star resort in East Beach
Spend the day relaxing at the beach, practicing your swing on The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort's golf course, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
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 play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 15 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. 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.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Ocean Room - Overlooking the ocean, this steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Jasmine Porch - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Loggerhead Grill - This poolside restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Beaches & Cream - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
The Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in Regional cuisine and overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Beaches & Cream
  • Jasmine Porch
  • Loggerhead Grill
  • The Lobby Bar
  • The Ocean Room

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

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)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 44.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 178 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 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

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

ed, Mechanicsville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a first class hotel, loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking, wonderful staff and service, family oriented
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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