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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Children's play area - outdoor
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 115 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Club Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Oceanfront King Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Dunes View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Dunes View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Night Heron Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Ocean Course - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles

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

Luxury family-friendly resort near Kiawah Island Beach
Located close to Turtle Point Golf Course and The Ocean Course, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort provides a golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and beach yoga, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a facial at The Sanctuary Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Regional cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and bike rentals
  • 15 outdoor tennis courts, supervised childcare (surcharge), and golf clubs on site
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 255 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

Is The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Beach resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiawah Island Beach and Turtle Point Golf Course. The Ocean Course and Cougar Point Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 208 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

It was a first class hotel, loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The most beautiful place in the world with a staff so accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Absolutely beautiful! Stunning resort. Amazing attention to detail in this resort property. Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The Sanctuary checks all the boxes for a great family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

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

An exquisite property that is truly a luxury resort filled with Southern charm. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great staff and superb food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

Very nice place…a little too expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

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

We were super impressed with our stay! It was one of the most beautiful plaved we have stayed in a while, with superior service, great pools, good (expensive) food and just a great overall atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Staff was very friendly and attentive. Beautiful resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Beautiful, tranquil and very helpful, accommodating staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Beautiful design of very comfortable and upscale resort that is integrated into very natural surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Amazing getaway in luxurious surroundings! Everything you need is on property…we didn’t leave for our 48 hours there and enjoyed every minute of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Wonderful natural setting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Property was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

The hotel and staff are excellent. I do think the hotel room we were in felt slightly dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Service is amazing - property is spectacular Even more spectacular at Christmas .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

From arrival to departure everything was wonderful. The attention to detail at the resort makes it by far my best experience in the states.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

While this resort is beautiful, world-class, it is the staff- Kristan and Veronica at the restaurant and Charles (Charlie?) who gave us insights on the art there who truly made our brief stay memorable and exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

This hotel offers many great services and features you do not find in other hotels. It is the type of hotel and location you will want to return to time and time again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

The spa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Excellent in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

The Sanctuary is a first class hotel. The location, (right on the beach), is beautiful. Service is outstanding and rooms are immaculate. The Sanctuary always provide a great experience and it is the only place we will stay when visiting Kiawah.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023