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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort with golf course, near Kiawah Island Beach

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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Children's play area - outdoor
Golf
Room, Garden View (or 2 Queens)
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Lobby sitting area

Overview of The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
9.4/10 Exceptional

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
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1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
Feel at home
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower

Room options

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Suite, Oceanfront

Suite, Oceanfront

  • 115 sq m
  • 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 (or 2 Queens)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, 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, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Garden View (or 2 Queens)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Oceanfront King Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Dunesview)

Room (Dunesview)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • In East Beach

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 61 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - 1 min walk
  • Jasmine Porch - 6 min walk
  • The Ocean Room - 6 min walk
  • Mingo Point - 10 min drive
  • Beaches and Cream - 1 min walk
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About this property

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

At The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, yoga and sunloungers. There's plenty of fun with the 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. The Ocean Room, one of 3 restaurants, offers ocean views and serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 3 bars/lounges, a golf course and a poolside bar.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 255 units
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 4:00 PM until 6:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Supervised childcare*
  • Children's club*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site valet parking (USD 22.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Golf privileges
  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Golf caddy on-site
  • Golf cart on-site
  • Golf clubs on-site
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2004
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • 18 holes of golf
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubhouse on-site
  • Golf pro shop on-site
  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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 spa tub and a steam room. The spa is open selected days.

Dining

The Ocean Room – Overlooking the ocean, this steakhouse only serves dinner. 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 specialises in Regional cuisine and overlooks the ocean. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 29.00 per person

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 3 January 2024 to 18 January 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Spa
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 22.00 per night with in/out privileges

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?
You can check in from 4:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as beach yoga, and practise your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort also has 3 bars, an indoor pool and a health club, as well as spa services, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine, ocean views and poolside dining.
Does The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
Does The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort like?
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Kiawah Island Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Turtle Point Golf Course.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Erin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

I requested a warm plate for the buffet breakfast, was told warm plates are only available when ordering off the menu!! No grab rails in ‘marble’ bathroom/shower seems dangerous, a fall risk. The pull on the ceiling fan was inaccessible without standing on a chair, again a fall risk.
Judith, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Sue, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joseph, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Petronilo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly beautiful oceanfront resort. Many, many things to do.
susan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely professional & helpful staff everywhere! The hotel scenery with nature & ocean and exquisite! Highly recommend if your looking to recharge in a hotel that preserves nature!
Michael, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was Grand