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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5.0 star property

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Children's play area - outdoor
Golf
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    2 min walk
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    16 min walk
  • Night Heron Park
    16 min walk
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    61 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

  • 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

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

Room, Dunes View

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

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Exterior

Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (479)
The price is $299
per night
$386 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

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 spa 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.

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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub
  • 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

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

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. 152 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 186 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious
It was amazing. The service is beyond excellence. My ocean view room was one of the best I’ve stayed in. They also had turn down service. So luxurious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional! We loved everything about it—pool, beach, the property, the service and the restaurants we all great. Beautiful property and truly a sanctuary from the every day!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Love everything about this property. Very clean, the pools are very well maintained and easy access to the beach. Staff everywhere very friendly and useful always ready to help out. Thank you everyone for making our visit a memorable experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TED, West Chester

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sanctuary checks all the boxes for a great family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

2/10 Terrible

JAMES

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Excellent property and workers are extremely polite and nice! Would go back every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sanctuary is a beautiful resort. It is really upscale. The rooms and facilities are wonderful. The staff is very nice and attentive. It is a great place for golfers, tennis players or anyone that wants a relaxing place. We had a fabulous time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful design of very comfortable and upscale resort that is integrated into very natural surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very aesthetically pleasing! Great service. Peaceful environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Zandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Arnold

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It truly is a sanctuary.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Lenoir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It's a Monday in the middle of February. What could go wrong? Everything. Look the indidivual staff people are nice. But the concierge "desk' never answers the phone. They never made our dinner reservation. But worst of all, the "Ocean" view is in this dingy corner and you'd need the neck of a giraffe to see the water. They say they have no room to move me--even though I could roll a bowling ball down this place, it's so empty. Bottom line; they just don't want to make people happy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
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 Excellent

Bart, Mount Pleasant

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024