Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool views, open select days
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
  • Van Der Meer Tennis Academy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Coligny Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Shipyard Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (Sofa Bed)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Palmetto Suite)

  • 1200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View (Premier)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Pool View)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Horizon Room)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Resort View)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View (Sonesta Suite)

  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Roll-In Shower)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort View)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Horizon Room)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace, Pool View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4-star hotel in South End
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island's full-service spa.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers 340 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in November 2024.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour 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 hotel's full-service spa, Arum Spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

The spa is open select days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

In addition to a full-service spa, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

Event facilities measuring 23000 square feet (2137 square meters) include conference space. This beach hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine. An area shuttle within 3 miles and a shopping center shuttle are complimentary for guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has a restaurant on site.
Bailey's at The Pavilion - Overlooking the pool, this bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open select days.
Seacrest - Suite 2001 - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 35 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bailey's at The Pavilion
  • Seacrest - Suite 2001

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • 23,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Renovated guestrooms - November 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Monday:
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 3.33 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 44.40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 35.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; 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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1008 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a good experience.
We did not have a very good stay. We were unaware of extensive renovations when we booked. It was extremely hard to haul all of our stuff to a different floor just to get to the lobby. It did not seem safe having the lobby area open but nobody was there due to renovations. A dog barked across the hall from us off and on entire night. Unfortunately the parent would not take it out and we contacted front desk but apparently they could not do anything about the extensive barking. We ended up asking to check out early. They accommodated the request so we were able to leave and go somewhere different. We will not return to this hotel in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Toby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was disappointing
My stay in Hilton Head was disappointing. . I never knew hotels put fragrances into the hvac system. My son got terribly ill and never stopped coughing and sneezing all day and night. It was noted on my reservation that I had allergies to dander and feathers. . Also the mattress was too soft and uncomfortable. I was so looking forward to your resort and sadly it ruined my vacation. Toby Ulman 11/3-4 one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice weekend get away! Staff Great and Property was super clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

The Sonesta is under construction currently, so this isn’t a fair view about cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax in Hilton Head
Beautiful pool. Hot tub not hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great relaxing resort resort with plenty to do
Absolutely amazing!!! The resort has 2 restaurants and 2 pools with a hot tub. The resort is under construction right now but that was clear on the wrbsite til April. Nee restaurant and lobby and pool area coming. We loved the 2 fireplaces at night. Any room on the resort side is fine. We had a very large ocean front room And while it probably was one of the best units on the resort, the ocean is so far away because of all of the landscaping that any of the other rooms would have been just perfectly fine. The bike rentals were great and biking on the beach and All over the area was amazing!! We have been to hilton had many times even staying at the omni resort, but we liked this better. Granted there are more hot tubs at the omni. The staff was amazing as well.Super friendlee, we almost felt like we were on a cruise because everyone was from different parts of different countries.And every time they pass you in the hallways.Or anywhere else they would say good morning or good afternoon. We definitely will be coming back. Many of the people that were staying.They have been there multiple times And they will continue to come back..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Under construction
It was under construction, which we were not aware of when booking. You ate meals in make shift dining rooms - converted guest rooms. Very poor food choices, terrible breakfast. Cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Going under complete renovations
This hotel is under total construction. We were not made aware of this before booking. There is no lobby or bar. The “restaurant” was moved to a suite on the second floor. The pool is open but is surrounded by a construction site with constant hammering and workers. They even turned our water off for a full day. I wish I would have been made aware of this.
Lobby
Lobby
No water
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Camila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
HEAVY construction. check in staff did not know what they were doing and admitted so. charged wrong cards. truly poor soundproofing between rooms and hallway. NO common out door areas or lobby due to construction.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

karin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Renovated rooms were very nice and very clean however the majority of the resort is under construction. Easily accessible to beach but no other amenities were really available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway
Their bars close early. Nice that they have an adult and family pool. Had a beautiful ocean view. Room was very nice. Didnt care for the gated community to get there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaci

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was very heavily under construction. Went out to dinner and came back to have a drink at the outside bar and relax. It was closed by 8:00PM on a Saturday. Just not really much to do. Was hoping to stay on property and not leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

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

2/10 Terrible

Parminder

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, clean, friendly staff. Great location with access to the beach. We didn’t know they were doing renovations which was a bummer, but they did offer free breakfast to make up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Leo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zully

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great weekend at the Sonesta.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for an anniversary, great customer service and location. Mike D was very welcoming & went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Tangela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024