Get an overview of this hotelUpscale resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Location

Located in Shipyard Plantation, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and Shipyard Golf Course. The Village at Wexford and Legendary Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Resort Features

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.

Room Amenities

All 340 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, LED TVs with digital channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers. Guests will also find balconies or patios, room service, and premium bedding.

 Guest Highlights

Our Guests Love
  • Spotless guestrooms
  • Good location
  • Beach
  • Helpful staff
  • Comfy beds

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

130 Shipyard Drive Hilton Head Island SC 29928

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 20,000 square feet (1858 square meters) include conference space. This beach resort also offers a children's pool, spa services, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) 
  • Children's club (surcharge) 
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge) 
  • Conference space 
  • ATM/banking 
  • Babysitting or childcare 
  • Number of floors - 5 
  • Bar/lounge 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 
  • Concierge services 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Express check-out 
  • 24-hour fitness facilities 
  • Full-service spa 
  • Free shopping center shuttle 
  • Gift shops or newsstand 
  • Computer station 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Free wired Internet 
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2 
  • Pool umbrellas 
  • Children's club 
  • Total number of rooms - 340 
  • Laundry facilities 
  • Spa treatment room(s) 
  • Meeting rooms 16 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Valet parking (surcharge) 
  • Garden 
  • Terrace 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 12 
  • Year Built 1980 
  • Free area shuttle 
  • Number of restaurants - 3 
  • 24-hour business center 
  • Conference space size (feet) - 20,000 
  • Free self parking 
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge) 
  • Pool sun loungers 
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge) 
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1858 
  • Number of meeting rooms - 16 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1 
  • Spa services on site 
  • Children's pool 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • Wedding services 
  • Poolside bar 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • Outdoor pools  
  • Children's pool  
  • Free Wi-Fi  
  • Outdoor tennis courts  
  • Area shuttle (complimentary)  
  • Laundry facilities  
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)  
  • Miniature golf on site  
  • Refrigerator  
  • Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)  

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Parking

Free self parking, Valet parking (surcharge), RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Premium TV channels 
  • Balcony or patio 
  • Air conditioning 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Free weekday newspaper 
  • Refrigerator 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Video-game console 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • In-room safe 
  • Desk 
  • Premium bedding 
  • Digital TV service 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Room service (limited hours) 
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 
  • Free cribs/infant beds 
  • LED TV 
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) 
  • Free wired Internet 

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.

Heyward's Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Bailey's Bar and Terrace - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered.

Sea Crest Terrace - This poolside bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Sweet Cane Bar - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

  • Golfing nearby 
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby 
  • Kayaking nearby 
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby 
  • Parasailing nearby 
  • Golf lessons available nearby 
  • Bicycle rentals on site 
  • Miniature golf on site 
  • Boat tours nearby 
  • Ziplining nearby 

Spa Services

Arum Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

  • Number of treatment rooms 3 
  • Manicures and pedicures 
  • Body wraps 
  • Body scrubs 
  • Aromatherapy treatments 
  • Ayurvedic treatments 
  • Massages 
  • Body treatments 
  • Facial treatments 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • Roll-in shower 
  • In-room accessibility 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 per room (up to 35 lb)
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
  • Destination fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Pool access
  • Beach access
  • Health club access
  • Fitness center access
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • In-room coffee
  • Self parking
  • Parking
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Breakfast fee: between USD 5.00 and USD 35.00 for adults, USD 5.00 and USD 30.00 for children (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 10.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Hilton Head Island Sonesta
  • Hilton Head Island Sonesta Resort
  • Sonesta Hilton Head Island
  • Sonesta Hilton Head Island Resort
  • Sonesta Resort
  • Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. 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. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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