Yemassee, SC

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Ancient church ruins with archways and old oak tree, South Carolina, USA
Ancient church ruins with archways and old oak tree, South Carolina, USA
Church Ruins
Final Resting Place
We saw a sign for some church ruins. How could I not go? These ruins are owned by a private owner and can be walked around free of charge. 

Known also as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built as a chapel of ease in the English Georgian style, using the Roman Tuscan or Doric order, between 1745 and 1753.

The traditional understanding is that Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, and then burned again in 1865 during the Civil War:
Best Western Point South

Best Western Point South

2.5 out of 5
3536 Point South Drive Yemassee SC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yemassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Greate staff, very clean, dog friendly

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Best Western Point South
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
3196 Point South Drive, Building B Yemassee SC
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$72 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yemassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Carolina Cider Company and Auldbrass ...
7.4/10 Good! (223 reviews)
New owner is remodeling and updating rooms. Chris was very friendly and helpful. Room was nice, beds were comfortable, breakfast was hot, tasty and with a good assortment. Overall, a nice place to stay.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Quality Inn
Hampton Inn Yemassee/Point South

Hampton Inn Yemassee/Point South

2.5 out of 5
139 Frampton Drive Yemassee SC
$130 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$147 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Yemassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Carolina ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (782 reviews)
Great hotel and great service

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Hampton Inn Yemassee/Point South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Downtown waterfront Walking Distance to Everything!

Downtown waterfront Walking Distance to Everything!

Beaufort SC
Stay at this cottage in Beaufort. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St. Helena's Episcopal Church and Henry C. Chambers ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
Great Location for Downtown Events. Love the appointed interior decor.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Downtown waterfront Walking Distance to Everything!
Golf Cart, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets

Golf Cart, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets

St Helena Island SC
Stay at this vacation home in Harbor Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Butchers Island and Hunting Island ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
It’s a little piece of paradise. Comfortable house, a beautiful community, gorgeous views, clean beaches and we had so much fun taking the golf cart. Thank you!!!

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Golf Cart, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets
Coastal Elegance. Poolside. Just steps from the beach! Cards available.

Coastal Elegance. Poolside. Just steps from the beach! Cards available.

Fripp Island SC
Stay at this apartment in Fripp Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fripp Island Beach and Sunset View Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
The host was very prompt with communication and easy to work with, especially when it came to us not being sure about how to turn on the heat! We appreciated our host including the option to rent her golf cart, especially off season.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Coastal Elegance. Poolside. Just steps from the beach! Cards available.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Yemassee

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
12
5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
28
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 28%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 6%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

This was a perfectly nice place to spend the night while on the road home. Did not do any sightseeing.

3/5 - Okay

Att

You cannot get a pizza delivered, at least from dominoes....

4/5 - Good

LadyJ

Low Country town with lots of history and several generational family clans. Conviently located approx. thirty minutes from Beaufort, SC.; twenty minutes from Walterboro SC. Plenty of friendly people.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Hole in th wall.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We just passed thru but the area was clean and had a very nice feel about it.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We just stopped to sleep while traveling

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