Kiawah Island, SC

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Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island
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Where to stay in Kiawah Island

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Vanderhorst Plantation

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Vanderhorst Plantation, you might make a stop by sights like Kiawah Island Beach and Ocean Course.

Vanderhorst Plantation
Watch the sunset from Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Kiawah is a golf-centered resort island with lots of palmettos, pine trees, and waterbirds. The dolphins practice "strand feeding" here, which is the act of herding the fish up on the beach along with a wave and wriggling up on the sand to retrieve them.
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West Beach

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in West Beach, The Ocean Course and Kiawah Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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East Beach

5/5(7 area reviews)

When in East Beach, you can plan a visit to Turtle Point Golf Course and Kiawah Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Beach
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West Beach Village

While visiting West Beach Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kiawah Island Beach and The Ocean Course.

West Beach Village
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive Kiawah Island SC
Fully refundable
The price is $312 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$312 total
per night
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)
The staff

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

3.5 out of 5
300 Farm Lake View Road Kiawah Island SC
The price is $355 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$355 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Stay at this hotel in Charleston County. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (519 reviews)
Staff was wonderful! They were very friendly and helpful. Very cool vibe of lobby. Only negative was my parents room had an extremely hard bed even with a mattress topper.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
Short Stroll to Beach!  Exquisitely Renovated Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Spacious Deck & Lagoon Views!

Short Stroll to Beach! Exquisitely Renovated Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Spacious Deck & Lagoon Views!

Kiawah Island SC
Stay at this vacation home in Kiawah Island. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Night Heron Park and Kiawah Island ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Beautiful house and the kitchen is stocked with everything beautiful too!!

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Short Stroll to Beach! Exquisitely Renovated Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Spacious Deck & Lagoon Views!
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.
Steps to Beach!  Private Heatable* Pool, Two Master Suites, Bunk Bedroom, Two Dens & Terrific Patio

Steps to Beach! Private Heatable* Pool, Two Master Suites, Bunk Bedroom, Two Dens & Terrific Patio

Kiawah Island SC
Stay at this vacation home in Kiawah Island. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Night Heron Park and Kiawah Island ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
This Eugenia property is beautiful and decorated with sophistication and elegance. Just a minute walk to the beach! Communication with the property managers was amazing- very responsive! We enjoyed the pool and sunbathing on the deck, bicycling around the island and taking tennis and pickleball lessons. ...

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Steps to Beach! Private Heatable* Pool, Two Master Suites, Bunk Bedroom, Two Dens & Terrific Patio
Oceanfront 3BR/3Bath Premier Penthouse in the heart of Kiawah

Oceanfront 3BR/3Bath Premier Penthouse in the heart of Kiawah

Kiawah Island SC
Book a stay at this beach villa in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Night Heron Park and Turtle Point ...
10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
The villa was very nice and well-equipped, with a spectacular view of the ocean. The Kitchen could use some additional cooking items for true cooking, and the handle on the outside screen door was broken, but otherwise everything was well done, and as advertised. One thing we'd recommend is small ...

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Oceanfront 3BR/3Bath Premier Penthouse in the heart of Kiawah
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Johns Island SC
Stay at this vacation home in Kiawah Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Osprey Point Golf Course and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
It was a great location! We had plenty of space for 4 couples, it was easy to get in and out of the area, an easy walk to the beach and a short drive to all the restaurants and the coffee shop. We had an awesome chef come cook at the house- highly recommend Chef Graham Calabria if you can book him. ...

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

HOLIDAY SPECIALS BOOKING NOW!
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 Kiawah Island

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 78%
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4 - Good 16%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Perfect getaway for people who want relaxation.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved walking on the many trails and beach!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Had brunch at The Sanctuary Hotel. Just the drive there was amazing with golf courses, big oak trees, Spanish moss and palms. The Sanctuary Hotel was a stunning experience I'l never forget. The brunch at Jasmine Porch was unbelievable delicious.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful location

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Despite the continued growth on the island, it still maintains impeccable plantings, golf courses, and bike trails. It is South Carolina's finest vacation spot.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fabulous beach/resort paradise!!

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