Kiawah Island

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Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island
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Photo by Bill Tynan
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Where to stay in Kiawah Island

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Vanderhorst Plantation

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

Vanderhorst Plantation
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West Beach

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

West Beach
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East Beach

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

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

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
The price is HK$2,258 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
HK$2,258
HK$2,551 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
Five star in every category.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$2,328 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
HK$2,328
HK$2,767 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston County. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (517 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 9 Dec 2025

Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Villas

Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Villas

4 out of 5
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive Kiawah Island SC
Stay at this beach resort in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Turtle Point Golf Course and Night Heron ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (423 reviews)
View was great

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Villas
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 holiday 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 8 Nov 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
Stay at this beach villa in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Night Heron Park and Turtle Point Golf ...
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 18 Nov 2025

Oceanfront 3BR/3Bath Premier Penthouse in the heart of Kiawah
1 Bedroom Villa with private screened in porch and short  walk to the beach!

1 Bedroom Villa with private screened in porch and short walk to the beach!

Kiawah Island SC
Stay at this villa in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Turtle Point Golf Course and Night ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
Great spot and very clean!

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

1 Bedroom Villa with private screened in porch and short walk to the beach!
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

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4/5 - Good

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The beach is superb. The golf courses are very good but terribly expensive hence a bad rating for The Ocean Course. The transport system works well enough but the Convenience Store is not a quality outlet.