Is parking available at the property?

Yes, self-parking is available for free on-site. Valet parking is also offered for a surcharge of USD 26.00 per night, which includes in/out privileges.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately USD 44.00 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

The standard check-in time is at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, complimentary area shuttle services are available for guests to nearby attractions.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators, step-free entrances, and limited wheelchair-accessible facilities. There is also a walkway to the water.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is located 0.2 km from Kiawah Island Beach and 1.3 km from Turtle Point Golf Course. It is approximately 2 miles from The Ocean Course and Cougar Point Golf Course, with easy access to public transport.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor swimming pools available for guests to enjoy.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Average nightly price at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$458
February	$439
March	$734
April	$1,193
May	$994
June	$1,009
July	$870
August	$740
September	$1,364
October	$968
November	$405
December	$422

What guests think

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is widely praised as a luxurious, oceanfront retreat with beautiful grounds, spacious rooms, and standout service, offering plentiful amenities and family-friendly activities across the beach, pools, golf, and dining.

Guests frequently highlight well-maintained facilities, easy beach access, and plenty of activities across pools, golf, spa, and more. Common drawbacks are high prices for rooms, food, and drinks; a few reviews mention an unresponsive concierge, inconsistent service at one restaurant, dated-feeling rooms, or occasional kid-related noise. Expect an upscale, beach-centered stay with polished service and many amenities.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Extensive amenities including beach access, pools, spa, golf, and inviting public spaces; grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Some note pool downtime or that pools are just okay, and many find on-site costs high.

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susan

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Incredibly beautiful oceanfront resort. Many, many things to do.

10

Ivana

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Sanctuary totally over delivered on our expectations, so much so that we extended our stay. The staff was incredible, food fantastic and beach/pool wonderful.

10

Kent

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience! Love everything about this property. Very clean, the pools are very well maintained and easy access to the beach. Staff everywhere very friendly and useful always ready to help out. Thank you everyone for making our visit a memorable experience.

10

Anne

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional! We loved everything about it—pool, beach, the property, the service and the restaurants we all great. Beautiful property and truly a sanctuary from the every day!

10

K Ned

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Sanctuary is one of country’s premier locations. Beautiful hotel with huge lobbies and hallways tastefully decorated. An ocean view from almost any place on the property. Spacious rooms well appointed. Best of all 5 terrific golf courses .

10

Danny

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Sanctuary was one of the best places I have ever stayed at. It was very nice and elegant yet was not stuffy at all. We were all very comfortable on the property. The amenities were good. Lots of kids activities. The beach is quiet and clean. Service was impeccable. It will cost you though! Everything is very pricey

10

Christopher

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Sanctuary is a beautiful resort! The hotel rooms were spacious, comfortable and immaculate! The lobby bar was inviting with good service and the pianist was absolutely fantastic!! Unfortunately, the weather was terrible but we were able to find many things to keep us busy! We look forward to returning again when we can enjoy more of the outdoor activities!!

10

Diana

Jun 1, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great but they shut the pool down the first day due to rain and never opened it back up even when it stopped. the golf courses were open so it wasn't a safety issue. we were extremely disappointed over that. ruined our first day.

10

Bart

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The spa

10

Scott

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The food and service was excellent. The facility was beautiful as was the beach. The pools were ok. Drinks were 20 dollars each. Plan to spend some money.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly describe rooms and public areas as very clean and well maintained; housekeeping is attentive with details like turndown service. Beach areas are also noted as clean.

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April

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were kind and over the top helpful. The grounds were gorgeous and well maintained. Kid friendly.

10

Kent

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience! Love everything about this property. Very clean, the pools are very well maintained and easy access to the beach. Staff everywhere very friendly and useful always ready to help out. Thank you everyone for making our visit a memorable experience.

10

Danny

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Sanctuary was one of the best places I have ever stayed at. It was very nice and elegant yet was not stuffy at all. We were all very comfortable on the property. The amenities were good. Lots of kids activities. The beach is quiet and clean. Service was impeccable. It will cost you though! Everything is very pricey

10

Joseph

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Sanctuary is a first class hotel. The location, (right on the beach), is beautiful. Service is outstanding and rooms are immaculate. The Sanctuary always provide a great experience and it is the only place we will stay when visiting Kiawah.

10

Christopher

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Sanctuary is a beautiful resort! The hotel rooms were spacious, comfortable and immaculate! The lobby bar was inviting with good service and the pianist was absolutely fantastic!! Unfortunately, the weather was terrible but we were able to find many things to keep us busy! We look forward to returning again when we can enjoy more of the outdoor activities!!

10

Mary

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was amazing. The service is beyond excellence. My ocean view room was one of the best I’ve stayed in. They also had turn down service. So luxurious!

10

Michele

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Treated like royalty! Met Chris first, so he is my favorite! The gentleman that cleaned my room folded my toothpaste...IMPRESSIVE. Room was spotless. Didn't expect an ocean view...LOVED IT. Everyone greated me. Felt very welcomed. Everyone gave 5-star service. Nothing to change.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and upscale, with many enjoying ocean or partial-ocean views and quiet stays. A few mention dated decor or disappointing views.

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Claire

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

Elegant setting, plenty of seating in the lobby area for reading and relaxing, spacious room with a great tub for soaking, quick access to the beach for long walks, delicious dining steps from our room. We will be back!

10

Michael

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious quiet room Horribly expensive dining

10

Jason

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful getaway for the 2 of us. Called to see if early check-in was possible and we got upgraded to a partial ocean view! Room service was an extra treat for us, but plenty of places to eat at the Sanctuary and off-site.

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Jonathan

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It\'s a Monday in the middle of February. What could go wrong? Everything. Look the indidivual staff people are nice. But the concierge "desk\' never answers the phone. They never made our dinner reservation. But worst of all, the "Ocean" view is in this dingy corner and you\'d need the neck of a giraffe to see the water. They say they have no room to move me--even though I could roll a bowling ball down this place, it\'s so empty. Bottom line; they just don\'t want to make people happy.

10

Martha

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very nice. We stayed on the first floor which was convenient. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had an enjoyable time.

10

K Ned

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Sanctuary is one of country’s premier locations. Beautiful hotel with huge lobbies and hallways tastefully decorated. An ocean view from almost any place on the property. Spacious rooms well appointed. Best of all 5 terrific golf courses .

10

Joseph

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Sanctuary is a first class hotel. The location, (right on the beach), is beautiful. Service is outstanding and rooms are immaculate. The Sanctuary always provide a great experience and it is the only place we will stay when visiting Kiawah.

10

Christopher

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Sanctuary is a beautiful resort! The hotel rooms were spacious, comfortable and immaculate! The lobby bar was inviting with good service and the pianist was absolutely fantastic!! Unfortunately, the weather was terrible but we were able to find many things to keep us busy! We look forward to returning again when we can enjoy more of the outdoor activities!!

10

Mary

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was amazing. The service is beyond excellence. My ocean view room was one of the best I’ve stayed in. They also had turn down service. So luxurious!

8

Steve

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel and staff are excellent. I do think the hotel room we were in felt slightly dated.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and professional across the property, with thoughtful touches and occasional upgrades. Isolated complaints cite an unresponsive concierge or inconsistent service at one restaurant.

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Celia

Feb 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Exquisite property! Staff went above and beyond to exceed all expectations.

10

April

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were kind and over the top helpful. The grounds were gorgeous and well maintained. Kid friendly.

10

Jason

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful getaway for the 2 of us. Called to see if early check-in was possible and we got upgraded to a partial ocean view! Room service was an extra treat for us, but plenty of places to eat at the Sanctuary and off-site.

2

Jonathan

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It\'s a Monday in the middle of February. What could go wrong? Everything. Look the indidivual staff people are nice. But the concierge "desk\' never answers the phone. They never made our dinner reservation. But worst of all, the "Ocean" view is in this dingy corner and you\'d need the neck of a giraffe to see the water. They say they have no room to move me--even though I could roll a bowling ball down this place, it\'s so empty. Bottom line; they just don\'t want to make people happy.

10

Anne

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional! We loved everything about it—pool, beach, the property, the service and the restaurants we all great. Beautiful property and truly a sanctuary from the every day!

10

Mary

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ssrvice was excellent- friendly and attentive. The grounds were beautiful and the lobby is one of the prettiest I've seen. All the retaurants we tried were very good.

10

Danny

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Sanctuary was one of the best places I have ever stayed at. It was very nice and elegant yet was not stuffy at all. We were all very comfortable on the property. The amenities were good. Lots of kids activities. The beach is quiet and clean. Service was impeccable. It will cost you though! Everything is very pricey

10

Marianne

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The valet staff was delightful and very welcoming ! The staff in Jasmin’s porch restaurant was terrible ! They were not attentive ! The ocean room was excellent ! I love the place ! Golfing was great too

10

Mary

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was amazing. The service is beyond excellence. My ocean view room was one of the best I’ve stayed in. They also had turn down service. So luxurious!

10

Michele

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Treated like royalty! Met Chris first, so he is my favorite! The gentleman that cleaned my room folded my toothpaste...IMPRESSIVE. Room was spotless. Didn't expect an ocean view...LOVED IT. Everyone greated me. Felt very welcomed. Everyone gave 5-star service. Nothing to change.

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Location

Scenic oceanfront setting with easy beach access and a tranquil, natural environment; a destination resort feel with golf on site.

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Joseph

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful design of very comfortable and upscale resort that is integrated into very natural surroundings.

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Kimberly

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely beautiful! Stunning resort. Amazing attention to detail in this resort property. Beautiful location!

10

susan

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Incredibly beautiful oceanfront resort. Many, many things to do.

10

Tracy

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A beautiful resort with a lot of amenities and sheer natural beauty

10

Anne

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional! We loved everything about it—pool, beach, the property, the service and the restaurants we all great. Beautiful property and truly a sanctuary from the every day!

8

Lori

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property and the staff are exceptional. One note for anyone traveling without a vehicle to the property, you need to pre-arrange transportation for your departure. We didn't realize this and almost missed our flight out of Charleston.

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K Ned

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Sanctuary is one of country’s premier locations. Beautiful hotel with huge lobbies and hallways tastefully decorated. An ocean view from almost any place on the property. Spacious rooms well appointed. Best of all 5 terrific golf courses .

10

Joseph

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Sanctuary is a first class hotel. The location, (right on the beach), is beautiful. Service is outstanding and rooms are immaculate. The Sanctuary always provide a great experience and it is the only place we will stay when visiting Kiawah.

10

Phil

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I will say that if you have not had the opportunity to stay at the Sanctuary put it on your list! It is beautiful hotel, location and great service! Hotel is right on the Atlantic Ocean and it is a 3 minute walk from the hotel and the sunrises and sunsets are beautiful. I could go on and on, just make it a place to go even if it is just for a couple of days, stunning!

10

Davor

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful natural setting

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Dining

On-site dining is widely praised for quality and variety, including room service. Prices are high, and a few note issues such as overpriced wine, small dessert portions, or inconsistent service at one venue.

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Claire

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

Elegant setting, plenty of seating in the lobby area for reading and relaxing, spacious room with a great tub for soaking, quick access to the beach for long walks, delicious dining steps from our room. We will be back!

8

JEFFREY

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,359 nights

Everything was fine but the Ocean Room served us a grossly overpriced bottle of wine, liquid potato purée that had been described by the waitress as mashed, and insultingly tiny ice cream dessert portions. The Porch had a better and more realistic wine list.

10

Michael

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious quiet room Horribly expensive dining

10

Debra

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and superb food

10

Jason

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful getaway for the 2 of us. Called to see if early check-in was possible and we got upgraded to a partial ocean view! Room service was an extra treat for us, but plenty of places to eat at the Sanctuary and off-site.

10

Paula

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a wonderful resort! Many options for activities and eating.

10

Ivana

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Sanctuary totally over delivered on our expectations, so much so that we extended our stay. The staff was incredible, food fantastic and beach/pool wonderful.

10

Mary

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ssrvice was excellent- friendly and attentive. The grounds were beautiful and the lobby is one of the prettiest I've seen. All the retaurants we tried were very good.

10

Marianne

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The valet staff was delightful and very welcoming ! The staff in Jasmin’s porch restaurant was terrible ! They were not attentive ! The ocean room was excellent ! I love the place ! Golfing was great too

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Scott

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The food and service was excellent. The facility was beautiful as was the beach. The pools were ok. Drinks were 20 dollars each. Plan to spend some money.

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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Suite, Oceanfront

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Room, Garden View

Club Room, Oceanfront

Room, Dunes View

Club Room, Garden View

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