West Beach Travel Guide
Kiawah Island




Visit West Beach
Popular places to visit

The Ocean Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at The Ocean Course. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Cougar Point Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at Cougar Point Golf Course. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Osprey Point
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at Osprey Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in West Beach

Emeline
"Never had the room serviced, had to call house keeping to receive fresh towels. Also had a lamp missing its chandelier."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
"My family and I (4) enjoyed a wonderful stay. The location on King Street is ground zero for the numerous boutiques and restaurants in the area. we walked everywhere. A park is right across the street and had an open air market during our stay. The rooms are old world charm but be prepared for the ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"We loved our stay at The Ryder Hotel—it is a super cute and conveniently located hotel. The rooms are spacious, the amenities are great, and the staff is very helpful. My one piece of advice is to get to the pool early if you want a lounge chair as it is pretty small and fills up quickly!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
"This property and location are amazing! My family loved it, and we will definitely be back. For those who like all the details, the décor is a little dated, and some areas of the rooms show wear and tear from the years. Our bathroom pocket door did not close all the way, and the bathroom itself was ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
"The hotel is perfectly located by the beach, it has easy access, and I like that the parking is included. The room was not clean at all. Yes, the beds were made, but the floor, toilet, shower, and sink were dirty, the room door was really hard to close because it was misaligned with the frame, the ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

The Charleston Place
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West Beach

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

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.

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.





