Kiawah Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Kiawah Island

Find the best Kiawah Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Kiawah Island Beach and Kiawah Beachwalker Park.

Vanderhorst Plantation

While visiting Vanderhorst Plantation, you might make a stop by sights like The Ocean Course and Osprey Point Golf Course.

West Beach Village

While West Beach Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiawah Island Beach and Cougar Point Golf Course.

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 ฿22,721 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿22,721
฿25,675 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
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 ฿12,998 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿12,998
฿15,273 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (555 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a place to relax and rewind, this is it! Beautiful hotel with amazing arts on the walls, very comfortable bed, warm pool and delicious breakfast. Nice beach and a very cute little town for exclusive shopping and food. I can’t wait to come back with my family!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

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

Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Villas

4 out of 5
1 Vacation Way Kiawah Island SC
Stay at this beach resort in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kiawah Island Beach and Turtle Point Golf ...
8.4/10 Very good! (451 reviews)
"The property was absolutely amazing….the staff was incredible. The food was outstanding. The only thing to note that if you stay in a Villa on the grounds versus at the hotel/sanctuary, you don’t have access to the best pool on the beach and you have to pay for beach chairs- $20 a chair. But even ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

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.
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

3 out of 5
803 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

3 out of 5
Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,719 reviews)
"Easy checkin process. Room a little outdated."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
Compass Cove Resort

Compass Cove Resort

3 out of 5
2311 S. Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Compass Cove Resort
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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