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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, multiple buildings, and lush greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors, and large windows.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928

Place, Shipyard Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Van Der Meer Tennis Center
‪18 min walk‬
Place, Shipyard Golf Course
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
‪14 min drive‬

Room options

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace, Pool View

Excellent

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Horizon Room)

Excellent

Partial ocean view
41 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort View)

Wonderful

Resort view
41 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Good

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Excellent

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Roll-In Shower)

Exceptional

41 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

A balcony with a view of a resort pool surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View (Garden Suite)

Wonderful

Resort view
83 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Resort View)

Good

Resort view
41 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV on the wall and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Wonderful

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Horizon Room)

Wonderful

Partial ocean view
41 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a drawer, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Pool View)

Good

41 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

Excellent

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Very good

41 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Exceptional

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View (Signature Sonesta)

Resort view
46 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted nightstand with a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Palmetto Suite)

Resort view
83 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed (Grand Oak)

Resort view
111 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

Wonderful

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (Sofa Bed)

Excellent

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Sonesta)

Good

Resort view
46 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Hilton Head Island

A family-friendly stay in Hilton Head Island awaits you at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Shipyard Beach and Palmetto Dunes Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 5 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A relaxing day at The Spa at Sonesta can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, Seacrest, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Driftwood Rum Bar is the resort's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site 24-hour gym, kids' club and Hot tub. 23000 square feet (2137 square metres) of event facilities include 17 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class South End resort include Coligny Plaza and Coligny Beach.

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What's nearby

Shipyard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Van Der Meer Tennis Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Palmetto Dunes Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
Shipyard Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Arthur Hills Course - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Frosty Frog Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Java Burrito - ‬8 min drive
‪Skillets - ‬8 min drive
‪Carolina Tasting Room - ‬7 min drive
‪Big Bamboo Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.

Event space at this resort measures 23000 square feet (2137 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. An area shuttle within 3 miles and A shopping centre shuttle are free. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Hilton Head Island resort is smoke free.

1 building

340 guestrooms or units

5 levels

5 dining venues

3 bars or lounges

23000 sq ft of conference space

2137 sq. m of conference space

Built in 1981

Kid's club (surcharge)

Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Charging station for electric cars

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Terrace

Garden

Gift shop

Computer for guest use

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Bellhop

Lift

No smoking on site

Coffee shop

Bar by the pool

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers 340 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Hilton Head Island resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in November 2024.

The Spa at Sonesta has 3 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Pool
Spa
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Free area shuttle up to 3 miles
Free shopping centre shuttle
Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 35 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
3 bars/lounges
5 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

Driftwood Rum Bar
Sea Glass Provisions
Seacrest
Sweet Cane Pool Bar
The Patio

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
24-hour gym
27-hole adjacent golf course
Bicycle cleaning area
Bicycle rentals
Children's club
Full-service spa
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf clubs/equipment
Golf driving range
Hot tub
Pro golf lessons
Pro golf shop
Tennis

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's club (surcharge)
Fenced pool
Free area shuttle
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Pool gate

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

17 meeting rooms
23,000 square feet of conference space
Computer station

Outdoors

Garden
On the beach
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Spa open select days

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
7 accessible parking spaces
Accessible shuttle
Braille/raised signage
Front entrance ramp
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
Pool hoist on site
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1981
Renovated guestrooms - November 2024
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:

Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 300 per stay)
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Destination fee: USD 3.30 per accommodation, per night.
Resort fee: USD 44.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Beach access
Beach towels
Fitness centre access
Health club access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
Parking
Phone calls
Pool access
Self-parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 35.00 for adults and USD 5.00 to 30.00 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD300 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is professionally cleaned

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island on 29 Nov 2026 start from AU$303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Yep, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 25 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Yep, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is a short 4-minute walk from Palmetto Dunes Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Yep, The Spa at Sonesta is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants.

What makes Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island.

Is Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club, children's meals and 2 outdoor pools, it's no surprise that Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is a hit with families.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

No, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 5 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Dogs are welcome at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

There is a golf course next to Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

17 July 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was perfect! Very convenient, the spa was fabulous, restaurants and food was great! Loved the poolside service and thoroughly enjoyed the bike rentals! Would Highly recommend and we can’t wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

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