Skip to main content

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

Choose dates to view prices

This beachfront resort offers relaxation and activity with poolside bars, sun-filled terraces, and golf courses. Enjoy ecotours, yoga sessions, or spa treatments. Savor regional cuisine at multiple restaurants. Free WiFi in every room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$501
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Room (Dunesview)

Room (Dunesview)

Room (Dunesview)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Garden View (or 2 Queens)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Garden View (or 2 Queens)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Oceanfront King Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Oceanfront King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Ocean View (or 2 Queens)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Ocean View (or 2 Queens)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Club Room, Garden View

Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, designer toiletries

Club Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Room, Ocean View

View from room

Club Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Oceanfront

Suite, Oceanfront

Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 115 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Night Heron Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Ocean Course - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cougar Point Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mingo Point - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Luxury family-friendly resort near Kiawah Island Beach
Located close to Turtle Point Golf Course and The Ocean Course, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort provides a golf course, a poolside bar and a terrace. With a beachfront location, sunloungers and beach yoga, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure at The Sanctuary Spa, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Regional cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities such as ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and bike hire
  • 15 outdoor tennis courts, supervised childcare (surcharge) and golf cart on-site
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 255 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Similar properties

Lounge
Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 515 reviews
The price is AU$480
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 26 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 44 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Beaches & Cream
  • Jasmine Porch
  • Loggerhead Grill
  • The Lobby Bar
  • The Ocean Room

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 44.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Kiawah Island Sanctuary
Sanctuary Hotel
Sanctuary Hotel Kiawah Island
Sanctuary Kiawah Island
Sanctuary Kiawah Island Resort
Sanctuary Resort
The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island
The Sanctuary At Kiawah Golf
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Resort
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Resort
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Kiawah Island
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Resort Kiawah Island

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

As of 2 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on 7 Dec 2025 start from AU$500.91, 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 The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Beach resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiawah Island Beach and Turtle Point Golf Course. The Ocean Course and Cougar Point Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 224 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Resort

A beautiful resort with a lot of amenities and sheer natural beauty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed at, and I've seen many of them Super clean, ultra luxurious, best location, outstanding restaurants, nicest people ever, superb amenities, alligators, spectacular beach. Need more...?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love everything about this resort. It is the perfect place for a family of 5 such as ours with 3 young children or a short getaway for just us. They know true southern hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

woodrow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in South Carolina in my opinion. STAFF always treats me great the place is really nice and they're trying to relax this spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a first class hotel, loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and over the top helpful. The grounds were gorgeous and well maintained. Kid friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Sanctuary was a perfect family vacation!

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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful resort! Many options for activities and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sanctuary checks all the boxes for a great family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and superb food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location,Accommodations, great service!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful place in the world with a staff so accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Stunning resort. Amazing attention to detail in this resort property. Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konstantina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and attentive. Beautiful resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

We were super impressed with our stay! It was one of the most beautiful plaved we have stayed in a while, with superior service, great pools, good (expensive) food and just a great overall atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alycia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tranquil and very helpful, accommodating staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exquisite property that is truly a luxury resort filled with Southern charm. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful design of very comfortable and upscale resort that is integrated into very natural surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place…a little too expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024