Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
On the beach, white sand

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $442
$402 nightly
$442 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
  • Place, Van Der Meer Tennis Academy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipyard Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipyard Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Pool View - Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4

Pool View - Terrace Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort View)

  • Sleeps 4

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Horizon Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Palmetto Suite)

  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed (Grand Oak)

  • 1200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Sonesta)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Hilton Head Island

With a stay at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island in Hilton Head Island (South End), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Coligny Plaza and Coligny Beach. .This beach hotel is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Sea Pines Forest Preserve and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Shelter Cove Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Van Der Meer Tennis Academy - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shipyard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Van Der Meer Tennis Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palmetto Dunes Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Shipyard Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Seafood & Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nectar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Bamboo Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skillets - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bad Biscuit - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

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

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in November 2024.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 select days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Stay in one of 340 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 miles.
Enjoy American cuisine at Seacrest, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Hilton Head Island? This hotel has 23000 square feet (2137 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 17 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.
Seacrest - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Driftwood Rum Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
The Patio - Overlooking the pool, this bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sea Glass Provisions - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Sweet Cane Pool Bar - This poolside bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 11:00 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 300 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 USD 300 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)

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
This property has 2 outdoor pools. One pool is open is all guests and the other is open to guests aged 18 and older.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; 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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1380 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at the beach with your dog
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Room was spotless and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Najuma

Staff was extremely friendly, great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and updated rooms! We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Great room perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Sonesta. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort on the beach. Nice facilities, very clean and fantastic staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff, perfect getaway! Noris, our butler, was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice! Couldn’t have been better! Comfortable beds, pillow, size of room, food, pools, access to beach! Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property. Perfect experience from being greeted by the hotel porter, check-in process, restaurant and bar experiences to check-out. I hope to return sooner than later.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and renovation. The staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nkem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were amazing Great scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stan

Top notch resort! Outstanding staff and room was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heather and all the other staff were so friendly and helpful! They made our staycation experience the absolute best! Thank you for spoiling us!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size rooms. Workout room was nicely equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Micha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely be going again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gopal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and great amenities and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need more dinning, bar dose work for me. Other then that is was a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the beds were comfortable, but the resort itself was truly beautiful. Gorgeous grounds, wonderful access to the beach, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay was great...very clean, upscale rooms, friendly and helpful staff. I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pet friendly! Resort was very clean, welcoming staff, great amenities, right on beach, comfortable beds. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and the hotel staff were so friendly. Would love to stay for several days!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025