The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island — Kiawah Island, SC, United States
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC, United States
Style: Classic Luxury. Rooms: 255. Suites: 13.
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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island is the crowning jewel to a special resort island, already recognized for its world-class golf and natural beauty. Located along the pristine shores of Kiawah Island, this exquisitely designed luxurious hotel, just thirty minutes from downtown Charleston, captures the spirit, history, and charm of southern hospitality. With its 255 gracious guestrooms and suites, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island is the finest oceanfront hotel built on the East Coast in the past 20 years. Each spacious room features luxurious five fixture baths, large marble showers, dual vanities, private water closets, shuttered bathroom windows and ocean view balconies. As part of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, guests at The Sanctuary enjoy championship golf and world-class tennis. The unique nature-based luxury spa features 12 treatment rooms to soothe the mind and body, and a fitness room with indoor pool and jacuzzi. The hotel's friendly, highly professional staff will make sure your stay or event is a memorable one. It is no wonder that Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report has described The Sanctuary as "the best new resort hotel."
Five Star Alliance Client Reviews - The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island
Larry T., Florida. January, 2007
"The room quality was exceptional in terms of size/decor. The view of the beach/ocean were exceptional. The golf is unsurpassed. Room service is first rate....Service at the Ocean room was very pretentious and with 'an attitude'. The food was at best average at the Ocean Room....if not for experiences at the Ocean Room restaurant, I would have rated the five days exceptional, rather than average. The bar and bar service needs improvement..... the resort is not nearly the quality of a resort like the Ritz at half Moon Bay, Ca - yet .... "
Christine N., Clifton Park, NY. December, 2006
"The hotel was beyond our expectations! The staff was professional yet very friendly and their attention to service and detail was superior. The hotel was decorated heavenly for the Holidays."
Wanda, Orangeburg, SC. February, 2006
"Our Experience at the Sanctuary was an overall good one. Having stayed in other 5 star resorts, we found the service at the Sanctuary to be not of 5 star caliber. (We wanted to rent bicycles and were sent on a long goose chase to get some even though the hotel had some available.) The rooms were beautiful, spacious, and had glorious views of the ocean. Kiawah offers a vast array of things to do, and our dining experience was wonderful."
Awards
Hideaway Award
Golfing
Many consider Kiawah Island to have one of the finest collections of golf courses in the country. At Kiawah Island Golf Resort, golfers can sample the works of five masters of modern golf course architecture without leaving the island. In fact, Kiawah Island Golf Resort is the only resort in the country that has three courses ranked on Golf Digest's list of "America's Top 75 Resort Courses," and Conde Nast Traveler recently listed the Resort among the top "50 Golf Resorts Worldwide."
Fitness Center
An indoor pool with ocean view terrace and Jacuzzi complement the spa, along with a beauty salon, and a fitness center with the latest cardiovascular and resistance training equipment.
Spa Facility
Completing the vacation experience, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island includes a unique nature-based luxury spa to soothe the mind, body and soul. With 12 treatment rooms for massage, facials and wraps, as well as a sauna, steam room and whirlpool, the hotel's spa is destined to become one of the most esteemed in the country.
Fine Dining on Site
The Forbes 4-star/AAA 4-Diamond Ocean Room at Kiawah Island Golf Resort specializes in an unparalleled steakhouse experience. Chef Nathan Thurston and team have sourced the finest meats obtainable from artisan and local cattle ranches. Dishes include both wet and dry-aged grass-fed steaks and chops as well as items for the non-meat eater. The decor reflects a classic steakhouse ambiance including the elegant lounge furnished in mahogany and leather to enhance this incomparable oceanfront dining room.
Banquets & Meetings
The hotel contains more than 18,000 square feet of unique and luxurious meeting, conference, and wedding space. The executive meeting and hospitality rooms include state of the art boardrooms including the 1,728-square-foot executive Calhoun Boardroom. For an enchanting Southern wedding, use the 6,200-square-foot Grand Oaks Ballroom with grand pre-function area and courtyard garden or make your wedding vows in the 2,880-square-foot Terrace Ballroom, outdoor patio, function area and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Recommended Rooms
The Sanctuary offers 255 spacious rooms and suites, including the 3000-square-foot Presidential Suite. The king rooms are among the largest on the East Coast with the smallest measuring 520 square feet.
Shopping
The Sanctuary's sophisticated shops and boutiques offer an intriguing choice of fine goods and charming personal service.
Tennis Courts Nearby
Year after year, the tennis programs at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, under the direction of Hall of Fame Tennis Pro Roy Barth, receive many of the sport's highest accolades, including being ranked #1 in the 2004-2005 list of "Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts" by Tennis Magazine. In addition to clay and hard courts, both facilities have fully stocked pro shops and offer stringing, rental, and matchmaking services.
Hotel Amenities
- - Fitness Center
- - High Speed Internet
- - Child Programs
- - Pool, Indoor
- - Pool, Outdoor
- - Spa Facility
- - Fine Dining on Site
- - Executive Retreat
- - Meeting Space
- - Business Center
- - Banquets & Meetings
Available Activities
- - Golfing
- - Fishing - Ocean
- - Ecological Tourism
- - Boating
- - Beach
- - Biking, Touring
- - Jogging & Running
- - Sailing
- - Shopping
- - Tennis Courts Nearby
- - Water Skiing
- - Windsurfing
Hotel Address
- The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island
- One Sanctuary Beach Drive
- Kiawah Island , SC 29455
- United States
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Directions to Hotel
From Charleston International Airport: Upon exiting the airport, turn right onto I-526 West towards Savannah. I-526 will end in approximately six miles. Turn right onto US-17 South. Travel about 5 miles and turn left onto Main Road. Follow the signs to Kiawah Island.
Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or
crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted
rate.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island- Highly Recommended
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island is featured on the following Five Star Alliance recommendation lists:
- The Most Romantic Charleston Hotels
- Top 50 Five Star Alliance Hotels in 2006
- The Most Romantic Charleston Hotels
- Top 50 Five Star Alliance Hotels in 2006
The Best Luxury Hotels in Charleston, SC
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