The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort brings an oceanfront stay together with access to five courses on Kiawah Island, 21 miles from Charleston. It suits a golf break where the round is only part of the day, with the Atlantic close by, a choice of clubhouse restaurants across the resort and the Kiawah Golf Shop within the hotel for tee time arrangements. All 255 guestrooms and suites have a large balcony, along with bespoke furnishings, premium bedding and bath amenities. Garden View, Ocean View, Ocean Front, Charleston, Governor’s and Presidential suites give useful options for those who want to make the most of the island setting between rounds.

Golf days can begin with a visit to the shop, which also carries Ocean Course logo clothing, headwear and accessories. The Ocean Course is paired with seafood at The Atlantic Room, while Turtle Point has Italian influenced dishes at Tomasso. At Cougar Point, The Players’ Pub provides American pub food, and Osprey Point has Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House, where barbecue comes with a list of more than 60 beers. It makes each course feel part of the wider resort day rather than a separate excursion.

Back at The Sanctuary, The Ocean Room is the hotel’s steakhouse, while Jasmine Porch focuses on Lowcountry cooking. Loggerhead Grill looks over the outdoor pools and the Atlantic, serving relaxed meals and tropical drinks, and the Lobby Bar has live piano on Friday and Saturday evenings. Hotel guests have access to separate adult and family outdoor pools, plus an indoor pool open daily from 6am to 8pm, with adults only from 6am to 10am. A beach concierge can arrange chairs, umbrellas and towels, with food and drink available on the sand from Loggerhead Grill.