Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

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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.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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Room options

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a balcony with a view.

Pool View - Two Queens

Sleeps 4

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Pool View - Terrace Two Queens

Sleeps 4

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort View)

Sleeps 4

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

450 sq ft
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

450 sq ft
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

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

900 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Wonderful

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Horizon Room)

Exceptional

450 sq ft
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)

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Very good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Sonesta)

Good

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

About the neighborhood

Hilton Head Island

Located in South End, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is adjacent to Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and within a 5-minute walk of Shipyard Beach. This 340-room, 4-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 5 restaurants.

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
‪Big Bamboo Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Skillets - ‬8 min drive
‪Nectar - ‬10 min drive
‪The Dunes House - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Guests of Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour gym. Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night, and there's also a free area shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and conference space.

LED TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other amenities include balconies or patios, coffee makers, and safes.

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.

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Pool
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$283 nightly

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 300 per stay)
Dogs only
2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Pets may not be left unsupervised
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 center access
Health club access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
Parking
Phone calls
Pool access
Self parking

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

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, 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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Hilton Head Island Sonesta Resort

Sonesta Hilton Head Island

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island on Aug 4, 2026 start from $363, 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.

What's there to do around Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

This hotel is situated in South End, just steps from Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and Van Der Meer Tennis Center, and within a short walk of Palmetto Dunes Beach. You'll also find Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 25 per night with in/out privileges. An electric car charging station, wheelchair-accessible van parking, and bicycle parkingare also available.

Is a spa located at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

The Spa at Sonesta is the hotel's spa and services include body wraps, Ayurvedic treatments, mani/pedis, and massages. The spa is closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island feature a casino at the property?

No, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a garden-view restaurant, 2 outdoor pools, and a poolside bar.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has 5 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island for a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

The closest major airport to Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), which is 10.2 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), which is around 28 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island?

Yes, every guestroom at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island comes with a balcony/patio and some offer ocean and garden views.

Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Apr 3, 2026

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

The property is so beautiful, the staff was phenomenal. This was my first time in Hilton Head, but definitely not my last at the Sonesta!!!

This was our second time staying here. Our first experience was just ok. This one was great. The staff was welcoming and helpful and the grounds were well kept.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

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