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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is located along the pristine shores of Kiawah Island, South Carolina. This exquisitely designed luxury hotel, just thirty minutes from downtown Charleston, is one of the few triple five-star properties in the country for the hotel, restaurant, and spa categories. All 255 guestrooms and suites showcase custom furnishings and elegant coastal décor for the ultimate in luxury and relaxation, as well as private balconies to enjoy the natural beauty of the Lowcountry. These well appointed guestrooms feature Frette Italian linens, marble walk-in showers, dual vanities, private water closets, and deep soaking tubs. All king bedded rooms and suites have…

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a haven on ten miles of private beach. World renowned for its golf, tennis, family, and nature programs, the resort is one of only 14 properties worldwide to earn the Forbes Travel Guide’s triple five-star status, for the hotel, spa and dining categories. Play one of five championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, or Clyde Johnston. The Ocean Course hosted the 2012 and the 2021 PGA Championships.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

Enjoy a cocktail on the deck of the Ryder Cup Bar while taking in views of the Atlantic and the 18th green of the famed Ocean Course. –Jamie Jackson Charleston, South Carolina

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereOne Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States
CategoryBeach Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms255
Room types18
Nearest airportCharleston, AFB Municipal (CHS) · 20 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleSophisticated
Known forAdventure, Beach, Golf

Rooms and suites

  • Presidential — **This suite cannot currently be reserved online. Please call contact your Virtuoso travel agent to check availability and reserve.** The Presidential Suite…
  • Governor's Suite — **Cannot currently be reserved online. Please contact your travel adviser to check availability and reserve.** Walk into a grand entrance foyer featuring a…
  • Charleston Suite — **This suite cannot currently be reserved online. Please contact your travel adviser to check availability and reserve.** This suite has sweeping entrance…
  • Ocean Front Suite — The Ocean Front Suite consists of a spacious marble foyer with wet bar and adjacent bathroom containing a glass enclosed shower. The living area features a…
  • Ocean View Suite — The Ocean View Suites offer a spacious 1,100 square feet, 2 full baths, a king bed in the bedroom and a pullout sofa bed in the living area, and an expansive…
  • Garden View Suite — **Cannot currently be reserved online. Please contact your travel adviser to check availability and reserve.** Entrance foyer features marble floors, a powder…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Tub · Kitchen · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail

What advisors say

98% of the 45 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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