The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf ResortvsThe Ansonborough
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Ansonborough Inn ranks slightly better than The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Ansonborough Inn scores 82 with praise from 6 publications including Frommer's, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
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1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
From $585/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler95.8
"“The service is spectacular, and everything is thoughtfully provided. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you must encounter.”" Full review
Star Service "The centerpiece of Kiawah Resort, this luxury haven draws fans from near and far." Full review
Gayot "This beachside hotel is a modern take on a grand 1850's seaside home that happens to be surrounded by ten miles of unspoiled beach, five championship golf courses and two highly-rated tennis centers."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"A grand Five-Star resort, is the place to stay on Kiawah Island, thanks to its spectacular beachfront setting, fine dining and first-class spa." Full review
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Rooms (be sure to ask for an ocean view) have a breezy traditional feel
Travel + Leisure "The grand oceanfront hotel and spa where a new guest perk is use of a Mercedes Benz for an afternoon." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers 255 balconied rooms, with many overlooking the beach"
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Condé Nast Traveler "Which brings us to The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the undeniable hospitality darling of the island (and 2023 Gold List winner). This 250-room oasis offers a beautiful..."
"The Junior Naturalists program at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in the South Carolina Lowcountry celebrates the very unique environmental features surrounding the hotel, which include salt..."
Condé Nast Traveler "If the dream of a Southern seaside resort is your style, there is nothing that fits the bill more than The Sanctuary at Kiawah, with its own private beach, multiple award-winning golf..."
10Best Winner
"The Spa at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a five star sanctuary offering both single service and full day treatments. Their signature massage uses heated grain-filled..." Full review
The Ansonborough
Concierge
Fodor's
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Oyster
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U.S. News & World Report Condé Nast Traveler
21 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Rustic-cum-nautical décor and huge rooms, big enough to house an entire family, set this all-suite B&B apart from the historic district's lace-and-doily crowd."
Fodor's "At this boutique hotel boasting a number of large, comfortable suites, you can indulge in evening wine and cheese on the rooftop terrace while enjoying views of the city and Cooper River." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A central atrium done up with burnished pine, exposed beams and nautical-themed oil paintings makes this intimate Historic District hotel feel like being inside an antique sailing ship." Full review
Star Service "On a charming street of residential town houses, this is a tightly run, midrange ship, loft-inspired, with a bayside location just two blocks from the market area." Full review
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For those in search of water vistas, choose either 330 or 332.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"An upper-middle-range boutique hotel with charming interiors... offers a free breakfast." Full review
Frommer's "The Ansonborough retains its enormous exposed pinewood beams and cavernous three-story lobby. The extra spacious rooms are comfy, with 25-foot ceilings, attractive furniture, modern granite bathrooms" Full review
U.S. News & World Report23.0
"The Ansonborough gets its undeniable—and irresistible—ambience from its history as an early 20th-century warehouse. Its industrial roots and layout allow for enormous rooms, some with 14-..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "AMENITIES
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A recent top-to-bottom redesign has given this historic factory new life.
The hotel hugs Charleston’s eastern rim where residential meets the port. Directly west..." Full review
