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The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf Resort vs Wild Dunes Resort

Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ranks marginally higher than Wild Dunes Resort. The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ranks #24 in Charleston with approval from 4 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.

The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf Resort
The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf Resort
7 / 10
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
From $585 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
95.8
"“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 Star Service
"The centerpiece of Kiawah Resort, this luxury haven draws fans from near and far." Full review
Gayot 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"The grand oceanfront hotel and spa where a new guest perk is use of a Mercedes Benz for an afternoon." Full review
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Wild Dunes Resort
Wild Dunes Resort
7 / 10
5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451-2734
From $129 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Guests, which include many families in the summer, have a long list of recreational options—such as Tom Fazio golf courses and nationally ranked tennis programs." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This property is a wonderfully landscaped 1,600-acre collection of taupe villas covering the entire north side of this island." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A 1,600-acre seaside retreat, with highly acclaimed golf courses and condos that can sleep up to six guests." Full review
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Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and you can also request cribs/infant beds.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Wild Dunes Resort is a huge 458-room property located on the beach in a gated community at the end of the Isle of Palms." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The resort occupies 1,600 acres of private oceanfront property, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other." Full review