Hilton Head Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A person sitting on a beach chair with a laptop, surrounded by sand and sparse vegetation.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with dunes and grasses.
An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.
A golf course with a lake, trees, and a pathway.
A golf course with sand bunkers and palm trees near the ocean.

Where to stay in Hilton Head Island

Find the best Hilton Head Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lighthouse, a marina with boats, and a building with a red and white facade.

Sea Pines

While visiting Sea Pines, you might make a stop by sights like Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and Harbour Town Golf Links.

A coastal town with a lighthouse, marina, and waterfront buildings during sunset.
Photo by Bill Van Cleave
Open Photo by Bill Van Cleave

Harbour Town

If you're spending some time in Harbour Town, Harbour Town Lighthouse and Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with people and sea foam.
Photo by Bill Van Cleave
Open Photo by Bill Van Cleave

North Forest Beach

If you're spending some time in North Forest Beach, Coligny Plaza and Coligny Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with boats docked, a walkway, and buildings in the background.

Shelter Cove

While Shelter Cove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shelter Cove Harbour and The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes.

A coastal marina with boats, a lighthouse, and surrounding residential buildings.
Photo by Bill Van Cleave
Open Photo by Bill Van Cleave

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Heron Point by Pete Dye at Sea Pines Resort are top sights worth seeing.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4 out of 5
130 Shipyard Drive Hilton Head Island SC
The price is 6.389.110 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
6.389.110 ₫
8.261.509 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,477 reviews)
"Changes have been made since our last visit and while it is still a resort level hotel it seemed like a 2 star on this trip. Our door wouldn’t shut properly, the coffee make didn’t work, the bathroom floor was not clean, we had a security issue (which was addressed by mgmt) and the elevator door ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

4.5 out of 5
1 Hotel Circle Hilton Head Island SC
The price is 5.538.446 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
5.538.446 ₫
7.180.003 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2 Grasslawn Ave Hilton Head Island SC
The price is 5.844.080 ₫ per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
5.844.080 ₫
7.616.341 ₫ total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The room requested was with a balcony and chairs. The chairs were wet and the top of the balcony was rotted on the verge of collapse"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
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Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera

3.5 out of 5
66 Pope Avenue Hilton Head Island SC
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera
Island Links Resort by Palmera

Island Links Resort by Palmera

3 out of 5
1 Coggins Point Road Hilton Head Island SC
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (372 reviews)
"Everything and everybody was great!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Island Links Resort by Palmera
Players Club Resort

Players Club Resort

4 out of 5
35 Deallyon Ave Hilton Head Island SC
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Coligny Beach and The Sandbox are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
"I found toys under the bed and in the living room TV stand. The twin bed is loud and you can feel every spring in the sofa bed mattress. I tried to put in a call about the ac being 78 when we arrived and the manager who returned my call was slightly rude, cutting me off when I was trying to speak. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Players Club Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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A beach with waves and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Bill Van Cleave
Open Photo by Bill Van Cleave

Coligny Beach

9.2/10 (2,649 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coligny Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Hilton Head Island. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.
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A coastal wetland with water channels and dense vegetation.

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A sunset over a calm lake with a wooden pier extending into the water.

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A sunset over a beach with a wooden boardwalk and dunes.

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