Kiawah Island Golf Resort is your destination for luxury golf and beach vacations near Charleston, South Carolina. Indulge in Five-Star accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel, world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, and some of the most respected golf courses in the nation. You’ll enjoy all of this and more in distinctively tranquil natural surroundings—for a travel experience you’ll wish would never end.
Accommodations will be at The Sanctuary Hotel.
As the premier steakhouse on Kiawah Island, The Ocean Room serves masterful dishes crafted from locally sourced beef, poultry and produce in a seasonally changing menu—all complemented by a wine list showcasing more than 1,000 superior selections. This elegant restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is Forbes Five-Star rated, so you’re ensured an unparalleled dining experience.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s signature seafood restaurant, The Atlantic Room at The Ocean Course, serves modern American cuisine with an emphasis on fresh regional catches procured through partnerships with local fishermen—all complemented by an extensive wine list of classic favorites and exciting new selections. The true hallmark of every dish is The Atlantic Room’s uncomplicated “taste of the season” preparations.
Your home for genuine Lowcountry cuisine at breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner, Jasmine Porch has been named “Best Downhome Cookery” by the prestigious Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. Seasonal menus are inspired by the seafood pulled directly from the local waters and certified organic produce from around the region. Charleston brick walls, hewn oak floors and briny ocean air set the ambiance for your ultra-relaxed, eat-local meal.
Tomasso at Turtle Point is Kiawah’s Italian Gathering Place showcasing old-world cuisine elevated with a contemporary influence of the Lowcountry’s fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from Chef’s hand-made pastas, sauces, and breads—all prepared daily—and complemented by an inspired wine list featuring everything from crisp Pinot Grigios to full-bodied Barolos.
Pull up a chair to experience classic American fare from The Players’ Pub—with selections to satisfy both comfort food seekers and full-blown foodies. This is your perfect place for a relaxed lunch with friends, fun family dinner and victorious post-round drinks with your foursome. And you won’t miss a moment of your favorite sports teams in action with multiple flat-screen televisions broadcasting every play.
Proud to be a stop on the South Carolina BBQ Trail, Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House serves up top-quality meats smoked over local hardwoods, rubbed with signature seasonings and dripping with tangy, house-made sauces. The restaurant’s selection of more than 60 local, imported, draft and craft beers are the perfect complement to the authentic BBQ dishes.
With The Sanctuary pool and Atlantic Ocean in full view, you’ll feel like you’re on an island within an island. The menu showcasing gourmet sandwiches, grilled burgers, fresh salads and light wraps complemented by frozen drinks and specialty cocktails makes it paradise. Dining at Loggerhead Grill is open to all, but only guests of The Sanctuary are permitted to use the pool.
Sink back in the comfort of Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Sanctuary Lobby Bar—an intimate space reminiscent of a parlor in a gracious Southern mansion from a bygone era. The menu features an extensive offering of specialty cocktails, wines, beer and spirits. Plus, Friday and Saturday nights feature live piano music for your entertainment.
Families never need to venture far from splish-splashing fun times for quick snacks, tasty lunches, light dinners, fresh smoothies and grown-up beverages. So towel off and dine poolside in the heart of the park at the Night Heron Grill & Bar—where it’s always happy hour.
Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ is Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s longest-running event, a treasured family favorite and a genuine Lowcountry tradition offered over most major holidays and every Monday evening all summer long. Guests of all ages enjoy feasting on fresh oysters roasted over an open fire, along with other BBQ specialties such as ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, Lowcountry Boil and more.
Join the ranks of avid golfers who have The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on their must-play list for a true test of skill. Located on the eastern-most end of the island, The Ocean Course boasts the most seaside holes in the Northern Hemisphere with ten hugging the Atlantic and the other eight running parallel to those.
What began as a members-only golf course on the island noted for its playability has evolved into a championship-level course with a world-class layout that was completely renovated in 2014 under the direction of course architect Tom Fazio. Today’s Osprey Point still delivers on its playability and natural beauty and gets rave reviews for its pristine conditions and elegant clubhouse.
The proud recipient of the 2019 Charleston Golf Course Owners Association Course of the Year, Oak Point delivers a superior playing surface with its regrassing in Paspalum and greater strategic challenges through a refreshed design. Originally conceived by Clyde Johnston, Oak Point sits by the Kiawah River and Haulover Creek, surrounded by maritime forest.
Featuring three oceanfront holes, this characteristic Jack Nicklaus design features ample fairways, approachable greens, and strategically placed lagoons that put a premium on accuracy and a carefully thought-out approach to each shot. Turtle Point traverses a diverse landscape with holes dictating alternating setups from left-to-right and vice-versa.
Following an extensive 10-month renovation in tandem with Gary Player Design, Cougar Point reopened on October 1, 2017 to rave reviews—winning over Kiawah Island golfers with its dramatic marsh vistas and superior playability. Whether you’ve played the old Cougar Point or have never stepped foot on its greens, this renovated course is a must-play at the resort.
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