This luxury haven draws fans from near and far. Guests revel in the peaceful sounds of crashing waves, and others spend hours on the award-winning golf course or in the spa. More easily accessible than Daufuskie Island Resort, this equally impressive retreat engages guests with upscale amenities and superior service, though the exterior architecture brings to mind a Charleston strip mall.
The sprawling three-story building wraps around the entrance underneath a large portico that leads to a posh lobby with plenty of comfy seating. Dining venues are varied, and the best is a jackets-required evening dining room. Other options include
a grill, casual cafe, bar, ice-cream shop and, of course, room service. A new restaurant located at the Ocean Course clubhouse offers lovely water vistas.
Guests relax to the sounds of trickling water and soothing colors at the spa, which is one of the state's best. The long list of treatments is supplemented by mineral baths, a steam room and a sauna. A fitness room, whirlpool and indoor pool round out the on-site recreation activities. A private concierge offers suggestions on dining, entertainment and local attractions, and a range of elegant resort shops occupy any remaining time guests may have left over.
Groups find nearly 18,000 sq ft of meeting space and some of the area's finest catering, which also makes this an ideal spot for weddings. Executive meeting rooms offer state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and well-chosen furnishings.
Large guest rooms feature custom beds with Italian linens and decorative pillows, handcrafted desks, armoires and colorful sofas. All enjoy high-quality appointments that create sophisticated period surroundings. Amenities include CD/DVD players, safes, minibars, robes and high-speed wireless Internet access. Balconies add to the enjoyment. Baths are covered in marble and showcase walk-in showers, deep tubs, double vanities and private water closets. Suites extend the in-room luxury with large living rooms, more balcony space, and a fireplace in the presidential suite. Club-level rooms add access to a private lounge with food and beverages.
Opened less than three years at inspection, this retreat for families, couples and groups is perhaps the highest-caliber property of its kind in the Carolinas.
