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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island


Hotel class 5.0 of 5
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
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5 of 5 stars
Likestodine   18 contributions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 23, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I stayed w/my husband and 8 mo son to celebrate our anniversary. We'd booked a 4 day stay, which we extended to 5 b/c we liked Sanctuary so much. We felt staff went out of their way to accommodate all our requests. These included lending us a jogger to use during our entire stay, delivering complementary microwave, fridge and high... more

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4 of 5 stars
redhead9094   1 contribution
NC
Nov 8, 2009 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I along with several colleagues attended a medical conference at the Sanctuary. The bedding was ultra plush. The staff very attentive. You could very easily visit this resort and never lift a finger, as long as your wallet runs deep. The entire island is gated to given the illusion of security. Our stay ended sourly with my... more

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4 of 5 stars
jrsygirl1   1 contribution
Eastcoast
Oct 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Our stay at The Sanctuary was better than I could have imagined. We had a beautiful room with an oceanview. The staff was very attentive to every need. Great resort even for those of us who do not golf, although the courses are some of the best in the country. I cannot wait to go back! Loved the fact that... more

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5 of 5 stars
kmogilevski   4 contributions
Cincinnati, Ohio
Oct 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is my second time at this hotel (last trip was two years ago). The service is just as amazing. I only have great things to say about this hotel. The hotel is right on the beach, which stretches for miles. It's great to walk, run, or bike the beach since the sand is packed. The adult pool overlooks the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Elizabeth058   1 contribution
Berkhamsted
Sep 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Great room with the most comfortable beds I have or will ever sleep in. The hotel is gigantic but very friendly if a bit intimidating at first. We enjoyed the trips organised by the naturalists and found plenty to do even if we did not play golf or tennis. The beach was spotlessly claean and the sea warm. I loved... more

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5 of 5 stars
nan-TRIP   6 contributions
Pawling, NY
Sep 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I spent 4 days at the Sanctuary during the 3rd week of August 2009. The experience could not have been better. We have stayed at several Ritz Carlton beach resorts--the Sanctuary is several classes above and beyond. I booked through the hotel's website, and we were upgraded from a garden view room to an ocean view room.... more

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3 of 5 stars
cjc2   1 contribution
connecticut
Aug 12, 2009 | Trip type: Family
2/4 found this review helpful

My family and I just returned from The Sanctuary Resort. We had a lovely stay until checkout, that is. The 4:00 check-in was also a bit of an inconvenince. The rooms were spacious and beautiful, as were the bathrooms. Everything was top of the line. The beaches are beautiful and the ocean water was 85 degrees, which was refreshing after... more

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5 of 5 stars
madisoniem   3 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Aug 11, 2009

We chose to spend our honeymoon at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island, and it was PERFECT. Everything about it was amazing, and top-notch: the room, the service, the activities, the restaurants....you name it, we loved it. I can't wait to go back! more

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5 of 5 stars
BaseballMom012   1 contribution
Florida
Aug 9, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We have just returned from enjoying a wonderful vacation at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island. We wanted a beach location that was driving distance, and our travel agent WHATAHOTEL.COM strongly recommended this beautiful luxury resort. I can certainly see why !! As soon as you walk in, the beauty and the grandeur of this property become very apparent...the traditional Southern... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pops44   5 contributions
Pittsburgh
Aug 7, 2009 | Trip type: Family

This is truly a 5 star resort. The staff is as friendly and caring as you will find in any top hotel. The grounds are immaculate and no expense was spared in the resort development or upkeep. The rooms and balconies are larger than what you will find in a typical resort, and the quality of the finishes are amazing.... more

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Also Known As

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Address: 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455