As mentioned in the other reviews, the location is the reason to stay here. It's right on the bay and within walking distance of everything. The staff that we encountered were helpful and friendly, though one desk person was indeed on the phone conducting some business other than a reservation as I waited several minutes to ask him a question. As for our room, it appears that while some effort was made to modernize - nice showerhead, crisp, soft sheets, fridge & micro in room - other elements left little to be desired, such as mildewed grout in the shower, a largely peeling surface on the bathtub, thin walls, and an unsettling loud noise coming from the window whenever the door to the room was opened. Don't miss the chicken salad at the Sea Island Wine & Gourmet shop on Carteret.

Nice southern appearance right downtown. Very clean, comfortable room with new Thomasville furniture. Great king bed with nice linens and six comfy pillows. Spotless bathroom with every kind of quality grooming supply imaginable. Quiet except for noise from people walking overhead. Very attractive breakfast room with choice of food and attentive attendant. Check in was efficient and friendly.

Tip. Ask for second floor. Do go on the carriage tour.

The Good: Nice location, good restaurants within walking distance, room size adequate, nice shower head.Woman at desk was nice and helpful when we arrived.

The Bad: We found a roach on a pillow and a bug on bathroom floor. No wireless, just tethered ethernet, no elevator. Unfortunately, if you want to be in the heart of historic Beaufort and not stay in a B&B or "Inn", this may be your only choice.

We stayed several nights at the Best Western Beaufort, SC in May 2007. The rooms were clean, the staff was great and very helpful and the breakfasts were out of this world. Really a place we will go back to over and over again. The best part was the location. Not having to drive was really nice. That's what we were looking for. We wanted to visit Beaufort in October, but the BW was booked so we waited until the following May and we were not disappointed. I highly recommend the Best Western in Beaufort, SC. And, here is a nice touch, they are "Biker Friendly". So the next time we will take our Harley. S. Fisher.