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The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
1 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928 (Formerly Holiday Inn Oceanfront)
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Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States
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“Love The Beach House”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

I travel for business and if I am working within an hour of this hotel I will stay here. It is in a beautiful location. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and will do what they can to assist you. The goal of the staff is for you to have a wonderful vacation. The bar and restaurant have wonderful views and the staff in the bar and restaurant are also friendly. I have stayed here many times and will continue to stay here whether for work or vacation.

Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
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Jeff E, General Manager at The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort, responded to this review
March 23, 2013
Dear Jeannette S,

Thanks for being such a loyal and supportive guest of The Beach House. I really enjoyed reading your review and truly appreciate the recognition of our staff. We indeed have a terrific team of associates working at our Resort.

The next time you stay with us please ask the Front Desk to call me so I can have the honor to thank you in person. I would also like to tell you all about our exciting plans to make The Beach House even better in the coming months and get your feedback.

Best Regards,

Jeff Elseser
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Beautiful location, tiki bar is awesome, front desk is terrible”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013 via mobile

The location of this hotel is unbeatable and the tiki bar is fantastic, although it being open is unreliable which was very dissapointing. The checkin process is mind numbing, it takes forever and the woman at the desk seemed to br completely clueless. Room service is broken, there is no other way to describe it. The front desk and restaurant don't seem to be in the same page about what's going on. We gave up on the idea of room service all together finally. As far as the rooms go, they are average, nothing to get excited about but they are clean and well maintained. The beds are not comfortable. We had a beautiful view of the ocean out our 3rd floor window but the outside of the windows were so filthy you could barely see through them. The pool is incredibly beautiful but unfortunately not heated so this time of year its unuseable. Overall a nice experience because of the location but it would have been nice to be able to take better advantage of the amenities. I think this hotel could benefit from a hotel impossible visit.

  • Stayed March 2013
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Jeff E, General Manager at The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort, responded to this review
March 23, 2013
Dear sabuckowing,

I sincerely appreciate your review and the honest feedback detailing the positive and negative experiences during your stay and apologize that our performance was not what you expected or deserved. Although it's always disappointing to receive a review from an unsatisfied guest, these reviews are a useful tool in helping to improve our service consistency.

As you mentioned in your review, The Beach House location is certainly unbeatable and the Tiki Hut is definitely fantastic, but as the new owners of The Beach House we also recognize there are areas we must quickly improve. We have a comprehensive property improvement strategy in place that will help prevent the service inconsistencies such as the ones you mentioned. In addition, the coming months will see many beautiful enhancements to our recently renovated Resort........including heating the pool!

I assure you that your next visit to The Beach House will surpass your expectations.

Best Regards,

Jeff Elseser
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Mansfield, Texas
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“Great Hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

My family and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Resort Hilton Head Island. We had the most amazing time. Our view from our room was nice. The front desk helped us out a lot (because it was our first time on the Island) with getting around. The service in the restaurant was excellent. Over all I give them a 10 out of 10!

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jeff E, General Manager at The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort, responded to this review
March 22, 2013
Dear Pagefamily-13,

Thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed your recent stay at The Beach House Resort. It's great to know that our wonderful ocean views and the Front Desk staff helped make your first visit to Hilton Head such a pleasant experience for your family. Our Food and Beverage Team works very hard to ensure that our service levels are always high and it's very rewarding to know you received such excellent service in our restaurant.

We look forward to welcoming you back to The Beach House during your next trip to Hilton Head.

Best Regards,

Jeff Elseser
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Tish at the main bar was great had all right info we needle for a comfortable stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013 via mobile

Overall stay was great except for early closing of the tiki hut. Already planning my next stay. Beachfront, with plenty of business offerings in short walking distance. Great welcoming bartender, kish,, @ the bar.

  • Stayed March 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jeff E, General Manager at The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort, responded to this review
March 21, 2013
Dear moonnc,

Thanks for your wonderful review and the great comments.......especially the kind words regarding our longtime Bartender Kish, he is very passionate about making sure our guests have a great time while visiting our Marker 59 Lounge.

When you come back I'm sure you will be very pleased with all the improvements our new ownership group has planned for the very near future.

We're glad to know you enjoyed your experience during your recent stay at The Beach House and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Best Regards,

Jeff Elseser
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Palm Coast, Florida
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Will be back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

We stayed here before the reno, and it seemed a little pricey for what it was. The reno made all the difference! Very nice, location is perfect, and the service was excellent. We even went to the hotel bar for happy hour. They did such a great job upgrading the place! A wonderful place to stay!

Room Tip: Beware: There is a resort fee but the pool, beach access and tiki bar are worth it!
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jeff E, General Manager at The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort, responded to this review
March 21, 2013
Dear gcr22,

Thanks for the great review of The Beach House Resort. I couldn't agree more that the recent renovations have made made such a difference and that our beachfront location is perfect. It's great to know that you also experienced great service during your stay.

As I mentioned in an earlier response, The Beach House Resort changed ownership in February and we have very exciting plans to further enhance the property and elevate service levels to ensure all of our guests have an even more enjoyable experience.

We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

Best Regards,

Jeff Elseser
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Additional Information about The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort

Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Oceanfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Oceanfront Hotel Hilton Head
Holiday Inn Hilton Head
Hilton Head Holiday Inn
Address: 1 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928 (Formerly Holiday Inn Oceanfront)
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > Hilton Head
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Hilton Head
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Named one of the top ten family beaches in the country, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is a quaint resort island only twelve miles long by five miles wide, renowned for sparkling blue water and sandy beaches. What guests seem to enjoy the most about the Beach House Resort is the direct beach access and convenient location on Coligny Beach. In addition to our gorgeous beach front, The Beach House is the only Hilton Head Island hotel within walking distance to over 100 shops, restaurants, activities, and fun-filled night life! At The Beach House, you’re only steps away from miles of white sandy beaches and blue ocean waters, dozens of championship golf courses, more than 300 tennis courts and 100 miles of bicycle paths. The Beach House is one of the most family-friendly resorts on the island, offering kids eat-and-stay-free programs, a large kiddies pool with a fountain, and a focus on child entertainment with the seasonal Island Kids Club. Take time to relax and enjoy our over-sized tropical free-form pool and large sun deck packed with a generous amount of lounge chairs where you can bathe in the sun. Enjoy oceanfront dining featuring Low Country culinary favorites and don't miss our famous Tiki Hut Bar and volleyball courts on the beach! We also specialize in groups, meetings, banquets and wedding events! ... more   less 
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