I have been to some great hotels but this one by far is the nicest. If you want quiet and easy, then this is it. Tremendous location on the beach with a great spa and its signature restaurant, The Ocean Room.
Fantastic, and hope to do it again real soon.

Spent a recent long weekend at The Sanctuary. Overall score probably just below a 5 star...This place is not for everyone, but perfect for couples, especially if one or both golf. We came to Kiawah with the kids while this hotel was under construction several years ago. Most top hotels can make you feel you are being taken advantage of, with prices they charge for room and the incidentals. Ths place is no different. But nice common areas, good sized room (we were given a rare upgrade to nice room overlooking the lawn and beach). May seem odd, but biggest complaint was about the bathroom. Not sure how the architect of a Mobil 5 star hotel can install open slatted doors in the bathroom, both for the toilet room and the bathroom door. Not the sign of a top hotel in my mind. Food at the breakfast buffet was good; the reader can decide if $20 pp is a good price. We ate one night at the Ocean Room and once at the Jasmine Terrace.. Ocean Room is more formal, but features what can be best be described as 'minimalist' portions at high prices. Wines are too expensive by the glass. Service was good at the resort, certainly better than some have written about. Coming from the NorthEast we were taken back by the number of people who smile and say hello at Kiawah (and Charleston). Most people who go to The Sanctaury are going to pamper themselves, even if it means sucking it up and paying too much for a room and meals. The island is still very attractive, the beach (though not useable this time of year), has lots of appeal for walkers/ bikers/runners.

Wow, what a slice of heaven at the South Carolina Coast. We usually stay in a condo on Kiawah Island, but were told by friends how wonderful the Sanctuary is. We were not disappointed! The staff was very accomodating and helpful. Our ocean front room was spacious with lovely amenities. We loved that we could rent bikes to ride along the beach. We really enjoyed our meals at the Ocean Room. Our romantic weekend proved to be better than expected and now we are expecting!

We were here for a convention, and it was wonderful. We had a suite that was beautiful! Service was superb. It blows me away to think how expensive the furnishings were in the room and throughout the hotel. The lobby area is gorgeous--just perfectly gorgeous!!! It's expensive, but I'm worth it!!!