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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States · Sonesta · Accessible Luxury
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island opened in 1984 as a Marriott inside gated Shipyard Plantation, later ran as a Crowne Plaza, and raised the Sonesta flag in April 2012. All 340 rooms were redone in 2024 on eleven beachfront acres at 130 Shipyard Drive. Guests can use the Shipyard golf and tennis clubs, and The Spa at Sonesta is on the grounds. AAA named the resort Four Diamond in 2026.
- 340 rooms
- Opened 1984
- Neighborhood: Shipyard Plantation
About Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
- The beachfront house opened as a Marriott in 1984, ran as Crowne Plaza, then became Sonesta in April 2012.
- A 2024 renovation redid all 340 guest rooms, including nine suites, on 11 acres inside Shipyard Plantation.
- Guests get club access to Shipyard's tennis courts and golf as part of the gated-plantation stay.
Restaurants and bars
- Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace — Restaurant · regional cuisine and seafood
- The Patio Bar & Deck — Restaurant · gastropub-style casual food
- Driftwood Rum Bar — Bar · craft cocktails and shareable bites
- Sweet Cane Bar and Grille — Poolside · classic poolside fare
- Sea Glass Provisions — Café · espresso, pastries, sandwiches and pizza
Experiences
- The Sonesta Astrology Experience with Aliza Kelly — Three-day, two-night celestial wellness retreat with astrology sessions, beachside yoga and wellness, and curated dining; November 20-22, 2026.
- Heritage Golf — Access to all Heritage Golf courses on Hilton Head Island.
- Tennis — Tennis on Hilton Head, including the nearby Van Der Meer Tennis Center.
- Biking — Hilton Head bike trails with over 60 miles of dedicated bike paths and 100 miles of protected public pathways; bicycle rentals.
- Hilton Head PGA Tournament — RBC Heritage presented by Boeing PGA TOUR event.
Amenities
- Complimentary self-parking
- Valet parking $25 per day
- EV charging stations
- Shuttle to Coligny Plaza trolley (not operated by the hotel)
- Seaside Shop
- Complimentary Bedside Reading digital library
- Wi-Fi
- Dry cleaning and laundry services
- Special requests on request
- Sea Glass Provisions grab-and-go
- Pet-friendly
- Kids club
- Private beach
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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