Montage Palmetto BluffvsOmni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Montage Palmetto Bluff scores significantly better than Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. Montage Palmetto Bluff is ranked #3 in Hilton Head with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Montage Palmetto Bluff
1 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC 29910
From $440/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A jewel in the crown of the world-renowned Auberge Resorts, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff is an elegant, peaceful, relentlessly upscale resort on the May River." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
97.7
""This will be the best inn you’ve ever stayed at," by the May River amid acres of forests and ancient freshwater rice fields." Full review
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"With Spanish moss dripping from low-lying oak branches and egrets soaring overhead, life at this plantation-style luxury resort seems to move at the pace of a deep-southern drawl." Full review
Fodor's
"About 15 minutes from Hilton Head, the Lowcountry's most luxurious resort sits on 20,000 acres that have been transformed into a perfect replica of a small island town." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Surrounded by rivers, marshes and maritime forests, Montage Palmetto Bluff is the bucolic, Spanish moss-draped setting for a picture-perfect getaway." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It's easy to slip into a slower, more centered state of mind at this idyllic resort situated within a 20,000-acre nature preserve"
Oyster
Luxury
"The main hotel building looks like a classic southern mansion, and the 50 Cottages and Cottage Suites are simultaneously homey and utterly luxurious, with working fireplaces, screen porches" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The pristine beauty of South Carolina’s Lowcountry is on full display at Montage Palmetto Bluff, the Palmetto State’s crown jewel for eco-adventure infused with a serious dose of luxury"
Michelin Guide
"Interiors boast pine floors, fireplaces, massive plush beds, and palatial bathrooms...while screened, furnished terraces and balconies afford unparalleled views of the surrounding forest and lagoon." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The five-star resort has frequently been featured in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards...the accommodations are top tier…food is amazing, and the staff there create a one-of-a-kind experience"
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Bluffton, South Carolina
September 9, 2023
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
23 Ocean Lane, Hilton Head, SC 29928
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"At this five-story beachfront hotel with a Caribbean sensibility, the smallest accommodations are large, commodious studios with a kitchenette and the largest are two-bedroom suites." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale resort has plenty of amenities, including several pools and a pretty private beach." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxurious, family-friendly resort in the Hilton Head beach community with spectacular ocean views." Full review
Star Service
"This remains the best pick for midrange families, with the Marriott and Westin offering higher prices and loftier standards." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Striking a balance between an intimate escape for couples and a fun-packed getaway for families, this resort features a sprawling three-pool complex directly on the beach, plus two hot tubs and a splash pad"
Hilton Head Island Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Frommer's
"Omni is right there on the water, which is one of its primary draws. It trades heavily on the presence of water, including its one adult pool, two family pools, and the 3,600-sq-ft kids' Splash Zone" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A great choice for those seeking a sporty but low-key spot...features some of the largest rooms on the island, each of which comes with a mini-kitchen and balcony." Full review