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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head IslandvsMontage Palmetto Bluff
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Montage Palmetto Bluff is preferred by most professionals compared to Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. Montage Palmetto Bluff ranks #3 in Hilton Head with praise from 5 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Fodor's
Frommer's
Zagat
Oyster
Gayot
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Decorated in a classy nautical theme and set in a luxuriant garden, the Sonesta is the centerpiece of Shipyard Plantation, which means guests have access to all its amenities." Full review
Frommer's "Tucked away in the Shipyard Plantation and designed as the centerpiece of that plantation's 800 acres, this five-story inn gives the Westin stiff competition." Full review
Zagat "Set on 11 acres of beachfront property, the resort offers modern, stylish rooms."
OysterUpscale
"The upscale property has plenty to offer, including several restaurants... as well as children’s activities. The lovely heated pools are a highlight." Full review
Gayot "For a tranquil island escape this resort offers sandy beaches and quiet tropical gardens."
Star Service "Located in Shipyard Plantation, by the oceanfront and close to shopping and recreation, this development encompasses 800 acres dotted with homes, condominiums and a few budget hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The 11 acres of tropical gardens set the scene for this idyllic resort, located on a stretch of the region’s most alluring coastline." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There's little reason to leave this inviting property after parking the car, thanks to a huge pool complex and five on-site restaurants, several of which offer oceanfront outdoor seating"
Hilton Head Island Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Montage Palmetto Bluff Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure Oyster Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
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 Traveler97.7
""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"
OysterLuxury
"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
