Kiawah Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large, sprawling tree with extensive branches and dense green foliage in a forested area.
A nighttime illuminated fountain with a pineapple-like top, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A beach with a sunset and clouds.
A large tree with extensive branches and dense foliage.
A beach with waves and a child in colorful swim trunks.

Where to stay in Kiawah Island

Find the best Kiawah Island areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kiawah Island
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East Beach

When in East Beach, you can plan a visit to Turtle Point Golf Course and Kiawah Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Kiawah Island Beach and Kiawah Beachwalker Park.

Vanderhorst Plantation

While visiting Vanderhorst Plantation, you might make a stop by sights like The Ocean Course and Osprey Point Golf Course.

West Beach Village

While West Beach Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiawah Island Beach and Cougar Point Golf Course.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive Kiawah Island SC
The price is £552 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£552
per night
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this luxury resort in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

3.5 out of 5
300 Farm Lake View Road Kiawah Island SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £339 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£339
per night
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this golf hotel in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
"Well maintained hotel, clean&organized"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Villas

Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Villas

4 out of 5
1 Vacation Way Kiawah Island SC
Stay at this beach resort in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kiawah Island Beach and Turtle Point Golf ...
8.4/10 Very good! (451 reviews)
"The property was absolutely amazing….the staff was incredible. The food was outstanding. The only thing to note that if you stay in a Villa on the grounds versus at the hotel/sanctuary, you don’t have access to the best pool on the beach and you have to pay for beach chairs- $20 a chair. But even ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tranquil villa just steps from the beach!

Tranquil villa just steps from the beach!

Kiawah Island SC
Stay at this villa in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
"another great stay! can’t beat the location !"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Tranquil villa just steps from the beach!
Three Oceanfront Private Balconies with Panoramic View, Dolphins & Calm Breezes!

Three Oceanfront Private Balconies with Panoramic View, Dolphins & Calm Breezes!

Johns Island SC
Stay at this beach condo in Kiawah Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiawah Island Beach and Cougar Point ...
Three Oceanfront Private Balconies with Panoramic View, Dolphins & Calm Breezes!
Short Stroll to Beach!  Exquisitely Renovated Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Spacious Deck & Lagoon Views!

Short Stroll to Beach! Exquisitely Renovated Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Spacious Deck & Lagoon Views!

Kiawah Island SC
Stay at this holiday home in Kiawah Island. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Outstanding in every way! Where do I begin? 4 minutes walk from the beach. Large selection of beach toys, boogie boards, a wagon and beach chairs. Outdoor shower and lots of nice new beach towels. Almost daily visits by deer strolling past the kitchen window which overlooks the pond and its resident ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Short Stroll to Beach! Exquisitely Renovated Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Spacious Deck & Lagoon Views!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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