The Golf

Located south of historic Charleston, Kiawah Island Golf Resort allows players to sample the creations of five masters of modern course architecture, without ever leaving the island.
Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player and Clyde Johnston have fashioned a championship course each from Kiawah’s sandy dune ridges and subtropical canopies of pines, oaks and palmetto palms.
The collection includes the famed Ocean Course, ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the USA by leading golf magazines. It has played host to the Ryder Cup 1991, the World Cup of Golf 1997, the inaugural UBS Warburg Cup 2001 and the exhilarating 2003 WGC-World Cup.
There are driving ranges and practice greens at all courses. Turtle Point is the location of the state-of-the-art Kiawah Golf Learning Centre – home of the Golf Academy at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

Golf Facts

Distance Par Price Ocean Course 6672m 72 US$272 Turtle Point 6450m 72 US$185 Osprey Point 6283m 72 US$185 Cougar Point 6287m 72 US$170 Oak Point 6181m 72 US$95 Best Season For Golf Spring and Autumn

About The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

Reflecting the style and charm of a grand southern seaside mansion, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island is the crowning jewel of this resort island, which is already renowned for its championship golf. The 255-room resort features some of the largest and most luxurious guestrooms in America, including 11 Executive suites, one Governer's suite, and a spectacular 3,100 sq.ft Presidential suite. The resort, with its sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, offers a private concierge level, two oceanfront restaurants, a casual seaside grill, cigar bar, lobby lounge, three pools, more than 18,000 sq.ft of meeting space and a nature-based spa and fitness centre. The Sanctuary experience also includes five championship golf courses, including the Ocean Course, home to the 1991 Ryder Cup and 2003 WGC-World Cup.

Luxury Hotel Facilities

Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers private villas and luxury homes with an array of options and pricing schedules. The villas overlook golf courses, lagoons, a park and the ocean, while the luxury rental homes - ranging from three to six bedrooms, are located in the island's more private areas. Complementing the resort's golfing opportunities is a wide array of recreational activities, including more than 30 miles of bike trails, marsh creek canoeing and kayaking. The resort also consistently receives national acclaim for its tennis programme, and is currently ranked as the sixth best programme in the United States by Tennis magazine, while it also offers a myriad of dining options.

Room Options

The 255-room resort features some of the largest and most luxurious guest rooms in America, including 11 Executive Suites, a Governor’s Suite and a spectacular 3,100sq ft Presidential Suite.

Dining at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

On and about the island, your private table overlooks splendid surf, lagoons, gardens or fairways, while you dine on exquisitely prepared and presented native foods complemented by the perfect wine or beverage, and accompanied by the soft sound of the tropics. Select a from a choice of eight restaurants and bars, including fine dining at the Dining Room, and less-formal American fare at the Ocean Course Grill.

Business Facilities

Available upon request. 8 meeting rooms for up to 250 delegates.

Things to do in Charleston

Although the resort features a number of onsite retail shops, the historic town of Charleston is just 30 minutes away. Along with an impressive range of stores, the town also has a number of delightful restaurants, street cafés, clubs and bars.
Nature lovers will enjoy a visit to the Audubon Sanctuary, home to several local animal species and unique collections of flora and fauna.

Getting to The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

Set on the beautiful South Carolina coast, the resort is within easy reach of Charleston International Airport, which is 40 mins by car, while Charleston Executive Airport is 15 mins.

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