By Kim P. Alden
This beautiful island in South Carolina is only 12 miles long and five miles wide. Within those miles, visitors can easily find entertainment, recreation and many quiet spots to relax by the ocean. Hilton Head is a great choice for a family getaway, and it is home to the yearly Verizon Heritage PGA Golf Tournament. The island offers 24 golf courses, 250 restaurants and more than 200 shops and outlets. As one would expect, there are many hotels from which to choose.
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
This luxury resort provides the feeling of a tropical paradise and prides itself on personalized service and thoughtful amenities. The guest rooms, which are the largest on the island, have balconies and serene views. The 324 suites and rooms feature elegant decor, kitchenettes and separate living and dining areas. Children under 18 years old can stay for free if they're in the same room with their parents, and there are special activities designed just for kids. The resort has concierge service, fully equipped function rooms, a full-service business center and airport transportation. The resort has golf, tennis, adult pools, wading pools, oceanfront Jacuzzis, a fully equipped fitness center, canoeing, kayaking, basketball, volleyball and a full-service day spa. beach or poolside cabanas can be rented. The Hilton Oceanfront Resort has three restaurants, a bar and a lounge.
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
23 Ocean Ln.
Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29938
(843) 842-8000
hiltonoceanfrontresort.com
The Inn at Harbour Town
Located within the 5,000-acre Sea Pines Resort, this elegant English-style inn offers an intimate luxury experience. Rooms have views of either the Harbour Town Golf Links or the Sea Pines Racquet Club. The 60 guest rooms and one suite provide personal butler service, rich woods and luxury fabrics, imported Frette bed linens, custom made mattresses, fresh flowers and many other amenities like high-speed Internet access and an in-room safe. A full breakfast is served each morning in the Tartan Room or on the terrace and includes a made-to-order omelet station. Evening cocktails are served in the Tartan Lounge. The inn has its own fitness center. Guests who stay at the Inn at Harbour Town can enjoy the many amenities offered by the Sea Pines Resort, including recreational facilities and restaurants.
The Inn at Harbour Town
Sea Pines Resort
32 Greenwood Dr.
Hilton Head Isle, S.C. 29928
843-785-3333
seapines.com
Park Lane Hotel & Suites
All the accommodations in the Park Lane are suites. The suites have balconies, and most have fireplaces. Among the amenities are kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, microwave ovens, stoves and cable television. High-speed Internet access is available in the rooms and throughout the hotel. The Park Lane has lighted basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor pool with a sundeck, playground, putting green, bicycle rentals and shuttle service to the beach. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning, and several nearby restaurants are convenient for lunch and dinner. The entire facility is smoke free. Up to two pets can stay for an additional fee. The hotel is two miles from Coligny Beach.
Park Lane Hotel & Suites
12 Park Ln.
Hilton Head Isle, S.C. 29928
843-686-5700
hiltonheadparklanehotel.com
Holiday Inn - Oceanfront
Located right on the beach, this deluxe Holiday Inn is convenient to fishing expeditions, golf, tennis and shopping. The 202 spacious guest rooms include pillow top mattresses, refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee makers, wireless Internet access, voicemail and cable television with HBO. The Holiday Inn -- Oceanfront has an outdoor pool, kiddie pool, playground, bike rentals, fitness center and meeting facilities. The hotel has two restaurants and the Tikki Hut, which serves a variety of drinks.
Holiday Inn - Oceanfront
One South Forest Beach Dr.
Hilton Head, S.C. 29928
843-785-5126
hihiltonhead.com
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About the Author:
A professional writer and editor for more than 25 years, Kim Alden is also a certified yoga therapist who has lectured in and traveled to many parts of the world. She combines her travel savvy with natural health and yoga expertise to write for various online publications. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.
