The lower-middle-range Hampton Inn Hilton Head is a solid choice for travelers seeking alternatives to the island’s pricier beachfront resorts. It’s in a shady and peaceful setting off busy William Hilton Parkway, a six-minute drive to the beach, and within walking distance to several restaurants. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, free parking and Wi-Fi, a heated outdoor pool, and a small fitness center. Rooms, while spacious, are a bit bland and somewhat dated, but come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Rates are competitive, but the two-pearl Days Inn Hilton Head has lower rates and comparable amenities.
The lower-middle-range Hampton Inn Hilton Head is a solid choice for travelers seeking alternatives to the island’s pricier beachfront resorts. It’s in a shady and peaceful setting off busy William Hilton Parkway, a six-minute drive to the beach, and within walking distance to several restaurants. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, free parking and Wi-Fi, a heated outdoor pool, and a small fitness center. Rooms, while spacious, are a bit bland and somewhat dated, but come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Rates are competitive, but the two-pearl Days Inn Hilton Head has lower rates and comparable amenities.
This upper-middle-range hotel has a great location on a wonderful white-sand beach, close to golf courses and shopping malls. It has all the standard amenities of a property of this category: a nice spa, a fitness center, and several dining options, including a convenience-store-style market. The rooms are a bit bland though, and could use an update (think: smallish old tube TVs and generic decor). However, the huge outdoor pool with beach views and the comprehensive kids' program make this an excellent pick for families.
This upper-middle-range hotel has a great location on a wonderful white-sand beach, close to golf courses and shopping malls. It has all the standard amenities of a property of this category: a nice spa, a fitness center, and several dining options, including a convenience-store-style market. The rooms are a bit bland though, and could use an update (think: smallish old tube TVs and generic decor). However, the huge outdoor pool with beach views and the comprehensive kids' program make this an excellent pick for families.
The 119-room Days Inn Hilton Head is a value hotel right off William Hilton Parkway, with restaurants, mini-golf, and grocery stores within walking distance. Rooms are clean but uninspiring, and have mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Suites have added perks such as wet bars, separate living and sleeping quarters, and foam pillows. The free hot breakfast receives mixed reviews. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available, but guests complain the signal is weak. There are smoking rooms, so those sensitive to cigarette smells may want to stay elsewhere.
The 119-room Days Inn Hilton Head is a value hotel right off William Hilton Parkway, with restaurants, mini-golf, and grocery stores within walking distance. Rooms are clean but uninspiring, and have mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Suites have added perks such as wet bars, separate living and sleeping quarters, and foam pillows. The free hot breakfast receives mixed reviews. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available, but guests complain the signal is weak. There are smoking rooms, so those sensitive to cigarette smells may want to stay elsewhere.
The Inn at Harbour Town is a 60-room boutique with a long list of amenities, including three golf courses, several tennis courts, a nearby beach, nice pool, and shopping. The resort overlooks Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage. Rooms are modern and upscale with plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docks. Bathrooms are the outstanding feature, with walk-in showers, separate soaking tubs, and Molton Brown toiletries. The inn has a prime location for golfing, sea kayaking, shopping, and dining, but the property does lack a spa.
The Inn at Harbour Town is a 60-room boutique with a long list of amenities, including three golf courses, several tennis courts, a nearby beach, nice pool, and shopping. The resort overlooks Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage. Rooms are modern and upscale with plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docks. Bathrooms are the outstanding feature, with walk-in showers, separate soaking tubs, and Molton Brown toiletries. The inn has a prime location for golfing, sea kayaking, shopping, and dining, but the property does lack a spa.
The gated HarbourSide III has an apartment-like feel with one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos, all equipped with full kitchens. Most condos have harbor views, but the decor leaves a bit to be desired, especially in the bedrooms where shiny bedspreads look shabby. Perks such as free parking and free Wi-Fi are nice, and families enjoy the pool, but the beach is a drive or bike ride away (the hotel provides a free shuttle). Still, many travelers appreciate its proximity to numerous restaurants.
The gated HarbourSide III has an apartment-like feel with one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos, all equipped with full kitchens. Most condos have harbor views, but the decor leaves a bit to be desired, especially in the bedrooms where shiny bedspreads look shabby. Perks such as free parking and free Wi-Fi are nice, and families enjoy the pool, but the beach is a drive or bike ride away (the hotel provides a free shuttle). Still, many travelers appreciate its proximity to numerous restaurants.
The 123-room Disney Hilton Head Resort is a quiet, relaxed resort on a tiny island within the central region of larger Hilton Head Island. Perhaps because of its Disney brand, the hotel has a bit of a kitschy vibe -- rooms are outfitted in lodge-like decor, and daily activities include singing around the campfire. But overall it's less "Disney-y" than other Disney resorts, while still including a long list of kid-friendly amenities: two pools (one with a waterslide), a basketball court, a game room, and a playground. Although the hotel overlooks Broad Creek, and there's a fishing pier for those looking to cast a line, it is more than a mile from the hotel's Beach House with beach access. The resort provides a free shuttle, but some other beaches are actually closer to the resort, so having a car is a plus.
The 123-room Disney Hilton Head Resort is a quiet, relaxed resort on a tiny island within the central region of larger Hilton Head Island. Perhaps because of its Disney brand, the hotel has a bit of a kitschy vibe -- rooms are outfitted in lodge-like decor, and daily activities include singing around the campfire. But overall it's less "Disney-y" than other Disney resorts, while still including a long list of kid-friendly amenities: two pools (one with a waterslide), a basketball court, a game room, and a playground. Although the hotel overlooks Broad Creek, and there's a fishing pier for those looking to cast a line, it is more than a mile from the hotel's Beach House with beach access. The resort provides a free shuttle, but some other beaches are actually closer to the resort, so having a car is a plus.
The Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort includes 850 condo units, 160 of them managed by the resort and the remainder privately owned. This upper-middle-range property offers good value for a waterfront resort on the island, with numerous features including two pools, 10 tennis courts, and a fitness center. Decor varies from unit to unit, but overall the resort's casual (and occasionally dated) look reflects its vibe as a flip-flops and T-shirt kind of place. Its restaurants and bars, some with bubble-letter signage, plastic furniture, and poor lighting, are a little tacky. For budget conscious families with children, there's swimming, racquets, bicycles for rent, and sand castles to build, without having to go out to dinner every night as the units have full kitchens.
The Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort includes 850 condo units, 160 of them managed by the resort and the remainder privately owned. This upper-middle-range property offers good value for a waterfront resort on the island, with numerous features including two pools, 10 tennis courts, and a fitness center. Decor varies from unit to unit, but overall the resort's casual (and occasionally dated) look reflects its vibe as a flip-flops and T-shirt kind of place. Its restaurants and bars, some with bubble-letter signage, plastic furniture, and poor lighting, are a little tacky. For budget conscious families with children, there's swimming, racquets, bicycles for rent, and sand castles to build, without having to go out to dinner every night as the units have full kitchens.
The Ramada Hilton Head is a two-pearl chain hotel off Highway 278, less than a 10-minute drive from the airport and beach. Its 127 rooms are basic with mini-fridges and microwaves, and views of the parking areas or a pitch-and-putt green. As of winter 2016, the hotel was undertaking much-needed renovations focused on replacing dated furniture in its guest rooms. A highlight of the hotel is its seasonal outdoor pool with blue loungers. A free, Southern-style breakfast is served each day and the adjacent Italian restaurant gets good reviews. The Days Inn Hilton Head costs about the same, though its features are not as appealing as the Ramada's. Travelers willing to pay moderately higher prices could also consider the Hampton Inn Hilton Head, which has more features and fresher rooms.
The Ramada Hilton Head is a two-pearl chain hotel off Highway 278, less than a 10-minute drive from the airport and beach. Its 127 rooms are basic with mini-fridges and microwaves, and views of the parking areas or a pitch-and-putt green. As of winter 2016, the hotel was undertaking much-needed renovations focused on replacing dated furniture in its guest rooms. A highlight of the hotel is its seasonal outdoor pool with blue loungers. A free, Southern-style breakfast is served each day and the adjacent Italian restaurant gets good reviews. The Days Inn Hilton Head costs about the same, though its features are not as appealing as the Ramada's. Travelers willing to pay moderately higher prices could also consider the Hampton Inn Hilton Head, which has more features and fresher rooms.
The 156-room, mid-range Park Lane Hotel and Suites is situated right off busy William Hilton Parkway, the main drag in Hilton Head. Though the property doesn’t have direct beach access, plenty of beaches, golf courses, shops, and restaurants are within a 10-minute drive. Rooms are spacious -- all are suites -- but dated, showing signs of wear-and-tear. Still they're clean, and have full kitchens, as well as flat-screen TVs with HBO, free Wi-Fi, and private balconies. The property also has a serene outdoor pool and whirlpool, lit tennis courts, a small fitness center, and a business center. A free continental breakfast is served daily, and free Starbucks coffee and tea is available 24 hours. Travelers seeking a hotel by the beach can try The Beach House Resort, which also has a more updated look and an on-site bar and restaurant, but rates tend to be higher.
The 156-room, mid-range Park Lane Hotel and Suites is situated right off busy William Hilton Parkway, the main drag in Hilton Head. Though the property doesn’t have direct beach access, plenty of beaches, golf courses, shops, and restaurants are within a 10-minute drive. Rooms are spacious -- all are suites -- but dated, showing signs of wear-and-tear. Still they're clean, and have full kitchens, as well as flat-screen TVs with HBO, free Wi-Fi, and private balconies. The property also has a serene outdoor pool and whirlpool, lit tennis courts, a small fitness center, and a business center. A free continental breakfast is served daily, and free Starbucks coffee and tea is available 24 hours. Travelers seeking a hotel by the beach can try The Beach House Resort, which also has a more updated look and an on-site bar and restaurant, but rates tend to be higher.
An extensive renovation completed in 2013 has added a swank, modern feel to this Sonesta Resort. The upscale property has plenty to offer, including several restaurants and an on-site spa, as well as children’s activities. The lovely heated pools are a highlight, as are the gorgeous grounds. But those guests looking forward to a beach vacation should note that this hotel is not right on the water, and beach chairs and umbrellas have to be rented for an extra fee.
An extensive renovation completed in 2013 has added a swank, modern feel to this Sonesta Resort. The upscale property has plenty to offer, including several restaurants and an on-site spa, as well as children’s activities. The lovely heated pools are a highlight, as are the gorgeous grounds. But those guests looking forward to a beach vacation should note that this hotel is not right on the water, and beach chairs and umbrellas have to be rented for an extra fee.