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The Best Beach Hotels in Hilton Head Island

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Are you wondering where to stay near the beach in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina? This area is a popular destination for beach-goers and vacationers alike. With the seashore and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder that it's a popular choice for travelers headed to the beach. When looking for the top beach hotels in Hilton Head Island, travelers often consider several key factors such as the availablity of a pool, free parking, an oceanfront location near the water, a fitness center, spa, hot tubs, family-oriented amenities, a romantic atmosphere, ocean views, safety, and the ability to take a nice long walk on the beach. We have analyzed numerous hotels and resorts close to the beach in Hilton Head Island, and this guide will highlight where to stay in Hilton Head Island near the beach based on traveler ratings and these essential criteria. So, let's get to it: here are Hilton Head Island's best beach hotels and resorts.

The island has nice beaches that are popular with families. They are great for swimming during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. While some beaches may get a bit crowded during peak holidays, they're usually pretty relaxed and less crowded than many nearby beaches.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Marriott's Grande Ocean

3-star Resort with prices starting at $659 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Hilton Head Island
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 51 South Forest Beach Drive, Marriott's Grande Ocean has great rooms from $659 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this beach hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Kid-friendly
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Coral Reef Resort Hilton Head Island

3-star Resort with prices starting at $317 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Hilton Head Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Coral Reef Resort Hilton Head Island which has nice rooms starting at $317. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and outdoor tennis, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 12 Valencia Road. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, golf, a hot tub, and a game room which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.6 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Marriott's Barony Beach Club

3-star Resort with prices starting at $501 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Marriott's Barony Beach Club to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $501. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5 Grasslawn Avenue. You'll also find parking, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and golf which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 4.1 miles from the center of town. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Waterside by Spinnaker Resorts

3-star Resort with prices starting at $566 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Hilton Head Island
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $566, Waterside by Spinnaker Resorts, at 45 Waterside Drive provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, golf, and a hot tub. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a spa and wellness center, a game room, a spa, free parking, and a pool table. It's located just 4.8 miles from the city center, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $257 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Hilton Head Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa has a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $257 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at One Hotel Circle. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a game room, which is nice for visitors. Just 4 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Omni Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island

4-star Resort with prices starting at $464 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Omni Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $464, and it's located at 23 Ocean Lane. We also love the parking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which are great for travelers. And since it's just 4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hilton Head Resorts

3-star Resort with prices starting at $391 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Hilton Head Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Hilton Head Resorts because it has great rooms that start at $391. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and outdoor tennis, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at William HIlton Parkway. Only 3.1 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love rooms with kitchens, golf, a hot tub, a child pool, and an indoor pool at this fun hotel. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Coral Sands Resort by Palmera

3-star Resort with prices starting at $271 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Hilton Head Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Coral Sands Resort by Palmera offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $271 (before taxes). It's located at 66 Pope Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, a game room, and a child pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.8 miles from the city center. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Marriott's SurfWatch

3-star Resort with prices starting at $659 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Hilton Head Island
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 10 Fifth Street, Marriott's SurfWatch has great rooms from $659 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a game room which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 3.4 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Sonesta Resort - Hilton Head Island

4-star Resort with prices starting at $323 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Hilton Head Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Sonesta Resort - Hilton Head Island which has nice rooms starting at $323. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 130 Shipyard Drive. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 4.4 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Tybee Island.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Hilton Head Island, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Hilton Head Island, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hilton Head Island, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Hilton Head Island, Best Hotels for One Week in Hilton Head Island, Best Hotels for One Night in Hilton Head Island, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Hilton Head Island.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head Island Average Beach Hotel Price
$370

After analyzing 21 beach hotels in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $370. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hilton Head Island.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $355
  • 3-star hotels: $402
  • 2-star hotels: $254


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