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    Islander Hotel & Resort

    2.6 (83 reviews)
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    Kitchen with microwave, mini fridge, and mini human
    Nathan D.

    As a frequent traveler, I have learned when I am at a good hotel and when I need to sleep with my clothes on. Wether you are traveling for business or pleasure, single or with a family, this place is definitely worth checking out. The rooms are well designed with engineered flooring for easy cleaning, and the location can't be beat. The only negatives are no continental breakfast, and a personal feeling that the hotel should have more of a nautical feel. However, the coffee is actually excellent and the private beach access is great. It is walkable to restaurants, shops and beaches, so even without a free breakfast, you will be ok!

    Oceanside pool which is large and very nice.
    Ansley S.

    We stayed three nights total during weeknights and really enjoyed our stay. The room was comfortable and clean and the hotel staff was friendly and informative. Being so close to the ocean was amazing having young children who couldn't walk far and we didn't want to need to carry. There is a ton of stuff to do around the hotel including parks, restaurants, shops, etc. I recommend staying here.

    Aimee N.

    For an inexpensive oceanfront hotel on the water I was pleased. I stayed here before and enjoyed my stay. I would stay here again because of the price. The front desk staff was nice and the main building has amenities like a small office area, concessions, and some chill space. I was in the building closest to the water with a view of the trailers next door. However, if you walk outside you can see the water. The room itself was large, and pretty clean. The lighting is not very good in the living room space. The bathroom door does not close because it was built wrong (Room 204). The bed was very loud and squeaky. It was not the most comfortable bed either. The shower has barely any pressure but still usable. When I lifted up the coffee pot, a small German cockroach ran out. Those are the ones that are brought in by people. That creeped me out I only saw one. Lets get to the positives- I loved the pool area! There is public beach access and a great space to relax at the pool. The restaurants near by are great (especially Caribsea) and there is so much to do. Like I said, for the price- it's not bad. This is definitely not luxury.

    Charlotte B.

    My husband surprised me with a last minute stay during the off season. I'm grateful it was a surprise because my first stop would've been Yelp to check previous reviews. The Islander Resort recently renovated - in part. Recent reviews are super mixed, probably due to the changes being done in increments. We heard some parts of the hotel may stay as is. In any case, we liked where we were. We stayed in the High Tide King Suite, which was beautiful and clean. It includes a kitchenette with microwave, but no stove or oven - which was fine as I had no intention to cook. The suite was tastefully done up with ocean inspired decor. Really nice updates all over! The bed was super comfortable and again, cleanly made up. There is a parking lot in between the suite and the ocean, but it's a great second story view and a quick walk to get to the water (let's say 120 seconds). My favorite thing was opening the blinds in the morning to see what it was like out - gorgeous. Patio is spacious enough with cute high top beach patio furniture and low rocking chairs. I will say if you're super private, the patio separation wall only goes up part way so you could certainly say hi to your neighbor, if you want. If you don't want, sit in the low rocking chairs. There is also an RV Park right next to the resort. Didn't bother me but worth mentioning. Very friendly staff, close access to the beach, clean. When we checked in I mentioned how I liked how it smelled like eucalyptus, like a spa or something. The woman at check in told me they use eucalyptus oil when they mop. Smells good and better than toxic chemicals for her staff. I thought that was pretty cool. I was very happy with our stay! Be sure to check out the Goose Creek Growler Company down the street.

    Abby T.

    The staff was friendly but the rooms were filthy. For that price I wouldn't recommend staying here. We found a huge roach in the tub in the morning.

    King bed
    TJ L.

    I took advantage of the heat this first week of HOTober and booked a stay at the beach. The lowest rate on my go to site booking.com came from the Islander and 3 hrs later I was in their lobby. There were some check in glitches, they had double booked my assigned room so I got a free upgrade. And if was not ready at check in time. Not a huge big deal but an inconvenience. The rooms are very big, suites really. See pics. The decor is recently updated. The pool is very large and ocean front with plenty of recliners and about 8-10 cabanas. Beach chairs are available for free but were locked up one of the days I was there. That was no bueno. There is no lounge, bar, restaurant on site. The hotel does market heavily as an event venue, and set ups were in place for an upcoming thing. I can see where if you are a non attendee it might feel like party crashing to be there in the middle of that. There are only a few rooms with direct beach access, balconies or patios. The rest open on to the parking lot and no view whatsoever. But for the price I would check it out again in the future, and ask if there is a big to do planned before booking.

    Live Cockroach in Coffeemaker

    We were in town three nights for a wedding. We arrived around 6 pm on a Thursday and checked in with Vicki, and we were greeted warmly and verbally updated on COVID-19 housekeeping protocol, so we were aware that we would not receive daily housekeeping, which was expected and totally fine. Shortly after checking in, I received a text from Vicki asking how the room was, to which I responded, "Great, thus far". However, after settling in, I noticed a few problems, hair in the ice bucket (we asked front desk for a new one and were told we had to wait til the morning), hair in the tub, and a thick layer of dust on the microwave, which tells me these rooms aren't being thoroughly cleaned BETWEEN guests. This is unacceptable and disgusting under any circumstance, but during a pandemic, it's downright negligent and irresponsible. Additionally, we were in a "newly renovated"room, and pieces of the wall were missing from around the door frame. There was NOWHERE to hang any clothes (not even a bar), which sucked considering we were in town for a wedding and had quite a few hanging garments. There was a dresser, however this was filled with pillows, blankets, and linens for the sleeper sofa. Now, this is where it gets good. We wake up the next morning, and my friend makes a cup of coffee and stepped outside to watch the sunrise. After a bit, I could no longer stand the sound of power saws outside my door, so I went to make a cup as well. When I lifted the lid to the water reservoir on the coffeemaker, I was greeted by a fully large and in charge cockroach. Yes, that's right--my friend had already drunk a full cup of brewed cockroach coffee and I was about to be victim #2. This is when we decided to make a complaint. Fortunately, the front office manager Ally, agreed that drinking from where a roach takes a dump is disgusting and offered us the only available room in the "new building". So, we checked all of our luggage for any hitchhikers and made the trek across the parking lot to our new room. The new room was much better. Family staying in other rooms had issues such as dirty toilets, mold, dirty stained carpet, no place to hang clothes, and yes, more nasty cucarachas (they've infiltrated the "new building" as well).The bride and groom stayed here after the wedding and also had a cockroach in their room as well. What a welcome!I would not recommend this property to a single person, family, or enemy. I am grateful for Ally hearing our concerns and providing an alternate accommodation, but this isn't something she should have to face so regularly. Before putting lipstick on this pig of a motel, it needs to be heavily exterminated and they need to train their housekeeping staff how to keep house. Also--whoever the gentlemen working front desk around midnight on Thursday April 22nd, was rude & unaccommodating when asked for a pube-free ice bucket. I've noticed the owner Barry frequently responds to comments regarding cleanliness and pest issues, with assurances that the concerns will be swiftly addressed, however, based on the continued reviews--I'm not so sure ownership or management are following through on these promises.

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    I stayed at the Islander Resort for a long weekend for my brother's wedding.

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    The Barn at the Covered Bridge

    The Barn at the Covered Bridge

    5.0
    (1 review)

    From planning and decorating to the final moments of the big day, my experience with Barn at the…read moreCovered Bridge was amazing! I loved the bridal suite! My girls and I felt pampered and relaxed in our separate and spacious area :) My wedding ceremony was supposed to be outside by the pond in the beautiful green pasture, bright white fences and the covered bridge in the background- I was so excited about it! Due to weather we had to move the ceremony inside the barn. The main 'barn' space was easy to transform from a structured ceremony space to a relaxed and open reception party. Michelle Cornell was an amazing wedding coordinator- organized and kept everything on schedule and I didn't have to worry about anything on my special day! Hal was an entertaining and engaging MC- we got so many comments from our guests about how beautiful and fun our event was!

    From the owner: Nestled on a large and picturesque property, this venue offers stunning views of a glistening…read morewaterfront. The lush greenery and natural surroundings provide a tranquil and romantic setting that is perfect for exchanging vows and celebrating with loved ones. One of the standout features of this venue is the magnificent barn that has been transformed into a luxurious and chic space. The interior is beautifully designed with rustic wooden beams and elegant lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The barn has ample space to accommodate a large number of guests and offers a flexible layout to suit any wedding theme or style. In addition to the barn, the property offers numerous outdoor spaces to host different parts of the wedding day, such as a waterfront ceremony, cocktail hour on the expansive lawn, and dinner under the stars.

    Star Hill Golf Club

    Star Hill Golf Club

    3.1
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    Star Hill is a decent course that is fun to play. While it is not a top tier course, it is pretty…read morewell maintained and not over priced. There is a grill room and bar for making the turn or having a few after a fun day playing golf. Crystal Coast is Way Overpriced for a short course

    Traveled up to Jacksonville, from the Charleston area, to visit family. My sister arranged a tee…read moretime for us at Star Hill and I was pretty excited as I hadn't played Star Hill since I was 18 years old, 50 years ago. Having read the poor reviews from years past I felt I had to report on what playing this course is like from the 2025 perspective, here's what I observed today: A staff that goes the extra mile to ensure your Star Hill experience met standard, your standards. Professional, friendly, well managed pro shop. The course was in great shape, none of the issues addressed in previous posts, well maintained fairways and greens. The tee boxes are scaled to meet the needs of all, from the scratch player to the hacker. But there is something else that was taking place at this golf club, something that I have never before witnessed at any course, all over the world, at any time: Community! As we made the turn, there was a group of about 20 men, obviously a mens league, about to tee off on the first tee box. These men genuinely enjoyed each others company and were looking forward to a great time. Left an impression, but here was the clincher: As we were heading down the 18th fairway towards the clubhouse, we could see the driving range; it was packed with high school age kid. As we finished our ro and proceeded to the parking lot, it was full of players from all age groups, young and old, male and female, and they were having so much fun. We saw young kids pushing their carts with moms and dads. The high schoolers were heading to their designated tee boxes for some sort of competition. Seniors were organizing for something on the course. Congratulations Star Hill! There are golf clubs out there that boast of many things, but you, you have what every course dreams of; you have community. That can only be attributed to one thing: a well managed organization. I'm sure I only scratched the surface.

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    Naturally, I thought I would be able to see the ocean from my room. I can, but just barely. They…read moreare not on the beach. This is a straight forward motel. The mattresses are new and comfortable. The place is clean. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. The office staff is pleasant. The air conditioner/ heater works fine. The housekeeping staff does a good job and is responsive to my needs. The bath/shower is slippery and there are no grab bars. The sink is too low. The exhaust fan in the bathroom makes a horrible grinding noise. Maybe its the best they can do, but the selection of tv channels is lousy. I wouldn't bring a child here. There is no pool and no place to play. If you are a sophisticated adult, there's no place for you to play either. I'm retired, and I'm bored out of my mind. There is a fishing pier. I don't fish, but I guess I could walk to the end, sit down and dangle my feet in the ocean. It's expensive, and completely not worth it. I do not recommend.

    Definitely a disappointment for $190 a night! I thought this place had been remodeled but it…read moredefinitely has not! The good - no carpet, new sink and mirror! The bad - smelled bad, no water pressure (luckily I took a shower before arriving) shower had mold/mildew/big holes around faucet, door handle loose, outlets had no covers, huge gap under exterior door, dresser was water damaged, chairs had wobbling arms, room definitely wasn't clean! Very disappointed! I really wished we had just checked right back out but didn't want to lose $190!

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