I don't know what the expectations are of anyone who rated this wondrous resort low. From first…read morecontact over the phone, I wanted to surprise my boyfriend with a bottle of his fave wine in the room (his birthday). Micole (front desk sup) was able to help me with this From physical check in, everyone was SO nice (we checked in the wrong resort. We went to the orange rooftop one. We stayed at the grey rooftop one). The room was spacious, immaculate, and offered a gorgeous view. We felt like royalty.

This place is one of my favorite spots to stay. I feel like I am at a 5 star Tropic resort. The…read morerooms are nicely decorated with big balconies and sometimes you get a nice corner unit with two balconies. The price is very good for the amenities you get. You do have to pay an amenity fee every day but you get a beach, pier with water taxi service to Charleston, Restaurants on site with tiki, free coffee and parking is gated. They also have a free shuttle to downtown charleston and bikes to ride. You can walk to Patriots point golf and Yorktown. We don't stay anywhere else. I would suggest some landscaping updates and picking up some of the trash that was laying in some of the back service areas.

We absolutely love the bar at the Spectator Hotel. It's moody, cozy with a library feel. Service is…read morealways amazing. Great cocktail drinks! It's not good for large groups as it is setup conversation style with couches, club chairs, and a small bar. Perfect place for a night cap after dinner. They also have charcuterie board and small bites.

My wife and I stayed for one night at the Spectator in October. The location in the French Quarter…read moreis very convenient. There were a lots of bars, restaurants and shops within walking distance. They boast about their butler service, which is pretty unique in the United States (akin to the resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean). We only stayed one night and did not make the most out of it. Our butler was very pleasant and offered detailed recommendations regarding restaurants in the area. The staff is welcoming and friendly. We arrived early and had to wait a few hours until our room was ready. That was a slight nuisance as it was a cold and rainy October weekend in Charleston. Luckily they had plenty of umbrellas for us to use. The welcome cocktails were a nice touch when we were finally able to check-in. Other nice touches include the complimentary drinks, candies and snacks that were already waiting in the room. The turndown service also included chocolate and a small sweet alcoholic drink / shot. Lastly, the included room service breakfast in the morning elevates the stay. A lot of good things. However, I thought the rooms themselves were just okay and a bit dated. Our friends stayed at a boutique hotel with vaulted ceilings and its own kitchenette for less money. Another disappointment was that we booked a room with a small outdoor courtyard, but were given a regular room. Given the weather, we probably wouldn't have used the outdoor space at all, but it would be good to get what you paid for. Overall very good service and location. They have a nice bar by the lobby that we did not make use of. The rooms themselves are just okay and on the small size. I would probably stay somewhere else next time I visit Charleston, even though I have nothing bad to say about The Spectator. Maybe my expectations were too high with a 4.8 / 5 average Yelp score. I just think there's better value elsewhere.

In regards to the Villas: dirty, stained, moldy, outdated. We were 0 for 2 in our villa attempts:…read morefirst one had stained, dirty carpets and smelled of mildew, with a view of the parking lot. Plus it was not ready at check in. Moved to a different villa. Appeared clean with a nice golf course view; however, our eyes burned all night from an allergen of some sort--possibly from the one inch layer of dust under the furniture or dusty old bedding. Beds felt of metal springs in your back and flat pillows. Bottom line, the villas are all very old (and gross). Attempted to have a lovely breakfast after a terrible night of sleep, and the Jasmine Porch closed 45 min. early and was unable to seat us. For us, Kiawah is out. Stayed at the Sanctuary previously and it was not a memorable experience. After walking 18 holes at the Ocean Course, the pub was closed for a wedding. This place is hit and miss. There are a ton of other oceanfront golf resorts that are far better than this one. If you want a reliably amazing experience, don't waste your time or money. Sea Island or Sea Pines or even a trek to Pebble Beach would surpass expectations. So very much disappointed in our Kiawah experience.

We had a fun family vacation at Kiawah Island. The resort is beautiful and our villa was very nice…read more My only reason for the low stars has to do with the unresponsive staff. We accidentally left clothes behind. I called the resort as soon as we got home. They took my name and number and promised to call. I never received the call back. I called and emailed several more times- same promise, no follow up. Either the housekeeping staff or the guests that followed our stay kept our clothes or they are still hanging in the closet! We will never know!!! The no response was disappointing from such a nice resort.

the new wristband gate and door openers are set to begin working at 7am. getting out to the beach…read moreprior to 7 (or anywhere on the property) is difficult and nearly impossible. after 7 AM, they work about half the time. Maybe they will get the kinks worked out eventually. But now when you come to a gate, there will be several people there waiting trying to get through because their wristbands aren't working. It's a bit of an inconvenience. I really wanted to go out on the beach and watch the sunrise... Not able to.

I was honestly shocked to see the reviews so low because I had a great experience here. I stayed at…read morethe Sweetgrass Inn while attending a work conference and thought it was a wonderful spot. The resort itself is a nice size not too big that you feel lost, but not too small either. I stayed in the main hotel, and the staff was very pleasant. My room was clean, updated, and had a great view overlooking the pool. I did stop by Building B, and I'll admit this one didn't look quite as nice as the main building something to keep in mind when booking. There are some cute shops and good eateries right on the resort, plus nice pickleball courts (they even offer lessons highly recommend those!). The only real downside is the cost. It's definitely on the pricier side expect to pay around $60-$70 for a simple meal for two at the on-site restaurants and the rooms are pretty pricy. Overall though, I'd absolutely stay here again if I wanted t spend this kind of $$. A great experience, beautiful setting, and friendly staff.

It was a great stay! Lovely ambiance and amazing service. Cookies and milk every night, freshly…read morebaked, and beautiful rooms. Lots of complimentary items, such as food, and personal treatment, like a pillow menu. Love this hotel! 10 out of 10!!

Fabulous boutique hotel in the historic district of Charleston's French Quarter. The location makes…read moreexploring Charleston on foot convenient. The public spaces and rooms reflect a European style in a Southern setting. The French Quater Inn thought of every amenity possible. The breakfast was the perfect way to start our day, wine and cheese reception every afternoon, cookies and milk in the evening and sweet treats 24/7. Every person we encountered at the Inn were friendly, helpful and welcoming. I have traveled the world and The French Quarter Inn is at the top of my list.

We had a fun girls trip last weekend! Lovely resort. Great location close to Charleston by water…read moretaxi and shuttle.

IF YOU ARE A BOATER: The marina bathrooms are cleaned 2x daily & you can see dolphins off the dock,…read moreI'll try & include my video at the end of the review. THE HOTEL: DON'T BE INTIMIDATED, This hotel is very nice & welcoming! The Staff were nice, they did volunteer to tell us that we're entitled to 2 free non alcoholic drinks from the marina store with the little wooden "coin" they give you on check in, BUT NOT that we were ALSO ENTITLED TO A FREE ICE CREAM per person, per day at the marina store, just show your room key! THE ROOM: I thought the room was nice, clean & very well situated with an incredible view of the ocean! The shower door is strange (only extended 1/2 way to middle of the tub), but I'll just have to angle the shower head down more, I'm short! The bed & sheets were clean & fresh so I fell right to sleep! The vent in the room could use a cleaning. The price off season ( January) is very reasonable during the week, the weekend can run you a little higher, like $170 or more depending I guess what you do. I guess for some people that is still reasonable. I guess I'm cheap, THEY NEED TO UPDATE THE BRUNCH SIGN! It's not Fri, Sat & Sun. It's just Sat & Sun. All in all...would stay here again!

Near the beach but very busy and loud. Road noise on the marsh side from all the busy traffic. They…read morehave amenities but they are crowded. Lots of running up and down the hotel room floors late night like the Great Wolf Lodge. Very pricey food and drink options. It is clean but you have to be ready to spend your time with the masses. Not a quiet, intimate vacation spot

A great place to spend a few days at a beach , clean and close to all kinds of food and barsread more

You're only as strong as your weakest link…read more I've stayed in many hotels for both work and personal travel. The nice amenities, decent gym and friendly staff are what creates the environment for a pleasant experience. Two of these were met and the friendly staff, was mostly there. . .but one sour apple truly changed the course of our stay. Even my wife, who worked once upon a time in hospitality at Kiawah Resort, was started by the interactions from The Loutrel Hotel staff member. Long story short. The daily complimentary breakfast was served. I accidentally went to place the granola lid on the yogurt, my wife told me that was the wrong lid and I went to correct. From across the room the breakfast attendant yelled, "sir that doesn't go there." Startled, I immediately removed it and placed it accordingly. I laughed it off. Moments later I went to sit my breakfast down where my drink was located. Same attendant, "you're not even sitting at the right table with your wife." Again, my error, but don't call me out twice in one morning. It's a small lobby, so many staff members overheard the interaction. Nothing was done by other management. The next morning, I walked down to look at breakfast. I saw the same attendant and said, good morning. She looked at me but wasn't pleasant in her response. Unlike the rest of her colleagues at the restaurant who are polite and kind, the same customer service I expect and provide to my customers. Breakfast offered salmon with some type of eggs or shellfish. I can't eat shellfish, allergic. So, I went to grab a biscuit at a local coffee shop and a coffee. We came back to the hotel and sat our food down. The same rude attendant came over, nudged my wife in her back and said, "you can't have this here, cross contamination." So, I left. Allowed my wife to eat her yogurt in the area. Funny enough, my wife asked where the utensils were, because every table had them. Same attendant rudely, pointed to another table for her to get them. I should have just sat down and ate my food as I didn't see any signs for "no outside food." Either way, stay somewhere else. It's unfortunate that a hotel like this allows such rudeness from a staff member. I did report this to the manager, and online but was met with more passivity. Comped two nights of valet. Honestly, it wasn't enough. I would never stay here again and it ended the trip on such a sour note.

This hotel lobby room is very cool. They have the massive couch swing with very decorative art hung…read moreup throughout the room. We went here as part of a dirty martini tour and had the pickle martini. Not the biggest fan of the pickle martini as I'd rather have the olives but it was cool to try something different. Ask them about the martini passport to get 50% drinks the next time you visit

We stayed at Wentworth Mansion from December 21-26, 2025, and it was truly a wonderful experience…read more Our room (Room #1) was very spacious and beautifully appointed, with a sitting/sunroom area and an outdoor terrace. Everything was spotless, and the property was impeccably maintained. The service was absolutely above and beyond--attentive, warm, and professional at every level. While the property is on the pricey side, it is well worth it for the experience. The complimentary breakfast at Circa 1886 was delicious and a fantastic added perk. Highly recommend taking advantage of it. One helpful note: if you book through Hilton Honors, you can take advantage of Hilton Honors benefits and offerings. If you book directly through the hotel, those benefits do not apply. Overall, an exceptional stay and a place we would gladly return to.

The Wentworth Mansion is an amazing small historic hotel. Walking around the mansion you see a part…read moreof the history of the house. In guest rooms you have the wonderful old house with hardwood floor cracking sound that holds tons of history. The gardens are beautiful and well kept. What sets this place apart though is the amazing service received by Kevin- It is clear how much Kevin cares about the Mansion and its guests. I am so happy they are affiliated with Hilton Hotels now- This is a fantastic place to stay and explore.

Hubby and I decided to do a short staycation in DT and we really enjoyed our stay here…read more Duwhyte at the FD was very nice upon checking us in and upgraded us which was such a nice surprise. Although it wasn't cabana season or warm enough to get into the pool, the cabana room was really nice and clean. I thought the room was just so cute and loved how the entire hotel was decorated. I was still able to enjoy a couple hours sitting out in the sun by the pool during my stay. They offered an hour of complimentary champagne in the late afternoon which was a nice touch. The hotel has a nice cafe and restaurant attached so you don't have to go far to find some food and coffee. I definitely recommend this hotel and enjoyed our brief time there.

In another lifetime, about 50 years ago, we'd go to Charleston frequently and stayed at the Mills…read moreHouse at least a couple of times. We even considered having our wedding here. The Mills House is one of the truly classic Charleston hotels. It has gone through a lot of owners in its history. It has been an independent property, a Hyatt, a Wyndham and has had many other flags. Hilton has renovated it a bit but kept most of its eccentricities. The location on Meeting Street not far from King can't be beat. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food and drink are the main restaurant and bar, the Iron Rose, are good. The negatives include the plumbing. On two of the three days we were there over Christmas, the water in the shower was just lukewarm, and the water pressure came and went. The other main negative is the cost of parking, $60 a night. That's a Manhattan price, not what you'd expect in a mid-size Southern city. Still, we like the atmosphere and the history, so we'll stick with five stars.