Husband and I booked direct with Rhett House on 3/3 for 4/18. Happened to be during a flash promo…read more Got a confirmation receipt and a 2nd email with info about our stay. I read the reviews. One said check the fine print, you're not guaranteed the room you select. They might move you to another room, as happened to them. I found that fine print. Seemed strange, but I booked anyway. Figured the odds were low, and if they did switch rooms, it's only one night, and all the rooms looked nice. Jump to 4/18. After a long beach day, arrived at Rhett House at 7:30pm. We knew we had until 8pm to check in. The woman at the desk looked up our reservation and said it had been canceled. Shocked, we told her we did no such thing. She said we booked with the flash promo and canceled a week prior on 4/10 and we had been refunded. We told her we absolutely did not cancel. At this time I was scouring my emails for any kind of cancellation notification and my bank acct to find a refund. I found neither. No email (I checked spam), missed call, voicemail, text, or refund. The woman was kind and expressed concern, but I don't believe she apologized, and she had no explanation for us. She left a message for the owner and gave us a card for the manager, Aimee, in case we didn't hear back. She said we'd be refunded right away. She also called around to other nearby B&Bs to see if there were any openings. It was nearing 8pm, so no one was answering. Only one B&B picked up, and they were full. Unsurprising, as there was a PGA Tour stop in Hilton Head. Not what we were there for but were aware of it. So she suggested Hampton Inn on the outskirts of town, saying it was newly renovated with great water views. We booked there and headed to dinner. There was pie out for guests. She offered us slices. We did not decline, though they had to sit in the car until after dinner. We had a reservation at 8pm just down the road. This situation tainted the whole meal. We were left in shock and disappointment and had no time to change or freshen up first. At dinner, Hampton called to say their elevator was out and only had one room open on the 3rd floor. We didn't want to carry all our bags up, so we canceled and booked with the adjacent Holiday Inn, which was definitely not newly renovated nor sat on the waterfront. After dinner, we tried to make the most of Beaufort. We walked the streets a bit with our pie. We went down to the waterfront park, which I most anticipated. It was said to be lined with bench swings, which sounds romantic. We found the waterfront area was closed due to structural instability. The swings were gone, with just loose chains hanging, and the whole thing was fenced off. With that, we were like, "Let's get out of here." Our stay at Holiday was fine. It was kinda old and worn and smelled musty, but it was fine. Obviously a far cry from the quaint, beautiful room we had booked at Rhett House in historic Beaufort. Next AM we decided to head straight to Savannah instead of spending the morning in Beaufort like originally planned. We were put off by the whole town at this point, and we were already on the outskirts. So we continued onto Sav. In the next few days there, we received no call from Rhett House. I kept checking for a refund, but no luck. We didn't want to spoil any time in Sav over this, so we didn't address it further until home. We left Aimee a voicemail on 4/23 asking for our refund and an explanation. No response, so we left another VM on 4/27. Just a few minutes later, instead of calling back, she texted us. She simply said she processed the refund, we should see it within a day or two, and to have a nice day. No apology, explanation, or call-back. We did receive the refund within the next 2 days. IMO, they should've compensated us for our stay at Holiday for the hassle and the stain on our trip at no fault of our own. But I wasn't going to push it further. We got our refund. This whole experience felt sketchy, and because we never got an explanation, we're left to make our own conclusions. We believe they canceled our reservation because we bought at a discount, and they knew they could get full price from someone else because of the PGA stop. The text from the manager all but confirmed this. It felt like she knew what they did was wrong, didn't have any reasonable explanation, and didn't want to have to answer for what they did. She just dodged us. Completely unacceptable. You shouldn't offer a promo if you don't want to honor it. If there was no promo, I would've paid full price. It seems most reviewers enjoyed their rooms/stays, but I'll never know myself. I won't book here again. This was the most unprofessional experience I've had with a lodging business. Don't give them your money. But if you want to risk booking here in the near future expecting a romantic stay at a picturesque B&B, maybe look elsewhere until their construction is over. You couldn't even enter from the front when we arrived.

Everything stood out in my experience. This was 100% the highlight of my stay in Beaufort. Although…read morethis place was under construction, once inside I was completely in a trance and happy to be a guest. Robin was extremely friendly and kind. Explaining the area on a map and being so knowledgeable about the area. And Janese, was SO great (I don't think I spelt her name right). Very outgoing and made deserts for us even after they were closing up. I would recommend this place to anyone in a heartbeat. Blown away with the rooms, the breakfast in the morning and all the treats throughout the day! A true Gem! Thank you. Hugs!

An excellent brunch in a fabulous 1770s Inn located near the marshland and Beaufort River…read more There are many historic places in this area but in my opinion this one near the river is superb. When you step inside you feel like you have stepped back in time. We were able to get a last minute brunch reservation, the last time for brunch is 1:30 fyi. Brunch was excellent Chef Toni brought our food choices to life, not the same old stuff. We were delighted to meet her and tell her how much we enjoyed everything. Staff here are very friendly and informative about the dishes and the inn. We were able to check out the 3 floors and the balconies with the beautiful views of the water. Can't wait to come back and sample more food and next time we will stay at this terrific working inn!

Spent a long weekend in Beaufort. Location was ideal but the manager was very impersonal, coffee…read morewas cold at breakfast and our room wasn't cleaned properly the first day. Since we both have travelled extensively throughout our careers we have experienced 5 star lodging but this wasn't close to that category.

Everything was great! Best kept secret in Beaufort! Clean, nice room. Location is walking to all…read moredowntown Beaufort, restaurants, bars, tours, shops, waterfront park. From balconies you have water view of the Beaufort River and the swing bridge that can take you to Lady's Island and ultimately the beach. Inn does not serve breakfast but offers coupons for full breakfast at local bagel cafe a block's walk. Inn includes kitchen for your convenience.

Recently we had to be in Beaufort, SC for a bit of business and decided to add an extra day. Having…read morestayed there once previously, we remembered how enamored we were with the quaint downtown and decided to look for accommodations there. Through our research, we finally settled on 607 Bay Inn and I'm glad we did. We were graciously welcomed upon arrival and given a lay of the land which included two communal kitchens, the veranda and balcony, and our room. Our room was situated on the second floor at the back of the house. Each room has its own private bath. We also received vouchers to be used for breakfast at our choice of a couple of different eateries downtown. 607 Bay is easily within walking distance of shopping and restaurants as well as the waterfront. The inn has delightful waterfront views itself. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the balcony as well as our evening nightcap. It wasn't until a few years ago that I realized I had an appreciation for architecture, especially that of the previous century or two. This inn has that charm in spades. Though the essentials are updated as you can see from the pictures, the old wooden floors have a creak to them and the doors to the front of the house have notes on how to open them with ease. It's a charm that, to me, is priceless. Everything at the inn was well appointed. We had zero issues during our stay. If we're ever back in the area, staying here again would be an easy yes for us. I would recommend it for you as well.

What a beautiful experience at this lovely inn located on Bay Street in Beaufort…read more Walking distance to eateries, shops and specialty stores. Upon arrival you are greeted and shown around the historic Inn. The history and background of this wonderful historic property is explained to guests in detail so you get a good sense of where you will rest your head tonight. An afternoon reception begins at 5:00 pm and the "bayside breakfast" deliciously starts your day. Bikes are available to tour around the quaint and historic town of Beaufort. The accommodations range from a single room to two bedroom suites. ***This property was renovated in 2024 and everything about it is perfectly restored.

What a wonderful place to stay. Recently redone we loved our time here. Will certainly revisit…read moreagain and explore more of the area. Breakfast was delicious. 5 stars.

Traditional inn in a pretty pink house with rooms decorated with old fashioned wardrobes and…read moreflowery wallpaper. Bed rather soft and bouncy which is always an issue with older lodgings. The place can use some updating and they seem to be doing that - part of the house is under construction looking like a new deck in the works and at night also work being done to the lobby. The room we booked is a "courtyard queen studio" which has the following description on the website - "Our Courtyard Queen Studio guest rooms are ideal for business or solo travelers. These rooms feature queen beds and stand-up showers. The upper-floor studios have private verandas that overlook the semi-private Lower Courtyard, and the ground studios have lovely front patios and gardens adjacent". However our room doesn't seem to match much of the description other than it has one queen bed, as the bathroom has a small tub, and we are on the second floor but no veranda (maybe second floor is not "upper floor"?). Anyway also not sure why they are called "studios" since it's just one standard room. Anyway other than that our overall stay is comfortable enough - the ceiling fan is a good feature. Breakfast is a bit of an issue however. The inn doesn't provide breakfast so you are given a voucher to have breakfast at one of two nearby cafes. Each voucher basically only subsidizes your breakfast by $7 or $10 respectively which is not enough to include coffee or tea and depending on what food you order will not cover the full amount of that either. That came as a surprise and is not what I'd expected when breakfast is supposed to be included. I don't mind going somewhere else for breakfast but the voucher should cover a set menu that includes at the very least breakfast food and beverages.

A lovely exterior and prime location masks rooms in dire need of renovation! I was excited to stay…read morehere and upon entry everything looked great. My room, however, was unacceptable. No shampoo (had to ask twice to get it refilled), dinged up furniture, lumpy pillows, thin sheets, non-functioning TV and thermostat, broken phone. Amenities mentioned on the site such as "plush robes" were non-existent. Rooms 5 and 6 in the main inn are next to the loudest HVAC system I have ever heard, making sleep difficult. Mildew in the tub grout, peeling paint. Breakfast was weak. No water in the rooms. Never received a final invoice. I hope someone invests in improving this property as it is in a fantastic location.

Simple and quiet. Room was huge..porch is awesome and breakfast is light and energizingread more

We came here with the family, including our pup, and loved it…read more The continental breakfast was pretty good! We has two quiches to choose from, bacon, boiled eggs, waffles, yogurt, fruit, pastries and bread, coffee, tea, juices, cereal, 2% milk and almond milk, and some other things. It's very close to the downtown area, we walked at night to grab dinner. Just know it is very dark at night, which may make navigating the downtown area difficult for those visually impaired or need physical accommodations. The check in staff was lovely, and helped up get our dog checked in for $35 a night. The rooms are spacious, renovated, but I noticed some areas that a renovation can't hide- alas, this is a best western. Very lovely place to stay when you're in the area, very well priced, close to downtown and the river walk. From one hotel snob to another, this was definitely doable! (Especially if you're a boutique hotel lover). It almost gave boutique hotel vibes, but more family friendly.

The Best Western Sea Island Inn had it all.. location, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. It…read morewas a nice place to stay for our 2-nights in Beaufort and I was thrilled to get a great rate on Priceline. The staff upon check in, check-out and throughout our stay was very friendly and helpful. Complimentary water bottles were also available in the reception area throughout our stay. Free parking on the property is also convenient. Our room was on the second floor, which required a bit of walking and stairs, which we did not mind. But, keep this in mind if that may be an issue for you. The room and bed were very comfortable and had all the amenities we would need. The complimentary breakfast is by far one of the best breakfasts included with a stay. An ample selection of hot food (eggs, bacon, sausage) as well as freshly baked biscuits, muffins and hummingbird cake! Yes, hummingbird cake! I've always wanted to try it and it did not disappoint. I'd easily stay at the Best Western Sea Island Inn again if I found myself in Beaufort, SC.

This was the most disgusting hotel I think I have ever been in. We reserved 2 rooms for our family…read morefor our sons graduation from Parris Island. It started with employees at picnic tables with their friends smoking weed blasting music, pee smell in the elevator and walkways, trash everywhere, filthy rooms.... Upon arrival into room #1 it was dirty, musty odor, mold on the ceiling, peeling paint. Room #2 the toilet had toilet paper in it, wouldn't flush. Guy came to fix it...didnt fix it. We asked for someone else to come back, they left the plunger outside the door. Husband and daughter each couldn't get the door open to leave the bathroom but the best part was the bedbug that crawled up my daughter in laws arm!! Tore the bed apart disgusting box springs, torn and what looked like blood stained mattress protector. We left at 1am as they had no more rooms the girl was very apologetic and did refund our money for room #2 for both nights. No hotels were available in the area because of graduation and Hurricane evacuees. We ended up staying in the cars that night (our 7 wk old granddaughter was also with us) and had to stay an hour away in Savannah the next night.

This hotel is gross. It's the only hotel that was available because of the marine graduation and…read moreanother hotel canceled our reservation because we did not have kennels for our dogs . It looks dirty. It feels dirty. The ceiling has small holes all over it... idk what they are.. old lighting cables... creep cameras (probably not)... but I wouldn't be surprised if they were. They gave us a discount for the room to accommodate our inability to find a hotel last minute. I appreciate that they helped, but it now feels like they did that because they know the rooms are bad. I don't know if the lamp shades are burnt or rusted.. the walls are scuffed and dirty and peeling.. the room just feels musty... I'm afraid to sit on, let alone sleep here. But... oh well. We are here... don't stay here unless they've started to make some changes. You and your money are worth more.