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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island NEWLY RENOVATED
130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, 29928
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About us
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers a relaxing oasis in Hilton Head, South Carolina with 340 guest rooms and suites - meticulously renovated, and revitalized (2025). Set on 11 acres of beautifully landscaped beachfront property, this AAA approved 4-diamond family friendly resort features spectacular swimming pools, an on-site spa, a full service beach club, waterfront yoga, on-site bicycle rentals and world-class golf and tennis is located close to the resort. The 340 newly renovated guest rooms and suites of this Hilton Head resort offer views of the Shipyard Plantation grounds, lush tropical gardens, swimming pool, as well as the Atlantic Ocean. With several dining options, relaxing pool and beautiful beach access, this resort is the perfect home while you explore all that Hilton Head Island and the Low Country region has to offer. The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers 23,000 square feet of function space over seventeen rooms for meetings and events. This includes the 10,000 square foot Santee Ballroom, a 2,600 Savannah Ballroom, the outdoor Oceanfront Pavilion with 7,000 square feet overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and four meeting rooms and a boardroom. With facilities to accommodate up to 1,100 guests, and a dedicated convention services/catering team, the resort has all that you need to make your next Hilton Head Island meeting or event a success. High speed Internet and audio-visual equipment are available at the resort.
Venue Details
ChainSonesta
BrandSonesta Hotels & Resorts
Built1981
Renovated2025
Total meeting space30,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms340
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
ConventionSouth 2023 Readers' Choice Award
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice
TripAdvisor Green Leaders – Gold
The Island Packet – Readers’ Choice Award Winner – Best Hotel
Best of the South Meeting Focus
ConventionSouth Meeting Site Award
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Apr 01 - Aug 31
Shoulder season
Sep 01 - Oct 31Mar 01 - Mar 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 28
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
30,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,880 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
7,372 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
800
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
30,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,880 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
7,372 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
800
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Royal conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9,880 sq. ft. 76 x 130 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 1110 | - | 800 | 1100 | 1110 | 650 | - | - | |
2,000 sq. ft. - | 16 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
775 sq. ft. 25 x 31 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 75 | - | 60 | - | 75 | 40 | - | - | |
1,550 sq. ft. 50 x 62 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 150 | 60 | 120 | 120 | 150 | 80 | 70 | - | |
2,356 sq. ft. 76 x 31 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 225 | - | 200 | - | 225 | 150 | - | - | |
4,864 sq. ft. 152 x 64 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 475 | - | 410 | 465 | 475 | 310 | - | - | |
2,508 sq. ft. 76 x 33 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 250 | - | 210 | 240 | 250 | 160 | - | - | |
5,016 sq. ft. 152 x 66 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 500 | - | 420 | 480 | 500 | 320 | - | - | |
2,356 sq. ft. 76 x 31 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
340
Single (1 bed)
179
Single (1 bed) rate
$105.00 - $329.00
Double (2 beds)
161
Double (2 beds) rate
$105.00 - $329.00
Suites
9
Tax rate
11%
Total guest rooms
340
Single (1 bed)
179
Single (1 bed) rate
$105.00 - $329.00
Double (2 beds)
161
Double (2 beds) rate
$105.00 - $329.00
Suites
9
Tax rate
11%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
7 mi
Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $25.00/day )
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Hilton Head Coastal Discovery Museum
Historical landmark
15 mins
70 Honey Horn Dr
Hilton Head Island, SC
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Outside Hilton Head
Recreation
4 mi
Custom private adventures, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, sailing, fishing and more.
1 Shelter Cove Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC
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Shipyard Golf Club
Recreation
0 mi
Shipyard Golf Club, located within the resort complex, features 27-holes of spectacular golf nestled within Hilton Head's natural setting of majestic Carolina pine trees, flowering magnolias and moss draped oaks.
45 Shipyard Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC, US 29928
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Coligny Plaza
Shopping
2 mi
With over 60 Shops & Restaurants, there is something for everyone! Shop specialty stores, enjoy entertainment by local talents, then have a bite to eat at one of our tempting restaurants.
1 North Forest Beach Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC, US 29928
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Coastal Discovery Museum
Museum
8 mi
The Coastal Discovery Museum was established in 1985 with a mission to teach the public about the natural history and cultural heritage of the Lowcountry. The Museum makes learning about Hilton Head Island and the surrounding region a fun filled experience for the whole family.
70 Honey Horn Plantation Road
Hilton Head Island, SC, US 29926
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island NEWLY RENOVATED Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island NEWLY RENOVATED's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority.
Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island NEWLY RENOVATED have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes,
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island NEWLY RENOVATED and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island NEWLY RENOVATED's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island NEWLY RENOVATED developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island NEWLY RENOVATED clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate Responsibility team at corporate.responsibility@sonesta.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Removed all decorative pillows, all fabric is washed in the hottest water with hospital grade disinfectant
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jennifer Rausch – VP, Head of HR, Email: JRAUSCH@sonesta.com
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