Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

My family loved our stay at Palmetto Dunes! We stayed in 720 Queens Grant and loved our accommodations. We rode our bikes every day to the beach and enjoyed all the beautiful scenery. Enjoyed the pickle ball courts on site too! Shelter Cove Marina is across the road and we rode our bikes there every day to enjoy the restaurants and shops. There were so many places to enjoy nearby. We explored a lot of places on the island and we were so happy that we chose to stay here. Would highly recommend and hope to be back!

Hilton Head Island never disappoints, but Palmetto Dunes specifically is the perfect place for a family vacation. Our crew of six enjoyed being able to ride bikes everywhere-from the beautiful shaded paths, to the general store for ice cream, and even on the beach during low tide. The Dunes House was reasonably priced, amazing chefs and service, and beachfront location was so convenient. We loved the stunning sunset at Shelter Cove and the Tuesday night fireworks! Wildlife and beauty everywhere you turn.

The vacation rental itself was amazing; beautiful, clean, and just as pictured. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the staff or overall customer service. Throughout our stay, it was nearly impossible to reach anyone. The front desk didn’t answer phone calls, and the text message service went unanswered as well. Communication was a recurring issue. Before arriving, we received over a dozen emails (not including marketing), many of which contained conflicting or outdated information. For example, four different emails insisted we needed to pick up a physical key, in reality, our rental used a keypad. That’s just an example of some of the inconsistencies. The property came with two resort information books, with information not matching each other. On top of that, the resort app and emails also contained conflicting information. With multiple sources telling you different things, it’s hard to know what to believe and since the staff was unresponsive, we couldn’t get clarification. At check-in, we were given a packet with a resort discount card. However, several businesses listed on the card didn’t accept it. Another major disappointment was the master suite’s two-person jetted tub. It didn’t work and based on reviews dating back 3 years, it hasn’t worked for quite some time. Yet they continue to advertise the tub as a feature of the property. We would’ve like the property without the tub being advertised. It’s a nice property. When we asked about the broken tub, we were told they were “waiting on a part.” As compensation, they offered a resort gift card. However, several businesses listed as accepting the gift card wouldn’t accept the gift card as payment. We booked spa services at the Westin, Omni, and Hilton. While Omni and Hilton are on the Palmetto Dunes property, the Dunes Buggy shuttle wouldn’t take us there, despite marketing materials stating the buggy provides transportation anywhere on resort property. This is a big deal as we were only allowed one car pass and had to take multiple trips to get our full party to their spa appointments. In short, the resort makes a lot of promises, but fails to deliver on many of them. The lack of reliable communication, conflicting information, and broken amenities made for a disappointing experience, especially when compared to how great the rental property itself was. Ultimately, these issues reflect poor coordination, training and oversight. Until resort leadership steps in to streamline information and improve service, guests will continue to face unnecessary frustration.

Absolutely wonderful place to visit with the family! Kids had a wonderful time! The water felt amazing! As with all beaches on Hilton Head Island, this one was also very clean! You can't ask for a more beautiful place to relax and unwind and absorb the beauty all around you!

UPDATE : Went to Block Island, RI and below is a pic from the kitchen of our rental. I thought this would be helpful to the Palmetto Dunes folks so they can see what a "fully stocked kitchen" looks like. And please stop using the pandemic as an excuse ... it was 4 years ago and your in South Carolina !!!! _____________________________________________________________ This was our 3rd year at Palmetto Dunes and this year stayed at 625 Queen's Grant. Upon arrival the unit smelled like it hadn't been opened in months. The back deck was completely covered with leaves and the yard looked like it had about 3 seasons worth of leaves. That evening we made some burgers and found the only spices was a tiny envelope of salt and pepper. The next morning we went to make coffee, there was a coffee maker but no filter. The bathroom fan sounded like someone kicking a can down the street. Every time we cooked the smoke alarms would sound, even if it was just making toast, so we had to fan the alarm with a towel while cooking. The grill was a rust bucket that had not been deep cleaned in years. Soooo, with all these issues we went to the front desk, it was obvious their customer service strategy is deny, deflect, and dismiss. So with little empathy to the customer they deftly tell you what things they do not cover, that they cannot supply spices and filters due to contamination risk, and then take a list to pass on to maintenance. When maintenance comes they also use the same strategy to tell you hat some things are fine and some things are not their responsibility. When you realize that guest services is in no way going to compensate you you any of the issues and how much time and energy you are spending on this stuff during what is supposed to be a restful vacation you just give up. There are alot of options for accommodations on Hilton Head. I will avoid this one in the future

We have rented this villa several times in the past. There is a reason for this ; it never disappoints ! For the seven of us, there were plenty of beds, ample storage, a fun gaming center, well apportioned kitchen, large living area and an outdoor deck big enough for all of our toys. The close proximity to the complex pool was a value add for our grandchildren. After hours, we biked on the golf cart paths right outside the villa. The General Store is close enough that the grandchildren were able to bike over, with parental supervision. Like I stated ; it does not disappoint. Palmetto Dunes is our favorite area to stay while we visit Hilton Head Island. We are looking forward to our return visit next year. Thank-you !

Love Palmetto Dunes whenever we go. Beautiful place. Condo and view were nice and landscaping and pool areas were beautiful. Won't stay at the Windsor Ct complex again bc access to the beach was very difficult due to a steep, soft dune difficult to maneuver over. Other guests had problems too (some young and some old). Have never seen this problem at other complexes within PD. Showers need updating. Kitchen is great w/ nice gadgets and appliances. Staff at PD is always so easy to work with and accommodating. Love it!

This is a fun Resort with lots to do. The quality is great and the nice weather always helps. The restaurants on site are good and they have many trails for walking and bikes. Easy to get to on island and to travel about. Ocean view was great and The Arthur Hills golf was very nice, but over priced.

Very peaceful vacation at barrington court. We loved it and can't wait to come back. Very peaceful vacation at barrington court. We loved it and can't wait to come back.

Just an update to the reply, if the complex is part of palmetto dunes whether or not the unit is managed by a rental company does not matter. There is a parking problem with every parking spot in queens grant not assigned. Is the rental company supposed to come in and start assigning them?? At least take accountability for the lack of parking. It's an obvious issue and starts with palmetto dunes.

Fabulous weekend or week long getaway. Didn't want to leave. Close to the beach, and resturants. Fabulous pool and amenties. Within driving distance from many shops and activities. 5/5

Pros: Beautiful property with lots of sidewalks for easy walking and biking Golf courses are nice if you play Stay in Centre Court which is near most stuff (restaurant and General Store and beach) Good security Cons: Old buildings built in 1980s could use renovations. Paper thin walls You can hear others in neighboring villas - walking upstairs above your bedrooms. on their patios, etc. Not a lot of diversity here Things can get boring after a day or so IMO Pro tip: Bring your own bike if you can. The rentals are uncomfortable.

We stayed at 7805 Centre Court. Our condo was very nice, spacious, and had enough room for everyone to spread out. We arrived after midnight and the front desk team had our check-in package in a locked box as expected. We didn't spend time in the condo due to a golf trip. I would return for another golf trip. I recommend downloading the hospitality app. It's useful.

I had a lovely time here. Highly recommend staying here if you are ever in Hilton Head. There are many activities on site like pickle ball, golf, beach, several swimming pools, a general store and restaurants. A few points worth mentioning- the home we rented was very modern and updated so no complaints there! It was in Queens Grant- Georgetown section and a short walk to the pool. The "beach" was hard to find and parking spots are extremely limited. We ended up finding spots at the Disney Resorts beach which also offered access to a bar and changing rooms/rest rooms. We got very lucky with such a nice apartment to rent. It was not cheap but you get what you pay for in life. The huge kitchen, all the modern appliances you would need to cook and in unit washer and dryer came in handy!

Hilton Head Island is a quintessential destination due to the way it was developed and the natural beauty of the South Carolina barrier islands. You can explore all over the country, but you won't find a more perfect balance between nature and development. HHI does it the right way. Palmetto Dunes has three outstanding golf courses, a world class tennis center, an impressive beach front with all the dunes intact, a marina at Shelter Cove with outstanding boat and yacht facilities, a Marriot and Omni beachfront hotels, numerous condo facilities and hundreds of outstanding homes along with biking and dining sets the stage for a memorable and relaxing family vacation. Palmetto Dunes is where we normally stay, but Seapines, Shipyard, Wexford, etc. Are all excellent choices as well. Palmetto Dunes has more ocean front locations to stay than Seapines We've made Hilton Head Island our vacation place for 20 trips now. Yes we travel many other locations, but Hilton Head is special to those who have found it. Biking every day, beach, pool, golf, crabbing, Pirate Putt, Moos Ice Cream, Harbour Town with Gregg Russell, Shelter Cove Tuesday night fireworks, Salty Dog Cafe, dolphin, manatees, crabs....all make up memories of great trips here. Hilton Head Island is an exceptional vacation destination.

Rented Beach Villa 14 for a week in late August. Plenty of space to spread out for family of 4. Electrical outlets are loose & need updating as plugs fall out of the outlets when you try to plug something into them. Very frustrating given the need for charging multiple devices per person. Also, hot tub was out of order, and it appears it has been for some time. Close to beach, pool & pickleball.

This is an update to the review I posted on February 18th regarding 516 Barrington Court in Palmetto Dunes Resort. We met with a representative of the Palmetto Dunes rental agency who explained that they don't control the individually owned rental units, nor do they control the maintenance of the building itself. This is a condominium and is run by a board. That group is responsible for the building, including the elevator which is still not working. The owners of our unit are solely responsible for the interior of the unit. Clearly this owner has already amortized his investment and is simply taking as much cash out as he can. I get it, but it's still a garbage condo unit. The rental agency did provide us with a partial refund of our month's lease cost and they are arranging for help with moving our things out of the unit when we leave on Saturday. We appreciate this accommodation.

Palmetto Dunes is a nice place right off the Atlantic Ocean. My experience has been mixed regarding this place. We rented a unit here, the actual unit was clean, had a few minor issues, nothing major. The only complaint I have about the unit is about the bed we slept on in the 2nd bedroom, the worst bed we slept on, small, crappy, hard to turn around in. I'm usually easy going about beds in hotels, etc. But this one was just bed. Otherwise, OK unit with a major plus- a nice balcony with ocean and pool views. The pool is nice, decent sizes. The hot tub was wayyy too hot!!!! The grounds are nice and well maintained. Clean, pretty, nice vegetation. Super close to the beach, a major plus. But pretty far from stores and other places on the island. There's no store you can walk to. Quiet place, although I didn't appreciate gardeners starting their work at 8 am or before. You don't need an alarm clock even if you're on vacation and deserve to sleep in here and there. I wish we didn't have to leave because of hurricane Florence! I can't say it's my favorite place to stay, but overall is nice and I'd recommend it only of you want an easy going vacation (chill, beach, pool, reading), not one full of activities.

I played golf at the Arthur Hills course. Didn't stay at the resort and my greens fees were $166. For that amount of money, I was expecting something a bit more special than your run of the mill public track. Was disappointed. Greens were horrendously slow and fairways were recently overseeded. If you are doing work to the course, then drop your fees.

I'm writing this review for pickle ball lessons at the resort. My instructor was Rick Hobson. He was patient, funny and personable. He didn't mind that I am a beginner and in the one hour, not only helped with rules and technique but also talked about strategy. Rick had contagious enthusiasm! Meet me at the court!

First of all the complex is old. From 1974 I think. 598 Queens Grant needs work. Bathrooms not so clean. You only get one towel each and two rolls of toilet paper for each bathroom. Be prepared to get your own after a couple days including soap for washing dishes, washing machine pods and garbage bags. DUH!. Should be better arrangement. Not used to not have ammenities for a full week. However, all mentioned in contract--so take it or leave it. Overall --not too bad. Palmeto Pines is a great location. Be careful which unit and where it is when you rent. Beach is lovely.

Unit not ready at 4 pm check-in day . Terrible customer service at the front desk . Starting quoting the contract that states they up until 6pm to get the unit ready. Had dinner reservations at 6pm after driving all day.

I've been coming to this community for ages. The beach is easily accessible as is the pool. There are options for walking, biking , kayaking , etc. It's all very close in proximity to the resort. I don't rent a unit. We have ownership and that probably makes a huge difference. The unit stays well maintained as are the grounds. I really like the community feel. Everyone is very friendly and it feels safe. They are strict with parking passes and no one can get into the community unless they are cleared first. We've never had any issues and look forward to coming here each year. I especially like that the beaches are never crowded like in other states.

Okay, moving through the stages of grief. Now at anger. Why in heaven's name would Palmetto Dunes, an oceanfront resort, allow 8 feet alligators in their resort ponds? Yes, it is posted that alligators may live here but then why was the alligator removed this morning after killing our precious Abbey? The alligator had been there for days. We can take solace in the fact that to our devastating loss, hopefully Abbey spared a child or another dog. Also, no word from Palmetto Dunes, an oceanfront resort. Tom saw them removing the gator this morning. 1 Comment Peggy McMahon The official stance on Alligators. They will do nothing until there is sign of aggression. Does that mean maiming, death, or what? In our case it was the death of our family dog.

Great views and you can see FRIENDLY alligators! Sometimes turtles will appear! Luxurious houses it deserves five stars!

Arrived on 8/31/19 to a very hot villa, broken ac. There were bugs on the floor and other people's trash still in the unit. You step back into the 1980's at many of the villas. We have visited several years in a row but will not go back. Also, do not buy vacation assurance from Palmetto Dunes. It did not work well when we were evacuated for hurricane Dorian. Big bummer of a vacation!

My family has been going to Palmetto Dunes for the past 5 years almost every summer. We just returned from our last stay this week and have decided that based on the series of disappointments, we will not be returning. We rented a two bedroom ocean view condo during their peak week. You would think it would be clean upon arrival. But instead I spent the first 30 minutes using a vacuum to remove all the sand from the floor. Clearly the floors were not cleaned. The toilet in master bath would only flush every three times. The maintenance company and resort does a poor job of maintaining a quality experience for all guests. I never felt safe biking on the property or walking since cars had the right of way. Hence they would speed going 25+ MPH sometimes in a gated community that was supposed to be relaxing. The fact that cars take precedence doesn't make for a truly relaxing environment The kicker was that I forgot my toilette case upon checkout. I realized this when I got home and needed it as it contained my medicines and some valuables that I cannot replace. I called several times and spoke to several different people over a course of almost a week (calling every day) requesting follow-up to locate. As of today (which makes it almost a week), no-one has gotten back to me -despite promises of follow-up with an update. They said it can take almost a week to hear back from cleaning companies! What??! If they do find, I would have to ship a box to them along with pre-paid slip if I wanted the item shipped to me. I asked if it they just ship it if/when found and just bill me, but apparently that is too difficult for them to do as well. How is this place even considered a resort when guest experience is so horrible? I'm looking forward to booking future stays at Sea Pines or elsewhere.

Amazing resort! It's a huge property. Very clean and secure. Security Checks for the pass on your car every time you leave the property. There are restaurants and stores. The beaches are clean and you're able to rent chairs and umbrellas. The rate is cheaper if you rent for a few consecutive days. The beach bar makes great drinks! The tiger paw was my favorite frozen peachy drink!! Friday's they have live music.You can rent bikes and ride around. There are also tennis courts and pools as well. Great for families!!

Our favorite location to stay on Hilton Head Island! Located mid-island, it is easy to get to all of the popular places on the island like Shelter Cove, Coligny, and South Beach. The beachfront is beautiful and easily accessible from many properties within the resort. The bike paths are wide and smooth. It has three golf courses and a "hopping" General Store! Many rental properties from which to choose: homes, condos, villas!

We just got back from a month here, and I'm already missing it. I spent much of my time taking golf and tennis lessons, and I decided to splurge on the best. So I took my golf lessons from Doug Weaver and my tennis lessons from Eric Wammock. Both have spent time on the pro tour, and it shows. But not only were they exceptionally talented players, they were also amazing instructors. Doug took tons of video to show me exactly what I was doing and exactly what I should be doing. We worked on drives, chips, pitches, sand shots and putts, and I have learned a lot about the proper form. He's very patient, but I have to admit, the threat of having to do pushups in the sand works wonders. I took a lot of great Doug mantras with me, too! Within two minutes of hitting the ball with Eric, I learned more about how to hit a backhand than I have in all the lessons I've taken through the years. He uses a ball machine so you get a lot more bill-hitting time and an app that compared my strokes to those of players using proper form. Using slow-mo and drawing right on the screen really helps illustrate the point. We also worked on forehands, volleys, serves and overheads. I just wish I didn't have to wait three months for the weather to warm up back home so I can start practicing. Palmetto Dunes also has a very active pickleball program. While I didn't take lessons, I did participate in the round robins. They were fun and competitive, and the people were great. There's also a kayak rental place right in the community, and the kayak trail is peaceful and serene. Oh, and don't forget cycling. HHI has miles and miles of car-free bike path. If you're active and like the outdoors, you will never run out of things to do here. Money, maybe, but not things to do.

Very nice facility with a ton of pickleball courts/center, tennis and everything else you could image from a HHI plantation. Staff seems to be super knowledgeable and friendly

The Robert Trent Jones course is an absolute pleasure to play. Aesthetically, it is very pleasing on the eye and if your accuracy is a little off, the layout makes for a much easier day than say the Arthur Hills course next door. I very much appreciated the wider fairways when stood with jangly knees on the, the Hills course having beaten the snot out of me the previous day. I can definitely see how some of the other courses close by might be more to some golfers' preference. The RTJ course uses other means by which to challenge you - plentiful bunkers for example, several of which I frequented and all of which were in almost perfect condition. The giant greens can also be a challenge if you are a little wayward with your approach shots. The staff at this course were impeccable from the moment we arrived. A very efficient greeter takes your clubs from the car, the starter is very efficient and the ranger makes a special point of thanking you for your business towards the end of the round.

My family comes here every year on vacation. I love this place. They have every type of activity for kids and reasonably priced golf and tennis lessons. If you are a crummy golfer like me, I recommend taking a lesson from either George or Doug. The Fazio Course located inside Palmetto Dunes allows one junior golfer (under 10) to play for free with each paying adult. This course also has kids tees on virtually every hole (save for par 3s). All carts have GPS & there's an app where you can book tee times and other activities. I highly recommend taking a family vacation here. The costs are reasonable & we come all the way from Texas. Great beaches too. Very clean & access only for people staying in Palmetto Dunes.

Good location to other things on the island (not too close and not too far to other areas). You would have to drive to many stores/places to visit, but overall is nicely situated. Other people staying here during the off season that we were were quiet, and the room was taken care of, clean, etc. Had a nice view of the ocean, and in general would consider staying here again if we were in the Hilton Head area for vacation.

A bit overpriced for no real reason. It's quaint and quiet but very outdated in terms of the interior of the rental properties. We stayed in a two bedroom but the beds were uncomfortable all around. Towels were cheap, the furniture was okay. You have to drive to the beach. The cleaning fee is double if not triple what any Airbnb would charge. Explore all options before staying here.

The property is nice, but shows it's age here and there. Roads are maintained but sidewalks, walkways and paths are in serious need of repair. See photo from Turnberry area.We rented a condo for a week on the island. It was nice enough, quiet and with ocean access the kids had fun.

We had a wonderful vacation in Hilton Head SC. We stayed at Palmetto Dunes in a condo we rented from the Wyndham Vacation rentals. Our condo was great 1 bedroom 2 baths stainless appliances. Grounds were very well kept, pool very nice . We will be back .

We stayed in 27 Fazio villas for 7 days and had a great vacation. However, I would not be quick to return to palmetto dunes and would not recommend the unit we stayed in to anyone. We loved the location and adventured all around the island including coligny and shelter cove and sea pines. The location of the resort was great. The unit was clean and looked nice but the beauty was only skin deep. I think the owners bought the cheapest of everything including the bed I slept in. It was downright awful and uncomfortable. The floor was sticking up in several spots throughout the house and none of the doors closed right. The back slider to the patio took Herculean force to open like it hasn't been oiled in years. The unit was not well equipped or stocked. For goodness sake, there wasn't even a cutting board or cookie sheet in the kitchen. Unlike other rentals I've stayed in, there are no beach chairs or sand toys provided and not a single board game or even a deck of cards. The worst issue though was a smell in the downstairs restroom that we could not locate. We searched all the drawers and the cabinet and never found the continuous source of the smell of death. We were provided a single roll of paper towels, 2 trash bags and a tiny bottle of dish soap for a family of 7 for 7 days! When I called and requested some additional trash bags and Clorox wipes or something to tidy up I received a message stating that if we wanted trash bags we could come to the front desk and get them. Ok. There's no maintenance or housekeeping to bring them over? And, they wouldn't give us any cleaning supplies. What?! Do people not wipe down their kitchen counters or clean up during their stay? We purchased trash bags and wipes ourselves. I did give 2 stars for the location, the general store, the pickle ball courts and outfitters which were great.

I went to Palmetto Dunes with my family over Memorial Day of this year. We arrived at 1130am the room was prepaid and we were told the condo would not be ready until 430pm. We said ok then we will change and go to the beach as it was a beautiful day. Sorry said the staff you cannot have access to the facility until your room is ready at 430 even though the room was paid in advance. The staff including the manager could have cared less. Part of our condo fees was a daily resort fee?? I have been going to Palmetto for over 30 years this was Client No Service by this staff.

Best full service beachfront resort on HHI. Large rooms. 3 excellent golf courses. (Almost) private club quality.

We came here before the Memorial Day Weekend rush, and the experience was about mediocre. The positives to the resort are that it is close to the beach no matter where in the resort you stay, the staff (whether it be the parking pass folks, the general store, the tennis pro shop staff or golf pro shop) are generally kind and extremely helpful, and there are several activities available (i.e. Tennis, golf, the beach, kayaking, bicycling, etc). The negatives are few, but major. First, the resort is crowded even prior to an "off" time such as a week before Memorial Day. Second, the bicyclists are totally out of control. If you park your car without a pass, they will fine you $75 on the spot, but the bicyclists can go on the sidewalks instead of sticking to the paths without so much as a glance from authorities. Runners, power walkers, and naturists beware. Cyclists will use the sidewalk and will also ignore the signs to follow the flow of car traffic. If you drive everywhere, it's not a problem. But if you're someone who prefers to walk and enjoy the outdoors, it is a major inconvenience. The units themselves are very clean and often well-maintained. (My family owned one for 10 years and finally sold it as the island became increasingly crowded. This year was my first visit back since the 90s.) The only thing more out of control than the bicyclists are the mosquitoes and bugs, which most people familiar with the Southeastern U.S. are already aware of.

My parents bought a timeshare in the Village at Palmetto Dunes when they were first offered in the mid-70's. For many years my three siblings and their growing families all came to PD on that same week in mid-July, until the families got too large about ten years ago and then my dad passed away three years ago. My wife and I still bring our Mom to the time share that same week, and in fact, we have taken over the responsibility of the maintenance fee for the past several years. Our plan is to purchase this property for this week so that we can continue the tradition indefinitely. This year (2018) has the potential to be a reunion of the sibs and offspring (and their offspring) for the first time in many years. PD has kept up the unit and the property and we see no reason to ever leave. We love our happy place!

We rented through a private owner who listed his unit on VRBO. The place was quiet and beautiful, offering great views of the ocean. The owner dealt with our one minor issue (construction noise) promptly and helpfully. We'll be returning to this place again next year.

Palmetto dunes is a great community. There are homes, villas, condos you can rent. You can bike to the Kroger and Whole Foods across the street or to dinner. There are also restaurant options in the palmetto dunes community and a general store. There is a bicycle rental station where you can call ahead and they will have your bike at your rental on arrival. They also offer cano and kayak rentals. It's a wonderful community and a great vacation spot.

I have stayed at Villamare in Palmetto Dunes many times and have been generally pleased with the experience. However, if you've read my other review, I do not suggest booking a property here through ResortQuest Hilton Head. You have many options to book and I know from my family's experience, booking directly through Palmetto Dunes is ideal. As has been stated, this is definitely a much better priced area than Sea Pines. It has everything that Sea Pines has but at a much more reasonable rate. I recommend staying at Villamare Condos. The location is fantastic and every condo, whether facing the ocean or not, is a mere two or three minute walk from the beach. The area is well kept and there is even a nice picnic area where you can grill. The one drawback, no fires on the beach, which might be an island ordinance. There are a great number of highly rated places to stay as well as options for golf, sports, and dining. Be warned, however, that this still is a resort so prices on everything are slightly inflated, including at the little general store. If you're going to be staying a while, do yourself a favor and shop at the local Piggly Wiggly instead. If you're looking for a reasonably priced vacation on the ocean, this is a great option.

This review is for the bike rental shop that you'll find on the right when immediately entering the Palmetto Dunes resort area. After five straight days of golf I needed a break so after lunch on Thursday I asked my buddy to drop me off at the bike rental shop. For $20 I rented a beach cruiser (and security lock) for three days. I was in and out in less than five minutes. Solid bikes, too. I was able to ride around for a total of some 30-35 miles for the week without any problems. Give them your rental address and they'll pick up your bike. What a convenience!!! The weather was great so I had the chance to ride on the beautiful beach of Hilton Head. Now I want to buy a house on the beach and own a beach cruiser just to enjoy riding around in the sun.

The properties in Palmetto Dunes are very attractive from the outside but the house we rented had been clearly built for rental photos meaning fancy appliances but nothing else. The fit and finish of the house was plywood but the appliances were Viking. That's the kind of thing you do when you want to charge a premium price but not spend the money on making a quality house. Then it had not been updated in ages. There were broken TVs in spare rooms. 2 out of three ice makers did not work. 1 grill did not work. Many plug/sockets didn't work. The thing that drove me crazy about the resort were all of the weird little red rental bikes. When you walked or drove around it was like the resort was being invaded by spiders. It was nuts. Then there were so many security guards it was like visiting nasty sections of some cities. My son and I tried to take a walk on the walking.biking paths and we could not walk shoulder to shoulder to have a conversation because we were being run over by bikes. It's great to be able to ride bikes but this was like being in Disney World with so many people. The beach is beautiful but there are other resorts on the island that are actually calming. I couldn't wait to leave Palmetto Dunes so I could relax.

A friend and I decided to get out of the cold, and get to a little warmer climate for New Years. After looking around on home away, I found one of the larger villas for rent in St. Andrews /Palmetto Dunes. Golf courses were amazing. It was nice to sit on a large wrap around deck of an afternoon, enjoy a smoke, beer, and watch one of two things happen on the par 3 hole: -person hits tee shot, lands on green -person shanks it, loud splash in the water (20ish yards from the deck) I was excited at a little bit of cursing was heard when the latter happened. While maintaining good golf etiquette, always nice to hear a little passion:) The villa was a very nice 2bed/2bath, kitchen, office, wet bar, 3 seasons room (or whatever the hell you call it) and storage. It was a very open floor plan and accommodating. I guess more of this is on the owner as far as the nice decor. A little bit of column a, a little column b. Bike paths were great, very relaxing place. Plenty of dining in close proximity, beautiful all around landscape, and a brief bike ride from the beach. The staff was also helpful in providing general info and direction.

My first time ever leaving a negative review on the internet but this one is beyond warranted. I stayed here in June and in a rush to checkout on time (10 am), I left a pair of brand new $200 shoes sitting on the table in our room. I realized this almost immediately after (I hadn't even left the property yet) and went back to to the condo but the door code had already changed. I went to straight to the front office where I was told that they could not let me back into the condo to retrieve my items, that no one would go get them for me, and that "it takes a couple days to get back with housekeeping" so I probably would not hear from the "for a while". I asked if they could make a note for housekeeping, they told me that wasn't "a thing". I was shocked but did not argue. After going home without my shoes, I called the next evening and all they told me was that lost items were not their responsibility. I told them I understood that however I just wanted to know if there were any sort of steps that I could take myself to try and locate my lost item. They did not even pretend to want to help me. I asked for house keepings number but they refused and said they'd just have to "get back to me". I spent the next 2 weeks trying to get in contact with someone higher up but had no such luck. Not one person from this property ever even pretended to make an effort to help me. This is unacceptable to me... I hadn't even left the property yet, I knew exactly where they were, and I received no help. Losing these shoes was a big deal for me... $200 is more than the rest of my wardrobe combined and I was honestly heartbroken, yet they made me feel like this issue was minuscule and pretty much that I was an idiot. Not one person ever followed up, not one person ever said sorry.

Didn't stay on the property but I did play the Robert Trent Jones golf course with some friends. it was gorgeous! The conditions were perfect, the course was tough but playable (one guy had only played twice in his life and he enjoyed it), and the service was good. I don't think I repaired a single pitch mark that I didn't create; basically the greens were perfectly smooth. Everything else was kept in great shape too. The course definitely has a lot of trouble to hit into; there are trees, water, and well-placed bunkers. Even still everyone had fun. The service was good, but there was nothing great or bad about it. Overall a great course and somewhere I would definitely want to play again the next time I visit.

We recently finished up a week at Palmetto Dunes. Stayed in Barrington away from the ocean. It was our first time in Hilton Head and loved it. Everything was clean and well manicured. All the amenities were well done. We liked the security and felt safe inside the gates. Enjoyed the bikes we rented and the ease getting around the development. We are already planning a return trip next year in October.

I love this hotel! Its beautiful & pet friendly. My husband & I visit Hilton Head Island alot and we love this hotel. We will be back again & again :)

If your looking to get married Lou Anne Takach can take care of you at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, she is amazing kind, always happy, organized and willing to help. Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Dunes House is one of the best places to get married on the beach in Hilton Head Island. Thank you Lou Anne for being so Awesome!

Although I am sure there are tons of resort options on Hilton Head Island, I would very happy to stay here again. I booked a weekend to decompress after 2 weeks straight of business travel. The rental that I reserved was a very nicely renovated condo in one of the private communities in the resort. It was marvelously appointed, with a stainless steel appliance equipped kitchen, spacious living and dining area and a comfortable bedroom. There was also a small patio area with BBQ grill. It would be a great place to stay for a week or more, since having the option to cook more meals saves money. Since this was off-season, I was able to get the rental for a mere $109 a night. I imagine the same unit would rent for 3 to 4 times more during the summer months. The main reason for staying at this resort, though, was for the tennis and golf. The tennis center, in particular, was very impressive and well maintained. There are 23 HarTru green clay courts available (plus two hard courts), a fully stocked pro shop and a variety of clinics, lessons and match play opportunities. The only downside for this particular trip was the weather. Even in December, the temperature in this area is usually pretty moderate, ranging from 60-70 degrees. However, there were collateral effects of a huge snow storm in the Northeast, and torrential rains hit South Carolina for most of the weekend. I was able to get some play in, and worked with two different coaches there. Each had a distinct teaching style and helped me with some specific issues. Sadly, though, the golf courses were pretty sloppy by the time rains stopped midday on Sunday. Although the courts were playable, the clinics I had signed up were cancelled. Anyway, just bad luck. There are a variety of restaurants on the resort property to choose from, although one (Alexander's, the seafood restaurant) was closed for renovations while I was there. However, you are not locked into eating at the resort all the time. There are a plethora of options just a few blocks away, once off the resort property. Also, there's a general store across from the tennis complex offering all the essentials if you don't need to do full blown grocery shopping. All in all, this is a splendid place to spend some time and I look forward to coming back when the weather is nicer.

In terms of value on the island, Palmetto Dunes is the perfect fit. All the amenities that Sea Pines has to offer, but prices that are far fairer. Let's get this out of the way first: if you want the truly iconic Hilton Head experiences, you need to go to Sea Pines. The Lighthouse, the Salty Dog, etc. are all there. But if you need a place to stay and actually live for a few days, or a week, Palmetto Dunes is more than well suited to the task. In fact, it's great. Three world-ranked golf courses that are far more affordable than those in Sea Pines, and of the same quality. Trent Jones Oceanfront spends less time on the Ocean than Harbour Town, but it's very well maintained. Arthur Hills and Fazio are more than enough even for seasoned golfers as well. Palmetto Dunes also has great tennis, with lots of clinics and drills in the mornings as well as plenty of courts to book if you just want to play by yourself. Many home and villa rentals include some free daily court time. I go to Palmetto Dunes a couple times a year, and have never seen a real reason to leave and stay on another plantation. It's not a choice you'll regret.

Bicyclists watch out - the map on their website shows a nice layout of bike paths and roads for the casual biker. Even though you are staying in the resort, there are double sets of security gates that keep you from using half the resort. Security gates inside of security gates?? OK but be honest on the map. The map is also wrong where several of the roads are shown going through areas when all of a sudden you end up with a dead end. I love biking around what ever resort we stay at in HH, we will not be back to Palmetto Dunes.

Clean, great spot, roomy and beautiful condo. We had a fabulous time in a perfect location in walking distance to the beach!

We rented 1410 Villamere. Ocean view in a high rise. We had a 2B 2B condo. The unit was spacious but dirty. The beds were very uncomfortable and the linens were very old and had a dirty look. Kind of like a motel. We paid 2,000.00 for the week and it was off season. The dishes were dirty in the cabinet and we had to was them all. Also, it only came with 2 towels per person and we had to wash them all of the time. It had a wall of mirrors which was totally smeared and the tv cabinet was thick with dust. The walls were pretty beat up . You would think when you rent at the beach there would be a couple of beach towels and chairs but nothing. I would not rent this unit again. The location was great. They did offer to send additional housekeeping but we had already cleaned and it didn't leave us with much confidence as the way it was prepared in the first place. A disappointment.