Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn
Charleston, Kiawah and Hilton Head, South Carolina, United States · ★★★★ · 8.8/10 Excellent · guest rating
Wild Dunes Resort, with Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn, is a beach and golf resort on Isle of Palms with 246 rooms, five pools, a spa, tennis and eight restaurants.
Wild Dunes Resort, made up of Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn, is a 246-room beach and golf resort on Isle of Palms, South Carolina. The property lists 36 holes of golf, a driving range, golf lessons and a clubhouse with pro shop. Guests often mention the wide choice of amenities, the convenient beach access and the friendly, accommodating team. Rooms have air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Families and couples can use five outdoor pools plus a children's pool, a full-service spa, 12 outdoor tennis courts and a range of fitness and yoga classes. Eight restaurants, two poolside bars and a beach bar provide plenty of dining choice. Hiking and biking trails and bicycle rentals suit active days, though some reviewers say event management can feel disorganised, so check details for group stays. Free WiFi is included.
Golf at this hotel
- Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course, 36 holes listed
- The course is about 5 minutes by car from the inns
- Driving range, golf lessons and pro shop are listed
- Golf carts and a clubhouse are listed
- Guests are described as having priority access to the course
The setting
The resort occupies a barrier-island setting on Palm Boulevard, with beach access, palm-lined pool areas and a marina nearby. Many guests choose it for combining golf, tennis and beach days. Isle of Palms Beach is about a seven-minute walk, and the character is relaxed coastal rather than urban. The neighbouring historic city of Charleston is a half-hour drive away for sightseeing and dining.
Facilities
- 36 holes of golf
- Driving range
- Golf lessons
- 5 outdoor pools
- Children's pool
- Full-service spa
- 12 outdoor tennis courts
- Fitness and yoga classes
- 8 restaurants
- Poolside and beach bars
- Beach access
- Bicycle rentals
- Hiking and biking trails
- Free WiFi
Location
The resort is at 5757 Palm Boulevard on Isle of Palms. Isle of Palms Beach is about a 7-minute walk and Front Beach about 2 minutes by car. The marina is roughly 3 minutes by car, the Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course 5 minutes by car, Charleston City Market 28 minutes and Charleston International Airport around 40 minutes by car.
Address: 5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Things to do nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the golf played?
The property lists the Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course, with 36 holes. Distances in the property details show it about 5 minutes by car, so confirm shuttle arrangements, tee times and guest access with the resort.
Is the beach close?
Isle of Palms Beach is about a 7-minute walk from the resort, and the property lists beach access and a beach bar. Ask the hotel about chairs, umbrellas and any beach services.
What else can guests do besides golf?
The resort lists five outdoor pools, tennis, a spa, yoga and fitness classes, hiking and biking trails, bicycle rentals and volleyball. Some activities may need advance booking, so check with the hotel.
How far is Charleston?
Charleston City Market is about 28 minutes by car and Charleston International Airport about 40 minutes. Ask the resort about parking and transfer options if you plan day trips.
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