A Family Resort Designed to Make Lasting Memories

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is located at the heart of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina named the Best Beach Town in the US by Travel & Leisure Magazine and Southern Living Magazine.

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Palmetto Dunes’ three miles of sun-kissed Atlantic Ocean beachfront provide the perfect venue for three world-class golf courses, vacation rentals, a full-service marina, and an 11-mile lagoon system. The resort enjoys a well-earned reputation for creating unforgettable vacation experiences for the entire family. It’s no coincidence that as vacationers return year after year, many decide to make Palmetto Dunes their permanent residence.

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Things to Do

Golf

All three Hilton Head golf courses at Palmetto Dunes — each one distinctively different and uniquely appealing — have been rated four stars or more by Fodor’s Golf Digest Places to Play. Each course is masterfully designed by one of the sport’s most celebrated architects, and offers the Hilton Head golf experience you’ve been searching for. Explore our golf packages to discover why golfers from all over the world prize these hidden gems of Hilton Head Island golf.

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Vacation Rentals

Whether you’re coming for a family island getaway or a weekend playing golf, there’s a variety of Hilton Head Island lodging for you at Palmetto Dunes. Villa rentals and condominium-style complexes provide outstanding resort amenities, and larger vacation rental homes give your family the room they need and space they’ll enjoy. Located in the heart of Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Dunes offers a convenient mid-island location, making it easy to explore the island’s beaches, dining, shopping and attractions.

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Activities

At Palmetto Dunes, there’s plenty to do beyond golf. Explore Hilton Head Island by bike along over 200 miles of scenic paths and beaches. Rent bikes, kayaks, beach or fishing gear from Hilton Head Outfitters. Or hit the courts at the nationally recognized Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center, where year-round play and expert instruction make it easy to pick up a racquet.

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Dine & Shop

From elegant and elevated to something decidedly more casual, the on-site restaurants, cafés, and grills at Palmetto Dunes serve up exactly what you’re in the mood for. Just across the way, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina offers even more to explore, from waterfront dining and lively bars to seasonal favorites like HarbourFest and Music & Taste on the Harbour.

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Marina

Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, the largest marina on Hilton Head Island, has everything you and your family will need including access to deep water adventures, nature tours, fishing charters, boat rentals, yacht charters and more. Located mid-island directly across from Palmetto Dunes Resort, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is perfectly positioned to make exploring Hilton Head Island by land or water easy and accessible.

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South Carolina’s Favorite

Awards & Accolades

At Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, recognition isn’t something we chase, it’s something we earn through every exceptional stay, round of golf, and moment on the water. We’re proud to be honored by some of the most respected voices in travel and hospitality, reflecting our commitment to delivering experiences that truly stand apart.

Always an amazing time playing Palmetto Dunes, Robert Trent Jones being the favorite among our peers. We were met with friendly and smiling faces and given tons of course knowledge and insights for our around.

Zack P

The course is a fun resort course. The driving range has been vastly improved. All the employees are so kind and helpful. I had a great time!

Colin H

By far, this was the best vacation home rental experience we’ve had in 6-7 years of these reunions, and it cost us about 20% less. Palmetto Dunes is “simply gorgeous,” with “wide, clean” beaches, “no crowds,” and incredibly convenient amenities like the “Dunes Buggy” and bike rentals. “Highly highly recommend!

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A passion for the island

Our Commitment to Nature & Community

At Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, a simple idea took root: build with the land, not over it. What began as a bold vision on Hilton Head Island grew into a thoughtfully designed coastal community where championship golf, winding lagoons, bike paths, and broad Atlantic beaches exist in natural harmony. From its earliest days, every detail was shaped to enhance both the environment and the guest experience, creating not just a destination, but a tradition. Today, families return year after year, generation after generation, drawn by the balance of beauty, activity, and connection that turns time spent here into something lasting.

A passion for excellence

Join the Palmetto Dunes Family

At Palmetto Dunes, we embrace southern hospitality while presenting guests with a memorable experience. Our unmatched work environment offers amazing privileges, training and the best benefits Hilton Head Island has to offer. We care about our guests, but we care equally about our employees.

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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort in Hilton Head is one of the most popular vacation resort venues for today's active families and for groups ranging in size up to 250 or more. Offering a wide variety of South Carolina vacation rentals, our oceanfront vacation resort is located on Hilton Head Island in Coastal South Carolina and was named the #1 Family Resort in the United States and Canada by Travel + Leisure Family magazine. Forbes magazine ranked it among the Forbes Top 10 Luxury Family Resorts.