So many reasons to stay
Equal Parts Play and Getaway
Golf, beach, and everything in between on Hilton Head Island.
Your way. Every day.
Play Hard, Relax Easy, or Mix Both All Day Long
At Palmetto Dunes, variety comes standard with every reservation. Championship golf shares the stage with miles of beach, a scenic lagoon system, award-winning tennis and pickleball, and endless ways to explore on land and water. Everything is thoughtfully connected, so you can move from one experience to the next without ever feeling rushed or removed. It is this rare balance of choice, convenience, and quality that sets Palmetto Dunes apart from any other resort in the Southeast. More to do, more ways to do it, and more reasons to come back.
For the family memories
A Vacation Destination That Satisfies Your Whole Crew
If your family measures a great day in sand between their toes and salt in the air, Palmetto Dunes delivers from sunrise to sunset. Easy beach access, room to roam, and plenty of options beyond the shoreline make every day feel full without feeling planned. It is the kind of place where the ocean sets the schedule and everything else falls into place.
- Early morning beach walk and shell hunting
- Breakfast at the General Store
- Set up for a full beach day with umbrellas, chairs, and boogie boards
- Midday break for lunch and shopping at Shelter Cove
- Afternoon bike ride along shaded paths or a quick dip in your private pool
- Back to the beach for late-day swims and sandcastle round two
- Sunset pickleball for bragging rights
- Grill out for an easy family dinner beneath the oaks and ocean breeze
For the golf destination
Where Your Game Meets Your Getaway
This is where great rounds turn into great days. At Palmetto Dunes, championship courses are just the start, with everything you need to play, relax, and do it all again is at your fingertips. It is a seamless stay and play experience that keeps the focus on the game and the time spent around it.
- Coffee and a warm-up session at the range
- Morning tee time on one of the resort’s championship courses
- Post-round lunch and a quick recap of the best shots at Big Jim’s BBQ
- Afternoon replay or time on the practice facilities
- Cool down with a drink at The Dunes House
- Late afternoon clinic or short game tune-up
- Dinner out followed by stories, scores, and a little friendly debate
- Plan the next day’s round at another course and do it all again
Planning Your Stay is Easy with the App!
For before, during and after your stay, the Palmetto Dunes Resort App is at your service! Login to the app and see your vacation rental details, including door code when available. Also find any tee time, dining, bike rental details including bike lock codes and more!
Explore Our Best Packages
Palmetto Dunes Golf Stay & Play
Play more. Stay longer. Experience golf at Palmetto Dunes. This Hilton Head Island golf package combines a relaxing stay at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort with two or three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship golf courses. Add in Toptracer, tennis and pickleball, dining and shopping savings, and more for a customizable Hilton Head golf vacation built around the way you want to play.
- 3-Night Two-Bedroom Villa Stay – Enjoy four days and three nights in a two-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.
- Two or Three Rounds of Championship Golf – Choose from three championship golf courses at Palmetto Dunes, with green fees and cart fees included.
- Toptracer Experience – Enjoy a one-hour Toptracer experience at the Robert Trent Jones Course. Reservations required; subject to availability.
- Complimentary Tennis & Pickleball – Enjoy two hours of court time per day, per villa or home, at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center, when available.
- Tennis & Pickleball Savings – Save up to 10% on tennis and pickleball lessons and clinics.
- Golf Pro Shop & Dining Savings – Enjoy discounts on merchandise at the Palmetto Dunes golf pro shops, plus savings at participating resort restaurants including Big Jim’s, The Dunes House and Alexander’s Restaurant.
- 10% Off Outfitters Rentals – Save 10% on additional bike, kayak and canoe rentals at Hilton Head Outfitters, located inside Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.
Your Hilton Head Golf Vacation Starts Here!
From championship golf and comfortable accommodations to tennis, pickleball, dining and island adventures, the Palmetto Dunes Golf Stay & Play Package makes it easy to create your ideal Hilton Head Island golf getaway.
* Rates based on four-person occupancy in a two-bedroom resort-view villa. Reservations inside 30 days must be paid in full and no refund on cancellation. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Package subject to availability. Rates may vary per dates of stay and available accommodations.
Family Adventure Package
Make family time your favorite time. From morning bike rides and beach days to kayaking, golf, tennis and pickleball, the Family Adventure Package makes planning a Hilton Head Island family vacation easy. Settle into a spacious two-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and enjoy a full week of included experiences, savings and family-friendly extras.
- 7-Night Two-Bedroom Villa Stay – Enjoy eight days and seven nights in a two-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, with plenty of room for the whole family to relax.
- Seven-Day Bike Rental – Explore miles of paved pathways beneath southern live oaks or ride along three miles of pristine Hilton Head Island beaches with a seven-day bike rental from Hilton Head Outfitters.
- Seven-Day Beach Chair & Umbrella Rental – Make every beach day easier with a seven-day beach chair and umbrella rental package from Hilton Head Outfitters.
- Toptracer Experience – Enjoy a two-hour Toptracer experience at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. Reservations required; subject to availability.
- $200 Resort Gift Card – Enjoy $200 to spend on resort dining, merchandise, golf lessons and more throughout your stay.
- Palmetto Dunes Beach Bundle – Take home a logoed canvas beach bag complete with two beach towels, two tumblers and a picture frame to remember your island getaway.
- Complimentary Tennis & Pickleball – Enjoy two hours of court time per day, per villa or home, at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center, when available.
- Tennis & Pickleball Savings – Save up to 10% on regular priced merchandise and discounts on tennis and pickleball lessons and clinics.
- Golf Pro Shop & Dining Savings – Enjoy discounts on merchandise at the Palmetto Dunes golf pro shops, plus savings at participating resort restaurants including Big Jim’s, The Dunes House and Alexander’s Restaurant.
- 10% Off Outfitters Rentals – Save 10% on additional bike, kayak and canoe rentals at Hilton Head Outfitters, located inside Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.
Make Your Next Family Vacation an Island Adventure!
Whether you're planning a Hilton Head Island Spring Break vacation or a family beach getaway any time of year, Palmetto Dunes makes it easy to spend more time together and less time planning.
* Reservations inside 30 days must be paid in full and no refund on cancellation. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Package subject to availability. Rates may vary per dates of stay and available accommodations.
ALL THE QUESTIONS ANSWERED
FAQs
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No. Golf carts are prohibited throughout Palmetto Dunes, except when being used on the golf courses. Private golf carts are also prohibited within the resort.
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Bed linens and bath towels are provided in each rental. A standard supply of towels consisting of two bath towels, one hand towel and one wash cloth per person (based on occupancy). Linens will be provided for the sleeper sofa. Towel bundles and additional linens can be provided for a fee. Beach towels are provided between Easter & Labor Day; 4 for villas, 8 for homes.
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Certified Service Animals are permitted year round in Palmetto Dunes with appropriate documentation. Emotional Support Animals and family dogs can stay in pet friendly villas and homes between October 1st and March 31st for an additional fee. Our pet policy only allows 1 dog with a maximum weight of 40 pounds and other restrictions may apply. The pet fee is $200 which is non-refundable. No pets are permitted in any of the vacation rentals between April 1 through September 30.
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No motorcycles, motorized scooters/skateboards of any kind are permitted. No RV’s, campers and trailers of any kind are not permitted in gated areas. Off resort storage arrangements must be made for boats, jet skis and kayaks. Also, no commercial vehicles with any type of company signage or wrapping allowed.
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Our rentals do not come with baby equipment, bike or beach gear. These items are available to be reserved through Hilton Head Outfitters for bike or beach gear or Baby’s Away for baby equipment.
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Yes, travel insurance is available as an add-on to your reservation when you reserve online or over the phone. It is 7.95% of the overall cost of your trip. This optional coverage will safeguard your vacation if you must cancel your trip. To learn more about the travel insurance go here.
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You can reserve a vacation rental online here or call a Vacation Planner. The Reservation Office is open 7 days a week, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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One car pass is included with each vacation rental. If you need additional parking passes, please contact the front desk at (888) 909-9566.
The neighborhoods below have car pass limits:
- Harbourside 1 & lI - 1 car pass
- Inverness Village - 2 car passes
- Queens Grant - 2 car passes
- Huntington Villas - 2 car passes
- Wendover Dunes - 3 car passes
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You can call the afterhours emergency line, available 7:00 pm – 8:00 am at 844-207-8221.
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During summer months (June, July, August) and holidays, Palmetto Dunes cannot accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs. If your vacation rental is ready prior to 4 p.m, the Front Desk will call the telephone number on file. For guests that have opted in for Contactless Check-in, the door code is activated at 4 p.m. The other door code in your Resort App is also activated at 4 p.m.
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A limited number of parking passes are provided for each unit or home. If you need additional parking passes, please contact the front desk at (888) 909-9566.
Additional passes may require a fee. Day visitors staying for one or two days may receive a pass at no charge. Visitors staying for the duration of your rental stay must purchase an additional parking pass.
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In high-rise villa properties there is a trash chute typically located in the common hallway. Homes and townhome style villas have a designated service yard/trash area. Trash cans do not have to be taken to the street. Please use a trash can liner and tightly place the lid on the can.
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Resort Fee: Provides for 24-hour security, one vehicle pass, seasonal resort transportation and processing costs. Cleaning Fee: Your rental is cleaned and inspected prior to your arrival and upon your departure. A mid-stay clean or towel exchange can be arranged for an additional fee. Please call the Front Desk at 888-909-9566 with any questions.
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Your rental will be cleaned before you arrive and on departure. Additional housekeeping such as a mid-stay clean or towel exchange can be provided at an additional fee.
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Guests that are arriving within 30 days, paid in full and have signed their rental agreement can have their welcome packet mailed to them and bypass check-in at the Welcome Center. Guests must still adhere to all check-in guidelines and procedures, including the designated check-in time and any applicable property access requirements. You will receive an email at this time to sign up (please be sure you are opted in to receive emails) and the online form must be completed; otherwise traditional in-person check-in at the Front Desk will be required.
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All homes and villas are equipped with dinnerware, flatware, glassware, cookware, dishware, utensils, and appliances, including a standard drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, saucepans, pots and pans and cookie sheets. Supplies are based on occupancy. A starter supply of toilet paper, bath soap, dishwasher detergent and liquid, paper towels, facial tissue, shampoo and conditioner is provided in the property. For more information on service and amenities go here.
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Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to arrival by Guest for villa/condominium rentals and 60 days or more prior to arrival for private home rentals, will receive a refund of any deposit paid, less an administrative fee of $100.00. Any other cancellation on the part of the Guest will result in the forfeiture of any and all deposits or payments, which will be retained by the Agent and Owner as liquidated damages.
However, cancellations made for ocean front homes (11 Armada, 18 Armada, 17 Brigantine and 9 Catboat) will be as follows:
a. cancellations made more than 60 days prior to arrival will receive a refund of any deposit paid, less an administrative fee of $250.00;
b. cancellations made 31 – 59 days prior to arrival will forfeit half any deposit paid;
c. cancellations made within 30 days of arrival will forfeit entire amount of any deposit paid.
Guest agrees that if the premises are made unavailable due to circumstances beyond Agent's control, including but not limited to damage or change of ownership, Agent shall make its best efforts to make available substitute accommodations. If for any reason substitute accommodations cannot be secured on behalf of Guest, Agent's liability shall not be greater than the amount of Guest monies and deposits held by Agent in respect to Guest's reservation set forth in this agreement. Guest may not sublet or assign this Rental Agreement without the express written consent of Agent. -
Check-in is at the Front Desk in the Welcome Center located at 4 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and could go until 6 p.m. The door code and other access codes for your vacation rental will be available in the Palmetto Dunes Resort App on the day of arrival and will not work until 4 p.m. Use the primary email address or phone number from your reservation to access your vacation rental information in the app. The app is free to download in the iTunes App Store here or Android Store here.
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If you are checking in after business hours, you will be assigned a locker in the After-Hours Check-in Area. The lockers are located adjacent to the front door of the Welcome Center and signage will direct you to the location. Your Welcome Packet will contain your car pass, door code and other important resort information. A pass code will be given to access the locker. If you know ahead of time that you will be arriving late, please email frontdesk@palmettodunes.com.
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It depends on the heating system at the home. If the pool is heated with propane, it can generally be heated for more of the year. Homes with electric pool heaters have a more limited heating schedule. Ultimately, the weather is the deciding factor. There is an additional fee for pool heating and, if applicable, spa heating.
Pool and spa heating must be scheduled with our office at least two weeks before your arrival. Because heating is not available at every home, please review the notes for your specific property to confirm whether this option is available.
There will be no refunds if the pool does not reach the desired temperature due to the temperature outside or inclement weather. Hot tub jets will not work unless the spa heat has been turned on.
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Neighborhood swimming pools are located throughout the resort. You will have access to the pool in the neighborhood where your villa is located.
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All vacation rentals have a washer and dryer within the unit for your use and convenience.