What locals are saying
Kiawah Island Resort is considered one of the Southeast's premier luxury golf and beach destinations, with locals and regulars consistently praising its championship courses, pristine natural setting, and a robust events calendar — including annual offerings like Comedy Weekend and the Golf or Gourmet Escape package that give repeat visitors real value. However, a recurring frustration among reviewers is that premium pricing saturates every corner of the resort — from $45–60 entrees to amenity-card restrictions on pool and beach club access — leaving some guests feeling nickel-and-dimed rather than pampered. Villa and accommodation quality has drawn mixed signals, with standout experiences at The Sanctuary offset by isolated but serious complaints (including at least one Yelp report of bed bugs in a resort-managed villa and a refusal by staff to investigate).
