Word on the street
What locals are saying
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island is broadly regarded by reviewers as a legitimately earned Forbes Five Star / AAA Five Diamond property, with attentive staff, immaculate grounds, and a world-class oceanfront setting drawing consistent praise from both destination travelers and regional repeat visitors. Common criticisms focus on steep resort-level markups on food, bike rentals, and amenities, some rooms feeling dated relative to the price point, and the logistical friction of navigating a sprawling island where shuttles can add 20–30 minutes to any outing. The resort's robust programming calendar — including an annual Comedy Weekend and Charleston Wine + Food Festival tie-ins — helps sustain local buzz and repeat visits beyond pure golf.
Forbes Five Star / AAA Five Diamond caliberexceptional service and attentive staffpremium resort markups on food and rentalssome rooms feeling dated for the priceworld-class golf and oceanfront settingstrong events calendar driving repeat visits
The fit
