Situated in the center of Hilton Head's beaches, with easy access to the rest of the Island, Palmetto Dunes is in the middle of it all, yet it still feels like a world away. And though it's one of the most famous vacation resorts in the world, in its pristine, peaceful midst you'll feel like it's a wondrous secret set aside just for you and your family.
Tee off on one of three signature golf courses, or take in a match at The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. Rent a kayak or canoe and paddle through the serene, 11-mile lagoon system. Shop and dine at beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour, then join one of the colorful, fireworks-filled HarbourFest celebrations held every Tuesday night during the summer.
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If there's one thing that keeps guests coming back to Palmetto Dunes, it's the resort amenities, including world-class golf courses, family-friendly events and recreation, easy transportation, plenty of shopping and dining and a premier oceanfront location.
You don't have to take our word for it. Ever since it's inception, Palmetto Dunes has been recognized as one of the top family, golf and tennis resorts in the nation and in the world. Here are just a few of the accolades bestowed upon the resort in recent years:
- Named #1 Family Resort in the United States and Canada by Travel + Leisure Magazine
- One of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts as ranked by Forbes Magazine
- 2009 Web Marketing Association Hotel & Lodging Standard of Excellence Award
- Pinnacle Award for Resort Meetings
- Silver Medal/Top 75 Golf Resorts by Golf Magazine
- World's Best Golf Resorts courtesy of Travel + Leisure Golf
- 25 Best Family Golf Resorts by Golf for Women Magazine
- Arthur Hills Golf Course - One of 25 Best Courses You Can Play - S.C. Golf Course Ratings Panel
- Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course named 2003 Golf Course of the Year by the S.C. Golf Course Owners Association
- Arthur Hills Course ranked 2009 Course of the Year by the S.C. Golf Course Owners Association
- Tennis Resorts Online ranked the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center 5th in the World
- Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center junior program raked 3rd in the World by Tennis Resorts Online
- Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center instructional programs program raked 2nd in the World by Tennis Resorts Online
- 50 Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts by Tennis Magazine
Undeniably, the crown jewel of Palmetto Dunes is it's three top-notch golf courses. Designed by the best in the game, these greens are unmatched. Set in a beautiful natural setting, accented by the Southern landscape and oceanfront location as well as maintaining a lasting commitment to customer service and quality, has allowed Palmetto Dunes golf to rise above the rest. The three distinct courses offer golfers unique and challenging experiences. ResortQuest guests enjoy discount golf rates at these top Palmetto Dunes Courses.
Robert Trent Jones Course
Recently
completely renovated, was rated among the best courses in the Southeast by readers of Golf Week magazine. Its signature hole, the par-five 10th, offers a sweeping and breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. This stellar hole has the distinction of being one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island.
George Fazio Course
Regarded by many golfers as the island's most challenging championship course. Designed by famed golf architect George Fazio, it is ranked among America's top 100 courses and stands apart as the only par-70 course on this island in South Carolina.
Arthur Hills Course
This course offers a careful blend of beauty and challenge. Built on a series of rolling dunes, the Arthur Hills Course presents many opportunities for off-balance lies. Stands of palm trees and palmettos line the graceful fairway. Ocean breezes add to the challenge. The importance of precision play is amplified by 10 holes on the water.
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If you're serious about your tennis game the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center is ready for you. At the heart of the center are 23 clay courts and two Nova Pro-Bounce court, including eight that are lighted for night play. The instructional program at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center is second to none and is consistently ranked as one of the top programs in the nation. There is a full schedule of court times, round-robins, tournaments and instruction, not to mention a helpful and energetic staff.
ResortQuest guests enjoy free and/or discounted tennis at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center.
Overlooking Broad Creek, just off the Intercoastal Highway, lies Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina. A long-standing Hilton Head landmark, Shelter Cove hosts the largest deepwater yacht basin in Hilton Head, as well as over 15 acres of marina with 170 boat slips.
Just about any watersport you could imagine departs from Shelter Cove, from jet skiing to crabbing, shrimping to dolphin excursions. On shore you'll find a wonderful assortment of both fine dining and casual restaurants, specializing in seafood fresh from the Atlantic waters. Stroll the boardwalk and peruse the boutiques and art galleries or catch the evening fireworks during the summer season.
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Palmetto Dunes Features a three-mile stretch of pristine beachfront, ideal for shelling, surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, strolling or making sandcastles. The wide, white-sand beaches are accented with sea grass, palmetto palms and rolling dunes.
The Dunes House is a public access beach facility
located midway down the three-mile stretch of beach. It features a restaurant with full lunch and dinner menu, beachfront deck, restrooms and parking for resort guests. The Dunes House makes a great home base for a family day at the beach.
Palmetto Dunes offers a wide range of culinary options from the decadent to the downright tasty.
Enjoy shopping along the boardwalk at Shelter Cove Marina and take home a Hilton Head keepsake, authentic artwork or a new pair of flip flops. HarbourFest is the highlight of the summer at Palmetto Dunes and features live music and entertainment, arts and crafts and unforgettable food seven nights a week, as well as a nightly fireworks display for the whole family.
ResortQuest offers a full selection of villas and private homes in Palmetto Dunes. Choose your favorite location, from intimate beachfront to immediate golf course access.
Our Palmetto Dunes vacation rentals feature all the amenities of home, including full kitchens, laundry facilities, wireless internet access, private pools, garage parking and more. You can relax knowing that the ResortQuest 24-hour on-call maintenance and customer service team is at your beck and call at any time during your stay should the need arise.
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