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Top-rated hotels in Hilton Head Island
A shortlist of the best-supported four-star stays in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, drawn from 46 listed properties and ordered by guest score weighted by how many stays stand behind it. It suits travellers who want a verified guest score before they book.
Staying in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island is a South Carolina island destination, and this site lists 46 places to stay there, each on its own page built from the booking supplier's record. Every stay here is classed four star by the supplier, none is five star, and all 46 carry a guest score from verified stays.
The hotels on this shortlist are spread across the island's resort and residential addresses, with entries on William Hilton Parkway, North Forest Beach Drive, Folly Field Road, Queens Folly Road, Ocean Lane, Lighthouse Lane and a run of named streets such as Promontory Ct, Troon Dr, Armada, Rum Row and Down Wind. That spread of addresses suits couples and families who want a resort-side base, and short-break visitors who plan to move around the island rather than stay put. Ratings on this page run from 4.5 to 4.8 out of 5, and review counts range from 182 to 5956, so both well-reviewed and heavily reviewed stays are represented.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
15 Promontory Ct
15 Promontory Ct
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Promontory Ct with one of the strongest guest ratings on this list, 4.8 out of 5, earned across 1706 reviews. It suits travellers who want a quiet, well-regarded base on Hilton Head Island and prefer to settle in rather than move between properties. With no on-site facilities listed, the appeal is the house and its setting rather than resort amenities, so it works best for guests who plan their days around the island itself.
See 15 Promontory CtWalkable Hilton Head Island Condo with Resort Perks
663 William Hilton Parkway
Why stay hereThis 4-star condo on William Hilton Parkway is named for what makes it useful: it is walkable, and guests get resort perks alongside the apartment. A 4.8 out of 5 rating from 1705 reviews puts it among the most consistently praised stays here. The combination of a self-contained condo and shared resort amenities fits families and longer stays who want space plus something to do without driving.
See Walkable Hilton Head Island Condo with Resort Perks1 Troon Dr
1 Troon Dr
Why stay hereSet on Troon Dr, this 4-star property holds a 4.8 out of 5 guest rating from 318 reviews, a smaller but very positive sample. No facilities are listed, so the draw is the accommodation itself and its position on the island rather than services on site. It is a good match for guests who want a highly rated, low-key base and are happy to organise their own days out.
See 1 Troon DrThe Breakers
4 North Forest Beach Drive Hilton Head Island South Carolina 29928
Why stay hereThe Breakers on North Forest Beach Drive carries the largest review count in this shortlist, 5956 guests, and still scores 4.7 out of 5, so its reputation is built on volume as well as satisfaction. The 4-star property suits visitors who value a track record over novelty. No facilities are listed, which keeps expectations simple: the appeal here is the address and the consistency guests report.
See The BreakersFiddler's Cove Beach & Racquet Club
45 Folly Field Rd Apt 10G Hilton Head Island South Carolina 29928
Why stay hereFiddler's Cove Beach & Racquet Club on Folly Field Rd is a 4-star property with a 4.7 out of 5 rating drawn from 652 reviews. Its name points to beach and racquet facilities, making it a natural fit for guests who want sport and shore within the same address. Couples and active travellers who prefer a club-style setting to a plain rental will find the review record reassuring.
See Fiddler's Cove Beach & Racquet Club2 Kings Six twins Sleeper sofa Near Ocean Bikes & Beach Gear included
15 Deallyon Avenue #36
Why stay hereSleeping arrangements are spelled out in the name: 2 kings, six twins and a sleeper sofa, so this 4-star Deallyon Avenue property is built for large groups. Bikes and beach gear are included, which removes some of the logistics of an island stay. A 4.6 out of 5 rating across 3611 reviews is a substantial record. Families and groups of friends travelling together are the obvious fit.
See 2 Kings Six twins Sleeper sofa Near Ocean Bikes & Beach Gear included11 Armada
11 Armada 11 Armada
Why stay hereAn Armada address with 2191 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating, this 4-star property has a long record of satisfied visitors. No facilities are listed, so what it offers is straightforward accommodation on Hilton Head Island rather than a resort programme. It suits guests who have been to the island before and want a reliable, well-reviewed base without paying attention to extras they would not use.
See 11 Armada5 Rum Row
5 Rum Row
Why stay here5 Rum Row is a 4-star property with a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 1817 reviews, a strong sample for a single address. With no facilities listed, the stay is about the property and its position on the island rather than shared amenities. It fits travellers who want a quiet, well-reviewed home base and plan to spend their time out exploring Hilton Head.
See 5 Rum Row5 Down Wind
5 Down Wind
Why stay hereOn Down Wind, this 4-star property matches its neighbour with a 4.6 out of 5 rating across 1817 reviews. Neither facilities nor extras are listed, so the appeal is the address and the consistency guests report rather than on-site services. It is suited to visitors who want a straightforward, highly rated place to stay and intend to build their days around the island itself.
See 5 Down Wind891 Ketch Court
2 Lighthouse Lane Unit 891
Why stay here891 Ketch Court, addressed on Lighthouse Lane, is a 4-star property rated 4.7 out of 5 from 204 reviews. The Lighthouse Lane setting places it in the island's harbour area, and the smaller review count suggests a property that has been quietly and consistently well received. It suits guests who prefer a low-key unit over a large resort and want a strong guest score to rely on.
See 891 Ketch CourtThe Inn & Club at Harbour Town
7 Lighthouse Lane
Why stay hereThe Inn & Club at Harbour Town on Lighthouse Lane is the most explicitly club-style property on this list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 202 reviews. The 4-star address and Harbour Town setting make it a natural choice for guests who want to be in the middle of the island's best-known harbour area. Couples and visitors who enjoy a club atmosphere over a standalone rental are the clearest fit.
See The Inn & Club at Harbour TownPalmetto Dunes by Beach Properties
4 Queens Folly Road
Why stay herePalmetto Dunes by Beach Properties on Queens Folly Road is a 4-star option rated 4.6 out of 5 from 182 reviews, and its name makes clear the plantation setting. It suits guests who specifically want to stay within Palmetto Dunes and have the property managed for them. No facilities are listed, so the appeal is location and the review record rather than an amenity list.
See Palmetto Dunes by Beach Properties307 Windsor Place
65 Ocean Lane Unit 307
Why stay hereIn the 4-star 307 Windsor Place at 65 Ocean Lane Unit 307, everything centres on space: it is a whole unit with no shared corridors or neighbours at the door, so the pace is yours. A guest rating of 4.6 from 182 reviews shows that recent guests have consistently judged this a dependable Hilton Head Island stay. Best suited to travellers who want a self-contained base on the island, whether for a longer break or a few nights, with the address set away from the main resort bustle.
See 307 Windsor PlaceHampton Place 5302
47 Ocean Lane
Why stay hereHampton Place 5302 on Ocean Lane is a 4-star property with a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 182 reviews. The Ocean Lane address and the unit number signal a condominium-style stay rather than a hotel, so it fits guests who want their own space and a well-reviewed building. No facilities are listed, which keeps the proposition simple: a rated base near the ocean side of the island.
See Hampton Place 5302Fairway Lane 85
13 Lawton Drive
Why stay hereFairway Lane 85, addressed on Lawton Drive, is a 4-star property with a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 1098 reviews, a large enough sample to trust. The name points to a golf-course setting, which makes it a sensible pick for players who want to be close to the fairways. Guests who prefer a quiet residential address to a busy resort will find the review record encouraging.
See Fairway Lane 85
How to choose
Well reviewed
The Breakers carries 5956 reviews at 4.7 out of 5, while 2 Kings Six twins Sleeper sofa Near Ocean Bikes & Beach Gear included has 3611 reviews at 4.6 and 11 Armada 2191 reviews at 4.6. These are the most heavily reviewed stays on the shortlist.
The Breakers · 2 Kings Six twins Sleeper sofa Near Ocean Bikes & Beach Gear included · 11 Armada
Near the harbour
The Inn & Club at Harbour Town sits on Lighthouse Lane at 4.7 out of 5 from 202 reviews, and 891 Ketch Court is at 2 Lighthouse Lane Unit 891, scoring 4.7 from 204 reviews. Choose these for a Lighthouse Lane address on the island.
Resort addresses
Fiddler's Cove Beach & Racquet Club on Folly Field Rd scores 4.7 from 652 reviews, Palmetto Dunes by Beach Properties on Queens Folly Road 4.6 from 182, and Hampton Place 5302 on Ocean Lane 4.6 from 182.
Fiddler's Cove Beach & Racquet Club · Palmetto Dunes by Beach Properties · Hampton Place 5302
Where to stay in Hilton Head Island
Forest Beach
The Breakers, at 4 North Forest Beach Drive, is the shortlist's Forest Beach entry, scoring 4.7 out of 5 across 5956 reviews, the largest review count here. It is a four-star stay classed by the supplier, and the address places it on the beach-drive side of the island.
Our picks here: The Breakers
Folly Field
Fiddler's Cove Beach & Racquet Club, at 45 Folly Field Rd Apt 10G, represents this address on the shortlist: four star, 4.7 out of 5 from 652 verified reviews. One stay only, so compare it against the other island addresses before deciding.
Our picks here: Fiddler's Cove Beach & Racquet Club
Questions, answered
How many places to stay does this site list in Hilton Head Island?
46, each with its own page. The shortlist on this page opens on the best-supported guest scores, and the full list is ordered by guest score weighted by how many stays are behind it.
Are any of these hotels five star?
No. Every stay listed in Hilton Head Island is classed four or five star by the supplier, 0 of them five, so all 46 are four star.
Do the hotels show guest ratings?
Yes. All 46 carry a guest score from verified stays. On this shortlist the scores run from 4.5 to 4.8 out of 5, with 15 Promontory Ct, Walkable Hilton Head Island Condo with Resort Perks and 1 Troon Dr highest at 4.8.
Which stay has the most reviews?
The Breakers, at 4 North Forest Beach Drive, with 5956 reviews and a score of 4.7 out of 5. 2 Kings Six twins Sleeper sofa Near Ocean Bikes & Beach Gear included follows with 3611 reviews at 4.6.
Can I see rates on this page?
No rate is quoted here. Rates change by the day, so each property's booking card checks live availability for the dates and party you set.
Is free cancellation available?
Free cancellation applies on most rooms, and a verified tonne of CO2 is removed on every confirmed booking. Rates open up on app.impt.io with your dates carried through.