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The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Resort

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ROOMS & SUITES: 50


Situated in the picturesque South Carolina Lowcountry along the beautiful May River, The Inn is the embodiment of all that is graceful, comforting and romantic about the South.


This peaceful retreat pampers you with luxurious accommodations, distinctive cuisine and stimulating adventure. Located 20 minutes north of historic Savannah and 25 minute west of Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Bluff sits on the beautiful May River.

For more than a century, "The Bluff" has been known to a privileged few as one of the wildest and most beautiful places in the Carolina Lowcountry, an area known widely as one of the most picturesque in the world.



AFFILIATIONS

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ACCOLADES & ARTICLES

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The Inn at Palmetto Bluff voted the #1 Resort in the U.S. by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, 2009

"Set up like a gracious little dream town in the pages of Southern Living, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff is Auberge Resorts' South Carolina gem. Set on a 20,000-acre tract of pristine Lowcountry that crosses three rivers, its location makes the property an ideal nature-oriented haven. With gorgeous cottages, a stunning May River setting and endless tresses of Spanish moss, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff is a sleepy Southern home away from home." - Jetsetter

WOW FACTORS

Palmetto Bluff and its shops, roads and cottages has a setting that feels retro yet timeless -- you'll feel as though you've traveled back in time to the simpler 1950s.

AWARDS

AAA 5 Diamond Award
A-List - Luxury Travel Magazine Award
Travel+Leisure World's Best

ACCOMMODATIONS

2- 3- and 4-Bedroom Homes

Cottage Suites - 1,340 square feet. Relax on your private screened-in porch and take in the amazing natural beauty and the water views that surround you. Retire to your bedroom and sink into your bed as luxury linens caress your cares away. The well-appointed interiors feature such amenities as a fireplace, warm furnishings, pine floors, vaulted ceilings, a wet bar with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a plasma TV.

Cottages - 1,140 square feet of indoor/outdoor space and a well-appointed interior featuring pine floors, vaulted ceilings, a wet bar with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a plasma TV. Enjoy water views while you relax by your fireplace.

FACILITIES

Beach Club/Service
Boat Rental (extra charge)
Fishing (extra charge)
Golf Course on property
Kayaking/Canoeing
Kids Club
Pet Friendly
Spa
Swimming Pool - Outdoor
Wedding Chapel
Weddings & Celebrations

LEISURE

The May River Golf Club - 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus signature course, weaving throughout the May River Forest and featuring several holes right on the banks of the river.

Nearby: Spend a day in the sun or just a few hours at the beautiful beach on Daufuski Island. Daily launch and ground transportation will be provided from the Inn to the island.

SPA

The Spa at Palmetto Bluff - set beside serene waterways flowing through verdant sprawling countryside, lush gardens and moss laden oak trees, will lull you into a peaceful state of mind, body and heart.

EXPLORE

1-Hour Backcountry Discovery Dolphin Tour
2-Hour Sunset Cruise
2-Hour Kayak Nature Tour
3-Hour Eco-History Boat Tour
4-Hour Marsh Boat Tour and Archaeological Paddle
4-Hour May River History Paddle
Daufuskie Island History Tour
Daufuskie Island Beach Excursions
Deep-Sea Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Inshore Fishing

AIRPORT

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)

AIRPORT DISTANCE

20-30 minutes

HIGH SEASON

March
April
May
June

GETTING THERE

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff is 20-30 minutes from Savannah airport.

Transfers from Savannah (SAV) Airport are approximately $110 per car, each way including gratuity (up to 2 passengers).

PET POLICY

Pets are permitted at an additional cost of $25 per night (60 lb weight limit).


 

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