Top Beach Resort Hotels on the Atlantic Coast

Rated - AAA 5 Diamond, Mobile 5 star, Conde Nast Gold List - This multi-award winning resort ranks at the top of the list, having received these three coveted awards and many others since opening in August 2004. Located within a secluded complex on a pristine barrier island about 45 minutes from Charleston, this hotel offers casual oceanfront luxury at an exceptional level and is considered to be one of the best destinations in the nation for both romance and family fun.Amenities and activities include swimming, five championship golf courses, world class tennis, a garden designed spa, canoeing, kayaking, bicycling, cookouts, oyster roasts and more.
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Sea Island Resorts, located halfway between Savannah and Jacksonville, features three championship golf courses, state-of-the-art tennis courts, spa and fitness services, riding stables, a beach club and more:

- The Lodge at Sea Island
Rated - AAA 5 Diamond, Mobile 5 star - This a 40-room property which opened in 2001 offers spacious and exquisitely appointed accommodations, Atlantic Ocean or golf course views, personal butler service and more.
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- The Cloister at Sea Island
Rated - Mobile 4 Star, Conde Nast Gold List - Following a major restoration, completed in 2006, this celebrated hotel features 156 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites and an array of personalized amenities.
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Rated - AAA 4 Diamond, Conde Nast Gold List - Located about 12 miles from Hilton Head and 30 miles from Savannah Airport along the picturesque May River, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff offers a haven for relaxation in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry. Accommodations include an array of cottages and village homes, many with fireplaces and scenic water views.
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Five Hotels Rated - AAA 4 Diamond - World renowned for its pristine beaches, abundant golf courses, superb tennis facilities and picturesque natural environment of seascapes, salt marshes, tall pine forests, magnolias and majestic moss draped oaks, Hilton Head attracts close to 2.5 million annual visitors. Five hotels, located within various Hilton Head resort communities have achieved the AAA 4 Diamond rating:

- Crowne Plaza Beach Resort - oceanfront in Shipyard Plantation.
- Hilton Head Marriott Beach & Golf Resort - oceanfront in Palmetto Dunes.
- Hilton Oceanfront Resort - oceanfront in Palmetto Dunes.
- Westin Resort and Spa - oceanfront in Port Royal Plantation.
- The Inn at Harbour Town - golf and tennis club views in Sea Pines Resort.

The Myrtle Beach area attracts close to 14 million annual visitors to enjoy the beaches, great entertainment, over 100 golf courses and plenty of fun attractions for all ages. Two Myrtle Beach award-winning resort hotels are located in the upscale area of Grande Dunes:

- Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
Rated: AAA 4 Diamond - Located in the planned resort, Grande Dunes, this hotel offers attentive service, views of the Intracoastal Waterway and an array of amenities.
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- Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes
Rated: AAA 4 Diamond - This oceanfront hotel features 405 guestrooms, most with ocean views, a large tropical beachfront pool, a European Spa and indoor pool and more.
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Rated - AAA 4 Diamond - A great destination for a romantic or family getaway, the Tides Inn is situated on a bluff overlooking a tidal creek surrounded by the manicured grounds of a private peninsula. The setting, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River and the Rappahannock River offers picturesque views and many activity options.
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