Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

We rented through a private owner who listed his unit on VRBO. The place was quiet and beautiful, offering great views of the ocean. The owner dealt with our one minor issue (construction noise) promptly and helpfully. We’ll be returning to this place again next year.

My family went through a private owner to rent out a home in the Palmetto Dunes Resort. We stayed here for 4 nights in a 7 bedroom home for 21 people. The home was perfectly on the lake and had beautiful views of the water from the home. Most of the windows were floor to ceiling and there was a huge private lap pool and also a jacuzzi. The area was quiet and great for families. I would definitely come back here with my family next time!

If your looking to get married Lou Anne Takach can take care of you at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, she is amazing kind, always happy, organized and willing to help. Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Dunes House is one of the best places to get married on the beach in Hilton Head Island. Thank you Lou Anne for being so Awesome!

Clean, great spot, roomy and beautiful condo. We had a fabulous time in a perfect location in walking distance to the beach!

First: I want to say that I have waited 3 weeks to write this review, as it would have been much harsher right after the event, and I wanted to do this with a better perspective. We had a family wedding at the Dunes House, with wedding on the beach and reception at the Center Court. This was what our family members wanted – a casual wedding at a beautiful resort venue. While the beach and weather made for a beautiful wedding, there were many «mis-​communications» regarding the services that the Dune House actually supplies. With several weddings under our belt, it was our experience that when you paid for a wedding venue and their catering services, you were given full service while at that site. We also thought that the Wedding & Catering Manager would direct the events as they progressed, since the person was on site with a notebook overseeing things (both at rehearsal and the wedding). We have never used a wedding coordinator before, and things always went as expected. Things did not go as expected (from the start of the ceremony), and after many small things going wrong, when the caterers decided that they would just discard the remaining wedding cake without asking any of the family if they wanted it, I decided I needed to write a review just for the benefit of anyone who is thinking about having their wedding here. Though they never told us, and it was not mentioned in the contract, you will definitely need a Wedding Coordinator, or family member who will basically oversee everything about the event. When I contacted the Director of Catering and Events (the following week), he was definitely very apologetic regarding the issues I mentioned, but we still feel that had we been told from the beginning that we needed a Wedding Coordinator, everything would have gone much better.
In conclusion: this is a beautiful site for a wedding, but know that you need a Wedding Coordinator and must be hands on at all times in order for the entire event to go smoothly.

A friend and I decided to get out of the cold, and get to a little warmer climate for New Years. After looking around on home away, I found one of the larger villas for rent in St. Andrews /​Palmetto Dunes.
Golf courses were amazing. It was nice to sit on a large wrap around deck of an afternoon, enjoy a smoke, beer, and watch one of two things happen on the par 3 hole:
–person hits tee shot, lands on green
–person shanks it, loud splash in the water (20ish yards from the deck)
I was excited at a little bit of cursing was heard when the latter happened. While maintaining good golf etiquette, always nice to hear a little passion:)
The villa was a very nice 2bed/​2bath, kitchen, office, wet bar, 3 seasons room (or whatever the hell you call it) and storage. It was a very open floor plan and accommodating. I guess more of this is on the owner as far as the nice décor. A little bit of column a, a little column b.
Bike paths were great, very relaxing place.
Plenty of dining in close proximity, beautiful all around landscape, and a brief bike ride from the beach. The staff was also helpful in providing general info and direction.

Although I am sure there are tons of resort options on Hilton Head Island, I would very happy to stay here again. I booked a weekend to decompress after 2 weeks straight of business travel. The rental that I reserved was a very nicely renovated condo in one of the private communities in the resort. It was marvelously appointed, with a stainless steel appliance equipped kitchen, spacious living and dining area and a comfortable bedroom. There was also a small patio area with BBQ grill. It would be a great place to stay for a week or more, since having the option to cook more meals saves money. Since this was off-​season, I was able to get the rental for a mere $ 109 a night. I imagine the same unit would rent for 3 to 4 times more during the summer months.
The main reason for staying at this resort, though, was for the tennis and golf. The tennis center, in particular, was very impressive and well maintained. There are 23 HarTru green clay courts available (plus two hard courts), a fully stocked pro shop and a variety of clinics, lessons and match play opportunities. The only downside for this particular trip was the weather. Even in December, the temperature in this area is usually pretty moderate, ranging from 60 – 70 degrees. However, there were collateral effects of a huge snow storm in the Northeast, and torrential rains hit South Carolina for most of the weekend. I was able to get some play in, and worked with two different coaches there. Each had a distinct teaching style and helped me with some specific issues. Sadly, though, the golf courses were pretty sloppy by the time rains stopped midday on Sunday. Although the courts were playable, the clinics I had signed up were cancelled. Anyway, just bad luck.
There are a variety of restaurants on the resort property to choose from, although one (Alexander’s, the seafood restaurant) was closed for renovations while I was there. However, you are not locked into eating at the resort all the time. There are a plethora of options just a few blocks away, once off the resort property. Also, there’s a general store across from the tennis complex offering all the essentials if you don’t need to do full blown grocery shopping.
All in all, this is a splendid place to spend some time and I look forward to coming back when the weather is nicer.

Didn’t stay on the property but I did play the Robert Trent Jones golf course with some friends. it was gorgeous! The conditions were perfect, the course was tough but playable (one guy had only played twice in his life and he enjoyed it), and the service was good. I don’t think I repaired a single pitch mark that I didn’t create; basically the greens were perfectly smooth. Everything else was kept in great shape too. The course definitely has a lot of trouble to hit into; there are trees, water, and well-​placed bunkers. Even still everyone had fun. The service was good, but there was nothing great or bad about it. Overall a great course and somewhere I would definitely want to play again the next time I visit.

This review is for the bike rental shop that you’ll find on the right when immediately entering the Palmetto Dunes resort area.
After five straight days of golf I needed a break so after lunch on Thursday I asked my buddy to drop me off at the bike rental shop. For $ 20 I rented a beach cruiser (and security lock) for three days. I was in and out in less than five minutes. Solid bikes, too. I was able to ride around for a total of some 30 – 35 miles for the week without any problems.
Give them your rental address and they’ll pick up your bike. What a convenience!!!
The weather was great so I had the chance to ride on the beautiful beach of Hilton Head. Now I want to buy a house on the beach and own a beach cruiser just to enjoy riding around in the sun.

We recently finished up a week at Palmetto Dunes. Stayed in Barrington away from the ocean. It was our first time in Hilton Head and loved it. Everything was clean and well manicured. All the amenities were well done. We liked the security and felt safe inside the gates. Enjoyed the bikes we rented and the ease getting around the development. We are already planning a return trip next year in October.

Bicyclists watch out — the map on their website shows a nice layout of bike paths and roads for the casual biker. Even though you are staying in the resort, there are double sets of security gates that keep you from using half the resort. Security gates inside of security gates? OK but be honest on the map. The map is also wrong where several of the roads are shown going through areas when all of a sudden you end up with a dead end. I love biking around what ever resort we stay at in HH, we will not be back to Palmetto Dunes.

This was the 4^th time in 3 years we’ve stayed at Palmetto Dunes. We’ve stayed in Windsor Place as well as Barrington Arms (they are next door to each other). We’ve always had a very good experience there. The grounds are beautiful and well-​maintained. I like that the resort is gated. It keeps the beaches from getting crowded. Quiet time is enforced from 10pm to 7am. This is the only time we’ve had to call about some loud people outside who were keeping us awake at midnight. Security came and took care of it right away. The individual rental units can vary in how nice they are since they’re individually owned, but that’s not unusual. This time we rented through Island Getaways. I suggest renting through Palmetto Dunes. This unit was not clean and the beds were very uncomfortable. The condo was nice enough but needed updating. What some other reviewers said is true. There are bugs around. It’s the south. I live in the south so I didn’t find them that annoying. The bike trail does get crowded and I’ve nearly been run off by someone out of control. You can ride off the main road and avoid the crowds. My complaint is regarding the tree work that was going on while we were there. For 3 days out of 6 we awoke to the the sound of trucks, equipment being unloaded and people shouting at 7:30. The chain saws started at 8 and went on most of the day. The shredder was parked very close to the pool. Not the relaxing, quiet experience we were expecting. We couldn’t sit out on our balcony or take a nap in the afternoon. We could still hear the noise from the beach but it wasn’t as bad. When we complained we were told they would be done on Thursday. They were back all day Friday. The rental agency gave us 5% back since we were unhappy with our experience. I realize the rental agency had nothing to do with ordering the tree work but the small refund hardly made up for the noise. I seriously can’t believe the management would do this during the high season. People paid the highest rates to enjoy the sounds of the ocean and have some peace and quiet. We didn’t get that. I don’t know if I’ll stay there again after this expereince. The management obviously has little respect for its guests.

I have stayed at Villamare in Palmetto Dunes many times and have been generally pleased with the experience. However, if you’ve read my other review, I do not suggest booking a property here through ResortQuest Hilton Head. You have many options to book and I know from my family’s experience, booking directly through Palmetto Dunes is ideal.
As has been stated, this is definitely a much better priced area than Sea Pines. It has everything that Sea Pines has but at a much more reasonable rate. I recommend staying at Villamare Condos. The location is fantastic and every condo, whether facing the ocean or not, is a mere two or three minute walk from the beach. The area is well kept and there is even a nice picnic area where you can grill. The one drawback, no fires on the beach, which might be an island ordinance.
There are a great number of highly rated places to stay as well as options for golf, sports, and dining. Be warned, however, that this still is a resort so prices on everything are slightly inflated, including at the little general store. If you’re going to be staying a while, do yourself a favor and shop at the local Piggly Wiggly instead.
If you’re looking for a reasonably priced vacation on the ocean, this is a great option.