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No matter if you’re planning a family vacation, a girl’s trip or just a quick weekend getaway, Hilton Head offers an abundance of places to stay. But how do you pick where to go?

With so many places to choose from, here are some of the top hotels in Hilton Head based on experience, affordability and convenience. All of these hotels received a 3.5 or above rating from review outlets including Booking.com, Expedia, Tripadvisor, U.S. News, Conde Nast and Google Reviews. Note that hotel prices may fluctuate during peak travel season.

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Located right along the May River, Montage is known for its stunning views and variety of activities, including equestrian, boating, kayaking, a signature golf course, croquet and tennis.

Omni Hilton Head

The Omni is one of the best spots for ocean views. This resort has four excellent restaurants, a full-service spa and access to a championship golf course.

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa

If you’re on the hunt for a spot that lets you relax and unwind with an unbeatable spa experience, The Westin is the place for you. With private beach access, you can experience Hilton Head Island in a brand-new way.

The Inn and Club at Harbour Town

For a perfect mix of southern chic and country club living The Inn and Club is your destination. They offer an abundance of activities, three top golf courses and almost a dozen restaurants to choose from.

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

With three world-class golf courses, a full-service marina and an 11-mile lagoon system Palmetto Dunes is the perfect to find a blend of Lowcountry living and a resort experience.

Sonesta Resort

To surround yourself with lush gardens and coastal views, the Sonesta Resort is the ideal spot for and island getaway. An added plus, the Shipyard Golf Club is only a mile away.

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort

No Disney World is attached, but the magic still lives and breaths at Disney’s Hilton Head Resort. With access to 12 miles of beach, Disney’s resort is the perfect place for families and adults alike.

Marriott’s Grande Ocean

No matter if you’re visiting for a family vacation, weekend getaway or a girls’ trip, Marriot’s Garden Ocean is steps away from Coligny Beach and Park.

Marriott’s Barony Beach Club

If you’re hoping to stay on the north side of the island, the Barony Beach Club is the perfect spot. You can learn to paddleboard and even tour around Hilton Head by bike.

Marriott’s SurfWatch

Step into South Carolina’s scenery and greenery at Marriot’s SurfWatch. Don’t forget to enjoy the coastal views with their seasonal oceanfront bar.

Beach House Resort Hilton Head

With live music, three restaurants and a variety of island experiences to explore, the Beach House resort is a great place to find all that Hilton Head has to offer.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Oak Resort Hilton Head

The Hilton Grand Vacations Club is located between beautiful beaches and some of Hilton Head’s beloved attractions. From the Harbour Town restaurants and lighthouse, to the Shipyard Golf Club and only a 10-minute walk to Coligny Beach, you’ll have an unbeatable experience.

Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa

If you’re looking to find more than ocean views, the Beachfront Resort and Spa offers activities for all interests and the Shelter Cove Towne Center and Harbour & Marina is only two miles away.

Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head

For a budget-friendly option, the Hilton Garden Inn is a perfect space for families. It’s only a short drive away from popular destinations like Coligny Plaza, Harbour Town and the Coastal Discovery Museum and is surrounded by local favorite restaurants.

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island

If you’re looking for an option that keeps you closer to the beach, the Holiday Inn Express is a great place to choose. Located near Coligny Beach Park you can have a beach experience without a hefty price tag.

Okatie Hilton Head Hotel

If you’re willing to stay more inland, the Okatie Hilton Head Hotel is the perfect option. Close to historic Bluffton and golf courses, this is the best place to stay to experience local charm.

Hampton Inn Hilton Head

For an affordable option near the north side of the island, the Hampton Inn is conveniently located near Folly Field Beach, golf courses and the Adventure Cove Family Fun Center.

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Two cold weather shelters are opening in Beaufort County this week as a massive cold front moves into the Lowcountry, threatening below-freezing temperatures and strong winds.

The major winter storm, which over the weekend caused widespread school cancellations and travel delays in western and central swaths of the U.S., could bring late-night and early-morning temperatures into the low 30s and high 20s in the Hilton Head Island area.

This week’s lowest temperature is expected to be 29 degrees Fahrenheit at 5 a.m. Friday, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service’s Charleston office. Feels-like temperatures could reach a minimum of 23 degrees Fahrenheit at 3 a.m. Tuesday with help from wind gusts up to 21 mph.

Beaufort and Jasper counties were under a wind advisory until 4 p.m. Monday. NWS forecasts predicted southwest winds from 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, capable of blowing around unsecured objects.

Monday afternoon showers in the Beaufort County area were expected to bring about .10 inches of precipitation, followed by a midweek dry spell. Light showers are expected to return Friday afternoon, making for a rainy weekend as low temperatures rise back into the high 30s and low 40s.

The week’s forecast lows are nearly 20 degrees colder than the area’s average January temperature of 47.7 degrees Fahrenheit, according to NWS climate data from 1991 to 2020.

Snow is not expected in the Hilton Head area this week.

Beaufort County does not organize cold shelters during the winter months, leaving the responsibility to faith communities to keep the local homeless population safe from dangerous low temperatures.

Sea Island Presbyterian Church (81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort)

For additional information, call the church at 843-525-0696.

Christ Lutheran Church (829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island)

For additional information, call the church at 843-540-4299.

Both churches also opened their doors for those in need during a cold snap in early December.

Monday: Showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 66. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

Friday night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Saturday night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

This story was originally published January 6, 2025, 2:06 PM.

It’s so cold that some sea turtles are becoming “cold stunned,” making them lethargic and unable to swim. Meanwhile, shrimpers are fretting. The valuable spring roe crop, currently growing in area estuaries, may be jeopardy if the freezing temperatures persist.

While the seemingly endless spate of cold weather is making it uncomfortable for residents and visitors across the Lowcountry, continued lows near freezing and daytime highs in the 40s or low 50s can potentially be deadly for marine life. And the National Weather Service in Charleston says more of the same can be expected next week.

Jeff Brunson, the DNR’s crustatian fisheries manager, said the major temperature threshold for shrimp is roughly 48 degrees. At that point, shrimp won’t suddenly die but they will begin to feel the effects of the cold. At around that temperature, he said, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will begin looking at taking steps to protect the spawning stock, including the possibility of closing the trawling season.

Currently, the water temperature is about 50.2 degrees in the Charleston Harbor, he said.

“But it’s probably going to continue to track down over the next few days,” he said. “Our overall goal in managing the resource is protecting wintering shrimp in estuaries.”

Even at 50 degrees, spawning stock may begin to migrate to deeper water, which makes them more vulnerable to being caught by commercial fisherman, which is another threat.

Area waters are not cold enough yet to cause sudden die-offs, Brunson said, but the DNR is closely monitoring the situation.

The current trawling season typically runs between May or June to mid- to late January. It’s possible the season will be closed early to protect the spawning stock, he said.

The wintering shrimp that are susceptible to the cold are what turn into the spring roe shrimp, the most valuable in the state, said Craig Reaves, a commercial shrimp fisherman in Beaufort who owns Sea Eagle Market.

“Our livelihood depends on the spring roe shrimp,” Reaves says. “Everything hinges on surviving the winter.”

Reaves is “highly concerned” about the current water temperatures caused by the continued cold.

“We’re at a real critical tipping point as far as the shrimp mortality rates,” he said.

In 2018, five days of cold lowered the water temperature to the point where nearly the entire wintering shrimp crop was wiped out leading to a federal disaster declaration for South Carolina and neighboring Georgia, Reaves said.

The current forecast doesn’t call for snow but Reaves noted that a typical Lowcountry winter might bring two consecutive days of cold at a time before warming up.

“But this looks like it’s going to be a prolonged two-week event at least, Reaves said. “So water temperature does matter a lot to us.”

Amber Kuehn, who leads the Sea Turtle Patrol on Hilton Head Island, picked up a green turtle floating in the water Tuesday near Cross Island Boat Ramp in the Palmetto Bay area. It was alive but “cold stunned.” Sea Turtles, which are reptiles, are sensitive to the cold because they are unable to manage their own body temperature.

“They can’t shiver to warm up and they can’t sweat to cool down,” Kuehn says.

If a turtle gets too cold too quickly, their metabolism shuts down and they can’t swim but they will float. They need to be warmed up but not too quickly.

“When I transport them, I have to turn air conditioning on in the car,” Kuehn says.

Green turtles, which are year-round residents of the island, can grow as large as 500 pounds but the cold stunned turtle was about a foot long and 2 years old. It was the first cold stunned turtle to be found on the island this year. But Kuehn expects there will be more because of the ongoing cold temperatures. It is recovering at the Sea Turtle Care Center at the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston. It’s name is Poppy.

The Sea Turtle Patrol urges residents who find lethargic sea turtles to call 1-800-922-5431 and trained volunteers will be notified. A permit is necessary to transport them.

Mike Wagner of Beach Shore Services says fewer people are visiting the island’s beaches because of the cold temperatures.

But this is a slow time anyway with visitation usually picking up in April.

Still, a few hardy souls are bundling up in hooded jackets and stocking caps to walk on the beach. Some are even sitting in chairs and soaking up the sun.

Friday night: Low of 40 degrees and 100% rain.

Saturday: High of 52, low of 30.

Sunday: High of 52, low of 34.

Monday: High of 55, low of 33

Tuesday: High of 52, low of 31

Wednesday: High of 50, low of 28

On Friday afternoon, Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in support of the state’s response efforts to the winter weather moving across the state.

Forecasts predict significant snow, sleet, and ice across much of the state, with conditions intensifying earlier than anticipated, creating dangerous road conditions Friday into tomorrow, the governor noted.

Rain is expected in coastal areas including Beaufort County, but not snow, the National Weather Service said.

This story was originally published January 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM.

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As Beaufort county’s population has grown in recent years, bringing more vehicles to the roads, the diverse mix of drivers are contributing to the increase in traffic volume at intersections.

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Sen. Tom Davis presented a plan to eliminate the roughly $190 million shortfall for the U.S. 278 Corridor Project at a Hilton Head Town Council workshop Thursday afternoon. His proposal focused on completing critical portions of the project within the existing almost $300 million budget, avoiding property tax increases and preserving other traffic initiatives.

The project, originally designed to replace the aging eastbound Mackay Creek Bridge and improve traffic flow between Moss Creek Drive and Spanish Wells Road, has faced delays due to rising costs and a failed sales tax referendum. The total project cost is estimated at $488 million, leaving a significant funding gap.

Davis — who represents Beaufort and Jasper Counties and played a key role in securing initial funding — outlined a plan at the workshop to reallocate $250 million in state funds, including contributions from the State Infrastructure Bank, the South Carolina Department of Transportation and existing local funds, to construct a new three-lane eastbound bridge. This new structure would replace the structurally deficient sections of the existing eastbound span, extending from Moss Creek on the mainland to Windmill Harbor on Hilton Head Island.

The structurally sound westbound spans, which he said are expected to remain in good condition for another 20 or more years, would continue to serve traffic leaving the island. The reconfiguration could then create three lanes heading onto the island and two lanes heading off, with the possibility to adjust the direction of traffic in one lane based on demand, he added.

By using state funds for the new eastbound bridge, $40 million in local funding would be freed up for improvements to the section of the corridor from Windmill Harbor to the Cross Island Parkway, Davis said. This area has been the subject of debate, with differing opinions on whether to include overpasses to eliminate traffic lights or to keep the current configurations. Davis said his plan prioritizes fixing the most urgent infrastructure needs first while allowing local stakeholders to focus their discussions on this area.

The specifics of this master plan must be provided and finalized by the county and Town of Hilton Head no later than March 31 in order to understand how the plan may impact the new three-lane eastbound span, according to a Jan. 9 letter sent out by Davis to County Administrator Michael Moore and Town Manager Marc Orlando.

Davis emphasized the importance of adopting a clear plan to avoid losing state funding. He referenced a situation in Charleston, where a traffic plan failed after a similar referendum was rejected. When local officials were unable to secure additional local funding and requested more from the SIB, Davis said the request was not only denied but the money previously allocated for the project was also taken away.

SCDOT has warned that if no progress is made for the corridor project by March 31, the state may withdraw its financial support and proceed with a limited solution, such as constructing a two-lane bridge for $90 million. This alternative would not address the long-term needs of the corridor, Davis said.

Davis has discussed the plan with representatives from Beaufort County, Hilton Head and local groups, with opinions ranging from some wanting to agree to move forward with Davis’ plan to others believing more information is required. The next steps involve refining cost estimates and holding follow-up meetings to finalize funding to define the project’s parameters.

The county and town of Hilton Head have each undergone leadership transformation since the November election with Alice Howard replacing Joe Passiment as council chair in January and Alex Brown becoming Hilton Head town council’s mayor pro-tempore in December. The county reelected District 1 Gerald Dawson, District 3 York Glover and District 7 Logan Cunningham and the town elected two newcomers, Melinda Tunner from Ward 6 and Steve DeSimone from Ward 3.

From the county council, Howard, vice chair Tab Tabernik, councilwoman Paula Brown, councilman Tom Reitz and councilman Larry McElynn were present. Howard, who has promised more transparency and open government after an array of controversies with spending done under then administrator Eric Greenway. More recently a conflict occurred over a “secret meeting,” where selected elected officials were included in a handpicked working group to discuss the corridor project.

In Thursday’s meeting, Howard pledged that all parties “have her commitment” to working together to take the next steps in the project.

The public meeting saw a packed room, with residents expressing concerns about safety, budget overruns and the need for transparency. Many also emphasized the importance of considering repairs over full replacement and acting decisively.

Clapping erupted at points when transparency was discussed, particularly regarding a controversial Dec. 6 “secret meeting” between select council members and Hilton Head Town Council representatives to discuss a path forward with the corridor project after the failed referendum.

Another point of contention was made with Big Stoney, a historic Gullah neighborhood along U.S. 278. Many in the community opposed the project, citing potential increased traffic congestion and encroachment on their land.

The next county council meeting on the project is scheduled for Jan. 21, followed by a town council meeting on Jan. 28. Key decisions include confirming funding, refining cost estimates and determining the scope of the project through Big Stoney and the main corridor. Council members must also decide whether to include breakdown lanes or adjust lane configurations.

This story was originally published January 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM.

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