The Sanctuary Hotel: Kiawah Island Luxury

Located 30 minutes from historic Charleston, The Sanctuary Hotel ranks as one of the greatest hotels in the United States. Offering majestic views of the Atlantic, this $125 million hotel opened in 2004 giving vacationers a posh retreat in the remote area of Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The beachfront hotel is nestled on a flawlessly manicured section of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Equipped with 255 magnificent rooms and suites, The Sanctuary makes its guests feel as though they are staying at their home away from home.

The resort embodies the spirit of the Old South, and from the moment you walk through the doors you feel as though you have set foot in a movie like Gone With the Wind. Constructed in the same tradition as many of the old coastal mansions it offers grand staircases, massive fireplaces, elegant furnishings, and breathtaking views.

Within the hotel, The Sanctuary Spa is your key to indulgence in a tranquil environment. Travel+Leisure has the Spa at the Sanctuary Hotel "ranked #2 in the Continental US". Within the Spa lounge areas for each gender feature a mineral whirlpool, steam room, and a sauna that are representative of relaxation at its best. The Avocado Coconut Wrap will leave you feeling soothed and rejuvenated, and when you finish your treatment you can return to the lounge for a bit more respite.

If you are a golf aficionado, the resort is "proud to have hosted on The Ocean Course the 2007 Senior PGA, the 1991 Ryder Cup, the 1997 and 2003 World Cups, the 2001 UBS Cup and 2005 PGA Professional National Championship. In 2012 Kiawah Island Golf Resort will host the 94th PGA Championship, only the fourth course to host each of the PGA of America's major championships". As a guest of the Sanctuary you are offered preferred tee times on the courses.

The Sanctuary Hotel offers a touch of everything, with its amazing restaurants, golf courses, and its tranquil spa. For the active vacationer you also have tennis courts or you can rent a bicycle and go for a ride on the beach, or one of the bike paths. Families, couples, and even singles from all over the country and world vacation here. The Sanctuary is a luxurious resort where you never feel cramped or crowded, you only wish that your blissful stay here did not have to come to an end.

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