Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is special about Palmetto Dunes Resort?

  • 3 Miles of Uncrowded Beach
  • 3 Championship Golf Courses
  • 25-Court Award-Winning Tennis Center
  • 11 Mile Lagoon System for Canoeing and Paddle Boating
  • Shelter Cove Marina, Fireworks, & Family Entertainment with Shannon Tanner
  • Shopping, Dining, and Dancing

Are there many nearby golf courses?

Palmetto Dunes is sometimes called the golf-a-cholic’s haven. There are many courses with distinctively different layouts. Golf at Palmetto Dunes has long been regarded as Hilton Head Island's best.  There are over 20 courses within a 15-20 minute drive

Golfers across the country recognize the superior facilities and services offered at the Palmetto Dunes and Palmetto Hall golf clubs. The ultimate vote of confidence comes from the Fodor's Golf Digest Places to Play fifth edition where the courses at Palmetto Dunes and Palmetto Hall received high rankings from the golfers who know them from first hand experience. The Arthur Hills course rated an impressive 4.5 stars and was noted as an "excellent course and treated like a king; great condition; last three holes unbelievable". The George Fazio and both Palmetto Hall courses, the Robert Cupp and Arthur Hills, rated an outstanding 4 stars.

The Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course, renovated in 2002, just received accolades from Golf Magazine as 'The Pick of the Month' in March 2003. The rates for each course vary greatly by time of play.  Golf only packages are available for groups of all sizes. Contact 1-800-866-6336 for more information.   

Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes Phone: 843-785-1138 or 800-827-3006

Robert Trent Jones at Palmetto Dunes Phone: 843-785-1138 or 866-400-7931

Arthur Hills at Palmetto Dunes Phone: 843-785-1138 or 800-827-3006

Crescent Pointe Golf Club at Bluffton Phone: 843-706-2600 or 843-341-2500


What does the tennis facility offer?

At the heart of the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center are 23 clay and 2 Nova ProBounce courts (including 8 lighted for night play). There's also a helpful, energetic staff whose primary goal is to make your visit a rewarding one. With a full schedule of seasonal activities, daily round robin tournaments and a wide array of instructional programs, there is something for everyone at Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center.

 

Ranked among "The 50 Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts" since 1975 by Tennis Magazine, Palmetto Dunes was also recently ranked #3 in the "World's Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps" by Tennis Resorts Online. Palmetto Dunes offers outstanding tennis for players of any ability. http://www.tennisresortsonline.com/trofiles/Palmetto_Dunes.cfm

 

Can you recommend some good restaurants?

There are lots of great restaurants. Some of our favorites are:

Starfire Bistro                                                   Antonio’s                                             Mulberry Street Trattoria

Alexander’s                                                      Old Fort Pub

Stripes                                                              It's Greek to Me

San Miguel’s Mexican Café                              Charlie's L'Etoile Verte

Charley’s Crab                                     Old Oyster Factory Restaurant

We've never been unhappy with a restaurant on the island.  The ones above have good food, presented nicely with an atmosphere we particularly like.   

Music and dancing - Regatta Club at the Hilton in Palmetto Dunes

 

Does your area have any festivals and cultural events?

Hilton Head is a year round vacation destination. The following are just some of the activities that occur throughout the year.

Each year Hilton Head Island plays host to the Heritage of Golf. Played on the Harbour Town Golf Links since 1969, this PGA event brings thousands of additional guests to our island. It is a special time of year and the island is in all its glory.

  • For 2005, Easter Week is March 26th through April 2nd
  • Heritage Golf Tournament Week will be held from April 10th to the 17th.

Other Activities Throughout The Year Are:

  • Monday night Pro Tennis Exhibition - Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center.
  • Entertainment, music and shows at the Self Family Arts Center.
  • Guided Beach, Kayak, and Turtle Tours by the Coastal Discovery Museum.
  • January is the annual Palmetto Dunes Winter Cup - Men's and Women's Tennis Doubles at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center.
  • February is the annual Native Islander Gullah Celebration - a celebration of the Lowcountry's Gullah Heritage.
  • March is Springfest on the island - offering island wide activities all month such as the annual Chocolate Fair at Coligny Plaza & the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
  • Throughout the month of May the Bravo Arts Festival offers month long arts, history and cultural activities.
  • June through August features Summer Entertainment such as daily outdoor entertainment with Shannon Tanner at the Shelter Cove Marina. Harbourfest - Tuesday nights at Shelter Cove Marina features live entertainment, food, spirits, and arts and crafts displays. Fireworks go off each Tuesday night at dusk.
  • One week in June features the Week of Champions - Sports clinic for children, involving professional athletes and Celebrity Golf Tournament.
  • July 4th celebrations are offered at several of the Harbors and Marinas on Hilton Head.
    September features the Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament and the Annual FoodFest - with over 30 island restaurants serving a variety of foods, beverages, music as well as children's entertainment at the Shelter Cove Marina.
  • October on Hilton Head island offers guests a variety of activities. There is the Annual Tour of Homes and the traditional Island Chili Cook-off located at the Shelter Cove Marina as well as the Trick or Treat event at the Shelter Cove Mall, Factory Stores 1 & 2 and Coligny Plaza.
  • November marks the start of the Holiday Season on Hilton Head - with the Annual Festival of the Trees at the Marriott Hotel in Palmetto Dunes and the Nutcracker Ballet at the Self Family Arts Center.
  • December highlights the Island in all of its Holiday Glory. Shops abound with decorations and the streets are aglow in warm lights. An Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is a tradition on the island.

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Do you have any shopping centers and outlet malls in your resort area?

Hilton Head Factory Stores 1 & 2 – over 100 name brand factory outlets-located on Highway 278 at the gateway to Hilton Head 843.837.4339

The Mall at Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove Harbor at Palmetto Dunes

Coligny Plaza by the Sea Shopping Center

  

Do you have any museums and historical sites?

The Coastal Discovery Museum offers programs, activities, and exhibits year-round to make learning about Hilton Head and other sea islands an enjoyable experience for island visitors and residents alike. The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island (843.689.6767) is a great place to visit. any time of the year. With indoor and outdoor exhibits, activity centers in the Sea Island Classroom, the History Time-line Exhibit, and Museum Store on-site, plus 11 different tours and cruises around the island, the Museum is a fantastic way to become familiar with the island's unique history and ecology.

 

What is your mailing address?

You can have mail forwarded to you at 10 Carnousite Rd. Unit 7806, 7807, 7808, or 7833, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-5193. There is a mailbox for each villa along the driveway in front of the villas. You will need to notify the post office on island that you will be getting mail at the address you indicate.

 

 

What are the taxes?

Total taxes as of May 1, 2007 are 6% sales + 2% SC accommodation + 1% HHI accommodation + 2% HHI beach renourishment for a total of 11%.