Kiawah Island / Charleston
Kiawah Island & Charleston, South Carolina
Kiawah Island Resort is situated on a 10,000 acre barrier island, just 21 miles south of the historic city of Charleston. Kiawah Island is rich in history and ecology and offers 10 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach.
With four of America's finest courses including The Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup and the 1997 World Cup of Golf, Kiawah offers a wide choice of recreational facilities including two tennis centres, swimming pools and bike trails.
Charleston is one of America's most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasures. Stroll the historic district with its 18th and 19th century buildings and old cobblestone streets. Wild Dunes and Seabrook Island, both near to Charleston each offer 36 holes of championship golf.

Located along the pristine shores of Kiawah Island, this exquisitely designed luxurious hotel is just thirty minutes from downtown Charleston. As part of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort with its 255 gracious guestrooms and suites, guests at The Sanctuary enjoy championship golf and world-class tennis, the unique nature-based luxury spa, and a fitness room with indoor pool and jacuzzi. The Ocean Room at Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers an unparalleled steakhouse experience - the only steakhouse in the US to earn both Forbes 4-star and AAA 4-Diamond ratings!
The Villas at Kiawah Island ResortKiawah Island Resort offers spacious two, three, and four-bedroom villas which are comfortable and well equipped with all the conveniences of home. There are a number of choices: Resort, Deluxe & Premier Villas all offer the same space, but with differing levels of furnishings and fitting. Then choose from Scenic View or Ocean View and the location within the Resort: The East Beach is ideal for families wanting to be in the centre of activity, while the West Beach end of the island offers a more laidback atmosphere.
Facilities subject to change. Fees may apply for certain amenities and services.
We are pleased to suggest the following recommended courses at Kiawah Island and around the Charleston area based on our own experience and the feedback of our clients:

Kiawah Island Resort Ocean Course
Wild Dunes Links Course
Kiawah Island Resort Osprey Point
Kiawah Island Resort Turtle Point
Kiawah Island Resort Cougar Point
The Club at Seabrook Island Crooked Oaks Course
The Club at Seabrook Island Ocean Winds Course
Wild Dunes Resort Harbor Course
Pine Forest Country Club
Crowfield Golf & Country Club
Kiawah Island Resort Oak Point Course
Charleston National Country Club
Coosaw Creek Country Club
Dunes West Golf Club
BEST TIME TO VISIT:The mild winter climate allows for year-round golf, with the best golfing climate and conditions being found during springs and late autumn - the summer climate can be hot with high humidity and the chance of tropical storms.
WEATHER AVERAGES (courtesy of www.weather.com)
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Daily High Temp |
Monthly Rainfall (mm) |
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January |
14°C |
57°f |
104 |
February |
16°C |
61°f |
78 |
March |
20°C |
68°f |
102 |
April |
24°C |
75°f |
70 |
May |
28°C |
82°f |
93 |
June |
31°C |
87°f |
150 |
July |
32°C |
90°f |
156 |
August |
32°C |
89°f |
175 |
September |
29°C |
84°f |
152 |
October |
25°C |
77°f |
78 |
November |
21°C |
69°f |
68 |
December |
16°C |
61°f |
82 |
Delta Air Lines - Heathrow or Manchester to Charleston, via Atlanta
United Airlines - Heathrow to Charleston, via Washington
US Airways - Manchester to Charleston, via Philadelphia
US Airways - Gatwick to Charleston, via Charlotte
Kiawah Island is located in South Carolina and provides a great location for a two or three-centre golf holiday:
From Kiawah |
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Charleston |
24 miles (½ hour) |
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Hilton Head |
113 miles (2 hours) |
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Myrtle Beach |
120 miles (2½ hours) |
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Pinehurst |
246 miles (4½ hours) |
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