
Where it is
Get directionsCoral Reef Resort by Palmera: Townhouses and Cottages in Shipyard
A Palmera Vacation Club resort of two- and three-bedroom townhouses and cottages on ten acres inside the Shipyard gate, with a heated pool and a short trip to the beach.
- Units: two- and three-bedroom townhouses and cottages
- In every unit: a full kitchen and a washer and dryer
- On site: a seasonal heated pool, a hot tub and a sauna
- Setting: about ten acres inside the Shipyard gate
- Club: Palmera Vacation Club
Coral Reef sits on Valencia Road inside the gated Shipyard community on the south end of Hilton Head Island. The resort covers about ten acres of townhouses and cottages, and Shipyard’s private beach access is part of a stay.
It belongs to Palmera Vacation Club, the same club as Port O’Call, Palmera’s other resort inside Shipyard, and its members stay on points in split weeks or full weeks.
The Townhouses and Cottages at Coral Reef
Coral Reef’s units are two- and three-bedroom townhouses and cottages, laid out like small homes among the trees. Each has a full kitchen stocked with cookware and tableware, a washer and dryer, and TVs in the living room and the bedrooms, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the resort.
Pool, Hot Tub and Resort Amenities
The resort has a seasonal heated pool with a hot tub and a sauna, outdoor grills, and a concierge on the resort team to help with plans for the week.
Golf and Tennis at Coral Reef
Owners pay only cart fees for a foursome at Shipyard Golf Club and at Port Royal, so the greens fees are covered. Stays also include an hour of tennis a day for four at the Port Royal Racquet Club; see tennis on Hilton Head for the island’s other courts.
Booking a Stay
Stays are booked through Palmera Vacation Club on members’ points. For availability and anything about a stay, call the Coral Reef front desk at (843) 785-1000.
Coral Reef Reviews
Reviewers like the location inside Shipyard most, and describe quiet grounds, clean, spacious units and easy beach access. Some found the villas dated and could hear neighbours through the walls. The Google rating and our summary of the reviews are at the top of this page.
Where Coral Reef Is
The resort is at 12 Valencia Road in Shipyard, close to the Shipyard Beach Club and the Sonesta Resort. Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza are a short drive or bike ride away.
More Places to Stay in Shipyard

Port O’Call Resort by Palmera: villas and cottages inside Shipyard, a short walk from the beach, with a heated pool, a sauna and tennis next door.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island at 130 Shipyard Drive: 340 oceanfront rooms, two new pools, a spa, five places to eat and drink, golf and tennis nearby.

Spinnaker at Shipyard: two-bedroom townhomes on Shipyard’s Brigantine course, with a pool, pickleball, and bikes and greens fees when you book direct.

Hilton Head Health is an all-inclusive weight loss and wellness resort for adults in Shipyard: programs, the Sweetgrass Inn and villas, meals and spa.

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Shipyard Hilton Head guide: the 800-acre gated community near Coligny, with villas, the Sonesta, a private beach club, 27 holes of golf and the gate rules.
Hilton Head resorts and hotels in one place: oceanfront resorts, the Shipyard and Sea Pines resorts and island hotels, with addresses and booking links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coral Reef a timeshare?
Yes. It is a Palmera Vacation Club resort, and members stay on points in split weeks or full weeks.
What size are the units at Coral Reef?
Two- and three-bedroom townhouses and cottages, each with a full kitchen and a washer and dryer.
Does Coral Reef have a pool?
Yes. The resort has a seasonal heated pool with a hot tub and a sauna.
Does Coral Reef include golf?
For owners, yes: they pay only cart fees for a foursome at Shipyard Golf Club and Port Royal.
Where is Coral Reef on Hilton Head?
At 12 Valencia Road, inside the Shipyard gate on the south end of the island. The front desk is (843) 785-1000.
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