Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island

Rooms

513 rooms and suites

Setting

oceanfront, in Palmetto Dunes

Pools

several, including a heated indoor pool

Spa

full-service spa

Brand

Hilton, since March 2024

Nightly price

about $200 a night in December to $444 in June, taxes and fees included

The Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa is at One Hotel Circle, on the beach in Palmetto Dunes. It has 513 rooms and suites and is the only Hilton-branded full-service resort within about 200 miles of Hilton Head.

It has changed brand twice. It opened in 1976 as the Hyatt Regency Hilton Head, became the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa in 2001, and rebranded to Hilton in March 2024. The owner, Columbia Sussex, is the same. People searching for the Marriott or the Hyatt on Hilton Head are looking for this hotel.

What guests say

Guests praise the oceanfront setting, the beach access and the spacious rooms, with a large pool and bar and a heated indoor pool for cooler days. Staff are called helpful. The recurring complaints are upkeep, with tired tile and decor in some rooms and hallways, and on-site dining that guests find pricey.

Rooms and Views

Most rooms have a balcony, and the ocean-view rooms face the beach. A renovation has refreshed the rooms, though guests say some hallways and finishes are still dated. A Hilton property means Hilton Honors points and status work here.

Pools, Beach and Spa

The resort has several pools, including a heated indoor pool that is handy off-season, and a large outdoor pool with a bar. The beach is right behind the hotel. The spa is full-service.

Restaurants and Nearby Hotels

There are several restaurants and bars on site; guests find the on-site dining pricey, so many walk or drive to Palmetto Dunes restaurants. The Omni is a neighbour on the same stretch of beach. See the other Palmetto Dunes hotels.