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Get directionsPort O’Call Resort by Palmera: Villas and Cottages in Shipyard
A Palmera Vacation Club resort of villas and cottages in Shipyard, next door to the Van der Meer tennis center and a short walk from the beach.
- Units: mid-rise villas and cottages, up to three bedrooms
- In every unit: a full kitchen and a washer and dryer
- On site: a heated pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room
- Club: Palmera Vacation Club, with RCI exchange
- Next door: the Van der Meer tennis center
Port O’Call is a resort of mid-rise villas and cottages on North Barcelona Road, inside the gated Shipyard community on the south end of Hilton Head Island. The Van der Meer tennis center is next door, and the beach is a short walk away through Shipyard’s private beach access.
It belongs to Palmera Vacation Club, the Hilton Head vacation club whose members stay on points, in split weeks or full weeks, and can trade into other resorts through RCI. Palmera’s other resort inside Shipyard is Coral Reef, on Valencia Road.
The Villas and Cottages at Port O’Call
The resort mixes villas in mid-rise buildings around the pool with cottages set among the trees and lagoons. Every unit has a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and TVs in the living room and bedrooms, and the largest have three bedrooms. The resort names four plans, the Standard, Midrise and Regal villas and the Fantasy Cottage, and the bedding in each depends on how many guests it is set up for.
Pools, Sauna and Resort Amenities
Port O’Call’s amenities include a heated pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a steam room, outdoor grills and an activity center, with Wi-Fi throughout. A concierge on the resort team helps with plans for the week.
Golf and Tennis at Port O’Call
Owners pay only cart fees for a foursome at Shipyard Golf Club and at Port Royal, so the greens fees are covered. Stays also come with an hour of tennis a day for four at the Van der Meer center next door; see tennis on Hilton Head for more on it.
Booking a Stay
Stays are booked through Palmera Vacation Club, on members’ points, or through an RCI exchange. For availability and anything about a stay, call the Port O’Call front desk at (843) 785-1000.
Port O’Call Reviews
Reviewers like the location most: the beach and Coligny are close, and the pool, hot tub and tennis courts are right outside. They mention clean, spacious units and a helpful concierge and maintenance team, and some found the furnishings dated. The Google rating and our summary of the reviews are at the top of this page.
Where Port O’Call Is
The resort is at 13 North Barcelona Road, in the southeast corner of Shipyard, between the Van der Meer tennis center and Barcelona Road. The Sonesta Resort and the Shipyard Beach Club are nearby, and Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza are a short drive or bike ride away.
More Places to Stay in Shipyard
Coral Reef Resort by Palmera: two- and three-bedroom townhouses and cottages on ten acres inside Shipyard, with a heated pool, a sauna and tennis.
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.
The Carolina Club by Spinnaker Resorts: two- and three-bedroom townhomes on Shipyard’s Galleon course, with a pool, tennis, pickleball and bikes.
The Cottages at Shipyard: Spinnaker’s two- and three-bedroom cottages on quiet cul-de-sacs by the lagoons and fairways, with a pool and hot tub.
Shipyard Hilton Head rentals: villas and condos inside the gate, the complexes closest to the beach, how booking works, gate passes and bike rules.
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 Port O’Call a timeshare?
Yes. It is a Palmera Vacation Club resort: members stay on points, in split weeks or full weeks, and can exchange through RCI.
How far is Port O’Call from the beach?
A short walk. Guests reach the beach through Shipyard’s private beach access, and Coligny Beach is a short drive away.
Does Port O’Call include golf?
For owners, yes: they pay only cart fees for a foursome at Shipyard Golf Club and Port Royal.
Is there tennis at Port O’Call?
The Van der Meer tennis center is next door, and stays include an hour of court time a day for four players.
Where is Port O’Call on Hilton Head?
At 13 North Barcelona Road, inside the Shipyard gate on the south end of the island. The front desk is (843) 785-1000.
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