West Beach Travel Guide
Kiawah Island




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Popular places to visit

The Ocean Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at The Ocean Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Cougar Point Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at Cougar Point Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Osprey Point
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at Osprey Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in West Beach

Emeline
Beautiful hotel, perfect location and wonderful dining!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Easy paid parking but can come & go as you want. Great location in center of everything. Nice hotel pool, restaurant & bar.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
We had an excellent service all around!! Buffet breakfast was amazing with a great selection of food!! Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
It's a great hotel, but it's disappointing to find out that half the place is under construction and most amenities are not available. Wish that had been shared prior to the reservation and they should not be charging a daily resort fee either.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
It was a rainy day so we didn’t get to enjoy the pool but the fact that it was heated made us want to jump in regardless! The beach was right outside and a nice bar and seating area was right there! Loved it!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Not exactly the arrival experience we expected. We were charged an additional $19 amenity fee at check in that had already been paid through the app and had to go back and forth before it was finally refunded. The first room smelled so bad we couldn’t even stay in it. Staff did switch us quickly, ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Beach

West Beach Village
If you're spending some time in West Beach Village, Kiawah Island Beach and The Ocean Course are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach
When in East Beach, you can plan a visit to Turtle Point Golf Course and Kiawah Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vanderhorst Plantation
While visiting Vanderhorst Plantation, you might make a stop by sights like Kiawah Island Beach and Ocean Course.
