2 Best Hotels in Beaufort, Hilton Head and the Low Country

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Even though accommodations in Beaufort have increased in number, prime lodgings can fill up fast, so do call ahead.

Best Western Sea Island Inn

$$ | 1015 Bay St., Beaufort, SC, 29902, USA

This well-maintained hotel in the heart of the historic district puts you within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. The views are lovely, and you can see the water from the front terrace. Ample rooms have two queen or king beds. There's also free parking and an outdoor pool in a secluded courtyard.

Pros

  • Updated rooms
  • Directly across from marina and an easy walk to art galleries and restaurants
  • Breakfast included

Cons

  • Air-conditioning is loud in some rooms
  • Breakfast room can be noisy
  • Lacks the charm of nearby B&B alternatives
1015 Bay St., Beaufort, SC, 29902, USA
843-522–2090
Hotel Details
43 rooms
Free Breakfast

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City Loft Hotel

$$$ | 301 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC, 29902, USA

This 1960s-era motel was cleverly transformed by its hip owners to reflect their minimalist style. The central location in the heart of downtown Beaufort is ideal for exploring this charming town. The California-queen-size beds have a stash of plush pillows, fine linens, and fluffy duvets, and bathrooms are chic, with soaking tubs, separate rain showers, and high-quality toiletries. You can get breakfast or lunch delivered from the gourmet coffee shop on the first floor, and there are bottles of wine for sale. Request a second-floor room, as you are less likely to hear guests drive away early in the morning.

Pros

  • Stylish decor
  • Use of the adjacent gym
  • Central location

Cons

  • The sliding Asian screen that separates the bathroom doesn't offer full privacy
  • No lobby or public spaces
  • Not as charming as a B&B
301 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC, 29902, USA
843-379–5638
Hotel Details
22 rooms
No Meals

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