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.

Anchorage 1770

$$$$ | 1103 Bay St. , Beaufort, SC, 29902, USA Fodor's Choice
Sophisticated and full of charm, this stately home has soaring ceilings, four-poster rice beds, and views across the river, but skips all of the dusty antiques and knickknacks often common in family-run B&Bs. The owners, Frank and Amy, left behind business careers in Atlanta to renovate the mansion and convert it into a contemporary inn and restaurant, the Ribaut Social Club. It's a regular gathering place for locals, and a staple for frequent visitors.

Pros

  • Wide porches on both stories with gorgeous views across the water
  • Breakfasts prepared with gourmet ingredients and tailored to the guest
  • Authentic Southern hospitality

Cons

  • Not all rooms have views
  • Cottage is attractive and private but set apart from the hotel
  • Restaurant service can be slow when it's busy
1103 Bay St. , Beaufort, SC, 29902, USA
877-951–1770
Hotel Details
16 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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