Port Royal

This popular resort and residential community is located mid-island, sitting on 1,800 well-preserved acres, with only 5000 homes and villas. Inside its guarded gates are three miles of world-famous Atlantic Ocean beaches, 11 miles of winding lagoons, and one of the largest tennis centers on the island, with 25 courts. Palmetto Dunes is also home to the Hilton Resort and the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, previously the Hyatt Regency Hilton Head Resort. Its three public, 28-hole golf courses were designed by PGA favorites George Fazio, Robert Trent Jones, and Arthur Hills. The community ranges from year-round residents to weekend visitors due to the wide range of lodging available.

Community Highlights

• Three miles of white, sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy walking the beach at sunset, biking, crabbing, or building a sandcastle.
•  The Marriott Beach & Golf Resort is located oceanfront in Palmetto Dunes, offering breathtaking ocean & island views.  The resort has over 500 rooms on ten floors.  Guest enjoy amenities like the outdoors Olympia pool & children’s pool, indoor heated pool, health club, whirlpool & sauna.  The resort has shopping and dining as well!!
•  The Hilton Oceanfront Resort is a full service resort with 295 rooms, including 28 suites.
• Three Championship Golf Courses: Robert Trent Jones Golf, George Fazio Golf Course, and Arthur Hill Golf Course.
• Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, A 25 court tennis facility featuring Har-Tru, Laykold, super grass & lighted courts.  A full service tennis facility with instruction and group play.
• An interlocking brackish lagoon systems winding throughout the community with some of the best fishing on the island,
• Community beach access

Shelter Cove is located across the William Hilton Parkway from Palmetto Dunes.  It is situated at the headwaters of Broad Creek, and offers guest dramatic vistas across the marshes that burst forth in color at sunset.  Shelter Cove Marina is surrounding by unique shops, fine and casual dining, and outdoor entertainment. Above the shops are individually owned villas overlooking the marina.  Across the marina is the Disney Vacation Club, which offers guest views of the Harbour and dramatic sunset views. The marina is the largest deep-water marina on the island, and one of the most protected.  Shelter Cove merchants host a weekly fireworks show during the summer months, which is a big hit with the kids on vacation. Shelter Cove Mall and Shelter Cove Plaza are situated close by.

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