Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort |
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Entrance to Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
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| Location | Hilton Head, South Carolina |
| Resort type | Disney Vacation Club resort |
| Opened | March 1, 1996 |
| Theme | South Carolina Lowcountry |
Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort is a fun place for families to stay, located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It's part of the Disney Vacation Club, which offers special vacation homes. The resort first opened its doors on March 1, 1996. It's built on a quiet, 15-acre (6.1 ha) island within the Shelter Cove Harbour area. The design of the resort makes it feel like a cozy, rustic getaway, inspired by the "South Carolina Lowcountry" style.
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A Fun Place to Stay
This resort is designed with families in mind, especially kids! It has a charming, rustic feel that fits right in with the natural beauty of the area.
Comfy Rooms for Families
The rooms at the resort are big and clean, giving families plenty of space. Each room comes with a kitchen, which is great for making your own snacks or meals. You'll also find a balcony where you can relax and enjoy the views. The whole resort has a special "South Carolina Lowcountry" look and feel. The grounds are always neat and tidy, with cool things like hammocks and grills for guests to use.
Awesome Activities for Kids
Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort is packed with activities just for kids! There are lots of fun things to do every day, like:
- Nature programs where you can learn about local animals
- Campfires for telling stories and making s'mores
- Exciting magic shows
- "Kids Night Out" events
- Crabbing adventures
- Art projects
- Swimming in the pool and playing pool games
- Biking around the resort
- Kayaking on the water
- Playing tennis
Getting to the Beach
The resort is located on Broad Creek, which is a tidal marsh. Don't worry, the beach is still easy to get to! A special shuttle bus takes guests to the Disney Beach House in Palmetto Dunes. It's only about a mile and a half away. At the Beach House, you can enjoy a private swimming pool, restrooms, and a snack shop, all right on the Atlantic Ocean.
Where to Eat
While the resort doesn't have a big, fancy restaurant, it does have two casual spots where you can grab a bite to eat:
- Signals serves American-style lunch.
- Tide Me Over also offers American-style lunch, and you can get breakfast there too!
Image gallery
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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort from across the creek at Newport Villas
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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort from the roof of Harbourside I in Shelter Cove
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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort from the roof of Harbourside I in Shelter Cove
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Shelter Cove Marina from the roof of Harbourside I
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View of wooden pier from across Broad Creek at Newport Villas
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The Live Oak Lodge - Registration
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Boardwalk on the creek
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Pool area of Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
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Wooden pier from Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort to Broad Creek
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Shuttle to Disney's Beach House
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Entrance to Disney's Beach House in Palmetto Dunes
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Shuttle drops off passengers at Disney's Beach House
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Daily activities schedule at Disney's Beach House
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Surfman's Station at Disney's Beach House in Palmetto Dunes
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Surfman's Station at Disney's Beach House in Palmetto Dunes
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Pool area of Disney's Beach House in Palmetto Dunes
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Pool area of Disney's Beach House in Palmetto Dunes
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Pool area of Disney's Beach House in Palmetto Dunes
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Snack shop at Disney's Beach House in Palmetto Dunes
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Wooden boardwalk from Disney's Beach House to the beach
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View of the beach from end of wooden boardwalk at Disney's Beach House
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View of beach from parking area below Disney's Beach House
Temporary Closures
Like many places, Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort has had to close temporarily at times. For example:
- From March 20 to March 31, 2020, the resort closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
