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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island – reviews, photos

3.5 of 5
130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928 (Formerly Crowne Plaza Hilton Head Island Beach Resort)
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Ranked #15 of 41 hotels in Hilton Head
4.0 of 5 stars 446 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(13)
  • Shipyard plantation(7)
  • Parking lot(6)
  • Indoor pool(6)
  • Star hotel(6)
  • Room service(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Short walk(5)
  • Ocean views(5)
  • Best part(5)
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Augusta, Georgia
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Beautiful Hilton Head property but I expected more”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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My wife and I spent a recent weekend at the Crowne Plaza resort and I came away a little empty from what my expectations where. We purchased our rooms through a discounter but had high expectations for this well advertised resort. The room gave us ample space but I was totally shocked to find the room with an older antiquated console TV. No flat screen or HD! It's been a long time since I stayed in a property 3 stars or above that did not have HD TV.

Our bathroom toilet had mildew all along the under rim of the bowl that was clearly visible while seated in the tub.

When desiring some late day snacks I could only find one vending machine in the resort and it was a long walk from our 3rd floor room.

If you like a totally flat pillow then leave yours at home otherwise you may want to bring your own.

Internet signal was weak at best. However, the fitness center and indoor pool was well maintained and water temp was good.

Lastly, on my bill at check out was $13 daily resort fee. For what?!

Would I stay here again? Absolutely, but only at the same rate via the discounter!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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CPHiltonHeadIsland, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Your comments are well taken and hope to improve on our physical aspect of the resort. We appreciate you taking the time to share with us your thoughts and hope the service provided by the staff was excellent.
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McKinney, Texas
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Everything you need”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hilton for 7 days and could not have asked for a better stay. The rooms were excellent, the restaurant was great, and the service was top notch. This is definitely a place where you can relax on business or personal trips. It has everything you need.....Beach close by too!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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CPHiltonHeadIsland, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this review
10 February 2012
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back in the near future!
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Beautiful property and hotel in Hilton Head”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

We needed a place to stay overnight while we visited our family in Hilton Head and this hotel fit the bill. It was very reasonable in price for a winter rental, just after the holidays, and the room was huge. Woman at the front desk was very accomodating. King size bed was very comfortable as were the pillows, the bathroom was large with top class toiletries, my only 'problem" was finding the little refrigerator, which was hidden in the armoire that held the TV! That gives you an idea of how great the room was! Be aware that the hotel is huge and it was a fairly long wak to our room, so if you are limited in mobility, ask for a "closer" room. The grounds were lovely - they have a lake , an inviting swimming pool with lots of deck chairs, and a covered pavllion, and the beach was very nice to walk on, although it was December so too cold to swim. View from the huge sliding doors of our room were nice big trees with Spanish moss, very attractive. I would stay there again.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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CPHiltonHeadIsland, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Ask one of our Guest Services Representative and we would be happy to locate a room that suites your needs. Also don’t forget to sing up for Priority Club Rewards to receive your local extra benefits at the time of check in!
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statesboro, ga
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Great place to unwind from the holidays”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

My husband and I stayed here for two days and could not have been happier. The location is wonderful and the rooms are clean and comfortable. It was wonderful to take walks on the beach and do some fine dining and shopping in HH.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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CPHiltonHeadIsland, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this review
10 February 2012
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for choosing the Crowne Plaza. Join us on Facebook for more special offers and discounts!
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Racine, WI
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“TIRED OF POOR SERVICE”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
2
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I'm sick and tired of poor customer service.
* When I checked my reservation with the front desk (no, not Corporate reservations, the front desk at the hotel) the week before my stay, they assured me they would do their best to get me a smoking room. Upon my arrival, I was told the entire hotel went smoke-free 7 months earlier. The desk clerk who took my call knew they couldn't give me a smoking room - THERE AREN'T ANY! This is called "bait-and-switch", and IT IS ILLEGAL.
* Despite the fact that our group rented some 125 rooms per week for two weeks straight, the hotel refused to waiver on their 48-hour reservation change policy. So, those of us who finished 2 days early had to pay for them, anyway. This, at a time when other Hilton Head properties are standing empty.
* The worst maid service I have ever seen. Both toilet paper rolls were empty, and my requests to the front desk for TP went unheeded. I finally had to go into one of the public restrooms on the 1st floor, MacGyver the lock on the dispenser and steal a roll for my room.
* Grossly understaffed. Who would assign only one waitress for the entire restaurant, knowing 200+ people were all coming for lunch at the same time?

I could go on, but what's the point? In summary, do yourself a favor...stay somewhere else.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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CPHiltonHeadIsland, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this review
10 February 2012
We deeply apologize for your experience during the stay. The entire team at the Crowne Plaza Hilton Head is dedicated in providing excellent service and it is very disappointing to hear we failed to deliver our promise in various ways. The management team has reviewed your comments to ensure we take appropriate measures to improve.
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  • Crowne Plaza Hilton Head
  • Hilton Head Crowne Plaza
Address: 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928 (Formerly Crowne Plaza Hilton Head Island Beach Resort)
Price range (per night):* INR10,122 - 19,013

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