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3.0 of 5
1401 Shrimpboat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Shem Creek Inn
Ranked #8 of 18 hotels in Mount Pleasant
4.0 of 5 stars 263 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Parking lot(14)
  • Shrimp boats(12)
  • Continental breakfast(10)
  • Great location(5)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Second floor(5)
  • Desk clerk(5)
  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • Sullivan Island(3)
  • Great Place(3)
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Sebastian, Florida
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122 reviews 122 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Simply Pretty”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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We've stayed at Shem Creek several times and have always had a great stay. It's so convenient to Charleston and the restored area, without the high rates of the district and all it's parking problems. The rooms overlook the marsh or the creek witch is home to the shrimp boat fleet. It's so pleasant to sit on the deck and look out at the boats. The rooms are spacious and very clean. It's a quiet location but close to all the action. They offer a nice breakfast in a lovely location eithing inside or on the patio. The inn is also very close to some excellent seafood restaurants. Stay at Shem Creek Inn one time, and I'm sure you'll return each time yo visit the Charleston area.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 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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ShemCreekInn-Manager, General Manager at Shem Creek Inn, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Thank you for reviewing us and sharing your stay with everyone. We look forward to your return.
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“Still love going there”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I have been staying at the Shem Creek Inn for the last three years during the Lowcountry Oyster Festival and have had a great time each visit. The rooms are great and the Inn is in a prefect location, Charleston is just ten minutes away. There are great restaurants very close by. The staff was great as well. Desean, one of the front desk staff, had several great suggestions for things to do while my family was there during our latest stay. We had some picky eaters with us but he had the right place to eat every time. Thank you Desean. I hope that the Shem Creek Inn continues to provide custom service like what my family and I received this last stay and we will continue to give you our business.

Room Tip: The rooms over looking the water are the best for watching the sun rise.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ShemCreekInn-Manager, General Manager at Shem Creek Inn, responded to this review
2 February 2012
We are very pleased that your family continues to stay with us and it's great to hear the our staff was courteous and helpful.
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice Place to Stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

This is a unique place to stay. How often to you get to stay at a motel and watch shrimp boats and dolphin going by and have great places to eat and drink within walking distance of your room. The rooms have recently been remodeled and have a microwave and small fridge. The only thing that was a problem for us was the ac unit was pretty loud when it would knock on and off and would wake us up everytime.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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ShemCreekInn-Manager, General Manager at Shem Creek Inn, responded to this review
2 February 2012
We appreciate your comments and thank you for sharing information about the boats and dolphin. They are amazing to watch.
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Lexington, Kentucky
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Beautiful local color”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This motor inn is located a short and easy drive outside of Charleston. It is on Shem Creek, which has a newly built boardwalk park over the marsh with views of shrimp boats along the way. Next door is a colorful restuarant and bar. Did not use the balcony much because our room was near the noise from the air conditioning units. But we took several pleasant walks along the new park boardwalk at sunset. We spotted dolphins in the creek. The room was fine and the breakfast was good enough to get us going. The price was right at less than $100 a night due to a special on Travelzoo. We stayed in early November. Would recommend it if staying downtown Charleston not a priority.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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23 January 2012
Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again!
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“Nice Change of Pace”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

After staying downtown Charleston for several nights, we came here. We stayed creek side and loved watching the dolphins swim up and down the creek. Rooms are dated, simple, but clean. Breakfast was very limited and serving area very small.

  • Stayed June 2011, 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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ShemCreekInn-Manager, General Manager at Shem Creek Inn, responded to this review
23 January 2012
Thank you for your review and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay and the dolphin activity. Our free breakfast is a limited one due to limited area for service and seating but there are two restaurants within one mile of us that offer full breakfast for those that desire more variety.
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Address: 1401 Shrimpboat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Price range (per night):* INR8,500 - 16,273

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