South Carolina offers couples many beautiful places to stay, including luxury beachfront resorts, romantic inns, affordable B&Bs and secluded country hideaways. Top South Carolina destinations include Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Pawleys Island, Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, Columbia and Folly Beach.
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes - 2 hours 10 min from Charleston
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is one of the premier luxury resorts and hotels in Myrtle Beach, giving guests access to a secluded area that is perfect for families or romantic getaways. Every one of the oversized guest rooms, with their tasteful decorations and rich earth toned color scheme, has private balconies, 47-inch TVS and premium channels, glass showers with RainShower heads, cotton bathrobes, lighted makeup mirrors, a mini-fridge, and Wi-Fi access. Some rooms also have washers, dryers, and full kitchens. You can select suites with up to four bedrooms.
8121 Amalfi PI, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, 843-913-1333
The Cottages on Charleston Harbor - 5 min from Charleston
The Cottages on Charleston Harbor provide a home-like atmosphere in which you can unwind and forget your worries. The cottages each have two bedrooms and three baths as well as a screened porch, living room, and full kitchen. To maximize relaxation, the porch has a table and chairs as well as a hammock. The living rooms have heart pine floors, seasonal gas fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, and a full wall of windows from which you can admire a spectacular view if you don’t feel like watching TV.
16 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, 1-866-901-2688
The French Quarter Inn, Charleston
The French Quarter Inn is a beautiful boutique hotel in Charleston's downtown district, known as one of the city's most luxurious upscale retreats.
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina is a large complex with plenty of things for guests to do both on and off the water. Guests can stay in the Beach Club or Harbor Side.
The Beach Club has 92 guest rooms as well as oversized balconies, custom-made beds, hand-painted elements on the custom furnishings, and luxurious bedding.
Amenities vary by room type but can include private balconies, deep soak tubs, separate showers, large living areas, multiple balconies, and two bedrooms.
20 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, 1-888-856-0028
The Beaufort Inn
The Beaufort Inn is situated in the middle of the Landmark Historic District of Beaufort, and it is renowned for its lush gardens and historic architecture.
The Inn is designed to combine the quaint charm of a bed and breakfast with the refinement of a boutique hotel.
The establishment has 34 guest rooms, each of which is unique and features Wi-Fi access, bathrobes, and coffeemakers. Options include rooms, suites, cottages, flats, and even a loft for extended stays.
809 Port Republic St, Beaufort, SC 29902, 843-379-4667
The Red Horse Inn
The Red Horse Inn is ideal for an intimate weekend away from home; the Blue Ridge Mountains form a gorgeous backdrop for your escape, and there are numerous packages for weddings, honeymoons, and couples’ vacations.
The Cuthbert House Inn
The Cuthbert House Inn is set in an antebellum mansion that originally served as a summer home 200 years ago.
The Wilcox Hotel, Aiken
For over 100 years The Wilcox Hotel has been attracting discerning guests to Aiken, the southern home of high-prancing horses and hard-hitting Polo players. The hotel has hosted a long list of distinguished celebrities through the decades and today welcomes couples to come and enjoy a uniquely romantic getaway in the heart of South Carolina.
The guest rooms are the last word in refined elegance and tranquility – expect luxury linens, huge comfy beds and loads of historic charm.
You can add another dimension to your visit by booking a blissful Couples’ Retreat at the Spa and round off your day with a specially curated romantic dinner for two.
100 Collection Avenue, SW Aiken, SC 29801, 803-648-1898
Spartanburg Marriott Hotel
If you are planning a romantic weekend getaway to Spartanburg, the Spartanburg Marriott Hotel offers a central and convenient base from which to explore all the cultural highlights of the city. All the comfortable guest rooms offer King or Queen Beds and everything you need for a comfortable stay. If you are visiting to celebrate a special occasion, splurging on the sumptuous Presidential Suite is sure to impress. The hotel is just steps from the Chapman Cultural Center where you can attend the Ballet, visit the History and Art Museums or catch at show at the Little Theatre. Enjoy dinner at Sparks Fire-Inspired Grill or The Terrace.
Spartanburg Marriott Hotel, 299 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306, 864-596-1211
Pettigru Place Bed & Breakfast
Situated right in downtown Greenville , Pettigru Place Bed & Breakfast is within walking distance of Main Street and offers luxury accommodations in a historic building.There are six guest rooms, each with their own private bath and unique personality. They have free wireless Internet, luxurious soft robes, cable TV, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. The red brick home was designed in the Federal Style and dates back to the early 1900s. The inn also features common rooms and an English garden with Adirondack chairs. You can rent a bike or ask the innkeepers which local attractions to explore on foot.
302 Pettigru St, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-242-4529
Sea View Inn
The Sea View Inn first opened its doors in 1937 and features direct access to a private beach on Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The inn has twenty rooms and offers three meals per day. Each room has a single bed and a double bed as well as a large overhead fan and private half bath.
Visitors have great views of the marsh or ocean and cross ventilation coming from the central courtyard. You will find private beach showers with hot water perfect for washing off after a swim as well as three tiled showers in the main house. Guests can also stay in one of the six rooms in the adjacent cottage, each of which has air conditioning and views of the marsh.
414 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585, 843-237-4253
Water's Edge Inn
Water's Edge Inn is conveniently located in Folly Beach, a quick ten minutes from downtown Charleston and a short walk to local attractions. There are nine island-themed rooms as well as three private villas, each of which has pleasant views of the marshlands and Folly River. Rooms have coffee makers, fogless mirrors, mini-fridges, gas fireplaces, and heavenly queen-sized beds. Families can stay in the villas, and those with children over the age of twelve can stay in the rooms.
79 W 2nd St, Folly Beach, SC 29439, 843-588-9800
Regatta Inn
The Regatta Inn gives you convenient access to Folly Beach, the water, restaurants, and other local attractions as well as breathtaking views.
Andell Inn
Nestled on Kiawah Island, the Andell Inn is one of South Carolina’s best-kept secrets, and it offers guests an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
Overlooking the Kiawah River, this elegant hotel features beautifully appointed guest rooms with modern amenities, en-suite bathrooms, and lovely river views.
ndividual suites offer separate living spaces with pullout sofas, fully equipped kitchens, and dining tables for extra convenience.
Guests can savor a complimentary hot breakfast buffet every morning while overlooking the tranquil waters of the river, and a stylish porch bar is the best place to sip cocktails as the sun sets in the evenings. Other hotel facilities include a heated outdoor saltwater pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a scenic bike trail for which bikes can be rented.
The Andell Inn is a short drive away from the Kiawah Island Golf Resort and Kiawah Beachwalker Park.
300 Farm Lake View Road, Kiawah Island, SC 29455, 843-793-6050
Lookaway Inn - 2 hours 40 min from Charleston
The Lookaway Inn, located in a historic Southern mansion from the 1800’s, has been in operation for more than a century in North Augusta’s historic town center. Its romantic bedrooms are elegant and inviting and include period-style furnishings and spacious private baths.
The private baths have shower-tub combinations and some rooms also have jetted tubs and private verandas with views of the gardens or lawn. Other room amenities include cable TV and wireless Internet. The rooms either have one or two queen beds, two twin beds, or a king bed.
The property also has gardens, courtyards, and grand verandahs for your use and enjoyment. To get you started in the morning, the inn provides complimentary pastries and coffee every morning. It also offers various packages with sparkling wine, chocolates, continental breakfast, and gift cards to local restaurants.
103 W. Forest Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841 803-426-1030
Folly Beach
Folly Beach is enviably situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Folly River, and the proximity of the water gives this charming South Carolina town an island-like atmosphere. It is the ideal weekend destination to enjoy just about every water sport you can imagine, watch amazing dawns and sunsets, and feast on gourmet fresh seafood.
The mild climate in Folly Beach means that kayaking is popular throughout the year, and you can choose to set out to sea or kayak the Folly River. Equipment rentals and guided kayaking tours are available through Charleston Kayak Company and Charleston Outdoor Adventures. You can also learn to sail or paddle-board or go fishing from the Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier (you can rent all equipment on site). If you have a good head for heights, you can try rope climbing at the Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park or go rock climbing with On Purpose Adventures, while less adventurous visitors can enjoy cycling and picnicking, swimming and sunbathing at the endless beaches, or a round of golf at one of several golf courses.
Other activities include evening yoga and movies on the beach and a variety of live music venues. If you are interested in history, you can visit the Morris Island Lighthouse, and the bustling and artsy town of Charleston, which is just 15minutes from Folly Beach, offers still more activities.
