The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort is the island's best choice for families and groups who want space, and it puts you directly on one of the island's finest stretches of beach. It sits within Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, a large mid-island community known for its eleven-mile lagoon system, three championship golf courses and tennis, about fifteen minutes north of Coligny and close to Shelter Cove's marina and shops. It is an all-suite property with 323 suites, and the resort says its renovations are complete. Suites come in several types: studios with mini-kitchens, including microwaves, mini-refrigerators and granite countertops; Island Suites; Luxury Suites, some with oceanfront views; and the two-bedroom Island Horizon Suite, at 1,530 square feet with a separate living room. Private balconies are a standard feature, which means morning coffee with a sea breeze. Outside, several pools sit just behind the dunes, with private beach access beyond. Dining covers every mood: HH Prime for USDA Prime beef and fresh seafood, Palmetto Market for casual breakfast, lunch and dinner with Stance Coffee, XO Sports and Spirits for burgers, cocktails and local craft beer, and the beach and pool bars Breeze and Buoy Bar for tropical drinks and light bites, plus grab-and-go meals. Ocean Tides Spa handles massages and treatments, and the resort's Chef's Playground offers a four-course tasting experience with wine pairings. From the resort you can walk or bike to Palmetto Dunes' lagoons, where kayaks and canoes can be rented, and to its golf and tennis.
Why choose the Omni: suites. On a beach holiday, the difference between a hotel room and a suite with a balcony and mini-kitchen is huge, especially with children who need early dinners, naps and snacks. The Omni gives you that without the uncertainties of a rental condo, along with daily service, restaurants and pools. The beach in front of Palmetto Dunes is wide and beautiful, and the location in the middle of the island makes it easy to reach both the south end's Sea Pines and Coligny and the north end's Mitchelville and Pinckney Island.
Choosing a suite: Luxury Suites with oceanfront views are the ones to request for the classic Atlantic panorama; studios offer the best value. Larger families or two couples traveling together should look at the two-bedroom Island Horizon Suite. The resort also runs promotions for connecting rooms for families. Ask about current resort fees and parking when booking.
Seasonal notes: in the cooler months, including November, the beach and pool bars may keep reduced hours, and the oceanfront pools are quieter, but the suites, spa and HH Prime make it a comfortable base for a shoulder-season escape. Palmetto Dunes' golf and the island's bike paths are at their most pleasant in autumn. For a family that wants to be on the beach with room to spread out, the Omni is one of the most practical choices on Hilton Head.
Why stay here
- ✓All-suite, 323 suites
- ✓Private balconies
- ✓Mini-kitchens in studios
- ✓Oceanfront pools
- ✓Private beach access
- ✓Ocean Tides Spa
- ✓HH Prime steakhouse
- ✓Palmetto Dunes golf and lagoon
Good questions
Is the Omni Hilton Head all suites?+
Yes. It is an all-suite property with 323 suites, from studios with mini-kitchens to a two-bedroom suite of 1,530 square feet.
Where is it located?+
On the beach in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, mid-island, close to Shelter Cove and about fifteen minutes from Coligny.
What restaurants are on site?+
HH Prime, Palmetto Market, XO Sports and Spirits, and the beach and pool bars Breeze and Buoy Bar, plus grab-and-go options.
