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Palmetto Dunes Plantation-
A Hilton Head Oceanfront Favorite
The Palmetto Dunes Resort offers golf, tennis, residential living, and community activities on Hilton Head Island, SC.
The resort is a favored resort on the island because it is so beautiful. The resort ends in the east at the Atlantic Ocean and it is bordered on the west by the Shelter Cove Harbour.
Shelter Cove is actually a part of the Palmetto Dunes property and it lies across Hwy. 278. on Broad Creek. Shelter Cove Harbour is a popular spot for visitors - its a village that has restaurants, shops and residential villas. Some of these villas are also available to as vacation rentals.
To get an inside look at Shelter Coves' top-rated family-oriented accommodation check out our Disney Hilton Head Resort info page.
One of the highlights of Palmetto Dunes is the three championship award-winning golf courses.
Other amenities of this residential community and resort include 25 tennis courts, three miles of private beach access, a lagoon system that spans ten miles, a yacht basin, a marina and docks, bike paths, an art center, multiple hotels, twenty-one different dining facilities and a shopping center.
Residents and visitors have the option of golfing, tennis, swimming, hanging out and relaxing on the beach, bike riding, dining, water sports, shopping, canoeing, fishing, boating, cultural activities, experiencing an active nightlife, and participating in activities the whole family can enjoy.
Both the tennis program and the golf courses at this resort plantation are known and visited by sports enthusiasts from around the world.
Palmetto Dunes Golf
There are three world-famous golf courses within plantation gates. In fact, these courses offer the best golfing in Hilton Head, and one of the best golfing experiences in all of South Carolina.
The best course in "PD" is the par-72 Arthur Hills Golf Course. Rated a 4.5 out of five stars in the Fodor Golf Digest, players are treated like royalty when they play on this course.
The most memorable holes on the course are the last three, which are holes you simply will not forget playing.
The scenery for all of the courses is breathtaking. With creeks and lagoons winding throughout the courses and rows of palmetto trees lining the through ways, every shot offers a new and unique view. You might even want to bring your camera with you so you can capture the beauty of the course.
George Fazio Golf Course received a four star rating in Fodor Digest. This course is par-70 with multiple extended par-4 holes. The course is challenging and exciting as you work past bunkers and water hazards. George Fazio is considered the most challenging of the three courses.
Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course was newly renovated in 2002. It was chosen within a year after the renovation, as the pick of the month in Golf Magazine. As the name implies, the course offers breathtaking views of the ocean including the premiere hole, #10. There are 18 holes on this par-72 course though Robert Trent Jones is an official short course.
Palmetto Dunes Tennis
The Tennis Program at Palmetto Dunes is run at the Tennis Resort, which has been in the top 50 of the greatest tennis resorts in the United States since the 1970s.
Currently, Palmetto Dunes is the #3 (in the world) tennis resort for both tennis instruction and events. No matter what your age or skill level is, Palmetto Dunes has the best program to get your game into shape.
The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Resort has 23 Clay and 2 Nova ProBounce Tennis courts. Of these courts, eight of them are lighted. The staff at the resort is more than willing to help you out and answer any questions you have.
The resort offers tournaments and tennis activities for people of all ages, all year round. Each day, there is a round robin tournament, allowing visitors the option to compete during their visit to the resort.
There is also an amazing instructional program, which offers both youth and adult classes and one-on-one private instruction. The Palmetto Dunes Tennis program holds clinics, tournaments, youth camps, and activities such as the popular cardio tennis workout.
Resort Accommodations
When you come to Palmetto Dunes, you'll receive typically top-notch visitor accommodations. You can rent luxury villas or homes where you will stay during your trip. Spacious accommodations range in price from $1000-$6000 per week and offer 1-7 bedrooms per home.
If you choose to rent a home, it is going to be more expensive than staying at a hotel, but it will be worth it thanks to the privacy and comfort of the villas and homes offered. Of course, the breathtaking views that are characteristic of Palmetto Dunes add to the appeal of renting during your trip.
There are also several luxury hotels in Palmetto Dunes. Among the best and most popular hotels and resorts are the Hilton Oceanfront Resort and the Marriott Beach and Golf Resort. You can enjoy beautiful views, golfing, tennis, swimming, water sports, sightseeing, and ecotours when you stay at either hotel.
With so much to offer, it's easy to figure why Palmetto Dunes is a top-notch destination for a vacation or full-time lifestyle.
