Truth be told, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff was built as bait. It's the centerpiece of an upscale housing development (imagine Mayberry with million-dollar homes) at the headlands of the May River, midway between Hilton Head and Savannah. And although the marshland setting is undeniably pretty, what better way to lure prospective buyers than with a top-shelf hotel? The property consists of 50 waterfront cottages in one of two sizesenormous (1,140 square feet) and really enormous (1,340 square feet)a sophisticated two-story spa, a fitness center that overlooks the pool and the river, and a splendid restaurant. Fishing and kayaking are both gratis, but the real sporting attraction is the Jack Nicklausdesigned 18-hole golf course, with its stunning views and resident alligators.
Amenities:
Beach,
Golf,
Pool,
Spa,
Tennis,
Water sports