West Beach Travel Guide
Kiawah Island



Visit West Beach
Popular places to visit

The Ocean Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at The Ocean Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Cougar Point Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at Cougar Point Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Osprey Point
Enjoy a round of golf in Kiawah Island at Osprey Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in West Beach

The Francis Marion Hotel
The location is excellent! Loved that our room had two bathrooms (his and hers). The restaurant is yummy!!! We have stayed there 4 times, and we have always enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Nice room. Close to downtown.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Cute boutique hotel in a great location! Walking distance to shops and restaurants and the beds were very comfortable. Parking is a challenge and expensive, and the “hot” water doesn’t get very hot (barely warm shower) and they couldn’t fix it.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Fun
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
The only good thing about the place was the cleaning service. Check in was terrible and frustrating. Location was awful the hotel behind it is abonden. The area it’s in is so sketchy you cannot walk to any bars. The breakfast yuck. So disappointing
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Emeline
Great hotel. Lovely accommodations. Fantastic location. Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Beach

West Beach Village
If you're spending some time in West Beach Village, Kiawah Island Beach and The Ocean Course are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach
When in East Beach, you can plan a visit to Turtle Point Golf Course and Kiawah Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vanderhorst Plantation
While visiting Vanderhorst Plantation, you might make a stop by sights like Ocean Course and Kiawah Island Beach.
