Hidden Gem at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is a hidden gem in South Carolina. The attentive cast members, unique theming, and beautiful marsh land scenery make this resort unlike any other. The slow paced vibe provides a relaxing vacation as opposed to the hustle and bustle of the Disney Parks.
Location
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is location in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Hilton Head is about a 5 hour drive from Walt Disney World. The resort is located in Shelter Cover Harbor. The location provides beautiful marsh land views and is close to restaurants and shopping.
The resort is not located directly on the beach but provides a free shuttle to their private beach house which has direct beach access.
Dining
The resort does not have a table service restaurant but is located within walking and driving distance to several local restaurants. Many local restaurants also provide a discount for guests of the resort. The resort does have a walk up quick service restaurant at the main resort called Tide Me Over.
Tide Me Over serves fan favorites such as Dole Whip and light food. Tide Me Over is usually open for breakfast and lunch but has extended evening hours on certain days throughout the summer.
The gift shop, Broad Creek Mercantile, directly next to Tide Me Over also has Mickey Mouse ice cream bars, ice cream sandwiches, and other sweet treats for purchase.
The Beach House also has a quick service that serves lunch called Signals. Signals serves drinks, treats, sandwiches, and salads.
Recreation
The main resort has a feature pool, The Big Dipper, including a water slide, whirlpool, and kids splash area. The Beach House also has a heated “H” shaped pool.
The Beach House has a quick service restaurant, an air conditioned clubhouse, and indoor game tables. Beach chairs and umbrellas can be rented at the beach but are free at the Beach House.
The main resort has a community hall that provide recreation activities including arts and crafts. Activities usually included are campfires, smores, movies under the stars, and naturalist tours such as guided nature walks. Craft activities usually include a small fee but other activities are free.
The resort also has a small fitness center, bocce ball courts, outdoor lawn games, and large two person hammocks throughout the resort. The resort features live oak tress with Spanish moss providing a beautiful setting and shade.
In the summer, Shelter Cove has a fireworks show on most Tuesday evenings. We were lucky enough to visit during the 4th of July and had the perfect fireworks viewing from our patio. If you want to see the Shelter Cove fireworks request a Marsh View. We were in building 31 and had the closet view.
Accommodations
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is a Disney Vacation Club resort with many villas accommodations. Accommodations include a deluxe studio, 1 bedroom villas, 2 bedroom villas, and 3 bedroom grand villas.
The one bedroom villas and larger include a full kitchen, living room, and laundry. Guests who are not Disney Vacation Club members will need to book this resort in advance as cash availability is limited.
The cast members at Hilton Head Island Resort are top notch. We had several amazing and memorable experiences with cast members. I cannot say enough how cast members went over and beyond to make our first trip to Hilton Head Island resort memorable.
Disney’s Hilton Head Island resort is truly a hidden gem in South Carolina.
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