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Luxury travel in South Carolina

Luxury Travel in South Carolina 2026

Where South Carolina genuinely delivers luxury, from palace hotels to once-only experiences.

South Carolina has 5+ luxury hotels and experiences covered in this guide, led by Belmond Charleston Place, Zero George Street Hotel and The Inn at Middleton Place. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

South Carolina blends antebellum grandeur with pristine Atlantic coastline, Lowcountry marsh landscapes, and vibrant culinary traditions. From the cobblestone streets of historic Charleston to the sprawling Grand Strand beaches of Myrtle Beach, the lush Blue Ridge foothills of the Upstate, and the primeval cypress swamps of Congaree National Park, the Palmetto State offers an extraordinary range of experiences anchored by legendary Southern hospitality.

Luxury hotels

Five-star and palace properties.

Luxury

Belmond Charleston Place

$$$$4.8/5
Luxury

Zero George Street Hotel

$$$$4.9/5
Luxury

The Inn at Middleton Place

$$$$4.7/5
Luxury

Montage Palmetto Bluff

$$$$4.9/5
Luxury

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

$$$$4.9/5

Fine dining

Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.

Fine dining

FIG

Farm-to-table Lowcountry$$$
Fine dining

Husk

Modern Southern$$$
Fine dining

The Ocean Room at Kiawah Island

Seafood and Steakhouse$$$$
Fine dining

The Dining Room at Montage Palmetto Bluff

Contemporary American with Lowcountry influences$$$$