USA: Montage Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina

Lowcountry Grandeur on the May River

Set along the banks of the May River between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Montage Palmetto Bluff occupies a slice of untouched South Carolina Lowcountry, all moss draped oaks, tidal marsh, and small town charm built around a Southern village green. The resort spreads across the grounds in rooms, cottages, suites, and multi bedroom homes, so a couple can settle into a screened porch cottage with its own gas fireplace while a family or multigenerational group spreads out in a two to five bedroom Village Home with a full kitchen, separate living areas, and room for everyone, including configurations with bunk rooms built with kids in mind.

Days here move at a genuinely varied pace. Mornings might start on the May River Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature design, or at the equestrian center for a trail ride through the property's wooded acreage, then shift to the Wilson Lawn and Racquet Club for tennis and pickleball, or down to the water for a guided kayak tour with a naturalist and a good chance of spotting dolphins along the way. Evenings settle into one of eight distinct dining venues, from riverfront seafood at River House to wood fired fare at Octagon, while Spa Montage rounds things out with a wellness program built around coastal Carolina influences.

Life at Montage Palmetto Bluff

• Around 200 accommodations across rooms, cottages, suites, and Signature Residences, plus two and four bedroom Moreland Village and Wilson Village Homes

• May River Golf Club, an 18 hole Jack Nicklaus signature design

• An on site equestrian center offering trail rides through the property

• Wilson Lawn and Racquet Club, with tennis and pickleball courts

• Guided kayak tours, paddleboarding, canoeing, and dolphin sighting boat excursions on the May River

• Eight dining venues, including Octagon, River House, Hush, and Buffalos

• Spa Montage, drawing on coastal Carolina influences for its treatment menu

• Paintbox Kids Club for ages 5 to 12, plus tree houses, playgrounds, and a family pool with cabanas

• Clay target shooting, bocce, biking trails, and multiple pools across the property

Why Montage Palmetto Bluff, Why the Lowcountry

• A rare combination of serious golf, equestrian, and racquet sports facilities on one property

• A river and marsh setting that feels worlds away, while still an easy drive from Hilton Head and Savannah

• Multi bedroom Village Homes built for families and groups, several with bunk configurations for kids

• A kids club program and grounds genuinely designed around family travel, not an afterthought

Ideal For: Families and multigenerational groups who want golf, water, and horseback activities alongside genuinely engaging kids programming, and anyone looking for a Lowcountry escape with room to spread out.

Gold Coast Travel Perks

Unlock Virtuoso amenities when you book with Gold Coast Travel:

• Complimentary breakfast up to $65 per person per day (limit 2 per room)

• $100 dollar food and beverage or spa credit to be utilized during your stay

• Priority room upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability

• Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability

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