Saint Helena Island, SC

Travel Guide

Saint Helena Island
Photo by Chelc Griffin
Photo by Erick Sillitoe
Photo by Erick Sillitoe
Photo by Dawn Sanders

Where to stay in Saint Helena Island

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Beachwalk

Though Beachwalk might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hunting Island Lighthouse and Hunting Island.

Beachwalk
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Bonito Boathouses

If you're spending some time in Bonito Boathouses, Fripp Island Marina and Sunset View Park are top sights worth seeing.

Bonito Boathouses
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Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass might not have many top sights, but Fripp Island Marina and Fripp Island Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sweetgrass
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Blue Heron Lake

Blue Heron Lake might not have many top sights, but Fripp Island Beach and Ocean Point Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Blue Heron Lake
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Deer Lake

While Deer Lake might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fripp Island Beach and Ocean Point Golf Course.

Deer Lake
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Lands End

Lands End might not have many top sights, but Fort Fremont and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lands End
Gorgeous Ocean View. Stylish, Clean & Pet Friendly Hunting Island Pass Included!
Gorgeous Ocean View. Stylish, Clean & Pet Friendly Hunting Island Pass Included!
Harbor Island
The price is SAR 563 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 563
SAR 1,236 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Book a stay at this beach condo in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
Anniversary getaway
"Started a bit rough, but overall a great location and at low tide may be the best beach I’ve ever been to. Wife and I will be back for sure!"

Reviewed on 9 February 2025

Gorgeous Ocean View. Stylish, Clean & Pet Friendly Hunting Island Pass Included!
Direct Oceanfront, 65 inch Smart  TV,  Fireplace
Direct Oceanfront, 65 inch Smart TV, Fireplace
Saint Helena
Book a stay at this beach condo in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Butchers Island and Hunting Island ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Beautiful
"This is a lovely property with a magnificent view of the ocean right from the main bedroom and the living room downstairs. There is a boardwalk pretty much right outside your door that leads to the beach. Absolutely perfect! We love Hunting Island and that's only 6 minutes away. My husband and I ..."

Reviewed on 20 November 2024

Direct Oceanfront, 65 inch Smart TV, Fireplace
The Second Star with it's own private pool and spa!
The Second Star with it's own private pool and spa!
Fripp Island
The price is SAR 675 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 675
SAR 3,551 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this vacation home in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy private pools, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Fripp Island Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Best of Fripp
"This is an amazing property! Inside and out! The pool and hot tub were perfect for the adults, as well as the children. Super clean and well stocked kitchen! They also had bikes and beach chairs we could use. Every bed was comfortable and the house is so spacious. Communication was superb. I highly ..."

Reviewed on 13 October 2024

The Second Star with it's own private pool and spa!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Gorgeous Ocean View. Stylish, Clean & Pet Friendly Hunting Island Pass Included!
Gorgeous Ocean View. Stylish, Clean & Pet Friendly Hunting Island Pass Included!
Harbor Island
Book a stay at this beach condo in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
Anniversary getaway
"Started a bit rough, but overall a great location and at low tide may be the best beach I’ve ever been to. Wife and I will be back for sure!"

Reviewed on 9 February 2025

Gorgeous Ocean View. Stylish, Clean & Pet Friendly Hunting Island Pass Included!
Direct Oceanfront, 65 inch Smart  TV,  Fireplace
Direct Oceanfront, 65 inch Smart TV, Fireplace
Saint Helena
Book a stay at this beach condo in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Butchers Island and Hunting Island ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Beautiful
"This is a lovely property with a magnificent view of the ocean right from the main bedroom and the living room downstairs. There is a boardwalk pretty much right outside your door that leads to the beach. Absolutely perfect! We love Hunting Island and that's only 6 minutes away. My husband and I ..."

Reviewed on 20 November 2024

Direct Oceanfront, 65 inch Smart TV, Fireplace
The Second Star with it's own private pool and spa!
The Second Star with it's own private pool and spa!
Fripp Island
Stay at this vacation home in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy private pools, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Fripp Island Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Best of Fripp
"This is an amazing property! Inside and out! The pool and hot tub were perfect for the adults, as well as the children. Super clean and well stocked kitchen! They also had bikes and beach chairs we could use. Every bed was comfortable and the house is so spacious. Communication was superb. I highly ..."

Reviewed on 13 October 2024

The Second Star with it's own private pool and spa!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Saint Helena Island

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
10
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
9
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One should visit Penn Center for an hour or so while there. Great history.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We have family that we hardly ever see until we make a week long visit and we appreciate Rodeway Inn being available for us. The location is convenient and the staff helped to make us laugh as we did them also. We look forward to future stays!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I hope that the hotel return my favorite throw

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Saint Helena was just a stop on the way to Hunting Island. There's not much there but a Family Dollar and some gas stations.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was nice, could have done with out the rain but overall it was great for the food, shopping, haircuts and just to explore. While doing Marine corps graduation.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Wouldn't go back