Shem Creek Inn

Hotels
9 (444 reviews)
1401 Shrimp Boat Lane , Charleston , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Beautiful views
Clean rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent staff service
Noise from nearby venues
Breakfast quality inconsistent

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Some complaints about cleanliness, notably a room left open by staff.
Service
9.43
Most guests noted friendly staff, though with some inconsistencies.
Location
9.97
Highly praised for its great location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms generally enjoyed, but some noise noted from nearby restaurants.
Amenities
8.95
Overall good amenities but some guests found breakfast lacking.
Value for Money
8.91
Guests felt it was reasonably priced for the quality.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Mixed reviews on breakfast; some found it unacceptable.
Overall Experience
9.43
Many positive experiences, overall satisfaction with stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:07

Property Description

Waterfront Location
The Shem Creek Inn boasts a prime location next to top-notch waterfront restaurants and bars, offering guests a picturesque setting to unwind and dine. Shopping options are also conveniently located just steps away, ensuring a delightful and convenient stay.

Nearby Attractions
Guests can explore a myriad of attractions just a few miles away, including Sullivan's Island, Fort Moultrie, Isle of Palms, historic downtown Charleston, Patriot's Point & USS Yorktown, Boone Hall Plantation, and Charleston Maritime Center & South Carolina Aquarium. The hotel's proximity to these renowned sites allows for a diverse and enriching experience.

Charming Accommodations
With 50 beautifully appointed guest rooms, Shem Creek Inn provides a cozy retreat for travelers. Each room features a private balcony, allowing guests to soak in the stunning views of majestic Shem Creek. The thoughtful design and amenities ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.

To experience the charm and convenience of Shem Creek Inn, book your stay now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CHS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 444 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.97
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Nancy • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Love this place! Perfect location, clean, updated and nicely decorated.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
9
Great location and views.
Pros:

Location, location, location.

Cons:

Older. Doesn’t present as well as I thought gravel parking and driveway not easy on car’s paint.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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K9420DGmichaell • Couples
10
Quick road trip ended in a great place...
Pros:

Great atmosphere, great view, great board Walk. Room was clean and quite. Hopefully in a month or so it will be warmer. Can't wait to go back.

2026-01-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Vicki • couple • us
4
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
9
Love it, we both enjoyed ourselves. will go back again next year. Hubby loved it.
Pros:

So many things within walking distance, great attractions, great restaurants and good entertainment. The scenery, different type of vessels , and seeing live dolphins and birds.

Cons:

Would have preferred a hot breakfast. One more lamp in the room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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susanlessner • Couples
10
Chilling on the saltmarsh
Pros:

We chose this hotel mainly for its location directly on Shem Creek (I'm a nature lover) but it's also a very short drive to the attractions at Patriot's Point. The hotel is sandwiched between Shem Creek and the saltmarsh in Shem Creek Park. We reserved a marsh view room, which meant that we had perfect views of sunsets over the marsh and the Ravenel bridge lit up at night. There is a boardwalk which runs along the creek, with 5 or 6 restaurants within walking distance facing the creek. Our room was a nice size and had low-key nautical decor, nothing overdone or tacky. The premises were clean and quiet (of course, we were there during the off-season). The hotel offers free wifi, free parking (with a hang tag), and a "grab-and-go" breakfast selection. The breakfast was adequate but nothing special, since it is mostly packaged foods. The desk staff were polite and helpful. The hotel is also conveniently located to downtown Charleston, about a 15-min drive over the Ravenel bridge, and much less expensive than staying downtown.

2026-01-15 • via Tripadvisor
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maryn950 • Couples • Southport, North Carolina
8
Shem Creek Inn is a low key gem!
Pros:

Friends had told us that the Shem Creek Inn was a nice place to stay in Mt. Pleasant. We had decided to get away for Christmas and booked there. It was just the long weekend getaway we were looking for. Perfect low key vibe with as many things to do as you want. Will definitely go back

2026-01-11 • via Tripadvisor
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samanthahartsell • Couples • Easley, South Carolina
10
Highly Recommend Shem Creek Inn! Best Location & Views!
Pros:

I've stayed at multiple hotels in the Mt Pleasant area but Shem Creek Inn is my absolute favorite and always my first choice when booking. It's not the newest or fanciest hotel but the location, views and atmosphere can't be beat. It's the only hotel directly on the water. You can often see dolphins playing from your balcony (creek view) and you're within walking distance to any of the restaurants on the creek. The staff have always been nice and the rooms have always been clean. Side note: Wake up before sunrise & walk out on the boardwalk to see the sun come up over the creek and marsh. Stunning!

2026-01-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Candis • family_with_children • us
10
Would stay here again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The balcony door didn’t lock properly. If we were in unsafe neighborhood I would be concerned, but I did not feel unsafe here.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
7
Great location, but our room was left open by staff
Pros:

Rooms were nice, good view and location; they had coffee and two complimentary beverages when you checked in.

Cons:

We had not checked out but left for breakfast; when we came back our door was left open by presumably cleaning staff….we still had items in the room.

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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jac • family_with_children • nl
8
Waanzinnig mooie locatie
Pros:

De locatie was waanzinnig mooi.

Cons:

Eigenlijk niets, alles was wel een beetje basic.

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • couple • us
9
Pros:

Right on the creek

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
9
987kennethw • Couples • Morrisville, North Carolina
8
Excellent location
Pros:

Very nice stay. It's an older property but pretty well maintained. We had everything we needed in the room. Only ding I would give is for the HVAC system, the remote was very confusing. We really enjoyed the location, close to everything in Charleston and you can walk to at least a half dozen restaurants. We would stay again.

2025-12-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Simonds • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location great, grab and go breakfast was good

2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
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Hayden • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Location on Shem creek and free parking included

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
7
cozy little place to stay for a quick trip to get away.
2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
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Chuck • couple • us
10
2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • us
10
2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
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Buffy • couple • us
10
Great stay
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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vicki • couple • us
10
Pros:

Love the view from the creekside balcony. Love the excitement. We stay here because my daughter's family lives off Chuck Dawley.
Great restaurants.

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee