The Palms Oceanfront Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (339 reviews)
1126 Ocean Boulevard , Isle of Palms , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Affordable rates
Cons:
Thin walls
No curfew
Breakfast quality variability

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Reviews mention spotless hotel and clean rooms.
Service
8.73
Friendly and accommodating staff mentioned positively.
Location
8.77
Fantastic location right on the beach, close to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.72
Rooms are comfortable but some noise concerns were raised.
Amenities
7.75
Complimentary breakfast and clean rooms noted, but some amenities missing.
Value for Money
8.21
Afriendly price for the quality of stay, especially in offseason.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Good breakfast choices mentioned positively.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall positive experience with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:31

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise with Pool
Nestled in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, The Palms Oceanfront Hotel offers a serene beachfront escape with an inviting outdoor pool. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a microwave, refrigerator, and cable TV for your comfort.

Convenient Services
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, complimentary continental breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Benefit from daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and pay-per-view channels during your stay.

Parking Made Easy
Starting August 1, 2023, park under the hotel for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively, utilize Municipal City Lot A or B with a nominal fee. Remember to renew your parking pass daily.

Indulge in beachside luxury just minutes away from Sullivan's Island. Book now for a relaxing getaway at The Palms Oceanfront Hotel.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 339 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 7.72
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Mia couple us
3
Disappointed
Pros:

The location was unbeatable. Right on the beach and walking distance from bars and great restaurants.

Cons:

Our room had no window which was not disclosed prior to booking, we found out upon entering the room. The AC hardly worked and was more of a humidifier, making the room extremely dry since there was no window access. The price we paid was not worth it, however the location helped.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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T2438HUnicoleb Family
10
I’m ready to go back
Pros:

Beautiful clean great experience I would definitely go back again

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Terese solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple us
5
The beach access would be the only reason we would stay here again.
Pros:

We really enjoyed that the hotel was centrally located to a lot of places we ending up going. The beach access was the best.

Cons:

We didn’t like that our sheets on arrival had stains and hair that wasn’t ours. Every time we’d check the sheets after they’d been changed, there were always stains and strands of hair that weren’t ours. Also, the floor was constantly sandy, on arrival and after the room was “cleaned”.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Karen couple us
7
Location very busy and pricey
Pros:

walking distance to the beach stores and restaurants

Cons:

The front desk agents do not have any personality and not personable at all. When asked for a couple showers items, they don’t even acknowledge you. They just go look for it and then hand it to you if they have it. The shower body wash was pretty much out the day we checked in. The hot tea water was lukewarm and breakfast was quite lame. Parking is horrible under the building. You pay a ton of money for parking alone and it’s not even regulated nor
telling people to move their cars over, so two cars could fit instead of one. There were no pool towels available at the pool. The stairways are really nasty and need paint really bad. The elevator is very slow.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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David couple us
6
You pay for the location - the hotel isn’t worth it otherwise.
Pros:

Location is excellent

Cons:

Horrible smell around the entire building and stairwells
Unpleasant and dismissive front desk
Mediocre breakfast that didn’t even include an egg or a protein

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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lunaf907 Family
10
We had an amazing time at the Isle of palm's. It's a great beach. The Palms hotel is also great.
Pros:

The location is amazing.You are right on the beach. The atmosphere is really nice.Also, there's all kinds of shops and restaurants within walking distance.So you don't have to drive in your car unless you want to. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. I think for an oceanfront hotel. The room prices are very reasonable.. The cleanness of the hotel rooms and the hotel are excellent.
To me, there was no noise level. The service was excellent if I needed anything, they would get it for me. It was nice having room a mini fridge and a microwave in the room and a coffee maker. The continental breakfast was very good too.

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
6
676argenisd Family New York City, New York
10
Amazing place
Pros:

Overall, our stay was excellent.

The only thing I can think of that could be improved is having more variety at breakfast. Everything else was excellent!

2026-06-02 via Tripadvisor
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janeteC3835KN Family
8
Convenience
Pros:

So convenient to all the things

2026-06-02 via Tripadvisor
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Neil family_with_children us
9
Great week!
Pros:

Location was great!

Cons:

Parking was challenging.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Terry couple us
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Shatima couple us
2
Overpaid
Pros:

Only stayed 2 hrs

Cons:

Customer service

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple us
7
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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kellylU127IH Family
10
Great views
Pros:

Can’t beat the view from the Palms balconies! So close to the beach!. Comfortable, clean rooms and friendly, helpful staff make for a great vacation!

2026-05-24 via Tripadvisor
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Aml couple us
5
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
2
256heidic Family Cookeville, Tennessee
2
No insulation between walls you can hear everything next door complete conversations!!!
Pros:

The wall in room 215 is so thin that we can literally hear conversations so if you want to sleep don’t stay here!

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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kcompton214 Couples Mount Arlington, Morris County, New Jersey
2
Young party place. Not for adult couples looking for a chill get away
Pros:

If you are over the age of 25 this is not for you. Heed my warning this is not a classy, couples retreat location. It is a party place, with lots and lots of people. The staff were very sweet. It was just not what we were looking for: if you want a relaxing low key get away this is not for you.

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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Star family_with_children us
7
Isle Of Palms is A Happy Place
Pros:

I didn't eat the hotel breakfast. Maybe next time. But I like the variety of restaurants in the area.

Cons:

I saw a spider in the corner on the curtains, and the coffee maker didn't work so I unplugged it and it worked in another socket.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Jordan couple us
5
If you have money to stay here, stay somewhere else.
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

The rooms were not very clean (even after house cleaning), staff unfriendly, $100 early check in fee, the doors do not lock properly, poor security on the facility, bed and pillows were not comfortable.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Mariaattie Couples The Villages, Florida
10
Beach vacation with friends from New York, we all get together once a year, and talk about all the fun we had in our you
Pros:

Beautiful place I felt like I was in the Caribbean’s good food beautiful beaches just a gorgeous place

2026-05-04 via Tripadvisor