This page includes information about check-in to the Sea Pines Resort Inn and Villas as well as driving directions and transportation to the resort.
 

Checking into the Inn (vs. a villa)

If you are staying at the Inn at Harbour Town: 

Upon arrival at the Sea Pines gate, enter the Welcome Center and proceed to the front desk. You will be given a car pass that will give you access into the Sea Pines property as well as a check-in package that will include maps of the Sea Pines Resort and the locations of resort amenities. Proceed through the guard gate and continue on Greenwood Drive for 1.3 miles and turn right onto Plantation Drive. Continue on this road until you come to a stop sign and turn right onto Lighthouse Road. After passing the tennis courts on your left, turn left onto Lighthouse Lane. Your next left will be into the Inn at Harbour Town. The Inn staff at the front desk will assist you with check-in. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 11:00am.

If you arrive by shuttle or taxi remind the driver to wait for you at the Welcome Center while you check in so then the drive can take you directly to the Inn after you check in at the Welcome Center. 

If you arrive after 11:00pm:

Go directly to the guard gate, tell the guard you are checking in at the Inn at Harbour Town and you will be given access into the resort.

Checking into a Villa (vs. the Inn)

If you are staying in a villa: 

Upon arrival at the Sea Pines gate, enter the Welcome Center and proceed to the front desk. The staff at the desk will provide you with your gate pass and a map with specific directions to your villa. Your check-in package will include maps of the Sea Pines Resort and the locations of resort amenities. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 10:00am.

If you arrive by shuttle or taxi remind the driver to wait for you at the Welcome Center while you check in so then the drive can take you directly to tyour villa after check in at the Welcome Center. The villas are several miles past the Welcome Center, so it is imperative for the driver to wait while
you check-in.
 

If you arrive after 11:00pm:

There is a lock box outside the front door of the Welcome Center. Pick up the phone by the lock box on your right and the operator will advise you about how to retrieve your check-in information from the lock box. Your packet will have your name on it. You will need to return to the Welcome Center the next day to provide credit card information and sign your registration card. 

Transportation to Sea Pines Resort by Air

Various commuter airlines offer direct service to the Hilton Head Island airport. Major airlines serve nearby Savannah, GA.  Car rental services are available at both airports.

Airport Shuttles/Taxis

For transportation to the Sea Pines Resort from either airport, you may arrange for shuttles, taxi cabs or limousine service.  For complete information about recommended airport transportation services, please Click here.

Transportation to Sea Pines Resort by Car

Click here for an interactive map for directions to Sea Pines.

Click here for driving directions from I-95 for Inn and Villa Guests

Sea Pines is 45 miles from Savannah and 95 miles from Charleston, SC. Southbound and Northbound motorists on I-95 exit at Exit #8.  Follow Highway 278 East, approx. 20 miles crossing the bridge onto Hilton Head Island. Once you reach the end of the bridge, proceed 2 miles to the Cross Island Parkway. The entrance is from the left lane (do NOT follow the “BUSINESS” route 278).

Once on the Parkway, proceed another 3 miles to the toll gate where the toll is $1.25 per car. When the Cross Island Expressway ends you will be on Palmetto Bay Road. Stay in the right lane and travel 1.5 miles on Palmetto Bay Road until you arrive at the Sea Pines traffic circle (round-about).

Staying in the right lane in the circle take the first right turning onto Greenwood Drive (1/4 of the way around the circle). Follow Greenwood Drive and stay to the right.The SEA PINES WELCOME CENTER is the Third Building complex on the right. If you come to the guard gate, you have gone too far.
 

Car Rental

In order to move about the 3,000 acres of Sea Pines, guests may want consider having a rental car to take full advantage of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities outside of the Sea Pines gated area . However, if you decide not to rent a car, there are shops and restaurants within walking distance of the conference facilites and bike rentals are available in the area. Additionally, the Inn at Harbour Town is directly accross from the conference facilities and most villas are located withing walking distance of the conference center.

 
Click here for a print out of driving directions and check-in instructions