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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Hilton Head Island, SC
4.8 out of 5 rating, 70 Reviews
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    Darian G. Sent on 03/31/2021
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    Highly recommend! Above and Beyond!

    Courtney and Jocelyn are spectacular! Both women made the wedding planning process a breeze. They were quick to reply to emails and answered all of our questions. Courtney was so attentive and detail oriented from start to finish! I would highly recommend the venue based off these two ladies alone!

    The venue itself is just gorgeous! Exactly what you envision for a beach wedding. Very clean, classic and simple!

    Planning the wedding from out of state could have been a challenge but with such great coordinators and a stunning venue it was very simple. I would recommend Palmetto Dunes to anyone looking for a beach wedding!
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    Nicole G. Sent on 02/27/2023
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    Simply perfection

    02.25.2023 on Arthur Hills Golf Course!! Tim and Sarah absolutely CRUSHED our wedding and made it everything we could have dreamed of and so much more. Their level of service, the food (compliments to the Chef - seriously!!), attention to detail, expertise and recommendations made our day SO special and we couldn't have asked for more. They are amazing people and you will be so well taken care of from the planning process to execution. I couldn't recommend the Catering & Events team at Palmetto Dunes more! 10/10.
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    Katie B. Sent on 10/13/2021
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    The perfect day

    The Dunes House was the perfect venue for our wedding. We had our ceremony on the beach with the cocktail hour and reception on the deck. The food is OUTSTANDING. I can’t say it enough, our guests are still raving about it. The string lights over the deck make the most beautiful photos and the staff were so friendly and helpful in the planning process.
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    Kristen A. Sent on 09/30/2021
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    Absolutely outstanding

    Could not have asked for a better venue. Courtney at the beginning of our planning and then Chelsea for the few months before our wedding day made this adventure absolutely perfect. We planned our wedding from Erie PA and could not have asked for anything better. Everything from start to finish was absolutely perfect. We have not one complaint about our evening. It was without a doubt the most magical experience. Our guests raved about the food and everything in between.
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    Monica Sent on 08/16/2021
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    Incredible!

    If you have any hesitations with a destination wedding or are in the area and planning a wedding in general, contact Courtney (Catering and Events Sales Manager) immediately at Palmetto Dunes and every single one of those worries will disappear. As a bride who planned her wedding from afar, I can't explain how incredible it was to have a manager and team who replied to every single question and email I sent them, who were so willing to work with you on any changes or accommodations and just overall want you to have the best experience possible. The Palmetto Dunes Experience would not be what it is without Courtney and Chelsea (events coordinator) and I could not be more grateful for their part in our day. Our families RAVED about the location, the venue, the views and the food and drinks were AMAZING. I am not one to write a review but when you leave your wedding day as happy as we were with what your venue does for you, YOU GIVE THOSE PEOPLE PROPS!!!!!
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    Alexis L. Sent on 04/28/2021
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    Perfect beach wedding venue

    We had our wedding at the Dunes House and it was the ideal beach wedding vision. Courtney, the Events Coordinator, and Jocelyn, the Head of Catering, made everything so easy that all I had to do was answer a few questions for them and show up to my ceremony and reception! They made the process so stress-free and fun, and they helped bring my wedding dreams to life.
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    Abbey W. Sent on 12/01/2020
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    Beautiful venue and incredible staff

    My experience at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort was nothing but positive. Courtney (Catering Manager) and Jocelyn (Catering Coordinator) treat you as if you are the only bride they are planning for. They are with you each step of the way and take a lot of the stress away that comes with wedding planning. C&J are a detail oriented, helpful, and professional team. The catering team on the day of was also incredible. They were extremely friendly and genuinely happy to be a part of your special day. Ronald (Banquet Manager) was awesome and made sure the food and beverage service went smooth. I'm still getting comments from my guests weeks later about how great the staff was, how smooth the event went, and how beautiful the space was! I wish I re-live that day over and over again!
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    Christen W. Sent on 12/22/2020
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    Amazing! Flawless!

    Courtney and Joselyn were both absolutely wonderful. This was our third time having to reschedule due to Covid and I was dreading planning another wedding but they made the process so easy. We had a wonderful day and we are so thrilled that we chose Palmetto Dunes as our venue. We also had our rehearsal at Alexander’s and the food and service was both phenomenal. I can’t recommend them enough!
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    Melissa B. Sent on 11/09/2020
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    Best Venue with Beautiful Views and an Amazing Team

    Having our wedding at the Dunes House was the best decision we ever made!!! Planning a wedding is difficult but we live in Kentucky which made it that much more difficult being so far away. We could have not made it possible without the help from Courtney and Jocelyn. They are an amazing team who helped us with every step along the way! They answered every question we had and we had a lot! They are extremely sweet and very easy to work with and know exactly what they are doing. We put all our trust in them and they NAILED IT!!!!! When I saw the venue for the first time all set up I almost cried. Everything was perfect and was the exact way I imagined this all in my head. You can't ask for better views! I've always dreamed of getting married on the beach and having the reception over looking the beach and Courtney and Jocelyn made it picture perfect. And the food is AMAZING!!!! People are still talking about how fabulous our food was and I agree! You cannot go wrong with having your wedding at the Dunes House and you will not find a better team than Courtney and Jocelyn to make your wedding dreams come true!!!
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    Cecille S. Sent on 08/31/2020
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    Just how we envisioned it!

    We had our wedding there in August 2020 and it couldn't have gone any better thanks to the help of Courtney & Jocelyn. They were so great to work with from beginning to end - always prompt to respond to my questions and had such great recommendations based on past weddings they've hosted. They were able to follow my decoration instructions just how I envisioned it and as if I had set it up myself. When the weather was looking not so great all morning Courtney was in touch with me and was very honest, but ultimately left the decision up to me and let me know of the hard 'stay or move' deadline. We ended up lucking out and it was a perfect overcast night. I really appreciate Courtney taking charge where needed, but leaving it up to us to make the final call. We were originally planned for April 2020, but COVID got in the way. Courtney was the one to break the news to me about having to postpone, but was very sympathetic and provided us with a list of available dates very quickly. Having to re-plan a wedding during a pandemic is stressful enough, but they were both very creative in switching up plans and providing alternatives for us. It ultimately ended up being just what we had hoped for. My husband and I have walked past a few weddings on the beach in front of the Dunes House in our many trips to the island and knew immediately that is where we wanted to get married. We didn't look at any other venues. Surprisingly the beach goers sitting around nearby were very respectful during our ceremony (only about 15 minutes) and even turned their chairs around to watch and cheered for us at the end. It made the whole experience even more exciting!
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    Christina T. Sent on 11/11/2020
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    Fantastic wedding

    The Dunes House was a great venue for a beach wedding and beach side reception. The staff was super responsive and they did a great job coordinating the event. They were easy to work with and executed beautifully. The setup looked so great. I couldn't believe how well everything turned out. I couldn't have been happier!
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    Raye K. Sent on 12/08/2019
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    Exceptional!

    Courtney and Jocelyn did a wonderful job coordinating our daughters wedding in October.
    The venue was changed last minute from the Dunes House to Centre Court Pavilion due to a Tropical storm. The transition was smooth! It was as if we had planned to use this venue the entire time! Everything from food to service to venue was perfect! We are still getting compliments from our guests! Courtney was with us throughout the entire planning period through the reception. She is personable, organized and was wonderful to work with! We highly recommend Palmetto Dunes for your Low Country wedding!
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    Maria B. Sent on 12/11/2019
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    Perfect Beach Wedding

    Palmetto Dunes was the perfect place to have our idyllic beach wedding! Courtney and Jocelyn were always responsive in answering any questions and anything we needed. It all went so perfect and all of our guests are still talking about how beautiful and fun it was and how great the food was too. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place for your own beach wedding!
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    Mario S. Sent on 12/06/2019
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    Simply Amazing

    Words cannot express how amazing Courtney, Joycelyn and the staff were during the planning of our wedding and the day of the wedding. Everything was perfect all of them were very attentive and took into account of what our vision was for the wedding. The food was phenomenal, the location was breathtaking and we were able absorb a beautiful sunset. Everyone is still talking about it to this day. Both Cortney and Jocelyn took there customer service to a higeher level and truly demonstrated what customer centricity should be about. They made you feel like you are part of their family and was there from beginning to end. Words can express how grateful we are with the way it turned out and will treasure hundreds of pictures from that day and knowing they made it possible.
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    J Louderback Sent on 12/29/2019
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    Courtney and Jocelyn were the best!

    Our experience at Palmetto dunes was flawless. From the first second I contacted courtney and jocelyn to set up my wedding event to the second we checked out of the resort these ladies made sure everything was perfect. Any little question or last minute change was met easily and they were constantly available for every possible need we had. Throughout the planning process I know for a fact they stayed late to help meet our needs and my wonky work schedule. Courtney and Jocelyn made us feel like we were the only couple having a wedding all week, and I definitely recommend them if you're looking for the best. My only gripe is that my wife and I didn't plan a long enough stay! We should have planned for an extra week to enjoy all the other offerings, but we'll be fixing that for our anniversary!
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    Autumn Sent on 09/04/2019
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    Super Team!!!

    The palmetto dunes team was absolutely wonderful to work with and reduced so much stress for our big day so we were able to enjoy all aspects of our wedding. They handled it all from set up to tear down and anything inbetween. They were very responsive when I had my half way meltdown and eased any problems I was having. Courtney also kept an eye for the weather since we were having a beach wedding and gave me her professional opinion on moving our reception to the back up location which I think worked out even better! It was an amazing day and I cannot thank them enough for all they did. If you are looking for a beach wedding in Hilton Head this is the place to go!
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    Stephanie Sent on 12/07/2019
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    Amazing destination wedding

    We had our wedding in May 2019 at the Dunes House. Courtney and the whole team were great to work with from the beginning to end. We live in Pennsylvania and had to do a lot of planning over email and short trips down to HHI. Courtney did an amazing job and made our day as stress free as possible. We had our ceremony on the beach in front of the Dunes House and it was nice that our guests only had to walk a few steps to the reception. Overall, Courtney and her team made the wedding go as planned and how we envisioned it. We highly recommend the Dunes House for a ceremony and reception.
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    Matt D. Sent on 02/07/2019
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    Beautiful property and alot of different choices

    The entire staff is great we toured the venue and knew right then that The estates on the Halifax was where we wanted to get married the entire staff thank you for making us feel welcome and Cara has went above and beyond to help with any questions or concerns
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    Eileen T. Sent on 11/20/2018
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    Amazing Night

    What a beautiful night for a wedding. Courtney and Devon did an amazing job. We had a beautiful ceremony on the beach with our reception at the Dunes House. Courtney and Devon were there every step of the way. From our initial decision to have our wedding at Palmetto Dunes to the day of the event. The reception was beautiful with the lights, lanterns and table decorations. I appreciate everything they did for us including the last minute heaters which was not a problem for them. Thank you again for making our day so amazing. Love, Eileen and Gill.
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    Sara K. Sent on 10/26/2018
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    Fantastic experience and beautiful resort!

    My husband and I absolutely love Palmetto Dunes and working with Courtney Daley. We did our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks for our October wedding at the Dunes House and we and our guests had an absolutely incredible time. The venue is the closest to the beach of all the Hilton Head venues, which provided an absolutely stunning view. On top of that, the food is so good! We did a low country boil and it was a hit. Courtney is a DREAM to work with. Her communication is top notch, she is so flexible, and she genuinely shared in our excitement. For anyone looking to host an event at Palmetto Dunes, we highly recommend Courtney and The Dunes House. You cannot go wrong!!
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    Jeni Sent on 10/19/2018
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    Excellent Service!

    I really can't say enough how awesome Courtney Daley and Devon Ashton at Palmetto Dunes are! We had our wedding ceremony and reception there and it was absolutely wonderful. They were fantastic throughout the entire process. So easy to work worth and helpful. The day could not have gone better and we owe it all to Courtney and Devon. Highly recommend Palmetto Dunes for your beach wedding!
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    Althia D. Sent on 11/13/2018
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    Awesome place to keep your wedding

    Courtney Daley you are awesome girl.you work with everything for me my family and friends love the venue we have wonderful wedding the food was great chef Fabian was great with what ever I want but most of all thank u courtney your Patient with us was everything I love you girl good job
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    Jessica Sent on 06/30/2018
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    Courtney and all her staff made my daughter's wedding day on the beach a dream come true!! They were responsive to our are needs from the beginning all the way to the day after the wedding.
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    Darian Sent on 06/16/2018
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    Courtney and Devan killed it! They handled every detail and we didn’t have any worries! I highly recommend this venue!
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