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The Palms Oceanfront Hotel

3.5 star property

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1126 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451-2281
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Interior Two Queens (no view)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Interior King (no view)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Balcony, City View

Room, Balcony, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Interior King - ADA Accessible (no view)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Isle of Palms

With a stay at The Palms Oceanfront Hotel in Isle of Palms (Ocean Boulevard), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Front Beach and Fort Sumter. .This beach hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Port of Charleston and 13.6 mi (22 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle of Palms Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Isle of Palms Marina - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 12 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 24 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Acme Lowcountry Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Refuge - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Palms Oceanfront Hotel

Beachfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
The Palms Oceanfront Hotel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch LCD televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 2.28 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day (33 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number RS24-8664

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Palms Oceanfront
Palms Oceanfront Hotel
Palms Oceanfront Hotel Isle Of Palms
Palms Oceanfront Isle Of Palms
The Palms Oceanfront
The Palms Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
The Palms Oceanfront Hotel Isle of Palms
The Palms Oceanfront Hotel Hotel Isle of Palms

Reviews

The Palms Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1059 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking is atrocious here. Car got super dirty because we had to park in a gravel municipal lot. There was broken door handles on the third floor stair doors. The first floor door was missing in the back stairs on the beach side allowing anyone to enter the building. Our room door had a sticking point so the only way to close it was to slam it and it was very hard to open. Room 321. The pool was very clean and well maintained, but has limited lounge area. Breakfast at this hotel is not much, and surrounding breakfast options are limited within walking distance. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Piedmont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, but we discovered a stain on both sheets the first night and the front desk wasn’t able to locate a new fitted sheet. Housekeeping fixed it first thing in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just Perfect!

We LOVED our stay! It was a short walk down the boardwalk right to the beach and we could rinse off outside before going back to our rooms. The beds were very comfortable and showers were very nice. The cleanliness of the rooms was great and housekeeping each day was so timely and well done. My whole family said we would come back here in a heartbeat! Awesome vacation!
Beautiful sunrises every morning!
Peaceful early morning walk back to the hotel.
Looking for crabs on the beach at night.
Another beautiful sunrise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richelle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was nice and quiet. right on the beach. included breakfast was great. can walk everywhere. good restaurants and shopping close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

For a spur of the moment trip, it wasn’t bad but for the price I expected better. Tiny bathroom. Poor parking, which you have to pay for extra, even if there’s no parking under the hotel, they send you to two other lots that will work, but then you have to walk back-and-forth. Not convenient!! The pool was dirty and small!! Overall, I would give it one to one and a half stars for effort. It is a very rundown hotel and I won’t stay there again. Seeing as how you have to pay for parking anyway I think it’s better for me to just stay a couple miles away at a nicer hotel, especially for the price!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was not great in the room. There was a large party of people below us that were drunk, yelling and screaming at 3am in the morning, at 4am we went downstair to complain. Did not like that they wanted to charge us $100 to check in an hour early. The bathroom in the lobby, the floor was dirty, and all along the baseboards. We did not get maid service, had to ask twice on our first day. The elevator was broken for a whole day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Walter

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, it cannot be beat. The reception staff weren't friendly, the room was dirty, the halls are old, scuffed, dirty and loud, the stairs (had to take them as elevator broke) stink of urine. It wasn't worth the cost. Given the experience, we didn't choose to dine anywhere near the hotel in fear the food was in similar shape to the hotel. Maybe if you got an oceanview room, it's better. I wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Girls getaway

The location was perfect—just a short walk to restaurants, shops, and local attractions, but still quiet enough for a peaceful night’s sleep. The complimentary breakfast exceeded our expectations with fresh fruit, hot options, and great coffee.
view from room (partial ocean view)
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

luna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was dirty and old. I would not stay here again. Rooms should be $99.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Comfortable room. Good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the view was beautiful. Everything you needed for the beach was easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KERIANN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was nice. Area was loud. People were arguing loudly right outside our room at 3am. We had to pay $40/day for 2beach chairs/umbrella. But we didn’t do it the day before online because we had no idea about this, so we did not have chairs the first day. The next day we couldn’t find the set that should have had our name on it, amid the well more than 50 sets out in front of the hotel. They were all on top of each other and covered in sand. When we did find ours after losing 45 minutes walking in the burning sand and sun, people were sitting in them and had camped their stuff all around so it felt awkward kicking them out. But after all that, I wanted to sit in the seats we paid for in the shade of the umbrella. Then the water was mud brown… literally cannot see your hand Nevermind your feet. People squished together, drinking, smoking weed, not watching their kids who are throwing sand all over the place. One girl was drinking hard liquor right out of the bottle, waving it around, stumbling about, in and out of the water, falling on people and laughing, and taking drags off of random peoples’ cigarettes and blunts. This was not was I expecting and it’s not inexpensive so we were disappointed that it wasn’t better managed and more accommodating to guests. The hotel should put chairs out and reserve them for their guests daily without guests having to discover what the process is and who to contact. It’s not even part of the hotel, it’s some private beach chair company.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, nice free, moderate size breakfast, very convenient to numerous restaurants and shops, all within walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wanda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a weekend trip, there are a good bit of bars/restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Check in

Had to give all check in info twice after room wasn’t available early-room not being ready is understandable but gave all info earlier and got parking pass and still had to go over all info credit card email everything again asked for a call when room was ready but didn’t get one and no answer in office whenever we tried to call. Still can’t beat locTion
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access, restaurants right next door or within walking distance. Small parking lot below the hotel, but spill-over parking just across the street. The rooms were fairly clean and spacious. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025