May River Manor

May River Manor is an absolutely spectacular place to stay when visiting the Hilton Head Island area. The grounds are peaceful, the rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. Our room had access to a gorgeous porch overlooking the backyard and pool. We only wish we were able to stay longer! The communication from the inn is wonderful, as well. I spoke with Meg several times and she was always so helpful and friendly. She sent us videos to help with our late check-in and two glasses of wine and a tray full of delicious treats were waiting for us in our room when we arrived! They serve a delicious breakfast and we requested ours to go, since we had a long drive ahead of us. When we came down in the morning Meg and the chef had not only prepared a breakfast for us to go, but lunch, as well! We left with a box full of goodies, like muffins, sandwiches, salads, cookies, and more. They even made smoothies for us to take on the road. We were blown away by their generosity. In a time where so many things are impersonal the May River Manor truly goes above and beyond in terms of hospitality. Absolutely 10/10 recommend!

Magnificent property

A stay at May River Manor is very much an experience unto itself. We spent a week in Bluffton and Hilton Head to relax and get good sleep before our baby’s arrival later in the year and this hotel by far blew us away. From the moment we arrived, everything about this experience was perfect. The hotel itself is stunning. The owner mentioned to us that he renovated it himself over seven years and the attention to detail and personalized care very much stands out in just how well cared for and beautiful this property is. Every inch is gleaming and pristine and feels very much like a luxury retreat. When I contrast this with the other hotel we stayed at in Hilton Head - a beach front property that, while gleaming in photos and renovated just a few years ago, had chipping furniture that matched its underwhelming service - it stands head and shoulders above anything else. The interior of May River feels pulled straight from a Restoration Hardware or Ethan Allen showroom and our room was a master lesson on comfort and beauty. Beyond the aesthetics, the service and comfort during our stay made it feel like the retreat we’d hoped to experience on our baby moon. On arrival, we were welcomed with a delicious and unexpected snack board brought to our room that helped us feel relaxed and cared for from the start. Mornings began with coffee brought straight to our room and a quiet hour of reading with coffee in bed that has become a new wish ritual to start the day. Breakfast you just have to experience for yourself. Accommodations were easily made for foods that I’m avoiding during pregnancy. A few days of this treatment and poolside relaxation had us feeling better rested from a vacation than we have in years. The staff made every moment memorable and had so many personalized recommendations to enhance our stay. I felt like I didn’t have to think hard or stress over planning at any moment (thanks Meg!). Cannot recommend enough - Very much looking forward to visiting again!