Marriott Barony Beach Club Hilton Head Island USA

This five-star luxury beach club lies in lovely Hilton Head Island’s Port Royal Plantation in South Carolina. Just a short walk from the beach, its luxury timeshare units are set around two outdoor pools, a children’s pool and whirlpool tubs.

A spa, sauna and gym are on the complex, and its two-bedroomed villas are within a stroll of several bars and a grill. There’s private access to miles of deserted beaches for morning or evening walks as well as daytime sunbathing and swimming, and this barrier island is considered to be one of the loveliest spots in the region.

Barony Beach Club traveller reviews rave about the resort and its amenities as well as noting the choice and quality of nearby fine dining restaurants. Hilton Head’s Gulf Stream-warmed waters, over 250 restaurants and bars, outdoor activities and shopping opportunities ranging from upscale to outlet malls make it an ever-popular visitor destination offering something for everyone.

Hilton Head Island itself is a luxury holiday playground peppered with marinas and the yachts and holiday homes of the rich and famous. It’s picturesquely set along the entrance to Port Royal Sound and attracts a good number of visitors during the summer holiday season, with the main town of Hilton Head known for its eco-development.

Well-known as a golfers’ paradise, the countryside is home to 20 championship golf courses, and fans of watersports, fishing, boating, walking and other outdoor sports will have a great time here. The fascinating, historic Southern towns of Charleston SC, Savannah, Beaufort and Bluffton are within easy reach by car via a bridge connecting with the mainland at Bluffton.

Cultural event are popular here, and the town boasts an arts centre, its very own symphony orchestra, a choral society and the Main Street Youth Theater. The Coastal Discovery Museum focuses on the geology of the stunning coastline and its long maritime history, and the area is home to a variety of wildlife including loggerhead turtles, alligators, deer, manatee, dolphins and a wide variety of birdlife.

Hilton Head Airport is served by US Airways, flying seasonally from Washington and regularly from Charlotte. Ground transportation is by taxi, hired car or resort shuttle, and includes a relaxing scenic drive. For getting to other spots on the island, hiring a boat is the answer.

Marriotts Barony Beach Club has been awarded TripAdvisors Certificate of Excellence for 2015 and is an Interval International Premier resort.