Palmetto Dunes · Hilton Head Island, SC
1 Ocean Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 · View on Google Maps →
The largest oceanfront condo complex in Palmetto Dunes — 160 units, 3 pools including an adults-only Serenity Pool, full Health Club with indoor pool and sauna, and private beach boardwalk.
Villamare's full-building exterior renovation wrapped up in March 2026. The project moved building-by-building (Building 3 → 2 → 1) and refreshed stucco, balconies, ceilings, roofs, and paint.
What it means for your stay: Now complete. The building you'll arrive to has just been comprehensively refreshed — fresh exterior, restored balconies, and a recoated roof. No active construction noise or scaffolding.
Located in the Oceanfront area of Palmetto Dunes.
Villamare is the most amenity-rich oceanfront condo complex in Palmetto Dunes and one of the largest on Hilton Head Island, with 160 units spread across three five-story buildings. A landmark $3 million pool renovation completed in 2024 added an adults-only Serenity Pool (the first in Palmetto Dunes), a family pool, two hot tubs, a fire pit, and gas grills — all overlooking the Atlantic. The year-round Health Club with indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, steam sauna, and full fitness center means you are never without a place to swim or work out, even in January.
The building distinction matters when booking at Villamare. Buildings 1 and 3 face the ocean and command 30-40% higher rental rates. Building 2 faces interior lagoons, fountains, and landscaped grounds with turtle sightings — quieter and more affordable, with genuinely pleasant views. All three buildings have covered parking garages with elevator access, a significant advantage over complexes with open lots. The private beach boardwalk leads to three miles of gated Palmetto Dunes shoreline that stays noticeably less crowded than public Forest Beach.
As a Palmetto Dunes property, Villamare guests get access to the full resort infrastructure: three championship golf courses, 47 tennis and pickleball courts with two free hours daily, an 11-mile lagoon system for kayaking and fishing, and the free Dunes Buggy shuttle to Shelter Cove Marina. Off-season rates can drop below $150 per night for the same oceanfront amenities that command summer-peak pricing. The trade-off is limited walkability to dining beyond the resort, and elevator reliability has been a recurring guest complaint.
Our take: Most amenities of any building in the portfolio with a stunning new pool complex, but unit quality varies wildly between buildings and floors — and the elevators have a reputation for reliability issues.
Getting around: Moderate within PD. Dunes House beachfront dining walkable. Most dining/shopping requires Dunes Buggy shuttle or bike. Full grocery stores ~10 min drive.
5 Luxury · 11 Premium · 18 Comfortable · 3 Classic across 37 rated units
| Place | Type | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dunes House | restaurant | Adjacent | Beachfront bar & grill, ocean views from every seat |
| Palmetto Dunes General Store | convenience/grocery | ~0.5 mi | Breakfast, lunch, groceries since 1979. Best fried chicken on HHI. |
| Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar | restaurant | Within PD | Upscale seafood since 1977 |
| PD Tennis & Pickleball Center | recreation | ~0.5 mi | 47 courts total. 2 free hours/day for PD rental guests. |
| Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina | dining/shopping/marina | 1.7 mi | Free Dunes Buggy shuttle available |
| 11-Mile Lagoon System | recreation | Adjacent | Kayak, SUP, canoe, fishing |
| Hilton Head Outfitters | rental | Within PD | Bikes, kayaks, gear rental — largest fleet on island |
| Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course | golf | Within PD | Only oceanfront course on HHI. $115-$159/round. |
Building 2 (interior) units sell for less than Buildings 1 and 3 (oceanfront)
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