Best Western Sea Island Inn

I had a gift card and this place looked nice online, so I was a little nervous, but decided to give it a try. So glad we did! All brick, very nice rooms and by the water, walking distance to shops, restaurants, etc. Staff was great! Colleen checked us in and was informative and welcoming. Breakfast attendant was super nice! Loved the complimentary cookies, gum drops, water & coffee in the lobby as well as bottled water in the rooms. Would definitely stay here again! less

Perfect location to downtown Beaufort, room was spacious, clean, everything worked. We usually, and did in this case, pay a little extra for a room in the best location on the property. This Best Western offered an upgrade to the standard room as with a view of Bay Street and the Bay. This was true but Bay Street and the bay were completely obscured behind a large tree. I'm fine the tree, it adds to the historic feel of the area and hotel but we couldn't see any more of Bay Street and the Beaufort River than if we had stayed at the back of the property. less

We stayed in a king rm upstairs. Very clean and fresh linens. Bathoon was immaculate. The staff is attentive, friendly and genuine. Our second stay here and again the hotel room and grounds gave a clean refreshing and safe atmosphere. Easy check in on line or in person with covid guidelines being used. Their breakfast area is well stocked. Clean and comfortable Cereal, yogurts and many quick pick healthy items. Waffles and microwaveable breakfast bowls. Table distancing and clean. Staff is there to help with all breakfast needs. I dealt with Lisa over the phone for reservation availability and booking. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was able to fill my request for an upstairs king room. Was booked in minutes. Such a delightful and kind demeanor. Also Tom in the breakfast area. He was very kind and helpful with all our breakfast needs. His knowledge of the area as a Beaufort native was very helpful. He paid special attention to covid guidelines mask, distance and food area cleanliness. Our breakfast experience was refreshing and enjoyable because Tom is genuine. He truly cares about people😊 less

We had the most wonderful experience at this hotel. The staff was phenomenal, I have never had such an amazing check in experience. They gave us information on the area and even mapped out where the playground was for our toddler and directions to open restaurants as we arrived on a Monday. Everyone greeted us and made sure our stay was going well. The breakfast was great considering covid restrictions. The hotel is right in the middle of things and with in walking distance of a lot of activities and historical sites. Only a 30 minute drive from Hunting Island State Park and a great deal of other towns and sites to see. Rooms are hotel rooms, nicely redone with everything you could need, They look nice and have enough space for two adults and a rambunctious toddler. I don't often leave reviews but this hotel experience was *chef's kiss* perfection! less

Best Western in the USA often is a bare bones affair. The Sea Breeze is in a league of her own, more reminiscent of a boutique hotel like the Best Westerns in Europe. It is obvious that the owners of this hotel cares about the property. From the grounds to the quality details in the rooms. Yes, it has a “motel” layout but the rooms themselves are an oasis. They are tastefully decorated and the details are well dine. The rooms are modern and the colors and photos on the walls are reminiscent to where you’re at. Loved the photo of old Sheldon Church. The bathroom has clearly has work done. The sinks redone and an amazing shower with a hand held part. You only find those in great quality hotels and they’re rather rare in the USA. I do wish that they would have gone the extra step and taken out the tub but it is still nice. The toiletries are nice but in 2020 it would be nice to include a body wash. It would also be cool if they partnered with the soap business in town and offered a sample of the Beaufort soap. The heating and air worked in the room also had a dehumidifier which was a brilliant touch because a lot of these motels have a dingy stinky smell to them. That is not the case here because of this brilliant touch. Sadly during Covid housekeeping understandingly isn’t included. Breakfast offered many packaged items stuffed with preservatives. I look forward to seeing their offerings post covid. Next time I would like to try a room that has a view of Bay Street. I had a view of the Rhett house but you really couldn’t see much from the tiny windows. I am planning on coming back next month. less