The Palms Oceanfront Hotel

3.5 star property

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Aerial view
Front of property - evening/night
Front of property
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Oceanfront)
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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

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

Room, Balcony, City View

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

Interior King - ADA Accessible (no view)

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

Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Interior King (no view)

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

Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

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

Interior Two Queens (no view)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 steps from Front Beach and Isle of Palms Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Patriots Point and 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle of Palms County Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪The Refuge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oystercatcher Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Acme Cantina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Palms Oceanfront Hotel

Beachside hotel with 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.

Languages

English

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 2 2025 to October 13 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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

The Palms Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Taylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was not available at 4pm as they told us it would be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place would go back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty around beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

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

Cute small hotel

Great hotel on the beach. Parking is a pain. They have a driveway under the hotel. Very tight fit! This was not accessible and I had to back out. Park in lot A and walk across. Check in is on the 1st floor. Folks were friendly, I just think there needs to be better signage and check in process. I drove by the hotel twice before I found it. It was a Friday night and crazy busy!! Room was near the elevator which “dinged” every time the button was pressed. I did not sleep much. But for a quick trip it was a nice place to stay. I would suggest a room away from the elevator!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
As expected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, but during my five-day stay, the lobby and breakfast area were in need of regular cleaning, especially the floors. Coffee spills and stains remained untouched the entire time, and I never saw the tables being wiped down after use. Food replenishment was not automatic—you had to ask when items ran out. The bananas provided daily were rotten. Additionally, there are only 18 parking spaces beneath the hotel, none of which are designated for handicapped parking. If you need accessible parking, you’ll have to use the municipal lot about a block away—assuming you can make the walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Joey

Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff upfront were great. We had some pretty bad issues inside the room. Brought proof to the manager and he didn’t want to look at the items and just said he would give us one night at half price. Although I do appreciate that there should have been more hospitality especially from the manager about our situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location! Stephanie did a great job welcoming us and checking us in. Interior room spacious, but small TV and scratchy towels. Easy beach access. We would book here again but hopefully not an interior room near the elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Needs a refresh

Not as nice as the online photos. Pool was a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loves this hotel.! Super friendly staff, very clean.! The only downside was that the pool and pool area did not seam to be working properly. The water fountain pipe was broke, and the “showers” to wash off before getting in the pool did not work. Which it was too cold to get into the pool, but we could not wash the sand off of our shoes from the beach. Other than that, we will definitely be coming back.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was nice! Right on the ocean as advertised. The room was clean. Had a balcony that was really great! Area was nice neighborhoods. We felt safe walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Comfortable beach front hotel

Quick stop at the beach. Was a nice budget friendly ocean front hotel. No frills, but clean and comfortable. Exactly what we were looking for for our 2 night stay. Plenty of choices with in walking distance to eat. The provided shampoo and body wash smelled like mens shampoo, so that was a little wierd, but it worked
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tirzah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach access, great location for dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nope

Horrible service at checkin. Elise seemed to not like that I was checking in. She wouldn't even stand or extend her arm to take and give my info, room keys, receipt. Had to reach over a desk and computer. Very rude, childish and petty! After reading reviews, other people had similar experiences Checking in. Will never stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025