Hilton Head Island

jplante4 wrote:
More going south reviews...

There are 2 RV "resorts" on HHI, the RV Resort and Marina and the Motorcoach resort. We stayed at the motorcoach resort for a week.

This place is really, really, really nice. Any RV park that wants to call itself a "resort" should have to spend a few days in this place first. The sites are privately owned and most are immaculate. The resort staff deals with all landscaping except the shrubbery in each site. There are tennis courts, a climate controlled (read heated and cooled) pool and a dog park. Many, many restaurants close by, and a Publix and Walgreens within walking distance.

Sites - the sites are mostly pavers or stamped concrete, with some concrete pads with marble stones. The quality of the sites as well as the accoutrements (chairs, tables, etc) are variable. You should take advantage of the video tour of the sites on the website. Some sites in the 200-300 loop back up to a car wash, and if you don't like the sound of blow dryers spooling up every 2 minutes, stay away from the corner of that loop.

Area- Hilton Head is high end and golf-centric. The stores are set back from the road and somewhat hidden. Snob zoning galore. Ton of restaurants in the area. I can recommend Bullies BBQ on Bus. 278. (don't be fooled by its low key appearance.) We did a day trip to Savannah (about a 45 minute drive) which is a beautiful city.

Resort - we got a deal because it was our first time there (25% off) and the daily rate after add-ons (rec. fee and utility fee) worked out to $47/day. Normal rate is $65/day.

If you have a bike, the package you get when you check in has a map of the many bike trails on the island. Enterprise by the airport (not at the airport) will pick you up at the resort.

I guess we're spoiled now. Any place we stay will be measured against HHIMR. I doubt that we'll find a nicer place, considering that we don't really like to pay >$50 a night.

Having stayed at both a few times before - I agree they are both FIRST CLASS Resorts - the Marina allows you to see great Sunsets and welcomes Trailers, Also the Restaurant on the point has always had excellent food - the Motorcoach Resort is more in the middle of the Island closer to the beaches and is great for bike rides and beach visits, we have always made our visits in the winter and have enjoyed the mild weather.

While both may be a little "Upper Crust" in appearance we have always enjoyed the other campers we have met.

If you enjoyed these then you might also enjoy the number of ORA Resorts in Florida and California. Lake Toxaway was another that was just down the road. The ORA name has left most as the company has gone the way of many, but the Resorts live on.

JMHO,