This trip was a first to Hilton Head with my family of four (two small children) and we loved it! The Crowne Plaza hotel grounds are relaxing and beautiful.The back of the hotel opens to an outdoor pool, snack cabana and a pretty walkway through 2 small lagoons with hammocks and chairs along the way to rest and watch the local wildlife. Just beyond this walk is the boardwalk directly onto one of the nicest beaches in South Carolina, especially in the morning when it is almost private (though it is plenty busy closer to noon and afternoon). The large indoor pool is heated and heavenly. We swam for about 2 hours one afternoon to avoid the sun and had the pool to ourselves the whole time. The rooms were nice and we loved that our couch made into another pull-out bed. Sounds from the hallway were just a little noisy but I didn't notice any sounds at all coming from the neighboring rooms through the walls. We had the kids taking 2 naps a day and never had any trouble with noise. The main way to access upper level rooms from the pool/beach is through the lobby and cover ups and shoes are required. Had I known, I would have invested in a nicer cover-up. This was a wonderful trip and we will definitely return to this hotel.

Stayed here 2nd week of June and can not say enough about the place.

This is the second time that we have stayed at the resort, the first time was June 2006, and I can not correlate between what I have found on my two visits and the negative reviews on here from some people that I have read in that time frame.

Lots complain about the 'resort facilities fee' of $15 per night and say they do not understand what it is for.

If you check the table in your room then you will find a comprhensive list of the 11 'facilities and amenities' that it covers.

On both occassions that we have stayed we have found everything from the facilities, comfort, cleanliness and staff to be first class while the grounds are fabulous and the beach only a very short walk away.

FWIW we stayed in a King Leisure room on the third floor and it was spotless from start to finish.

I would not hesitate in recommending this resort to anyone thinking of staying here..........just enjoy.

We stayed at the Crowne Plaza for 5 nights. The hotel's location is perfect. You're right on the beach. The sand and ocean aren't visible from most of the property, though. A dune creates a buffer between the hotel and pool and the beach. Also, none of the rooms seem to face the ocean, so I'm not sure there are any with a view. But all you have to do is walk up the stairs over the dune and you're on a huge white sand beach.

Besides the excellent location, the resort is average. The rooms are not very large and don't have any nice ammenities. There's nothing wrong with them, just not what you might expect from a nicer resort. As most resorts do, you're charged extra for almost everything, including a seperate fee for wired and wireless internet access. Self parking, however, is free.

There are plenty of paths to walk around the area. Not only can you stroll along the beach, but you can walk in towards the golf courses and condos. Bikes are available for rent as well.

We recently stayed 5 days and 4 nights at the Crowne Plaza. We've stayed here every summer the last 3 years. The landscaping is gorgeous, the location quiet and private. We always get a king room with pull-out sofa for our daughters. We love, love, love the firm beds in the rooms, and the linen spray, face mask, ear plugs and CD are fun. I wish the room came with a mini-fridge but it doesn't so we bring our own small travel fridge and eat breakfast in the room each day. The decor throughout the hotel and rooms is very nice. Our room was cleaned very well every day and we were never aware of the maids coming and going, even for the turn down service. The towels at the pool are a great convenience, and the food from the pool bar is excellent! The beach is beautiful and very convenient but often crowded because of the public beach access. Our daughters love to feed the numerous turtles in the waterways on the resort grounds, and we enjoy the many adirondeck chairs and hammocks. The staff is very pleasant and polite. We are Priority Club members so we do not get charged any resort fees when we redeem our points for our stay. Without these points we couldn't afford to stay at this lovely hotel. When we are here we feel like we are truly on vacation and feel fortunate to be able to stay here. The location is great, and the Shelter Cove area right down the street has great shopping and dining. Hilton Head Island and the Crowne Plaza Resort are a great destination for fun and relaxation!