The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection

The beautiful accommodations, exceptional service, and delicious dining exceeded my expectations, and I truly felt welcomed and celebrated throughout my stay. Your kindness and attention to detail did not go unnoticed, and I appreciate all the effort that went into making my visit so wonderful. Kudos to having an all-star team, that make such special memories for your guests. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience—We look forward to returning soon!

The Dunlin in South Carolina is a beautiful property with stunning natural surroundings, but it falls short of the high expectations expected at an Auberge property. While the setting is serene, the lack of indoor common areas to relax is noticeable. The biggest drawback is the limited dining options—having only one restaurant on the entire property means the menu should offer more variety to justify the exclusivity. Additionally, while the food is excellent, the value for the price isn’t quite there. The pool is well-maintained, albeit small, and the poolside service is a highlight. The gym and spa facilities are lovely, but the gym, which technically belongs to local residents, requires staff assistance for access, which is an inconvenience. The rooms themselves are beautifully designed, with elegant decor, comfortable beds, and lovely bathrooms. However, since the rooms are all located outside, inclement weather—like the rain we experienced—makes the trek to and from the main areas less than ideal. The staff at The Dunlin is incredible, but there simply aren’t enough of them to provide the level of service expected at a resort of this caliber. While it is understandable that this is the low season, the limited staffing is still noticeable. That said, the biking and walking areas are truly stunning, offering a great way to explore the property. Overall, The Dunlin has a lot of potential but still needs to refine its offerings, particularly in dining and overall guest accessibility. With some adjustments, it has the foundation to become a standout destination, but for now, it has a few kinks to work out.

We spent 2 nights at the Dunlin the week of Christmas. Absolutely stunning property and rooms. Perfect for 2-3 night stays. The resort is situated on the Kiawah River. Note there is no beach or golf access; however, numerous activities are available. Most for additional fee. I did a candle making class but there are bike paths, kayaks, fire pits, fitness classes, all sorts of stuff. Or you can just relax on the screened porch which we also enjoyed. The food was quite good and well-thought out but somewhat limited. I especially enjoyed the pickled shrimp at Linettes. You would definitely want to go off campus if staying more than a couple nights. Gym was great with lots of equipment and a sauna. I didn’t visit the spa but my friend who was also there said it was great. I booked a suite to give us more room but the king rooms also look spacious. Definitely book a river view. Our only issue was lack of noise insulation between the rooms. Service was fantastic across the board. What you would expect from Auberge. We had an issue and they resolved it quickly, professionally, and without question. Overall, highly recommend. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays, and I would love to visit in the spring/fall to enjoy more of the outdoor activities.

I really wanted to love it here. The surroundings and design of the room is just beautiful, but….. 1)the staff is lovely but there aren’t enough of them. I waited at reception for 10 minutes with not a person in sight. 2) ordered wine at the bar and received dirty glass. They were extremely apologetic and gave me a very large pour but it didn’t feel great to return the glass 3) there is literally an elephant in heels above me. We are on the second floor and it appears the female guest above me is trying to get her steps in for the day. The whole room reverberates with each step. 4) there is not enough lighting on the pathways to the rooms. It’s dark and rainy, would be nice to see where I’m going. Bishops lodge has golf carts, I was told it isn’t far enough here to warrant them. How about it being dark and pouring rain? 5) took forever to get our bags. As I mentioned at the beginning, the staff are trying very hard and I’m rooting for them. At 1300 a night, I expect more. I definitely expect to not hear the amount of neighbor noise I am hearing. I’m so disappointed and I doubt we will come back again.

Our three nights at The Dunlin were very relaxing, and the whole stay exceeded our expectations. We stayed in Room 60, a Riverfront Suite the Plover building: it was a Saltgrass Suite or a Seabrook Suite. Excellent daily housekeeping and nightly turndown service. The gas fireplace worked well - we used it every night as we were there during a cold spell. Great water pressure in the shower. The Plover building is a short walk from the main building that houses Linnette’s and The Willet Room (where we got coffee in the morning). We ate two dinners at Linnette’s and both meals were really good. My first night’s entree was the duck confit, and the second night I had the beefcheeks. For dessert, we had the spiced apple cobbler and the spiced chai panna cotta. The Plover building does not have an elevator, but other buildings do. Just something to be aware of, if you don’t like stairs. The property has lovely grounds and bikes for easy exploring. The Aster Spa is lovely and I had a terrific deep tissue massage with Marie. We would definitely go back in warmer weather to enjoy the bike trails and pools.

Beautiful venue! Gorgeous hotel! The rooms are so cozy and warm I didn’t want to leave!! Spotless! Exquisite wedding venue!! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The location is spectacular. Very relaxing. The hotel restaurant, Linnette’s was amazing! Ten stars!!