Sanctuary Earns A Triple Five-Star Rating

For the fourth consecutive year, The Sanctuary earns a Triple Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. In 2023, The Ocean Room, Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s premier steakhouse, joined The Sanctuary and The Spa at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in receiving the highest accolade from the world-renowned authority on excellence in hospitality. This marks the eighteenth consecutive year the luxury hotel and spa have earned the distinction.
The Sanctuary is one of only 16 properties worldwide and only one of five in the US to earn Five Stars in the categories of hotel, spa and restaurant.

The Ocean Room Chef de Cuisine Steven Brooks
“Receiving the Forbes triple Five-Star rating for the fourth consecutive year is an incredible honor and a true reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence,” said General Manager Bill Lacey. “This recognition belongs to every associate who brings genuine care, attention to detail, and heartfelt hospitality to our guests each day. We are deeply grateful to Forbes Travel Guide and, most importantly, to our guests, who inspire us to continually raise the bar and deliver exceptional, personalized experiences year after year.”
Forbes Travel Guide defines Five-Star hospitality as providing “virtually flawless service and amazing facilities.”Travel Guide is the only independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise.