The Sanctuary Earns Forbes Ratings

Kiawah Island, SC, February 12, 2025 – For the third consecutive year, The Sanctuary at
Kiawah Island Golf Resort has earned a triple Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. The
Sanctuary hotel, The Spa at The Sanctuary, and The Ocean Room, the resort’s flagship restaurant,
were awarded Five Stars by the international authority on assessing service and facility standards.
The Sanctuary is one of only 14 properties worldwide to hold a triple Five-Star rating.
“We are deeply honored to once again be recognized by Forbes Travel Guide for achieving this
recognition,” says General Manager Bill Lacey. “Being awarded Forbes’ highest rating is a
remarkable testament to the unwavering service and genuine hospitality our employees deliver to
our guests on a daily basis. I could not be more proud of our team for earning this achievement.”
The Forbes Travel Guide is the only independent global rating system for luxury hotels,
restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises.

To learn more about The Sanctuary, visit www.kiawahresort.com. To view the full Star Ratings
for 2025 and learn more about how Forbes Travel Guide determines its Star Ratings, visit
ForbesTravelGuide.com.

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ABOUT KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
Located along 10 miles of pristine beach less than 30 miles south of Charleston, S.C., Kiawah Island Golf Resort consistently ranks as one of the country’s top resorts. It includes The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the resort’s Forbes “Triple” Five-Star/AAA Five Diamond 255-room hotel and spa, nearly 500 private villas and luxury homes, and five championship golf courses, including The Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup, the 2012 PGA Championship, 2021 PGA Championship, and 2031 PGA Championship. The resort offers award-winning racquet sports programming at Roy Barth Tennis Center and features acclaimed recreation and nature programs throughout the island. For more information, visit www.kiawahresort.com.

CONTACT
Bryan Hunter, Director of Public Relations | 843-768-2749 | bryan_hunter@kiawahresort.com