The Sanctuary Retains Triple Five-Star Rating

Kiawah Island, SC, February 11, 2026 – For the fourth 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 16 properties worldwide and one of only five in the US to hold a
triple Five-Star rating for hotel, spa, and restaurant.

“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.”

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.TheSanctuary.com.

To view the new Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com. To learn how Forbes Travel
Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here.

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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