Kiawah Island Golf Resort Swimming Pools
Reserved exclusively for Kiawah Island Golf Resort Guests, Governor’s Club Members and escorted Governor’s Club Guests. For more information, please call the Heron Park Nature Center at (843) 768-6001 Please, no outside food or beverages allowed.
Night Heron Family Pool
The Family Pool is a Jr. Olympic size pool with an aqua sundeck, lounging area and space for lap swimming. The family pool is a great place to cruise on your inflatable alligator or turtle and shoot some hoops! The best time for lap swim is 8am – 9:30am. Spring and Fall: The family pool is heated to an afternoon temperature of 82 degrees. After cold nights, it will take a few hours for the pool to reheat to the optimal temperature. Summer: The Family pool is chilled to cool you on even the hottest summer day!
Night Heron Grill “Dine Poolside In The Heart of the Park”
(Seasonal)
Open for the season March 11, 11:00am – 4:00pm Daily
Sit back and relax at this poolside bar and grill. Night Heron Grill is the perfect lunch spot for you and your family, located in the heart of the park. Enjoy a refreshing drink poolside while sampling one of our many menu offerings. With delicious wraps, burgers, salads, and sandwhiches, the NHG is sure to satisfy your appetite while you relax.
2017 Pool Hours: Open Daily!
| March 10th – November 25th | 8am – 11pm |
Night Heron Children’s Pool
Featuring two amazing open flume slides! A large toddler splash zone includes baby bouncers and toddler gator slide. The pools expansive beach entry and interactive spray features including water cannons and a 30-gallon dumping bucket are sure to excite children and adults alike. Slide restrictions: Children must be at least 44” tall. Maximum weight per user: 250 pounds.
In the spring and fall, this pool is heated to a comfortable temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit to enhance the feeling of an extended summer season. It will maintain its temperature in weather above 50 degrees, so, after colder nights, please allow a few hours to reheat to optimal temperature. If the nighttime temperature is below 50 degrees, the pool may be closed the following day. Please contact the Nature Center at 843.768.6001 for the status of the pool.
2017 Pool Hours
| March 19th – April 8th | Daily | 11am – 4pm |
| April 9th – April 22nd | Daily | 10am – 6pm |
| April 23rd – May 20th | Daily | 11am – 4pm |
| May 21st – September 3rd | Daily | 10am – 6pm |
| September 4th – October 1st | Daily | 10am – 4pm |
| October 6th – October 29th | Fri-Sun | 11am – 3pm |
| October 30th – November 18th | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| November 19th – November 25th | Daily | 12pm – 4pm |
West Beach Pool
Located at the West Beach Tennis and Pool Complex across from the Straw Market, this pool is great for relaxing. This pool includes a 5 foot swimming area, aqua playground with kiddie slide and interactive spray features! The tube slide opens for the season on May 23rd. This pool is not heated.
Slide restrictions: Children must be at least 44” tall. Maximum weight per user: 250 pounds.
2017 Pool Hours
| May 3rd – May 22nd (no slides) | Wed-Sun | 11am – 3pm |
| May 23rd – August 12th | Daily | 10am – 6pm |
| August 13th – September 3rd (slides 12-3 Sun, Wed, Fri) | Daily | 11am – 5pm |
| September 6th – October 1st (no slides, not heated) | Wednesday – Sunday | 11am – 3pm |
West Beach Cantina “An Island Twist on Mexican Cuisine”
(Seasonal)
Opening for the season on May 23, 11:00am, Daily
A full service poolside bar and grill offering a fresh spin on Mexican cuisine with an island vibe! Come to the best cantina under the sun for an ultra-relaxed paradise. Our menu highlights flavorful dishes such as shrimp tacos, loaded nachos, and a variety of flavored margaritas. This pool is open to Kiawah Island Golf Resort guests and Governor’s Club members only.
Pool Rules
- Pools are exclusively for Kiawah Island Golf Resort Guests, Governor’s Club Members, and escorted Governor’s Club Guests. All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Swim Diapers are required for children not potty trained.
- Children must be at least 44″ to ride the slides. If your child is under 50″, please have your child measured at the pool shop. Children between 44″ and 50″ will receive a wristband for access to the slides.
- Lifejackets and arm floats are not permitted on the slides.
- Maximum weight for slides is 250 pounds.
- Swim wear with rivets or zippers on the back are not permitted on the slides.
- All Kiawah Island Golf Resort pool complexes are non smoking.
Swimming Lessons
There is no better time to learn to swim than on vacation! With the beaches and pools just a few steps away, make sure you and your family are ready for fun in the water. Allow one of our trained instructors to teach you the basics of swimming or if you are more advanced, we will help you perfect your stroke! All of our instructors are certified in First Aid and CPR.
Private Swimming Lessons
Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 10am and available upon request (weather dependent)
$40/person for 30 minute lesson. Ages 4 and up recommended. 6 months to 3 years lesson is based on senior staff availability, allow plenty of advanced notice.
Private lessons are perfect for swimmers who desire a more individualized and personalized swim or stroke lesson.
