Bluffton, United States

Montage Palmetto Bluff

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The takeaway

Choose it for a village-scale Lowcountry stay where river outings, golf and nature trails matter more than a conventional beach-resort scene.

About the hotel

Along the May River in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Montage Palmetto Bluff occupies part of a 20,000-acre community between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. Its lodging ranges from Inn guestrooms and suites to cottages, signature residences and village homes spread across Wilson and Moreland villages. The larger landscape shapes the stay: a nature preserve, riverfront marina and Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course make this a place for outdoor pursuits as well as village dining, with a scale and setting quite different from a beach resort.

Choose it if

You want a stay organized around the Lowcountry landscape, with the May River, nature preserve and walking and biking trails on the property.
You prefer a choice of accommodation scale, from guestrooms and cottages to multi-bedroom homes and residences.
You want golf or river activities within the resort, including a Jack Nicklaus Signature course and boat and kayak experiences.

Skip it if

You want to step directly onto an ocean beach: the resort’s defining waterfront is the May River, not a beach setting.
You prefer a compact, urban hotel; accommodations and activities are spread across a large community with two villages.

The property

In photographs.

Guest discussion

What real people are saying.

Reddit excerpts · separate from Rex’s editorial judgment

Guests praise the expansive grounds, while room impressions vary: one found the room tired, and another described it as dated but well kept, with a comfortable bed and updated bathroom. One guest reports warm, attentive service; another found the food underwhelming.

“Beautiful, expansive grounds. Tired rooms. The cottages may be better, maybe try those. Food is super meh.”

r/chubbytravel ↗ · Mar 31, 2026

“The service during our trip was excellent. From the moment we arrived until we left, we felt warmly welcomed and well cared for.”

r/chubbytravel ↗ · Dec 18, 2024

“The room was a little dated, but well kept, had a nice bed, and the updated bathroom was more than enough for a chubby room.”

r/chubbytravel ↗ · May 1, 2025

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