Photo Credit: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa will close temporarily starting Nov. 2 for a $50 million renovation ahead of a planned mid-April 2027 reopening.
The overhaul will touch nearly every aspect of the 420-room resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., from arrival and public spaces, to dining, wellness and meetings facilities. The renovation will include a lobby redesign with expanded indoor-outdoor ocean views, five new food-and-beverage concepts, an adults-only pool and upgrades to the resort's Heavenly Spa by Westin.
“This investment represents an important next step for the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa,” said Markus Krebs, the property's general manager. “Our vision is to build upon what guests have long loved about this resort, while thoughtfully reimagining the experience for its next chapter.”
Five new dining concepts
Food and beverage will be the main focus of the renovation, with five new venues set to debut when the resort reopens. Cordelia's will be a lobby gathering space for cocktails and small plates; Breakwater Provisions will be guests' coffee and tea outlet; Saltwater Social will focus on Lowcountry fare; Port House will be the property's fine-dining restaurant; and Shoreline will offer poolside dining service.
Updates for events
The desire to attract more group business plays a major role in the plans for the resort's future. The property's approximately 40,000 square feet of meeting space will be refreshed with new boardrooms, upgraded function space and enhancements to the oceanfront Grand Event Lawn. The improved spaces are designed to accommodate a wide range of gatherings, with the resort's beachfront location continuing to serve as a key draw for groups.
Expanded wellness offerings
The resort's wellness facilities will receive a significant upgrade as well, with plans calling for an expanded spa campus featuring additional treatment rooms, an infrared sauna, cold-plunge experiences and the new Tranquility Garden. The fitness center will add new equipment, including Peloton bikes and Pilates reformers. New treatments inspired by the South Carolina Lowcountry will be on the spa menu, along with wellness programming for both resort guests and local members.
All told, however, the most notable addition might be Stillwater, a new adults-only pool and relaxation area. The space is intended to complement the resort's existing family-friendly pools and provide a quieter option for guests.