What's included with your stay and what costs extra
The 16% resort fee and a separate $4.56 per-accommodation, per-night destination fee are added to room rates; the resort fee covers things like fitness-center use, Wi‑Fi, on-property transportation, bottled water and pool and beach access. Meals, spa treatments, golf, tennis lessons (beyond the one hour of complimentary court time after noon), bicycle rentals and valet parking are paid extra.
In this guide
- What the resort fee includes
- What’s included in guest rooms
- Dining: what you pay for and what’s complimentary
- Pools, beach access and family facilities
- Spa, fitness center and wellness — what’s free and what costs extra
- Recreation, golf, tennis, bikes and excursions
- Payments, parking, pets and essential policies
What the resort fee includes
Wild Dunes Resort applies a 16% resort fee to accommodation rates plus a separate destination fee of $4.56 per accommodation, per night. The resort fee bundles a number of complimentary services and access items.
Included items are geared to on-property convenience and basic recreation rather than food or paid activities; spa treatments, golf green fees and most lesson- or rental-based activities are not included.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in guest rooms and public hotspots
- Fitness-center use (main fitness center on Sweetgrass Inn second floor) and pool access
- On-property resort transportation
- Two bottled waters daily plus hydration stations and in-room coffee
- Concierge service, complimentary games, and 24-hour security
- One hour of complimentary tennis court time daily after noon
| Fee | What's covered |
|---|---|
| 16% resort fee | Fitness center, Wi‑Fi, on-property transport, bottled water, pool/beach access, concierge |
| $4.56 destination fee | Per accommodation, per night (separate from resort fee) |
| Paid extras | Dining, spa treatments, golf, bike rentals, valet parking |
What’s included in guest rooms
Complimentary in-room Wi‑Fi, in-room coffee, two bottled waters daily and standard room amenities are provided in all Boardwalk Inn and Sweetgrass Inn rooms. Some rooms include balconies or patios—if you’re traveling with young children, contact the resort about outdoor-space suitability.
Specific room types at the hotels include Room (Boardwalk Inn), Room (Sweetgrass Inn), Premium Room (Sweetgrass Inn), Junior Suite (Boardwalk Inn), Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweetgrass Inn) and The Boardwalk Suite Ocean View, Boardwalk Inn. Rollaway beds and cribs are not available.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in every guest room
- In-room coffee and bottled water included
- No rollaway beds or cribs available—plan sleeps based on listed beds
- Some rooms provide balconies/terraces; suitability for children varies
| Example room | Included basic items |
|---|---|
| Room (Boardwalk Inn) | Wi‑Fi, coffee, bottled water, standard toiletries |
| Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweetgrass Inn) | Wi‑Fi, coffee, bottled water, larger living area |
| The Boardwalk Suite Ocean View, Boardwalk Inn | Wi‑Fi, coffee, bottled water, ocean-view balcony |
Dining: what you pay for and what’s complimentary
Wild Dunes is not an all-inclusive resort. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar purchases at the resort’s restaurants and bars are charged separately. Signature outlets include Coastal Provisions (Boardwalk Inn), Oystercatcher Bar + Restaurant (Sweetgrass Inn) and Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar (poolside).
Some dining venues accept reservations (Coastal Provisions and Oystercatcher do); outdoor seating is typically first come, first served. The resort also operates grab-and-go options and a coffee café for quick purchases.
- Coastal Provisions — full-service restaurant (Boardwalk Inn lobby); reservations accepted
- Oystercatcher Bar + Restaurant — Sweetgrass Inn; reservations accepted
- Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar — poolside casual dining at Sweetgrass Pool Complex
- Hudson’s Market & Café and Coastal Crust provide quick or family-friendly options
- Food and beverages are paid on-site; room charges, cards and digital payments accepted (property is cashless)
| Venue | Typical payment |
|---|---|
| Coastal Provisions | Guest pays on consumption; reservations recommended |
| Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar | Poolside menu — paid on consumption |
| Hudson’s Market & Café / Woody’s Eatery | Grab-and-go, paid on consumption |
Pools, beach access and family facilities
Pool and beach access are part of the resort experience and covered under the resort fee. The property lists multiple outdoor pools — including a children’s pool — and the adults-only Boardwalk Inn Pool.
Pool hours generally run from about 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM; some pools (for example, certain swim-center pools) may require reservations. The adults-only Boardwalk Inn Pool observes a daily adults-only policy during posted hours.
- Multiple outdoor pools across Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn, including a children's pool
- Boardwalk Inn Pool is adults-only during scheduled hours each day (check current posted times)
- Beach towels and beach access are included
- Some pools or the Swim Center may require reservations—confirm with front desk
| Facility | Included? |
|---|---|
| Beach access & towels | Yes (resort fee) |
| Pool access | Yes (resort fee); certain pools may require reservations |
| Children’s pool | Yes (family-friendly) |
Spa, fitness center and wellness — what’s free and what costs extra
Fitness-center use (main facility on the Sweetgrass Inn second floor) is included via the resort fee and is open daily within posted hours. Spa access (to relaxation spaces) is listed as included, but spa treatments and salon services are paid separately and must be booked.
The Spa at Sweetgrass is a larger facility with treatment rooms and an outdoor spa garden; day passes and individual treatments can be purchased by guests and non-guests. Salon services (The Salon at Sweetgrass) are also paid services; a children's manicure/pedicure option exists for ages 10 and under when accompanied by an adult.
- Fitness center: included (requires room key for entry; hours posted on property)
- Spa access to relaxation areas: listed as included; treatments are paid
- Spa bookings: book online or by phone (Spa reception phone available)
- Salon services and child treatments are paid extras
| Service | Included or Paid |
|---|---|
| Gym access | Included (resort fee) |
| Spa treatments (massages, facials) | Paid |
| Spa relaxation garden/day pass | Available for purchase (guests and non-guests) |
Recreation, golf, tennis, bikes and excursions
Some basic recreation perks are included—such as one hour of complimentary tennis court time daily after noon and seasonal Island Adventures programming—while most rentals and guided activities are paid. Bicycle rentals, golf green fees at the two Tom Fazio-designed courses, water excursions and specialized lessons are charged separately.
The resort can help arrange boat charters, narrated harbor tours, deep-sea fishing, kayaking and tide-dependent eco-tours; these departures generally use Isle of Palms Marina or other local docks and are paid services.
- One complimentary hour of tennis court time daily after noon (additional court time or lessons are paid)
- Bicycle rentals — paid
- Golf green fees and priority reservations for the resort’s courses — paid
- Water excursions (kayak, paddleboard, charter trips) — paid and bookable through Island Adventures
| Activity | Typical cost status |
|---|---|
| Tennis (first hour after noon) | Included |
| Extra tennis time / lessons | Paid |
| Golf | Paid (priority reservation for guests) |
| Bicycle rentals | Paid |
Payments, parking, pets and essential policies
Wild Dunes Resort is cashless across resort-operated outlets; the property accepts major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and guests can charge to their room. A government-issued photo ID and credit/debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges.
Valet parking is the only on-property parking option and is a paid service. Pets are not allowed anywhere on the grounds; service animals are exempt from the pet policy. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM; early/late requests may incur fees and are subject to availability.
- Valet parking only — paid (property lists a valet charge)
- Property is cashless — major cards and digital payments accepted
- Pets prohibited (service animals welcome); violations carry a minimum fee
- Check-in 4:00 PM–midnight; check-out by 11:00 AM; guests must be 18+ to check in
| Policy | Note |
|---|---|
| Cashless operations | Charges accept card/Apple/Google Pay; no cash at resort outlets |
| Pet policy | No pets allowed; service animals exempt |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM |
