The Spa at Sweetgrass: what to expect and how to book
The Spa at Sweetgrass is Wild Dunes Resort’s full-service spa on the lobby level of Sweetgrass Inn offering massages, facials, body treatments, a 3,000-sq-ft outdoor spa garden and 14 treatment rooms. Book treatments online, by calling the spa at 843.886.2555, or at the spa reception desk; non-guests may purchase treatments or a day pass to use the relaxation spaces.
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About The Spa at Sweetgrass
The Spa at Sweetgrass is located on the lobby level of Sweetgrass Inn and is described in resort materials as a 10,000-square-foot facility with 14 treatment rooms and a private outdoor spa garden. The outdoor garden area includes plunge pools, cabanas, zero-gravity chairs and an infrared sauna.
The spa uses TARA Spa Therapy products and includes wellness offerings beyond traditional massages and facials, such as body rituals and alternative healing therapies.
- Size: 10,000 sq. ft. total, plus a 3,000 sq. ft. outdoor spa garden
- 14 treatment rooms
- Outdoor amenities: plunge pools, cabanas, zero-gravity chairs, infrared sauna
- Product line noted: TARA Spa Therapy
Treatments and signature rituals
The Spa at Sweetgrass offers standard spa menus — massages, facials, body treatments/rituals, alternative-wellness therapies and nail services. The resort’s materials list a Signature 4 Sacred Elements Body Buff among the spa’s featured treatments.
Treatments begin with a customized inhalation ritual and close with sound therapy using singing bowls, per spa descriptions.
- Massages: multiple modalities (listed generally on spa menu)
- Facials and skin treatments
- Body rituals including the Signature 4 Sacred Elements Body Buff
- Nail services available at the Salon at Sweetgrass (separate salon hours and booking)
Hours, access and who can go
Spa hours (subject to change) are Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 9:00 AM–8:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Bookings outside these hours are not listed in the resort materials and would require direct confirmation with the spa.
You do not need to be a resort guest to book a treatment or buy a day pass; the spa accepts reservations from locals and visitors. Spa guests may purchase a day pass to use the relaxation spaces without an appointment.
- Weekdays (Mon–Thu): 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Fri–Sat: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Book by phone at 843.886.2555, online, or at the Spa Reception Desk in Sweetgrass Inn lobby
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Friday–Saturday | 9:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM |
What to expect when you arrive
Check in at the Spa Reception Desk in the Sweetgrass Inn lobby when you arrive; you can also check in at the hotel front desk if you are arriving for an overnight stay. A government-issued photo ID and a card may be requested at hotel check-in for incidental charges, per resort policy.
Spa treatments typically include a pre-treatment consultation, a customized opening inhalation ritual and a closing sound-therapy element. Locker rooms and relaxation lounges are available; specific locker-room features and robe/towel policies should be confirmed with the spa.
- Arrive 15–30 minutes before your appointment to complete intake forms and use relaxation facilities
- Bring swimwear if you plan to use outdoor plunge pools or garden amenities
- Payment: Wild Dunes Resort operates cashless — major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or room/member charge are accepted
Salon services and spa garden amenities
The Salon at Sweetgrass (on the Plaza adjacent to Sweetgrass Inn) offers manicures and pedicures and operates Monday–Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. The salon runs a children’s Little Starfish manicure/pedicure for ages 10 and under, who must be accompanied by an adult.
The spa garden provides outdoor relaxation options for guests and day-pass holders: plunge pools, cabanas, zero-gravity chairs and an infrared sauna. Access to the spa’s relaxation spaces is available with a treatment or day pass; specific day-pass details and availability should be confirmed at booking.
- Salon hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Salon closed Sunday)
- Children’s salon service: Little Starfish for ages 10 and under (adult accompaniment required)
- Garden amenities: plunge pools, cabanas, zero-gravity chairs, infrared sauna
Where to stay nearby inside the resort
The spa sits inside Sweetgrass Inn, one of the two hotel buildings at Wild Dunes Resort. If you plan an overnight spa visit, consider Sweetgrass Inn rooms for closest access; the resort also offers Boardwalk Inn accommodations.
Room types at the property include both Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn room names. Pick a room type that fits your needs — Sweetgrass Inn offers suites and Premium Rooms with sofa beds, while Boardwalk Inn includes the Boardwalk Suite Ocean View and other coastal-inspired rooms.
- Select Sweetgrass Inn room names: Room (Sweetgrass Inn), Room, with Sofa bed (Sweetgrass Inn), Premium Room (Sweetgrass Inn), Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweetgrass Inn)
- Select Boardwalk Inn room names: Room (Boardwalk Inn), Junior Suite (Boardwalk Inn), The Boardwalk Suite Ocean View, Boardwalk Inn Pool View rooms
- If proximity to the spa matters, Sweetgrass Inn rooms are on site with direct lobby-level access
| Hotel building | Example room types |
|---|---|
| Sweetgrass Inn | Room (Sweetgrass Inn); Premium Room (Sweetgrass Inn); Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweetgrass Inn) |
| Boardwalk Inn | Room (Boardwalk Inn); Junior Suite (Boardwalk Inn); The Boardwalk Suite Ocean View, Boardwalk Inn |
How to book and extra notes
Spa treatments are bookable online, by phone at 843.886.2555, or in person at the Spa Reception Desk in the Sweetgrass Inn lobby. The resort’s home-page materials also note spa bookings and day passes are available to non-guests.
If you book through an independent travel agency such as BookResorts, note that BookResorts is an agency and not the resort itself; confirm spa appointment availability directly with the spa if you need a specific time. For resort arrival and room policies (check-in/check-out, resort fees, cashless payments), check your reservation confirmation and the resort’s official pages.
- Spa phone for reservations: 843.886.2555
- Bookings can be made online, by phone, or at Spa Reception
- Non-guests may purchase treatments or day passes (confirm availability in advance)
