May River Manor

I’m so glad I found this place. It’s serene and close to town. Not hard to find using Waze which was recommended. There is background music playing throughout the house and a bright and calming ambience. You give them your breakfast selection the night before and they bring coffee to your room in the morning at the time you choose. Perfect venue for a getaway, celebration or other special occasion.

A stay at May River Manor is very much an experience unto itself. We spent a week in Bluffton and Hilton Head to relax and get good sleep before our baby’s arrival later in the year and this hotel by far blew us away. From the moment we arrived, everything about this experience was perfect. The hotel itself is stunning. The owner mentioned to us that he renovated it himself over seven years and the attention to detail and personalized care very much stands out in just how well cared for and beautiful this property is. Every inch is gleaming and pristine and feels very much like a luxury retreat. When I contrast this with the other hotel we stayed at in Hilton Head - a beach front property that, while gleaming in photos and renovated just a few years ago, had chipping furniture that matched its underwhelming service - it stands head and shoulders above anything else. The interior of May River feels pulled straight from a Restoration Hardware or Ethan Allen showroom and our room was a master lesson on comfort and beauty. Beyond the aesthetics, the service and comfort during our stay made it feel like the retreat we’d hoped to experience on our baby moon. On arrival, we were welcomed with a delicious and unexpected snack board brought to our room that helped us feel relaxed and cared for from the start. Mornings began with coffee brought straight to our room and a quiet hour of reading with coffee in bed that has become a new wish ritual to start the day. Breakfast you just have to experience for yourself. Accommodations were easily made for foods that I’m avoiding during pregnancy. A few days of this treatment and poolside relaxation had us feeling better rested from a vacation than we have in years. The staff made every moment memorable and had so many personalized recommendations to enhance our stay. I felt like I didn’t have to think hard or stress over planning at any moment (thanks Meg!). Cannot recommend enough - Very much looking forward to visiting again!

May Manor is a gem. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the drive up to the property is stunning. Inside, I was greeted warmly and offered a glass of wine. The rooms are gorgeous featuring art from local artists that can be purchased. Breakfast was hearty and hot and delivered to my room. I could not have been more pleased with my stay and would highly recommend!!