Indulge in soothing massages at the full-service spa and make a splash in the 2 outdoor pools. Keep fit at the fitness center during your stay.
Culinary Delights and Refreshing Drinks
Choose from 3 restaurants for a delectable dining experience or opt for 24-hour room service. Enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge and grab snacks at the cafe.
Comfort and Connectivity
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs, minibars, and designer toiletries. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and unwind on your private balcony.
Experience luxury at The Dunlin Auberge Resorts Collection in Johns Island. Book your stay now for a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation!
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Beautiful hotel
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Incredible property
At the hotel
Popular amenities
33 listed
24-hour front desk
Accessible shuttle
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Children's club
Children's club (surcharge)
Concierge service
Fitness facilities
Food and water bowls
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Pools & wellness
Full-service spa
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Dining & drinks
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Fitness & outdoors
Garden
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety & cleanliness
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Getting around & access
Free valet parking
No accessible shuttle
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Guest services
Luggage storage
Supervised childcare/activities
Services & essentials
Free bicycles on site
Free WiFi
Paddleboard on site
Porter/bellhop
Reception hall
Wedding services
Review in focus
41 reviews
10/ 10
Beautiful hotel, had a perfect stay!
Madison · 2025-08-18
The guest experience
9.0out of 10 41 verified reviews
Loved most
Beautiful hotel
Great service
Incredible property
Amazing location
How guests scored the stay
Service9.6
Staff described as friendly with great service.
Location9.1
Very peaceful and relaxing location.
Cleanliness9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience9.1
Guest had a perfect stay!
Room Quality9.0
Beautiful hotel, described as the best place ever.
Food and Beverage8.6
Good food mentioned.
Value for Money8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Consistent
90% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
9.041 reviews
Guest review
10/10
Madison · 2025-08-18
“Beautiful hotel, had a perfect stay!”
Guest review
10/10
Candace · family · 2025-08-15
“Excellent ”
Guest review
10/10
julia · family · 2025-08-07
“the best place i’ve ever stayed! it was truly amazing. ”
Guest review
10/10
Jonathan · family · 2025-08-01
“Very peaceful and relaxing location. Friendly staff and good food. ”
Guest review
10/10
Alicia · 2025-07-30
“Incredible property ”
Beautiful hotel and neighborhood
10/10
Bernhard · 2025-07-27
“Beautiful hotel and amazing service. Will definitely go back”
Guest review
10/10
Bernhard · 2025-07-27
“Beautiful hotel and great service ”
Is this a money laundering operation?
4/10
lynnel635 · NONE · 2025-07-20
“Bottom line: By the time we left The Dunlin (a day early), I was convinced it's a money laundering operation. How else to explain the weirdness we encountered?
First the pros:
1. Beautifully decorated.
2. Food was excellent, other than my husband's burger at lunch, which upset his stomach.
3. Staff, with a couple exceptions (see Cons) were excellent: friendly, helpful, professional. Some of the best service I've had in awhile.
Now the cons:
1. This place swims in a sea of concrete. It's at the back of a tightly packed development, with houses everywhere you look (except the river/marsh). Not at all conducive to a relaxing, quiet getaway.
2. Hotter than Hades. We live in the South Carolina Lowcountry and know heat. You beat it with shade and trees. This place had none.
3. World's smallest pool. Could barely swim.
4. Nothing to do. This was especially galling, as we got charged a $52 resort fee for ... nothing. My husband went through a hassle to get into the "gym," which was on par with a Hampton Inn, at best. We didn't see the spa, as we decided to leave early.
5. Weird layout. Check-in "lobby" is smaller than my living room. The only place to sit is on the tiny porch, which in Carolina heat or thunderstorms would be uncomfortable and unsafe. The "fine dining" restaurant (more below), Linette's, is up a steep flight of stairs. The suites had a large living area, but tiny a bedroom.
6. Suite bathroom lacked enough towel bars or hooks for towels, had only one bathmat for sink and shower, needed a makeup mirror, and the sink vanity area was so small that everything got wet when I washed my face.
Now the biggest con: We were there for our anniversary and the Dunlin kindly put a split of champagne and a small cake in our room. So nice. Then we had lunch at Linette's -- and realized that was it for "fine dining." The place looks like an ice cream parlor, has a noisy and smelly open kitchen, has a bar taking up lots of space, and it was too hot to eat on their balcony. However, the downstairs bar/lounge is beautiful and very quiet. Surely they'd let us eat there....
We check in for our dinner, greeted by a nearly deaf hostess who was so unresponsive I feared she had a medical issue. No smile, no greeting. The manager was there and did greet us. We declined a noisy two top next to the bar, in the center of the room, where EVERYONE had to walk past us -- not romantic. Too hot to eat outside. So we asked if we could eat downstairs in the Willet Room (lobby bar). Yes, we could. Yay!
Super waiter (Darren? Daryl?) was very professional, friendly and welcoming, then broke the bad news: We only could order bar bites there: dips, shrimp cocktail, etc. NOT an anniversary dinner. We asked if an exception could be made, but the waiter said he couldn't. I could see how uncomfortable he was being the bearer of bad news, and it wasn't his fault. So I went upstairs, collared the manager, and explained the situation. After a moment, he got it, and we had a delectable meal served to us, along with two glasses of Champagne.
But c'mon, people: You're in the service business. I formerly was a convention planner, working with some of the finest properties in the US. I've stayed at legendary properties in the North America, Europe and Central America. NO ONE should have to pull rank to be served a meal in the bar. It's not just bad policy, it's indicative of the main problem at The Dunlin: It's masquerading as a fine resort, but needs a real service-oriented heart and soul behind the mask.”
Guest review
10/10
Matthew · family with children · 2025-07-16
“We really enjoyed our stay. Great pool. Great service. Great food. Enjoyed the complementary paddle boards. We will come back soon.”
Visit The Dunlin for a Memorable Trip - Take the Trip and Make the Memories!
10/10
paigef472 · Family · 2025-07-07
“Wonderful and professional staff! Each person excelled in their work and was attentive to our stay. They made us feel welcomed and appreciated. The property is beautifully decorated and thoughtfully curated. We have already highly recommended The Dunlin to several friends. We made wonderful and unexpected memories during our trip and stay there. Our youngest daughter loved Camp Dunby and the staff. What a clever and perfect mascot (the cutest rattan puppy)!
Meals were thoughtfully prepared and carefully presented. We loved the nightly 'smores option, turn down services, food, drinks, views, daily activities, and bike rides. The farms were also unique and a lot of fun and learning. The staff on the farms are experts and take great pride in their work. The playground was so well done! Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the zip line and playground equipment. It's all in the details and the Dunlin has details down. We also appreciate the complimentary car service on the one night we went to dinner. There is little need to leave the property but it was a great option if you like!”
Guest review
10/10
Kyra · partner · 2025-07-07
“The team at the Dunlin was so thoughtful in making our wedding night special! Ally even wrote us a handwritten card congratulating us on our wedding! It was a beautiful facility kept on top notch condition. Their attention to detail was incredible. We had dinner at Linnette’s the night before the wedding and breakfast there the next morning. It was perfect! Will be coming back! ”
Guest review
10/10
Jillian · 2025-06-26
“Excellent service all around. Love all the details and charming decor. ”
Guest review
10/10
Karla · family with children · 2025-06-18
“Property is beautiful. Every last design detail was thought of and is perfection! ”
Guest review
10/10
OSCAR · 2025-06-16
“Brand new ”
Auburge Properties- Guaranteed Excellence
8/10
asterlingview · Couples · 2025-06-10
“This is our 4th Auburge property we've visited (with two more in the pipeline) and the brand is always a winner. We had a wonderful stay at The Dunlin for our babymoon—an unforgettable escape that beautifully blended luxury and Lowcountry charm. The property is exquisitely decorated, from the serene guest rooms to the inviting shared spaces. Everything feels thoughtfully curated and quietly luxurious, creating the perfect setting to relax before welcoming a baby.
One of our favorite parts of the trip was the coastal safari, which was both peaceful and full of flora sightings. We also had a fantastic morning with kayaking guide Morgan, whose knowledge of the marshes and warm energy made the whole experience feel intimate and special. And we loved the “going for grits” breakfast experience—cozy, delicious, and quintessentially Southern.
A special thank-you to Emily from Guest Experiences, who made us feel genuinely cared for. Every detail was handled with grace and warmth, making our babymoon feel even more special.
If I had one wish, it would be for more dining options on property. What’s available is beautifully executed, but given how remote the location is, having a bit more variety would elevate the stay even further.
Still, this is a place we’d return to in a heartbeat. A quiet gem on Johns Island, perfect for couples, nature lovers, and anyone looking to truly unplug.”
Guest review
8/10
Lauren · family · 2025-05-01
“The hotel was beautiful! They needed more staff. When I checked in there was a long wait to get checked in. They had two desk to check guest in. When we called for room service no one answered the phone. I waited 20 mins then tried again still no answer. Finally I got connected to the front desk. The hotel is beautiful. However they definitely need more staffing to accommodate the size of the facility. ”
Great Location for a Wedding!
8/10
O6615HSlynneh · Family · 2025-04-30
“Stayed at the Dunlin for my granddaughter’s wedding. The staff throughout the venue were unfailingly gracious and helpful except for one location.
The food for the wedding reception and Easter Brunch was truly excellent and I’m a very picky patron. Everything was delicious and served beautifully.
Another review or two mention that the Dunlin - a fairly new resort— is still working out a few details and I agree.
Arriving at a busy, crowded time can be chaotic due to the small size of the check in space. You may find yourself waiting outside until earlier arrivals have checked in while harried valets are parking your car.
I also had housekeeping staff come to my room to tidy up AFTER I checked in. To be fair, the hotel was very busy due to the Easter holiday and Spring break but several guests of the wedding had to wait past check in time to have access to their rooms.
If you are a light sleeper, you may want to be specific that you prefer NOT to stay in the 6002 bldg particularly units 1 and 4.
I was in unit 4 which has a lovely interior but overlooks the back of the main bldg, trash containers and back doors where early trash collectors, grounds staff and deliveries arrive. It’s noisy!!Hotel management needs to train staff and vendors to be considerate of guests in 6002 or adjust the cost of the units.”
Guest review
10/10
Michael · 2025-04-29
“My stay was awesome!”
Missing the mark
6/10
Michael · 2025-04-18
“Pros: Rooms and grounds are beautiful, new and spacious. You truly feel like you’ve been transported when you arrive. The screened in porches are a very nice touch. Beds are very comfortable. The service by the pool was quick and they were very attentive. Spa staff also very friendly.
Cons: For an Auberge and for the type of experience you expect from this caliber of property - they are seriously missing the mark.
Linettes: The service was subpar. I’m not sure if it was the waiters experience but both attentiveness and brevity were unacceptable for the money you are paying to dine. The options are extremely limited for a property that is so isolated and the food was not very good. Things we did enjoy were the bread and crab dip. Everything else was not worth the price. Filet was dry and the broccoli was room temperature when it arrived.
Service: when checking out we called the front desk several times on both the hotel landline and cell - no one picked up. We wanted help with our bags since our room was the last building and third floor (no elevator). I texted the concierge - they responded after 10 minutes and no one showed up. After 30 minutes we finally got thru to someone to send a bellman. Not being able to get in touch with staff is a HUGE flaw for this type of resort and did not leave a great last impression.
I am trying to fair balance my review but the cons are big ones especially when experiencing high end properties around the world.”
Superb Sanctuary on John’s Island
10/10
lucky7m7 · Family · 2025-03-25
“If you’re looking for the most gorgeous boutique hotel in the Charleston area, this is IT! Situated right on the river and oriented to enjoy the gorgeous natural landscape, this hotel is just beyond lovely. The decor is both cozy and elegant and with such an incredible attention to detail, it feels like you’re staying at the home of your most sophisticated southern friend’s vacation home. The staff is OUTSTANDING- anticipating your needs, offering bottles of water, hustling to get your car, and stopping to suggest a great restaurant and have a chat. The restaurant on property, Linettes, is also superb - the food is inventive and delicious and the wait staff is top notch. The Willett Room has the best lattes and scones and wonderful, creative cocktails- ask for Darrel, who will take fine care of you and suggest the perfect signature cocktail to suit your fancy. We never wanted to leave and will certainly be back as soon as possible!”
