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Johns Island

The Dunlin, Auberge Collection

Rialto Score 9.5+

An Auberge hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Surrounded by 2,000 acres of Kiawah Riverfront and grasslands, The Dunlin blends Lowcountry luxury with coastal living at its finest. The 72 whitewashed, cottage-style accommodations are stylishly relaxed and feature private porches. Traverse miles of trails by bike or foot. Paddle a kayak through the tidal flats, visit the farm animals, or go birdwatching, crabbing, and fishing. Linnette’s restaurant features a seasonal, seafood-forward menu; after dinner, make s’mores around the campfire. Book a signature spa treatment incorporating local Aster honey.

6000 Kiawah River Drive, 29455 Johns Island, SC, United States
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The Dunlin, Auberge Collection

About The Dunlin, Auberge Collection

Insider tip

Set off on a guided river safari into the salt marsh, navigating the maze of waterways while watching for abundant wildlife including dolphins, otters, diamondback terrapins, ospreys, and blue herons.

In the hotel’s own words

The Dunlin welcomes you to experience the outdoor bliss of coastal living in Charleston's Sea Islands

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Journey just 20 miles from Charleston to Johns Island and the banks of the Kiawah River – the coastal home of The Dunlin, named after our beautiful local shorebird. We welcome you to breathe in the sea air, surrender to sunny days and starry nights dictated by the simple pleasures of nature's rhythms. Get lost, physically and metaphorically, along our labyrinthine paths through the marshland or in a good book whilst sitting on a wicker rocking chair on your wooden porch, cocktail in hand. This here is a peaceful life, marked by conversation with extended family and friends, farm-fresh Southern cooking, and the whistles of Carolina wren in the distance. Welcome.

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Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

12 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Dunlin King
The Dunlin King rooms offer comfortable accommodations with a petite sitting area and generous bathroom with a walk-in rain shower. · King bed · Private terrace · Spacious bathroom with double vanity and walk-in rain shower · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-room seating area with sofa
490 ft²
2Riverfront King
Relax in a cozy living area, or on your large porch – the Riverfront King rooms provide plenty of space in which to luxuriate, along with a roomy king-size bed and double closets.
490 ft²
3Riverfront Double Queen
Designed with a unique layout to maximize space, The Riverfront Double Queen rooms have what’s needed to comfortably share space with family or friends – plus ample closets and a deep soaking tub to create a sense of home.
Members only
4Dunlin Double Queen
Designed with a unique layout to maximize space, The Dunlin Double Queen rooms have what’s needed to comfortably share space with family or friends – plus ample closets and a deep soaking tub to create a sense of home.
Members only
Suites
Size
5Riverfront Suite
With a deep soaking tub in the bedroom that offer sweeping views of the Kiawah River, the Riverfront Suites at The Dunlin are the perfect place for couples to live out the Southern living dream, with wicker porches and comfortable dining nooks.
Members only
6Dunlin Suite
The Dunlin Suites are the perfect place to experience the Southern living dream, with outdoor wicker porches, comfortable dining nooks, and living spaces with a fireplace.
Members only
7Sweetbay One Bedroom Suite
Reminiscent of the summer houses of a bygone era, the Sweetbay Suite is the largest accomodation at The Dunlin that offers living space. Designed to bring the outdoors in, a wraparound wicker porch with views across the river and a soaking tub maximizes the dream of cabin living.
Members only
8Arbor One Bedroom Suite
White beadboard walls, honey oak floors, wicker accents, and printed linens – plus over 1, – impart the distinct sense of ‘home’ to the Arbor One Bedroom Suite. A dining table and cozy living room with a fireplace beckon relaxation, while ample closet space means you can unpack completely to create your own abode.
Members only
9Riverfront Two Bedroom King Suite
Ideal for multi-generational travel, families, or groups of friends the Riverfront Two Bedroom King Suites at The Dunlin connect two king rooms. Each of the suites merge outdoors with in, offering expansive windows that open to natural terraces with lounge areas and sweeping views of the Kiawah River.
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10Riverfront Two Bedroom Queen Suite
Ideal for multi-generational travel, families, or groups of friends the Riverfront Two Bedroom Queen Suites at The Dunlin connect a king room with a double queen room.
Members only
11Arbor Two Bedroom Suite
White beadboard walls, honey oak floors, wicker accents, and printed linens – plus over 1, – impart the distinct sense of ‘home’ to the Arbor Two Bedroom Suite. A dining table and cozy living room with a fireplace beckon relaxation, while ample closet space means you can unpack completely to create your own abode.
Members only
Villas
Size
12Sweetbay Two Bedroom Cottage
Reminiscent of the summer houses of a bygone era, the Sweetbay Cottage offers complete privacy and living space. Designed to bring the outdoors in, a wraparound wicker porch with views across the river and a soaking tub maximizes the dream of cabin living.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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