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Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

4.7 ★★★★★ 503 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Kiawah Island, South Carolina · 1.6 mi to the beach

Laid-back hotel with an outdoor saltwater pool & an exercise room, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

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  • Setting beachfront venue, 1.6 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone +1 843-793-6050
  • Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

300 Farm Lake View Rd, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🍸 Full Bar Service 4 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 503 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“The staff are kind and attentive and the location is prime - close enough to Kiawah to bike (2.”

✈️ easy for out-of-town guests 5 mentions

“Staff were all professional and friendly - special shoutout to Clifford who shuttled us to the beach and provided top tier service and friendly conversation.”

From the reviews

Easily one of the top 3 hotels I’ve stayed at in the past 20 years. This place perfects what an authentic Charleston experience should be—exceptional accommodations, curated boutique shopping, and seriously delicious food, all right there basically on the same property. But here’s what really sets it apart: the staff.

★★★★★ — Bears, Dec 2025

The Crown Jewel of the Marriott Portfolio - As a Lifetime Marriott Titanium Elite member, I've stayed at countless properties worldwide, but The Andell Inn is the finest hotel in the entire Marriott portfolio. What truly sets this property apart are the employees including Marisa, the Assistant General Manager.

★★★★★ — Tre, Nov 2025

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Getting married at Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.