The Dunlin - A Southern Retreat
Introducing The Dunlin an Auberge Resort. This brand new resort opens July of 2024 and is just 20 miles from Charleston, in the heart of the Lowcountry. The Dunlin’s 72 cottage-style guest rooms overlook the majestic Kiawah River is named after the local shorebird. The main lodge is the heart of the resort where you can bird watch from a wraparound wooden porch or enjoy cocktails from a riverside pool cabana as the sun sets over the marsh. Simple and soulful Southern cuisine lets farm-fresh ingredients shine featuring three distinct dining options, and solace can be found at the full-service spa. You have access to an endless array of outdoor activities from beach excursions to fly fishing, and let us not forget the Resort Spa. Relax to the rhythms of the river. Wellness at The Dunlin is a lifestyle, pairing Southern hospitality with targeted therapies and a whimsical natural environment that beckons rejuvenation.
Stay
Check into one of their 72 guest rooms and suites to experience the true charm of Modern Southern living. Stylish and whimsical interiors greet you as soon as you enter the resort. With the cottage-inspired aesthetic, the rooms give a sense of serenity and calmness. From the white-washed rooms and honey oak floors with mint green accents to the large porches which are the perfect place for morning coffee or a nightcap, this resort offers a sublime oasis in the marshlands with expansive riverfront views for you and your family.
Dine
With expansive views across the glittering Kiawah River just beyond the table's edge, dining at The Dunlin brings back life's simple pleasures. Fresh local seafood from the waters just beyond accompanies produce and dairy grown from neighboring farms, creating the ideal menu for sunny days spent poolside, relaxing on the porch or dining with family around the table. Full of soul and infused with the comforts for which Southern food is known, this is elevated home-style cooking at its best.
Linnette’s, the signature restaurant, pays homage to the heritage of Johns Island with familiar and comforting coastal cuisine prepared with a modern edge. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, imagine a seafood-forward menu spotlighting the catch of the day from our local fishermen and produce that changes with the seasons. Cooked in their open kitchen, the wood-fired dishes merge charm and sophistication for a progressive approach to longtime favorite dishes from South Carolina.
Relax
During your stay visit the Aster, an Auberge Spa. With the harmoniously blends of European sophistication with a Southern charm your stress will melt away. The treatments capture the essence of delicate beauty rituals, curated remedies by skilled estheticians include exquisite facials by Biologique Recherche and full-body skin therapies to restore and revitalize. Integrating the finest skincare products with the healing properties of local Aster honey, signature treatments are a celebration of self-nurturing and indulgence.
Experience
Resort amenities at The Dunlin includes; a pool with inviting cabanas, a full-service spa, a community farmstead providing dining destinations with local bounty, nature excursions to see plenty of local wildlife, access to Kiawah River’s Spring House, a riverfront swim and fitness facility and two event spaces for gatherings, meetings and celebrations.
AROUND THE AREA:
Freshfields Village - An open-air shopping and dining destination located on Kiawah Island, Freshfields Village is a must-see retail destination with 30 boutique shops, diverse restaurants and spa services.
Angel Oak Park - Experience the wonder of the massive, 300 year old live oak tree, with sprawling limbs and a picnic area. The Angel Oak is a Charleston must see and not far from The Dunlin.
Guided Charleston Tours - Explore the Holy City’s history, lore and legends from the ground up with a historic walking tour. Discover all the ins and outs of Charleston while hearing stories they don’t print in the history books! You will stroll through the streets and alleyways of the city taking you back through time. Some sites included are the Old Exchange Building, Dock Street Theatre, Old Slave Mart Museum, St. Michael’s Church, Nathaniel Russell House garden, Waterfront Mansions on the Battery and Rainbow Row.
