Montage's Lowcountry resort — 100 rooms and 30 private cottages on the May River in Bluffton, South Carolina.
BrandMontage Hotels & Resorts
DestinationBluffton
RegionNorth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingBucolic, Spanish-moss-draped
Best ForFamilies seeking structured Lowcountry resort programming, couples on quieter Southern stays, repeat Montage guests collecting properties.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized Southern hospitality
ButlerAvailable upon request
Private PoolNo
Built2004
Renovated2016
Montage Palmetto Bluff opened in 2004 in South Carolina's Lowcountry, on the May River outside Bluffton. The property runs 100 rooms and 30 private cottages across Spanish-moss-draped grounds, with a 2016 renovation updating the original build. The design follows Montage's residential-feeling templa
Key Features
Private cottages and guest rooms
Spa and wellness center
Multiple dining options featuring local cuisine
Extensive outdoor activities including kayaking
golfing
and biking
Beautiful waterfront views
Family-friendly with activities for all ages
Dining
Jessamine
River House Lounge
Octagon Porch
Signature Experience
The private cottage experience — detached accommodation with full residential amenities, set among Spanish-moss-draped grounds with May River access.
Private cottage format in the Lowcountry at Forbes Five-Star standard, with Montage's residential design language rather than grand-hotel formality. The May River setting and outdoor programming — kayaking, golf, biking — give access to Lowcountry terrain without requiring villa rental.
Signature Suite: Palmetto Suite
Beds: 1 King & 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa, Room_Size: Spacious, Balcony: Expansive balcony with sitting area overlooking lagoon waterway
Best time: March through May and September through November offer the Lowcountry at its finest — mild temperatures, wildlife-rich marshes, and championship golf without summer heat and humidity.
Demand: Spring and fall shoulder seasons draw the most discerning leisure travellers. Summer remains busy with family resort traffic despite the heat and humidity.
Pricing: Spring golf season March through May commands the strongest rates. Late autumn September through November offers equivalent conditions with greater availability.
Insider tip: The May River through Bluffton is extraordinary for sunrise kayaking — arrange private guides through Palmetto Bluff's concierge for a Lowcountry experience unlike anything on the broader resort corridor.
Avoid: July and August bring intense heat, humidity, and occasional Atlantic storm activity that limits outdoor enjoyment.
