Shelter Cove Marina

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Not Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

1 Shelter Cove Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM

+1 843-842-7001

VHF 71

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67 Reviews

by Chris V. - Verified user on May 14, 2025

Great location and excellent service

by John l. - Verified user on May 13, 2025

Beautiful marina . Competent Dockmaster. Lots to do there

by Richard M. - Verified user on May 09, 2025

Great good facilities

by James P. - Verified user on May 06, 2025

Stayed 6 months. Marina staff very helpful in overseeing our stay. No complaints. Would highly recommend, most likely will stay at SCM in future.

Marina Response:

We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Shelter Cove Marina. Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're especially pleased that you found our marina staff to be very helpful during your 6-month stay. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back to Shelter Cove Marina in the future.

by Richard C. on May 03, 2025

In our T5 marinas to stay at. The marina is so well maintained, with a staff that is knowledgeable and kind. They go out of their way to make sure your stay is perfect. Plenty of restaurants and shops within the grounds and additional shopping close by. We look forward to our next stay always!

Marina Response:

Thank you so much for your kind review, Richard. We really appreciate you taking the time out to rate your experience with us. We look forward to having you back in the near future! Cheers, Shelter Cove Marina

by Douglass O. - Verified user on May 02, 2025

Difficult channel at low tide. The staff were friendly. The rest rooms and showers were clean.

Marina Response:

Thank you for sharing your experience at Shelter Cove Marina!

by Ken C. - Verified user on Apr 30, 2025

Very good staff, calm, many shops and restaurants in harbor to chose from. Ela's top choice.

Marina Response:

Thank you immensely for your positive feedback! We genuinely admire your kind words about our staff and the variety of shops and restaurants at Shelter Cove Marina.

by Timothy H. - Verified user on Apr 27, 2025

One of the pretty screens we’ve ever stayed at. The staff, accommodations, restaurants, shopping and walking ability is perfect for a nice weekend or just an overnighter or a long-term stay. One of our go to one traveling Carolina.

Marina Response:

We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience at Shelter Cove Marina. Thank you for sharing your feedback! It's great to know that you enjoyed our staff, accommodations, restaurants, and shopping options. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your future visits.

by Daniel L. - Verified user on Apr 21, 2025

Overall a decent experience, however didn’t feel very welcomed as twice in my short stay an employee ran from the gas dock all the way to my slip (not a short walk) to ask me if I was in the right slip. I spend 500+ hours on the water a year up and down the east coast and several weeks a year in the Bahamas, and have never been followed to my slip at any marina to be questioned if I was in the right spot. Both were awkward conversations and made it seem like we didn’t belong there

Marina Response:

Hi Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We truly appreciate your input. During the weekend of the golf tournament, we do need to be especially vigilant to ensure boats don't inadvertently slip into others' spots. We apologize that this caused any discomfort or made you feel unwelcome, as that was never our intention. We will certainly work on improving this aspect of our service, and we hope to provide a more welcoming experience during your next visit. Safe travels on your way back home!

by William M. - Verified user on Apr 16, 2025

Great experience, Preston was super communicative with us, met us at the dock, help tie up. The marina is super clean, and a fabulous location with multiple eateries on site and super convenient to all the hotels on the beach.

Marina Response:

We're honored to hear about your great experience at Shelter Cove Marina. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

by David P. - Verified user on Mar 31, 2025

Great location and very well kept. All convenience needed with many restaurants and Kroger Food store.

by David F. - Verified user on Mar 28, 2025

Great location, very good crew. Shelter Cove is very well sheltered and just about zero current. Dock hands were very helpful

Marina Response:

Thank you so much for the great review!

by Diane G. - Verified user on Mar 22, 2025

Shelter Cove Marina is perhaps one of the most beautiful marinas we’ve seen. All the shops and restaurants, trails and bike paths are simply beautiful. We were also able to get a dockside pump out as part of their services. The only reason I am not giving a full five stars is that I wish we had been put on a dock with more than 4 feet of depth. We have unprotected props and it was rather disconcerting to be grounded in the mud twice a day at low tide. Fortunately there are plans for dredging so this shouldn’t be an issue for too long.

Marina Response:

We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of Shelter Cove Marina, including our shops, restaurants, trails, and bike paths. We're glad you were able to take advantage of our dockside pump out service as well. Thank you for your honesty about the depth issue; we appreciate your feedback. We understand your concern about the shallow water at low tide, and we want to assure you that we are actively working on plans for dredging to address this problem. We hope this improvement will enhance your experience in future visits.

by Wes D. - Verified user on Mar 03, 2025

Almost perfect. The convenience of the delicious restaurants only steps away from our boat was the best. The staff was friendly and accommodating to each need. We were able to shop and walk and enjoy all aspects of Shelter Cove.

Marina Response:

We are glad to hear you enjoyed the convenience of the delicious restaurants and friendly staff at Shelter Cove Marina. Thank you for sharing your experience!

by Ken S. - Verified user on Mar 03, 2025

Great environment and great staff. We stayed Sept -Feb. and were very happy (except for a rare Feb snow storm, obviously not the marina’s fault.) Watch for shallow low tide on the Disney side near the wall (spring 2025) if you draw more than 4’, otherwise we loved the shops/restaurants nearby (Jane’s is a must try)!

Marina Response:

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your extended stay at Shelter Cove Marina from September to February, and that you found our environment and staff to be great. We appreciate your kind words about the nearby shops and restaurants. Your tip about watching for shallow water during low tide near the Disney side is helpful for other boaters. We're glad that, despite the unexpected February snow storm, you had an overall positive experience. Thank you again for choosing Shelter Cove Marina and for sharing your experience!

by Guy A. - Verified user on Feb 28, 2025

Best Marina in Hilton Head!!!!

Marina Response:

We greatly appreciate your positive feedback on Shelter Cove Marina! Thank you for sharing your experience.

by Christian H. - Verified user on Jan 16, 2025

Love this place. All the staff are professional and happy.

Marina Response:

We're pleased to hear you had a great experience at Shelter Cove Marina! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

by Henry K. - Verified user on Oct 12, 2024

Great location, great service.

Marina Response:

We are pleased to hear that you had a great experience at Shelter Cove Marina. Thank you for your feedback!

by Craig M. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2024

Wonderful Stay! Great food, shops and places to visit!

Marina Response:

We greatly appreciate your wonderful feedback! Thank you for sharing your experience at Shelter Cove Marina.

by Jack F. on Jul 07, 2024

We had a great weekend at Shelter Cove. Harbourmaster Mason was very helpful in explaining the local waters. Jonah caught our lines at the fuel dock and again at our slip. Many restaurants to choose from as well!

Marina Response:

Hi, Jack, your feedback brightened our day! We're delighted you loved Shelter Cove Marina. We look forward to serving you again. Thank you, Shelter Cove Marina

by Jody L. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2024

Our stay was amazing as always! Shelter Cove never disappoints. Your staff is amazing and so helpful. Great job to Harbor Master Shane and his crew!!! Fireworks were awesome as well!

Marina Response:

Hi, Jody L.! Thank you for choosing us and for the incredible rating. Your feedback motivates us to keep raising the bar and sets the standard for excellence in everything we do. We’ll continue working hard to make every interaction with Shelter Cove Marina exceptional and memorable. Thank you, Shelter Cove Marina

by Brian C. - Verified user on Jun 05, 2024

Very nice marine. Dock help was great and lots of activities going on. Great marina

Marina Response:

Hi, Brian. Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience! If there is anything that we can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out! Thanks, Shelter Cove Marina

by Robert D. - Verified user on May 28, 2024

Excellent service.

Marina Response:

We are pleased to hear that you had a great experience at Shelter Cove Marina. Thank you for your feedback!

by Danny G. - Verified user on May 16, 2024

Been there for 15 years. Marina is well maintained. People are very friendly. Very well run facility.

by Tom M. - Verified user on May 05, 2024

Staff was great! Greeted us as we arrived at fuel dock and assisted in getting us in our slip. Wonderful marina.

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About Shelter Cove Marina

Set just off the Intracoastal Waterway, overlooking the wide reaches of Broad Creek, picturesque Shelter Cove Marina is a 15.5-acre Hilton Head Island marina with 178 boat slips for boats up to 145 feet in length.

You can find us at GPS coordinates 32. 10’ 52”N 80. 43’ 56”W where our entrance channel is between red marker 22 and green marker 23.

Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina offers year round waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment, plus spectacular views of Broad Creek. This laid-back Mediterranean-style village combines the Island's best shops, restaurants and waterfront activities in one dazzling location. And every conceivable water sport may be enjoyed at marina, from inshore and off shore fishing charters to sport crabbing, sailing and mermaid tours, dolphin and nature excursions.