Palmetto Bay Marina

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Not Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

86 Helmsman Way
Hilton Head, SC 29928

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

+1 843-785-5000

VHF 16

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218 Reviews

by Ray H. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025

Tony, Sean and Rhett are the best! Can’t wait to return. Very dog friendly, clean and great location. Good food close by. We highly recommend this marina.

by Brian D. - Verified user on Jun 15, 2025

The staff in the Marina was great extremely helpful. There were some issues with the water and the restrooms but they were promptly fixed. There is a lot of traffic of people taking different boat tours, and renting boats etc . With that said it's a wonderful Marina and I'd recommend staying there.

by Richard L. - Verified user on Jun 03, 2025

This is our 4th stay at Palmetto Bay Marina. We tow our 24' boat (Looney Bin) from Virginia for week-long stays and enjoy the convenience of renting a slip instead of repeated launching & trailering. Great location central to HHI's west side for day trips north or south, quick runs over to Daufuskie Is., or day/evening cruises on Calibogue Sound. Friendly & knowledgeable staff - always attentive & helpful. Convenient fueling at good prices. We'll be back again in October!

by Bradley L. - Verified user on May 22, 2025

Great marina, even better staff. Location was convenient and easily accessible to HHI. The restaurants on site were very good too.

by Samuel N. - Verified user on May 15, 2025

Friendly and helpful staff, "Free" ice (bring your own container).

by John P. - Verified user on May 08, 2025

Great marina to stop and enjoy HHI. We were there are four nights. There are a few restaurants just off the marina and a lot more if you are willing to walk/bike because HHI has a great walking/biking trail system. You can get pretty much anywhere on the island using the trails. There is a Publix about 2 miles.

by Chuck T. - Verified user on May 02, 2025

Always enjoy our stays at this marina. Tony and staff very professional. Beautiful modern dock.

by John R. - Verified user on Apr 30, 2025

Great Marina staff!! Three restaurants on site. We had a great Sunday brunch!

by Alan P. - Verified user on Apr 26, 2025

Wonderful stay, staff super helpful, facilities terrific.

by Charlie M. - Verified user on Apr 26, 2025

Great spot, easy access

by Paulette F. - Verified user on Apr 18, 2025

Rhett the dock hand was great.Easy pull up at docks fueled, washed clothes ate at the Carolina Crab was excellent. Thank you for 2 nights because of storms. John the bartender at Carolina crab was great Double Trouble This Is Us Jim &Paulette

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

One of the best Marina teams anywhere. Always available to help with docking and anything else you might need. Will definitely be back. Gian and Vivian Mangieri aboard VIVIAN II

by John S. - Verified user on Apr 13, 2025

Stayed for 2 monthd....great place, Sean, Tonto and Rhett were first class@

by Thomas H. - Verified user on Apr 10, 2025

Great place! Great people! Only drawback is potential strong current but we’ll stay here again next time we’re here.

by Scott H. - Verified user on Mar 01, 2025

Docked here for three months this winter- liked the Marina so much we are staying there again next year. The docks are great, great laundry facilities, showers, etc. The Marina is great dog walking, bike riding, and great walking paths including cool hiking paths in the woods. It’s close to good restaurants and good food shopping. What makes the Marina special is the staff. The entire crew is professional and fun to be around. We highly recommend this Marina.

by Donald K. - Verified user on Feb 28, 2025

Wonderful Marina and staff. Floating docks in great shape. Inside is well protected for passing boats. Outside is easy on and off the dock but there is a ferry that comes by every hour. However, small wake so it’s not a problem for most boats. Staff is friendly and very helpful. 3 restaurants on property. There is a park and bike trails close by.

by Edward M. - Verified user on Jan 29, 2025

Nice guys, easy to deal with, flexible, good comunicators.

by Kurt U. - Verified user on Jan 20, 2025

The staff at the marina are great! Well protected marina, 2 great restaurants, free pumpout, reasonable priced fuel, all in all a great stay. We will be back next year.

by David T. - Verified user on Jan 16, 2025

We've stayed is a lot of marinas along the Gulf and East coasts, as well as the Bahamas and Caribbean. This is probably our favorite marina. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The location is hard to beat, with three restaurants on-site.

by Kathryn K. - Verified user on Dec 14, 2024

The staff at the marina are wonderful! We loved the protected marina, the facilities, three restaurants, and the people! ❤️❤️🐶

by Lawrence T. - Verified user on Dec 12, 2024

Great staff, helpful and competent. Well maintained facility. New large washers and dryers. Restaurants on-site. Will stop here again.

by Lee A. - Verified user on Dec 12, 2024

Staff was wonderful. Rhet was terrific. Amenities met our needs. Restaurants were very good. Will stay here again.

by Richard a. - Verified user on Dec 05, 2024

Excellent staff. Friendly place. Will come back

by Michael S. on Dec 03, 2024

Tony and Rhett are extremely knowledgeable about local weather, current, fishing and anything else you would need to know, and operate the marina in a professional and friendly manner. The bathroom/shower/washing facilities are excellent and well maintained, and the team is always available to assist you on and off the dock, something that is necessary due to significant currents/tidal changes. A beautiful area, with great restaurants, walking paths and everything you can think of close by. We will return for a couple months late in the Spring as it is a gem of a place to stay.

by Yvette S. - Verified user on Dec 02, 2024

Excellent facility and amenities. Dockmaster office is excellent, friendly and helpful. Restaurants are wonderful. Beautiful area. We love it here. We come stay for a couple months every year.

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About Palmetto Bay Marina

Palmetto Bay Marina, featuring all new docks and amenities, offers boaters the safety, convenience, and comfort of a full-service marina on the warm Carolina coast. We're only 1/2 mile from the Intracoastal Waterway, located in the heart of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. We can easily accommodate vessels up to 150+ feet.

We're excited to have completed our multi-phase restoration project at Palmetto Bay Marina. All of the facilities have been fully renovated including docks, wifi, integrated power supply, showers/restrooms, fueling stations, patio areas, and more. We’re seeing lots of boats from the loop this season making their way to the island for great weather and a slow-paced attitude.

Our location, tucked inland, provides 22 feet at low tide making an ideal stopover for larger vessels, sailboats, and catamarans. No height restrictions and wide hulls are welcome.