Disneys Hilton Head Island

[karebear06]

Looks like we'll just miss you. We check in on the 18th for 5 nights. Our first HHI trip too.

Hope you have a fantastic trip!

You too!!!

 

[karebear06]

Does the disney rewards card work at HH the same way it does at WDW?

 

[RobDoc]

This sounds great! Can you tell me what company? Did you reserve this ahead of time? We are heading to HHI in a week and a half and this is right up our alley.

The boat is the Holiday - docked right across from the DVC resort. They do not accept credit cards, but it is very reasonable. The tour offered thru the resort is more private (up to 6 people) , but a lot more costly. The Holiday sells snacks during the cruise. No need for reservations. This week they had a couple of tours each day - 11:00am and 3:00pm.

Does the disney rewards card work at HH the same way it does at WDW?

Yes, the HH resort does accept the Disney Rewards Card at the resort and Beach House.



Enjoy!

 

[poohfriend9]

Yes, and the top floor of the lodge, IMO, has 4 studios and the most beautiful views. I'll check for photos when I get home.

Can you request the top floor of the lodge? Those views sound great.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Can you request the top floor of the lodge? Those views sound great.

Yes, and whenever we've put in that request, we've gotten it. But warning-one time MS encouraged us to request a specific room-"It's a small resort, and if there's a specific room you like, request it and you'll probably get that one". Well, that one time we got a room furthest away.

 

[poohfriend9]

Yes, and whenever we've put in that request, we've gotten it. But warning-one time MS encouraged us to request a specific room-"It's a small resort, and if there's a specific room you like, request it and you'll probably get that one". Well, that one time we got a room furthest away.

This will be our first visit to HHI and we have a one bedroom villa booked. We have requested the lodge, but would have no idea what would be a good room or not. ??? Hoping maybe they all have nice views.

Also, the resort told us to call them the week we are arriving to confirm our request will be filled so that's our plan.

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

Try to stay away from rooms on the left side of the Lodge. They are mostly "tree" view rooms. You want to be on the right hand side and higher up is better IMO. If you are not in the Lodge, you may or may not get a decent view. It all depends on what is available when you check in. Also be advised, when making a specific request, you may be putting yourself in an HA room. The problem is there are just not that many Studios (or 1BR's) at HHI.

This is too funny, but the left side are the rooms I want. I have stayed in a 1 BR on the left side of the Lodge and a studio on the right side. I much prefer the left side BECAUSE of the tree views. It was very shaded and I felt so secluded. The balcony on the right side did not have any shade (it was NOT completely covered) and we had the morning sun--and much of the afternoon! We could not use the balcony until late afternoon/evening, and we love just sitting on the balcony and chilling, so we were pretty bummed. Of course, this was July and it was hot!!!

 

[Simba's Mom]

This is too funny, but the left side are the rooms I want. I have stayed in a 1 BR on the left side of the Lodge and a studio on the right side. I much prefer the left side BECAUSE of the tree views. It was very shaded and I felt so secluded. The balcony on the right side did not have any shade (it was NOT completely covered) and we had the morning sun--and much of the afternoon! We could not use the balcony until late afternoon/evening, and we love just sitting on the balcony and chilling, so we were pretty bummed. Of course, this was July and it was hot!!!

AHA! Now I understand why you don't like the right side of the top floor but we love it- We go in November when we welcome the added warmth of the sun. But I know only too well what the sun feels like when it's hot already, so I can understand. We've stayed on the top floor of the Lodge on both the left and right, and although we prefer the right side views, either's OK. We also like the views from building 18 (although be aware that you're on the first floor and footsteps from above seem very loud. We were blessed with great sleepers). Building 12 was just fair, and we didn't really like building 28 (but we can't say we disliked it-it is still Hilton Head, after all)

 

[El&Asmom]

We were on the top floor of the lodge on the right in a 1bd this July and loved it. We liked watching the tide roll in and out during the day. Being land locked folks, it was interesting to us to see the difference in the landscape of the marsh at high and low tide.
Loved the resort, but only liked HH island. I think we will love it more when our kids are older and enjoy the beach more without quite as much effort on our part. A beach trip with a baby is tough. We still had a blast though.

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

AHA! Now I understand why you don't like the right side of the top floor but we love it- We go in November when we welcome the added warmth of the sun. But I know only too well what the sun feels like when it's hot already, so I can understand. We've stayed on the top floor of the Lodge on both the left and right, and although we prefer the right side views, either's OK. We also like the views from building 18 (although be aware that you're on the first floor and footsteps from above seem very loud. We were blessed with great sleepers). Building 12 was just fair, and we didn't really like building 28 (but we can't say we disliked it-it is still Hilton Head, after all)

Next year, we will be staying in a 2 BR. I'm thinking about requesting Building 18. I know the 1 BR/studio is on the bottom floor. Would the dedicated 2 BRs be on the top floor or are there dedicated 2 BRs on the bottom floor as well?

 

[RobDoc]

Next year, we will be staying in a 2 BR. I'm thinking about requesting Building 18. I know the 1 BR/studio is on the bottom floor. Would the dedicated 2 BRs be on the top floor or are there dedicated 2 BRs on the bottom floor as well?

GVs are located in bldgs# 16,18,19, 28 and 30. In each of those buildings, the lock-off 2BR is located directly under the GV. I think there is also a dedicated 2BR on the first level and another on the second level. The upper floor of the GV is the only thing on the third level of those buildings

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

GVs are located in bldgs# 16,18,19, 28 and 30. In each of those buildings, the lock-off 2BR is located directly under the GV. I think there is also a dedicated 2BR on the first level and another on the second level. The upper floor of the GV is the only thing on the third level of those buildings

Thanks. This helps. I will probably just request top floor, marsh view. I definitely DON'T want under a GV.

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

We are going to HH for the first time for 3 nights in October. What do we need to know? We have booked a studio, but have not requested a particular view. Do we need to? Also, I have heard we need to reserve bikes. Where do I do this? What about food? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance for the info!

If you will have a car, there is a fabulous restaurant close to where you cross the bridge to the island called The Chart House. My husband and I enjoyed a dinner there on our 20th anniversary this summer. It is kind of expensive though. If our kids had been there with us, we probably wouldn't have gone.

 

[saratogagirls]

This is great information....we've been trying to get the HHI for the past several years and each time something has forced us to cancel....this thread makes me want to try and plan it again! Thanks.

 

[tammyandtommy]

 

[tammyandtommy]

When are you going? We'll be there for 4 nights from 10/10 thru 10/14. Our first time, too!

we are checking in on 10/10 too! and don't have to check out til 10/15. It's our first time to HH and trying to find out what to do in HH with the wife for our 15th Anniversary trip. Any tips, anyone?

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

AHA! Now I understand why you don't like the right side of the top floor but we love it- We go in November when we welcome the added warmth of the sun. But I know only too well what the sun feels like when it's hot already, so I can understand. We've stayed on the top floor of the Lodge on both the left and right, and although we prefer the right side views, either's OK. We also like the views from building 18 (although be aware that you're on the first floor and footsteps from above seem very loud. We were blessed with great sleepers). Building 12 was just fair, and we didn't really like building 28 (but we can't say we disliked it-it is still Hilton Head, after all)

Simba's Mom, I just noticed this thread was resurrected. We had discussed the pros and cons of the different sides of the main lodge. I noticed in this post you said you didn't really like Building 28. I'm curious what you didn't like about it. We arrived last night and are in Building 28. I had requested marsh view, 2nd floor. We were able to get 2nd floor but not marsh view. We actually had a problem with our villa and were offered to take a marsh view today but we would have had to pack and unpack again, plus lose our home for the day, so we decided to stay and they fixed the issue. I haven't decided if I like Building 28 or not. I can't put my finger on it, but something is making me not fall in love with it. I really don't mind the island views just because like I said in the previous post I like having the trees around. It makes it feel more secluded. This building definitely has great access to the pier which my boys love for the fishing, so I'm not sure what it is about this location. At check-in, I was offered Building 20, which I think I might have liked better. I just don't know why.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Simba's Mom, I just noticed this thread was resurrected. We had discussed the pros and cons of the different sides of the main lodge. I noticed in this post you said you didn't really like Building 28. I'm curious what you didn't like about it. We arrived last night and are in Building 28. I had requested marsh view, 2nd floor. We were able to get 2nd floor but not marsh view. We actually had a problem with our villa and were offered to take a marsh view today but we would have had to pack and unpack again, plus lose our home for the day, so we decided to stay and they fixed the issue. I haven't decided if I like Building 28 or not. I can't put my finger on it, but something is making me not fall in love with it. I really don't mind the island views just because like I said in the previous post I like having the trees around. It makes it feel more secluded. This building definitely has great access to the pier which my boys love for the fishing, so I'm not sure what it is about this location. At check-in, I was offered Building 20, which I think I might have liked better. I just don't know why.

The reason I didn't like Building 28 was that the balcony faced several other buildings, so "private" was pretty much the opposite of how I felt. I don't know how 2 BR balconies feel, but the 1 BRs and studios that I've been in have very private feeling balconies. Here I really felt "open to the world". I guess some of the reason also is that we usually stay in Live Oak Lodge and love it there. However, we stayed once in Building 18, and although we were disappointed that it wasn't Live Oak Lodge, the beautiful marsh view made up for it.

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

The reason I didn't like Building 28 was that the balcony faced several other buildings, so "private" was pretty much the opposite of how I felt. I don't know how 2 BR balconies feel, but the 1 BRs and studios that I've been in have very private feeling balconies. Here I really felt "open to the world". I guess some of the reason also is that we usually stay in Live Oak Lodge and love it there. However, we stayed once in Building 18, and although we were disappointed that it wasn't Live Oak Lodge, the beautiful marsh view made up for it.

I can see what you are saying, especially if you stayed here in November when the trees may have been more bare. The trees around us are very tall (way taller than our building), so there's not a lot of seclusion. We are on the 2nd floor though, so I don't feel too "out in the open." And there's really not a lot of foot traffic like there is from the lodge to the pool. A marsh view would definitely give more privacy since there are no sidewalks in front of the balconies. I plan on walking around the resort tomorrow and marking the buildings I think I would like, so I will be prepared next time I get a choice.

 

[hbehrman]

You can call the resort and they'll fax a copy of the current activity schedule. The activities don't change that much from week-to-week and the pricing is also very stable.

Here is the resort phone # (843) 341-4100

Enjoy!

They will also email it. The next weeks activities comes out on Friday afternoon.