This place is absolutely incredible! Palmetto Bluff is incredible and the Montage is incredible. I visited the Montage Palmetto Bluff for lunch. We decided on the pool side restaurant because it was such a nice day and we wanted to be outside. I ordered the jicama and pineapple salad with mahi-mahi. The salad was incredibly small but tasty. I do wish our server would've mentioned how small the jicama and pineapple salad was. In any case the atmosphere, surroundings, grounds and service are second to none at this six star hotel. If you have the opportunity to visit overnight or just for lunch or dinner I highly recommend experiencing the Montage at Palmetto Bluff. This place is incredibly pricey though you get what you pay for!
SCDevsFan
Esthetically the restaurant is beautiful and well designed but the excellence stops there. Overpriced as everything on the property is, you wouldn’t mind paying if you gut a good meal but none of the 6 of us did. The gumbo was stone cold as were the meatballs; fish entrees were uninspired and the steaks were also cold. It’s too bad because there is massive potential with this venue.
Jim F.
Beautiful location set on historic grounds surrounded by natural beauty. We spent 4 nights here and never ran out of fun things to do and great places to eat. The resort is located 15 minutes from some Blufftons fine restaurants and shops. The only shortcoming is their Spa and Spa amenities (steam room sauna etc) which are not available unless a Spa treatment is scheduled. The service throughout was five star!
cheryl t.
Like no place I've ever stayed! Loved my 2 nights there in Oct 2021. The place is super clean and upscale in a comfortable way. The grounds are well spread out and beautiful. There are two beautiful outdoor pools, restaurants, fire pits etc. The suite I stayed in had a pond view, and I ate breakfast on the balcony each morning. The suite was well appointed, spacious and very clean! I loved taking a bubble bath each day after riding bikes or kayaking or riding in the boat and spotting dolphin in the May River (salt water) with captain Hunter. Beautiful views. Outdoor dining. Golf cart pick-ups to transport you if you need. Complimentary bikes to use to get around the grounds. Not enough time to take in all of the amenities. A special place. I would love to return some day.
Kevin G.
Wonderful and idyllic family retreat. Add more days to your stay because you won't want to leave.
Paulina A.
This is one of my favorite places for a little R&R getaway. It's quiet, illusive, private (tucked away off a dirt road, you would need to come here intentionally). Montage is an excellent hotel brand and the top level quality and service is definitely noted here. Beautiful grounds and amenities. The center even has its own little library and post office for the residents who live here. Peaceful and beautiful Southern escape.
Sasha B.
Ventured to this luxury resort last month and didn't know quite what to expect. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking and you are quite a ways off the beaten path (it's a few miles from the turn off from the main road, to the gate, and then on to the main inn). Let's just say the Uber driver was less than enthused. Check-in was a breeze and the staff was quick to load up our bags and whisk us over to our private cottage. Getting an Uber to venture to nearby Savannah for a fun night out was no problem at all. The cottage was spacious, clean, and offered so many amenities - private screened in porch, 3 headed shower with sauna feature, his & hers closets, his & hers sinks, huge soaking tub and sub zero fridge. The service was absolutely top notch. Kelly at the concierge totally made our stay - helping us with everything from dinner reservations, to setting us up with a snazzy loaner Cadillac nearly every day. So yah, the resort has a relationship with Cadillac and you can reach out each morning to try and reserve one. I drove not only a brand new Escalade but also a CT5. This made it so fun and easy to explore the surrounding area. Each time I picked up a Cadillac Richard was always there to send to send me off and take a fun pic so I could share my experiences with my family. He was so kind, approachable and professional. Turn down service was also spectacular. Bottled water on both sides of the bed, lights turned down, bed turned down, shades adjusted and more. It was also a treat to be in the room when this occurred as the staff was so so nice (big shot out to my girl Laqueita - so sorry if I misspell your name). Did I mention... this is the same resort Justin Bieber rented out in its entirety when he got married just a couple years back!
Arleen A.
Montage Palmetto Bluff is such a beautiful place . I love the big Oak trees and spooky Spanish moss. It felt like I was staying on the romantic set of The Notebook. This was probably my best and worst vacation ever. I've stayed at many resorts around the world and all the high budge hotels but this one runs on Southern time. I really do want to come again and give it another chance but it needs improvement. Here's how it went. Restaurants- Octagon was my favorite for breakfast and family dinners. You have to try the low country rice grits here with scrabble eggs. In the evening grab a drink at the bar and socialize around the live music. If you want a romantic dinner for two eat at the Canoe Club. For a fun night with the family go bowling at Cole's and eat some bbq. My least favorite was Buffalo's because the service was way very, very slow and the servers were low-key rude. Activities- I highly suggest cruising along the May River and watching all the dolphins swim by. My family did a Paige Island excursion and you can skip that. The private island itself was very, very boring. The island had canoes, fishing poles and tubing but you could do that anywhere else. Shooting at the gun range was really fun and thrilling. The instructors were very calm and amazing teachers. The only downside is was waiting over 30+ mins for a shuttle in the blistering heat and getting bit by bugs. Room- I stayed in "The Inn" and it was very small. But it didn't really matter because the resort had so much to offer you don't want to stay in your room at all. I loved that there was a back patio and view of the water. Multiple times the house keepers would forget their cleaning rag in my room lol Shuttles- Horrible wait times and I want to say it's unacceptable. If you know your guest is done with their activities a shuttle should be waiting or at least no more than 10 mins late. I know with the pandemic they may or may not be short staffed. Guest pay lots of money to stay here and the shuttles should be of convenience. The plus side is Montage do offer loaner cars for free. So it was nice to drive myself out of the resort and explore Hilton Head and Bluffton. I highly recommend visiting the Bluffton Thursday Farmers Market and Captain Woody's for a local lunch. Biking- you can checkout a free bicycle to get around and cruise. It felt so amazing to ride pass all the trees and scenic views. But it was horrible to get my bike stolen. Even with your name tag on it, it can and will get swiped. One of my family member got his biked taken everyday until they ran out of bikes to give him. I felt so bad because he was very frustrated. Pros: bowling, biking, fishing, boating, shooting, horseback riding, restaurants, RT Market, s'mores, free loaner car, Alligators, American history, urban farmhouses and dining at Octagon. Cons: service, shuttle, stolen bikes, slow restaurants and bug bites.
printer125
The Canoe Club located in Palmetto Bluff is a beautiful place and usually packed. Make reservations early. The food is always excellent and specializes in fresh seafood. The drinks are very good as is the wine list. Go enjoy yourself! Have fun!
Maggie0203
Over priced, under value, mediocre food, small portions, below average service. Palmetto Bluff is a pretty location that caters to a certain demographic.
We really wanted to love the Montage Hotel at Palmetto Bluff but left disappointed. As a five star hotel, we were expecting it to be more like the Four Seasons. But it felt more like the Floridian Hotel in Disney World. Which I guess is nice for families (but expensive). Palmetto Bluff is a stunningly beautiful waterfront community (residential/second homes/retirement) with acres of natural beauty, hiking/biking trails, and a quaint town center. The hotel is part of the community but it falls short of the understated, sophisticated feel of the rest of the community. It feels very contrived. When we checked into the hotel, our toilet was soiled, the pillows on the porch were stained, and the bed was broken. For the price and rating, this left a bad taste in our mouth and set the disappointment for our stay. The food at the hotel was mediocre and service was terrible. We did enjoy dining at Canoe Club (nice architecture/setting) and wonderful service....but it's not part of the hotel. I wish we had a better experience and will come back to Palmetto Bluff but not likely to stay at the Montage again.
729travel
The room was beautiful and all the food was great. We especially loved the crab beignets! The fish was fresh and very good. I would recommend this restaurant.
CPZ Windfall1
Fabulous resort, escape, relax, and enjoy a respite from the current chaos of life (2020)
pecosbill12
had to eat at the bar as the concierge couldn't seat us, guests in the hotel, before 8:30?? food was good, bartender was attentive- experience wasn't what we wanted as guests on property to eat at the bar in a high end place
RT220
Excellent service. Amazing food. Incredible view. Choice spot for a 50th Bday dinner -- will never forget it.
This place is absolutely incredible! Palmetto Bluff is incredible and the Montage is incredible. I visited the Montage Palmetto Bluff for lunch. We decided on the pool side restaurant because it was such a nice day and we wanted to be outside. I ordered the jicama and pineapple salad with mahi-mahi. The salad was incredibly small but tasty. I do wish our server would've mentioned how small the jicama and pineapple salad was. In any case the atmosphere, surroundings, grounds and service are second to none at this six star hotel. If you have the opportunity to visit overnight or just for lunch or dinner I highly recommend experiencing the Montage at Palmetto Bluff. This place is incredibly pricey though you get what you pay for!
Esthetically the restaurant is beautiful and well designed but the excellence stops there. Overpriced as everything on the property is, you wouldn’t mind paying if you gut a good meal but none of the 6 of us did. The gumbo was stone cold as were the meatballs; fish entrees were uninspired and the steaks were also cold. It’s too bad because there is massive potential with this venue.
Beautiful location set on historic grounds surrounded by natural beauty. We spent 4 nights here and never ran out of fun things to do and great places to eat. The resort is located 15 minutes from some Blufftons fine restaurants and shops. The only shortcoming is their Spa and Spa amenities (steam room sauna etc) which are not available unless a Spa treatment is scheduled. The service throughout was five star!
Like no place I've ever stayed! Loved my 2 nights there in Oct 2021. The place is super clean and upscale in a comfortable way. The grounds are well spread out and beautiful. There are two beautiful outdoor pools, restaurants, fire pits etc. The suite I stayed in had a pond view, and I ate breakfast on the balcony each morning. The suite was well appointed, spacious and very clean! I loved taking a bubble bath each day after riding bikes or kayaking or riding in the boat and spotting dolphin in the May River (salt water) with captain Hunter. Beautiful views. Outdoor dining. Golf cart pick-ups to transport you if you need. Complimentary bikes to use to get around the grounds. Not enough time to take in all of the amenities. A special place. I would love to return some day.
Wonderful and idyllic family retreat. Add more days to your stay because you won't want to leave.
This is one of my favorite places for a little R&R getaway. It's quiet, illusive, private (tucked away off a dirt road, you would need to come here intentionally). Montage is an excellent hotel brand and the top level quality and service is definitely noted here. Beautiful grounds and amenities. The center even has its own little library and post office for the residents who live here. Peaceful and beautiful Southern escape.
Ventured to this luxury resort last month and didn't know quite what to expect. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking and you are quite a ways off the beaten path (it's a few miles from the turn off from the main road, to the gate, and then on to the main inn). Let's just say the Uber driver was less than enthused. Check-in was a breeze and the staff was quick to load up our bags and whisk us over to our private cottage. Getting an Uber to venture to nearby Savannah for a fun night out was no problem at all. The cottage was spacious, clean, and offered so many amenities - private screened in porch, 3 headed shower with sauna feature, his & hers closets, his & hers sinks, huge soaking tub and sub zero fridge. The service was absolutely top notch. Kelly at the concierge totally made our stay - helping us with everything from dinner reservations, to setting us up with a snazzy loaner Cadillac nearly every day. So yah, the resort has a relationship with Cadillac and you can reach out each morning to try and reserve one. I drove not only a brand new Escalade but also a CT5. This made it so fun and easy to explore the surrounding area. Each time I picked up a Cadillac Richard was always there to send to send me off and take a fun pic so I could share my experiences with my family. He was so kind, approachable and professional. Turn down service was also spectacular. Bottled water on both sides of the bed, lights turned down, bed turned down, shades adjusted and more. It was also a treat to be in the room when this occurred as the staff was so so nice (big shot out to my girl Laqueita - so sorry if I misspell your name). Did I mention... this is the same resort Justin Bieber rented out in its entirety when he got married just a couple years back!
Montage Palmetto Bluff is such a beautiful place . I love the big Oak trees and spooky Spanish moss. It felt like I was staying on the romantic set of The Notebook. This was probably my best and worst vacation ever. I've stayed at many resorts around the world and all the high budge hotels but this one runs on Southern time. I really do want to come again and give it another chance but it needs improvement. Here's how it went. Restaurants- Octagon was my favorite for breakfast and family dinners. You have to try the low country rice grits here with scrabble eggs. In the evening grab a drink at the bar and socialize around the live music. If you want a romantic dinner for two eat at the Canoe Club. For a fun night with the family go bowling at Cole's and eat some bbq. My least favorite was Buffalo's because the service was way very, very slow and the servers were low-key rude. Activities- I highly suggest cruising along the May River and watching all the dolphins swim by. My family did a Paige Island excursion and you can skip that. The private island itself was very, very boring. The island had canoes, fishing poles and tubing but you could do that anywhere else. Shooting at the gun range was really fun and thrilling. The instructors were very calm and amazing teachers. The only downside is was waiting over 30+ mins for a shuttle in the blistering heat and getting bit by bugs. Room- I stayed in "The Inn" and it was very small. But it didn't really matter because the resort had so much to offer you don't want to stay in your room at all. I loved that there was a back patio and view of the water. Multiple times the house keepers would forget their cleaning rag in my room lol Shuttles- Horrible wait times and I want to say it's unacceptable. If you know your guest is done with their activities a shuttle should be waiting or at least no more than 10 mins late. I know with the pandemic they may or may not be short staffed. Guest pay lots of money to stay here and the shuttles should be of convenience. The plus side is Montage do offer loaner cars for free. So it was nice to drive myself out of the resort and explore Hilton Head and Bluffton. I highly recommend visiting the Bluffton Thursday Farmers Market and Captain Woody's for a local lunch. Biking- you can checkout a free bicycle to get around and cruise. It felt so amazing to ride pass all the trees and scenic views. But it was horrible to get my bike stolen. Even with your name tag on it, it can and will get swiped. One of my family member got his biked taken everyday until they ran out of bikes to give him. I felt so bad because he was very frustrated. Pros: bowling, biking, fishing, boating, shooting, horseback riding, restaurants, RT Market, s'mores, free loaner car, Alligators, American history, urban farmhouses and dining at Octagon. Cons: service, shuttle, stolen bikes, slow restaurants and bug bites.
The Canoe Club located in Palmetto Bluff is a beautiful place and usually packed. Make reservations early. The food is always excellent and specializes in fresh seafood. The drinks are very good as is the wine list. Go enjoy yourself! Have fun!
Over priced, under value, mediocre food, small portions, below average service. Palmetto Bluff is a pretty location that caters to a certain demographic.
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We really wanted to love the Montage Hotel at Palmetto Bluff but left disappointed. As a five star hotel, we were expecting it to be more like the Four Seasons. But it felt more like the Floridian Hotel in Disney World. Which I guess is nice for families (but expensive). Palmetto Bluff is a stunningly beautiful waterfront community (residential/second homes/retirement) with acres of natural beauty, hiking/biking trails, and a quaint town center. The hotel is part of the community but it falls short of the understated, sophisticated feel of the rest of the community. It feels very contrived. When we checked into the hotel, our toilet was soiled, the pillows on the porch were stained, and the bed was broken. For the price and rating, this left a bad taste in our mouth and set the disappointment for our stay. The food at the hotel was mediocre and service was terrible. We did enjoy dining at Canoe Club (nice architecture/setting) and wonderful service....but it's not part of the hotel. I wish we had a better experience and will come back to Palmetto Bluff but not likely to stay at the Montage again.
The room was beautiful and all the food was great. We especially loved the crab beignets! The fish was fresh and very good. I would recommend this restaurant.
Fabulous resort, escape, relax, and enjoy a respite from the current chaos of life (2020)
had to eat at the bar as the concierge couldn't seat us, guests in the hotel, before 8:30?? food was good, bartender was attentive- experience wasn't what we wanted as guests on property to eat at the bar in a high end place
Excellent service. Amazing food. Incredible view. Choice spot for a 50th Bday dinner -- will never forget it.