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Montage Palmetto Bluff

477 Mt Pelia Rd, Bluffton, SC, 29910, US

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.7/5Google rating1,063 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 97.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • families
  • couples
  • golf
  • wellness

About Montage Palmetto Bluff

Montage Palmetto Bluff is a 5-star resort located in Bluffton, United States. The property features a range of dining venues, including Octagon serving Carolina cuisine, River House with Lowcountry-inspired dishes, and Buffalos offering American fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at Hush bar, known for its curated selection of bourbon and rye. Wellness is a focus at Spa Montage Palmetto Bluff, which delivers a unique experience using local elements. The resort also offers a championship on-site golf course and imaginative experiences for children at the Paintbox kids club.

Montage Palmetto Bluff has received the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award for 2026 and is listed in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels for 2026, with a La Liste rating of 97/100 and a Google rating of 4.7/5 from about 1,100 reviews.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET Approved for its 5-star classification, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, La Liste Top 1000 recognition, and range of amenities including spa, golf, and multiple dining venues. Its location in Bluffton, United States, and family-friendly offerings further support its inclusion.

Key facts

Brand
Montage
Children
family-friendly accommodations, including spacious multi-bedroom suites, residences and homes
Type
Golf, Wellness, Family

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • On-site golf course — championship golf, immersive outdoor pursuits and imaginative experiences for children at Paintbox

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Octagon; River House; Buffalos
  • Bar — Hush invites guests to linger and connect over a collection of carefully curated bourbon, rye and other premium spirits.

Family

  • Kids club — evidence: imaginative experiences for children at Paintbox

Wellness

  • Spa — Spa Montage offers a unique, indigenous wellness experience that incorporates elements of the local environment

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Octagon — Carolina
Restaurant
River House — Lowcountry-inspired
Restaurant
Buffalos — American
Bar
Hush

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa Montage Palmetto Bluff — unique, indigenous wellness experience that incorporates elements of the local environment

Golf

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Golf
On-site golf course

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

32.2038, -80.8841
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