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9.1 / 10 Guest Rating

Marriott's Grande Ocean

51 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island, us

Marriott's Grande Ocean - main view

About the Property

Beachfront Resort with Luxurious Amenities

Fully Equipped Accommodations
Indulge in the convenience of fully equipped kitchens and private balconies in every room at Marriott’s Grande Ocean resort.

On-Site Recreation and Relaxation
Enjoy a variety of amenities including a spa, fitness center, tennis facilities, and discounted golf rates during your stay.

Poolside Dining and Entertainment
Relax by one of the 4 outdoor pools or grab a casual lunch at the seasonal pool bar, perfect for unwinding under the sun.

Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Marriott’s Grande Ocean. Book now to enjoy a luxurious stay with top-notch amenities.

Facilities & Amenities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Elevator enhancements are underway through July 2026. Up to two elevators will be closed at a time during each building’s renovation. From September 2025, through approximately May 2026 the Town of Hilton Head Island will complete a Beach Renourishment Project to restore eroded beach areas. Parking available for $25 plus tax daily per vehicle. Limit 3 vehicles per reservation. Garage clearance 6 ft. 7 in. No RVs/trailers.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

2 Double Beds1380-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Cable channels and DVD player Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasherSleep - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Washer/dryer, double sofa bed, and free local callsComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request) and climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Closed-captioned TVSmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

128 m2
Sleeps 6
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerRefrigerator

2 Bedroom Villa, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 2 Queen, Sofa bed, Close to the beach, Balcony

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,687.76

$1,350.21

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9.1
Exceptional155 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the beautiful villas and frequently praise the outstanding beach access.

Categories

Cleanliness7.9
Service8.9
Location9.4
Room Quality9.9
Amenities9.4
Value for Money8.9
Food and Beverage8.9
Overall Experience9.5

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Soubrette123NEW YORK
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 3, 2026

"What a difference a year makes..."

6.0

Last year I wrote a stellar review for this property, based largely on the kindness and helpfulness of the staff. What a difference a year makes! If you are dealing with the front desk, try to avoid Patricia...incredibly condescending and unhelpful. Apparently, the preferences they solicit in advance of your stay REALLY MATTER, because there is no changing of rooms once you check in unless you are a timeshare owner. Try to be as SPECIFIC as possible. If you don't want to hear children screaming at incredibly high volumes and activities staff screaming energetically into a PA system, request a room as far away as possible from the Dolphin pool. (Sadly, they also occasionally appear on the beach for other loud activities...so much for a peaceful vacation). So, if you're a family with young children, great...you'll have a blast. If not, good luck. If you've purchased ocean front and actually want to SEE the ocean, request a room DIRECTLY FACING the ocean on the 4th or 5th floors. The pools are less maintained than in the past; lots of brush, leaves, etc. floating everywhere. I've loved my massages at the spa in the past, but they've raised the prices significantly, and I'm out. At a certain price, it stops being enjoyable. As an experiment, I stayed at an AirBnb on the island last Aug. and it was fantastic. That's my new plan.

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AtravelJunkiesTAMPA, FLORIDA
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in May 11, 2026

"Well maintained"

10.0

We spent a week at Grand Ocean beginning Easter Sunday. This is a great property that will well maintained, shout out to the Engineering Team for keeping the place in great shape. The check in process is rough with the very pushy and borderline bullying tactics to schedule the sales meeting across the street, no means no. Our room wasn’t located where we expected but was very clean and comfortable. Longboard has so much potential, there were many times with long and slow lines due to high volume, waiting 15ish minutes to place order is frustrating, there is opportunity for improved efficiency and guest experience. There are some great restaurants nearby, support local businesses. Grilling with the Guys was a fun event and well worth attending, great food, fun interaction with their team, and fund raising for Children’s Hospital. Will from Activities was very cool. Love this property! One weird comment, the location of our room to replaces elevators allowed us to hear an electric elevator noise all day and night, mentioned to desk as checkout, she said “I’ve never heard that comment before, I will have someone call you” it’s been 4 weeks, not heard from anyone, I’m sure she didn’t pass our comment to appropriate party. Great place and looking to visiting again. Thanks for a great week.

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SCDC12WASHINGTON DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 13, 2026

"Nice property but beware: misrepresentations, aggressive time-share marketing, and additional charges"

4.0

We booked a "2 bedroom villa" which was listed on my confirmation as having: "Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 2 Queen, Sofa bed." Since this was a multi-generational trip with grandparents, the 1 king + 2 queen setup was important to us. However, upon check in, we saw that bedroom 2 actually only contained ONE queen bed, along with a 2 seat couch that apparently pulled out to a sofa bed. The front desk acknowledged the problem, and indicated that some rooms at this property only have a single queen in bedroom 2, while others have the (listed) 2 queen beds. The manager I spoke tried to tell me that the 2nd bedroom "technically" met the description. When I responded that the bedroom in fact did not meet the description, he resorted to telling me that I should have called in earlier to check about the room configuration. (First -- how was I supposed to know that the hotel (a Marriott, which is supposedly a reputable company) would represent that their 2 bedroom villas have a certain number of beds, when, in fact, they did not? Second, I did call in advance to ask about the elevator situation -- after seeing a message about elevator renovations in some buildings, I called to check that we would have a working elevator, since we were traveling with elderly parents. There was no mention during this call that some villas did not have the described 2 queen beds.) Ultimately, the manager told me that there was nothing at all he could do, and was recalcitrant when I asked if there was anyone I could speak to about this situation. He did commit to checking in with higher ups and getting back to me the next day. The next day passed without any communication from this manager, or anyone else, EXCEPT... I still received multiple calls (after receiving communications prior to our arrival) about attending a 90-minute presentation (time-share sales), in exchange for which we would receive 1 night free along with an approx. $200 credit. Since we were paying over $700/night for the villa, this was a significant offer. Still, we declined to attend. And even these calls were shady -- the callers (while friendly) represented that they had limited spots for presentations, etc. I found it extremely off putting that I would receive multiple timeshare presentation offers while absolutely no compensation -- or even the promised return phone call -- was offered for the room situation. (Ultimately, a different person contacted me, and provided me with 15,000 Bonvoy points for the inconvenience, along with an apology, which was the bare minimum they could do.) After our trip -- I noticed daily charges in the range of approximately $45-$50 on my credit card. These charges were NOT on the final statement I received at check-out. I ended up having to call Marriott (which involved a significant investment in time since this involves getting routed through their AI operated phone system, before eventually getting to the "loyalty department"). These charges were refunded. HOWEVER, I should never have had to invest the time in getting this situation corrected. These are all shady business practices that are shocking from a Marriott, which I previously considered to be a reputable brand. Some minimal research shows that Marriott time share owners have brought class action litigation about their time share agreements, and the DC Attorney General brought a lawsuit against Marriott in 2019 for "deceptive resort fees." In light of all this, I will be extremely hesitant to return to another Marriott in the future. (On this same trip, I had reserved rooms at a Hyatt and Hilton, and both stays passed uneventfully and with no billing issues.) The pools and property itself -- especially the location on the beach and near the Coligny shopping area -- are lovely and would normally merit a 4-star review. However, in light of the problems we experienced, I have lost confidence in the Marriott brand entirely and cannot recommend this resort.

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Navigate728007
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Awesome location and resort!"

10.0

Always an excellent stay! Loved the unit! Love the beach bar! Helpful personnel. All great! - K O'Connor

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kelleyo781
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 12, 2026

"Water issues!"

2.0

Beware booking! The resort was without water for several hours one day and no hot water the next day! Nothing offered from hotel for the inconvenience. Do better Marriott!

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KeishausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 10, 2026

"Never again..."

3.0

The location and the spa were the great.

The staff were not clear with charges. The hotel put an additional $1080 hold on top of the quoted booking.com charge and gave no clear explanation. The night manager Addie was incompetent and a liar and her higher up was rude. The rooms were poorly renovated and not to the standard I'm accustomed to. You can tell this is an old property they tried to update/renovate. My cousin's shower had hair in it at check in, there was a stain on my comforter, the TV channels were scrambled and didn't play clearly and the doors are really heavy so you hear neighbors' doors slamming throughout the stay.

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ErikausUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 1, 2026

"Overall, the stay was wonderful for what my family needed for that weekend and to place the cherry on top it snowed. I w"

10.0

The property was clean and beautiful. The staff was also nice and professional.

Nothing everything was great.

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juanitausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 8, 2026

"delightful"

10.0

no breakfast

very soft mattresses

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JanusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 8, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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HTexas214AUSTIN, TEXAS
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 7, 2026

"Beautiful…Resort & Rooms!"

10.0

I was really blown away by how beautiful the hotel room was. Not only was the room beautiful….The room was spotlessly clean!!! Shout out to house keeping for how well they keep the rooms. The spa area and grounds was also very nice and well kept. Friendly welcome staff always willing to assist. Our stay was amazing!!! I’m so glad we chose this Marriott property!

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