BLUEWATER BY SPINNAKER RESORTS, Hilton Head Island

Bluewater By Spinnaker Resorts sits on Skull Creek and is the only resort on Hilton Head Island with its own private boat dock and pier. The property has the largest lagoon-style pool on the island, complete with a lazy river, a zero-entry area, and a kids' splash pad. Guests also have access to an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, mini-golf, shuffleboard, and a basketball hoop.

Each villa offers a private balcony and a full kitchen with a stove, microwave, coffee machine, and a dining area. The living room includes a flat-screen cable TV, and the unit has en-suite laundry facilities with a washer/dryer. Guest reviews note the rooms are spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with multiple bedroom options including two-bedroom villas.

The resort is a 15-minute drive from the main beaches and sits near Folly Field Beach Park, Burkes Beach, and Driessen Beach Park. Three highly rated restaurants-Dockside and Hudson's-are within a 5-minute walk, and the property is close to golf courses offering access to multiple greens. Downtown Hilton Head shopping, Bluffton, and Savannah, Georgia (45 minutes away) are all reachable by car.

A daily activity team organizes events such as bingo, spikeball, putt-putt, ping-pong, bucketball, trivia, water aerobics, and guided kayaking tours from the private dock. Guests can also participate in a mimosa meet-and-greet and a wine-and-cheese event with live music. An activity fee of $20 per day covers these offerings, plus bike rentals ($6 per day) and access to shuffleboard, bocce, and horseshoes.

Children can use the splash pad, zero-entry portion of the main pool, and the indoor pool for year-round swimming. The activity team runs dedicated kids' programming, including mini-golf, bubbles, and board games. A picnic area with outdoor grills and a shared lounge/TV area gives families space to relax together after a day of activities.

Dock: Private boat dock and pier on Skull Creek

Pool: Largest lagoon-style pool with lazy river on Hilton Head

Activities: Daily events staff with kayak tours, mini-golf, bike rentals

Location: 5-min walk to Dockside & Hudson's restaurants

Rooms: Villas with private balcony, full kitchen, and washer/dryer