Inn at Harbour Town Receives 2014 Forbes Four-Star Award

Celebrated Sea Pines Resort Hotel Perfect for Hilton Head Getaways

(HILTON HEAD, S.C.) -- The Inn at Harbour Town -- the acclaimed 60-room boutique hotel at The Sea Pines Resort – has once again been honored with the prestigious Forbes Four-Star Award in recognition of its extraordinary customer care and luxurious accommodations.

This is the 56th annual list of Star Rating winners named by Forbes Travel Guide's -- the yardstick by which hotels, restaurants and spas around the world are measured. Expert anonymous inspectors visit thousands of properties yearly to evaluate standards, quality, value and a superior experience. The Inn at Harbour Town is one of only 296 hotels to achieve this coveted tribute.

“To be annually named by Forbes as one of the best hotels in the world is testament to our continual commitment to providing extraordinary guest experiences,” says John Munro, Vice President of Hospitality, Sales and Marketing. “Savvy travelers know the Star Ratings system provides peace of mind when choosing where to spend hard-earned vacation dollars.”

The Sea Pines Resort recently added a luxurious pool exclusively for guests of The Inn. Its features include a relaxing spa under a shade trellis; rim flow edge; travertine stone deck; poolside food and beverage service; and terrace with chaise lounge chairs and seating area overlooking Harbour Town Golf Links – Pete Dye’s seminal masterpiece and host of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage.

The resort additionally offers two superb courses and a full slate of activities including tennis with 21 clay courts, five miles of sweeping Atlantic seascapes, hiking / biking in the enchanting 605-acre Forest Preserve as well as simply strolling along the nearby Harbour Town Yacht Basin and superb shopping.

The Inn at Harbour Town golf packages start at $219 (per person, per night), the “Sweet on You” romance package starts at $269 per night and “Extended Stay 3 Nights” offers a 10% discount for a three-night stay. The Sea Pines Resort also offers the “Escape Vacation Package” with up to 15% off nightly rates for selected villas and homes.

For more information: www.seapines.com, 866.561.8802.

About The Sea Pines Resort

One of the true crown jewels of American golf, The Sea Pines Resort is home to legendary Harbour Town Golf Links (home of the PGA TOUR’s The Heritage) designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, Heron Point by Pete Dye, and the Ocean Course. The resort’s best-in-class collection of golf courses, amenities, meeting facilities and accommodations makes Sea Pines one of the most sought-after leisure and group destinations in America.