Sea Crest Surf & Racquet Club

Go with the expectation that you will not be in a 4– or 5– star resort. If you’re just looking for a place to call home while you’re in Hilton Head, this place will do but, again, don’t expect to be wowed by the actual facility. It’s very basic.
Pros:
— close to shops, restaurants, and beach
— 2-​br condos can sleep many people
— tv in every room
Cons:
— everything felt damp even with doors closed and AC on. Ventilation is poor.
— slow draining tub that was visibly dirty when we checked in with grime from previous occupants
— all knives are serrated and/​or dull. Bring your own knife if you plan to cut anything other than cooked steak or if you care about knife utility in the kitchen
— wifi is very slow and range is limited even within condo. The front bedroom facing interior of building had NO signal. I tested the connection speed and it is about ¼ of what we have at home… and we have basic Internet
— there is a step up to kitchen/​dining area that seems gratuitous and dangerous

I was admittedly skeptical about this place because of Unilocal and TripAdvisor reviews, but I was soooo pleased with Sea Crest. Check-​in and check-​out were super easy, but beware that there is a $ 150 fee if you don’t check out by 10am. The location is unbeatable. It’s 1 short block from the beach and Coligny Plaza is directly across the street (lots of restaurants and shops). Best of all, Ice Cream Cone is just a few steps away, which we went to several times during our stay.
We stayed on the 5^th floor (top floor) and had one master bedroom and a loft. The loft comes with two twin (or full size?) beds with a tv, closet, round table, and chairs. Downstairs, there are two bathrooms (one with a shower), a full kitchen, a living room, and a balcony. It is by no means modern, but it’s updated and comfortable. The carpet felt a little damp, but that may just have been me imagining it because of the light humidity.
There is a laundry room with several machines and a swimming pool, and there are posted activities throughout the week (e.g., beach walks, cheese and wine socials). There are also golfing discounts available to guests. The receptionist gave us a card to show we were Sea Crest guests to get discounts at nearby restaurants and activities, but it would have been helpful to be provided with a list of those places.
Sea Pines is a quick 5 minute drive away, and the main drag (Pope St.) has all kinds of great restaurants. I would definitely recommend staying at Sea Crest but suggest being mindful that this is not a 5 star resort.

I would not recommend this place to anyone, personally. Our unit wreaks of a wet smell (probably has loads of mold/​mildew in here). You can only have one car on the premises, which is inconvenient for our family. When we arrived, our room was not throughly cleaned, either (dirty towels were left behind and one bed/​mattress had hair in it; more than just a few strands). The main staff, however, did come right away to take care of this issue. The closet shelf fell down in one room, but the maintenance man on duty was more than gracious to rush and fix it. In the middle of the night (3am), our ceiling was flooding (probably from the unit above us). There is a laundry facility but it is $ 1.50 to wash and dry, unlike other resorts I’ve stayed at that were free, and/​or within each unit/​building. There is no gym on site, either. We had to go to another resort and PAY $ 40 to use their facility for the week. I was looking forward to this vacation but at this rate, I’m absolutely ready to go home! Yes, this resort is quite convenient in regards to beach proximity, and Coligny Square; however, next time I’d rather stay further away from these attractions and end up with a better place to stay.

Location, location! Close to everything you’d need while spending time here. Many groceries, restaurants, etc. And YES the soft white sandy beach is just few minutes walk across the street. The one bedroom, with bunk beds, is clean and sufficiently furnished and supplied. Also comes with free wi-​fi which offers pretty good speed. The room is private and quite too. Better than many of the other RCI resorts we stayed in the last several decades.

Although Unilocal has the address listed here for the Property Management Office, I am reviewing the time share condos for Sea Crest Surf & Racquet Club.
Located at 3 Avocet Road in Hilton Head, this time share resort is one of the oldest and the best here! I’ve been coming here for years. Never a disappointment.
Offering 1-​bedroom or 2-​bedroom units, this resort can accommodate a wide variety of guests and their family. Located only 2 blocks from the beach, it is perfect for those who wish to be «at» the beach without paying the high prices to be «on» the beach. The resort offers weekly activities for its guests and their kids, not to mention the numerous shops, restaurants and events that are hosted across the street in Coligny Plaza.
In addition to the two on-​site pools and jacuzzi, the resort also offers its guest access to a beach-​side pool with its own private decks where one can lounge with a perfect view of the ocean sunrise!
While staying at Sea Crest, guests will enjoy playing tennis, barbecuing out on the grills in the courtyard, and playing in the preschool playground. The staff also offer daily activities for the family, such as canvas painting, sand art, water aerobics, table tennis, pool games, trivia night, and more. Parents can even relax with Baby Sitting offers by the staff during Parent’s Night Out.
If you are coming to Hilton Head, then consider staying here at Sea Crest Surf & Racquet Club!