South Carolinas newest luxury resort is a love letter to easy Lowcountry living.

The Dunlin

Here, our review ofThe Dunlin.

How much can a fried oyster or hush puppy really be improved?

Exterior of The Dunlin hotel in South Carolina

The Dunlin, a resort on the banks of the Kiawah River.Credit:Elizabeth Rhodes

Thankfully, the menu at Linnettes, The Dunlins signature brunch and dinner restaurant, delivers.

you might also grab a bite and drinks out by the pool or order room service.

Crabbing and fishing, naturalists treks, sunrise kayaking on the Kiawah River, and more await.

The sitting area in a hotel suite

The living area in the Seabrook Suite, featuring wicker furniture and bird artwork.Courtesy of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection

Getting out on the water is a must, so I loved the Into the Salt Marsh excursion.

The Southern Sips cocktail class was another highlight.

Minnow Camp is a kids' club offered on weekend mornings.

A hotel guest room decorated in light sage and white

A sunlit Seabrook Suite with a freestanding tub.Courtesy of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection

it’s possible for you to find a full list of accessible areas onThe Dunlins website.

The resort also offers guests complimentary use of a fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis.

Half of a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich in a hotel restaurant

A classic BLT sandwich at Linnette’s.Elizabeth Rhodes

The lounge bar of a hotel in South Carolina

The Willet Room lounge bar, named after a local shorebird.Courtesy of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection

Cocktail shaker and accessories set up for an outdoor mixology class

A table set for the Southern Sips mixology class at The Dunlin.Elizabeth Rhodes

Lounge chairs and umbrellas on a grassy hotel terrace space

Lounge chairs on the terrace of the Aster Spa.Courtesy of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection

A hotel pool deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas

The Dunlin’s pool deck.Elizabeth Rhodes