Community profile · Hilton Head Island
Port Royal.
Gated community
Port Royal Plantation is a quiet residential community on the north end of Hilton Head Island with a mile of oceanfront, three golf courses, and tennis. It feels separate from the island's resort bustle while staying minutes from shopping and dining.
Last updated October 2026 By Kim Striker
Where is Port Royal located?
Port Royal occupies the northeast corner of Hilton Head Island, off Port Royal Drive and William Hilton Parkway near the north end of the island, about 4 miles from the Cross Island Parkway.
| Location | Port Royal occupies the northeast corner of Hilton Head Island, off Port Royal Drive and William Hilton Parkway near the north end of the island, about 4 miles from the Cross Island Parkway. |
| Access | Security-gated. Residents and property owners use gate credentials; visitors check in at the gate. |
| Golf | Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, three courses: Barony, Planter's Row, and Robbers Row. |
| Water | No marina inside the community. Port Royal Sound and Skull Creek are nearby on the west side, and the community has roughly a mile of ocean beachfront on the east. |
| Beach | About a mile of Atlantic beachfront at the community's ocean end. |
| Price range | [VERIFY: current resale price range for Port Royal homes, villas, and townhomes] Verify current figure |
| Annual fees | [VERIFY: current Port Royal annual property owners assessment] Verify current figure |
What golf is available?
Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, three courses: Barony, Planter's Row, and Robbers Row.
What about water access?
No marina inside the community. Port Royal Sound and Skull Creek are nearby on the west side, and the community has roughly a mile of ocean beachfront on the east. About a mile of Atlantic beachfront at the community's ocean end.
What is the community actually like?
- Three golf courses at the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
- Mile of private-feel ocean beachfront
- Tennis facilities at the racquet club
- Settled, wooded neighborhoods with palm-lined lanes
- Near the Island Club, shopping centers, and the north-end bridge route to Bluffton
What does it cost to live in Port Royal?
Purchase price
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Annual carrying cost
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On top of purchase price, remember property taxes (4% legal-residence assessment after filing Form PD-105), flood and wind insurance, and any club dues or resident fees. Every community updates its budget annually, so ask for the current assessment summary and the latest club dues in writing before making an offer.
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Answers
Port Royal questions, answered
Is Port Royal a gated community?
Yes, Port Royal Plantation is a gated residential community on the north end of Hilton Head Island.
Does Port Royal have beach access?
Yes, the community fronts roughly a mile of Atlantic beach with neighborhood access points.
What golf is available in Port Royal?
Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club has three 18-hole courses: Barony, Planter's Row, and Robbers Row. All are open to guests with tee times.
What is the annual assessment in Port Royal?
Port Royal levies an annual property owners assessment for security, maintenance, and community operations. [VERIFY: current Port Royal annual assessment]
What home types are in Port Royal?
Port Royal has single-family homes, villas, and townhomes on wooded lots, golf-course frontage, and marsh edges. [VERIFY: current Port Royal inventory and price range]
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