Wednesday, July 24, 2024 When organizations schedule their corporate events in Charleston, South Carolina, they anticipate engaging with the city’s deep-seated history, enchanting charm, and picturesque coastal surroundings. Their expectations are exceeded when they arrive at The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, the top-ranked resort in the area, where they receive impeccable service tailored to their company’s culture with bespoke events and thoughtfully planned agendas. The resort offers unique meeting spaces with maritime-inspired decor, a welcome change from ordinary conference facilities.
Panoramic views of downtown Charleston, the harbor, marina, Arthur Ravenel Bridge, and USS Yorktown set a scenic stage for creativity, motivation, and unparalleled experiences for all group sizes. Conveniently located, it’s just a 25-minute drive from the airport and a short 15-minute ride from downtown by water taxi or the resort’s complimentary shuttle, offering easy access without the hassle of city congestion and parking. Opening in late 2016, this opulent 92-room boutique hotel was quickly celebrated as one of the Best New Hotels in the World by Fodor’s, a rare honor shared with only three other U.
S. hotels. Additionally, Condé Nast Traveler readers recognized The Beach Club as the premier resort in South Carolina and the second best in the South in their 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The adjacent Harborside property provides numerous venues for meetings, including the newly established Sunrise Terrace that accommodates up to 150 guests for both indoor and outdoor functions along the coast. Harborside offers 125 rooms, 78 of which boast impressive views of the harbor. Guests can enjoy exclusive amenities like a private beach, warm fire pits, and the vibrant Reel Bar, making it perfect for both corporate and leisure stays.
The interior views are equally inspiring, featuring a 30-seat private cinema with surround sound and leather recliners, and a magnificent 20-seat executive table in the Palmetto Executive Boardroom. For larger gatherings, venues such as The Yacht Club with views of Charleston Harbor Marina, the Atlantic Ballroom, and the Commodore Room offer over 40,100 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor event space. The 30,000 square foot pool area, overlooking the harbor, is as breathtaking as the elegant interiors.
Welcoming events can be hosted at the poolside Tiki-Bar or on the expansive porch, setting the stage for productive brainstorming sessions, while eleven private cabanas offer a luxurious retreat for incentive trips and exceptional organizational achievements. Beyond the conference room, team building activities capture Charleston’s Southern allure. Teams can explore downtown with the Charleston Chase Scavenger Hunt or engage in a lively Sangria and Salsa competition, where they gather ingredients, concoct a recipe, and present their creation to judges.
The Beach Olympics challenge teams in events like Aqua Blast and Tug-O-War. Additional leisure activities include beach volleyball, ping pong, bocce ball, and Giant Jenga, with a cotton candy or snow cone station adding a fun twist. The resort also offers golf, nature trails, free bicycle rentals, and beach sports, with three dining venues serving local, sustainable cuisine.
Other teambuilding options include a sailing race in Charleston Harbor, the Veggie 500 where teams construct a vegetable-based racing vehicle, and a bicycle building workshop that culminates in donating the finished bike to a local child or charity. For a serene addition to meetings, the resort offers Beach Yoga and Meditation classes, aiding participants in maintaining focus and enhancing creativity. The resort’s position next to the Carolinas’ largest marina provides ample opportunities for unique team engagements and meeting setups.
One former guest says, “We had a great experience and the comments following were stellar. Some team members felt that this was our best offsite yet, as it was in a lovely location with both work and play planned. Some past events have been either predominantly work or predominantly play, so this was a happy medium.
” Located at 20 Patriots Point Rd. in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
29464, The Beach Club is just 7 miles from downtown Charleston. Room rates begin at $250 per night..
