Scenery & Comfort At Shem Creek
Reserve a private waterfront hideaway surrounded by Southern charm. From pristine creekside retreats to guest rooms overlooking miles of saltwater marsh, Shem Creek Inn’s 51 rooms take design cues from the area’s lowkey, Lowcountry vibe, combined with the inspiration of Charleston’s cherished maritime traditions.
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Creek Side Two Queens
Ideal for families, our Creek Side Two Queens guest room overlooking the swimming pool and sundeck features two comfortable queen beds and a private balcony with partial views of Shem Creek.
Creek Side King
Our stylish Creek Side King guest room overlooks the swimming pool and sundeck and features a comfortable king bed, private balcony with seating, and views of Shem Creek.
Creek Side Deluxe King
Featuring a much larger private balcony with views of Shem Creek, our Creek Side Deluxe King guest room is furnished with a comfortable king bed and a larger bathroom. The room overlooks the sundeck and swimming pool.
Marsh Side Two Queens
Featuring partial views of the Shem Creek Boardwalk and marshlands from a private balcony, our updated Marsh Side Two Queen guest room is furnished with two comfortable queen beds. These rooms are located on the parking side of the hotel.
Marsh Side King
Our Marsh Side King guest room features a comfortable king bed, modern coastal furnishings, and a private balcony. This room is located on the parking side of the hotel and features views of the marsh and boardwalk.
Marsh Side Deluxe King
Our Deluxe Marsh Side King guestroom features a much larger private balcony, furnished with a comfortable king bed, and a larger bathroom. This room is located on the parking side of the hotel and features views of the marsh and boardwalk.
Suites Junior Suite
Our Junior Suite guestroom features a much larger private balcony, furnished with a comfortable queen bed, and a larger bathroom. This room is located on the parking side of the hotel and features views of the marsh and boardwalk.
Creek Side Two Queen Accessible
Ideal for families, our Two Queen Creek Side Accessible guest room overlooking the swimming pool and sundeck features two comfortable queen beds and a private balcony with partial views of Shem Creek. This room also provides several accessible features (see "Accessibility Features") to better suit your needs.
FAQ
Yes, we offer a Two Queen Accessible Room alongside property-wide accessibility features, including an elevator and wheelchair access with no steps. For more information, please visit our dedicated accessibility page.
Our accessible room features include:
- Closed captioning on televisions or closed-captioning decoders
- A TTY device for guest use
- Audible and visual alarm systems (including strobe alarms for hearing-impaired guests)
- Bathroom and bedroom doorways at least 32 inches wide (812 mm)
- Grab bars in the bathroom.
No, pets are strictly prohibited on our property. Only task-trained service animals as defined under the ADA are permitted and must remain under the handler's control at all times; guests bringing unauthorized animals will be assessed a $150 fee and may be asked to vacate the property without a refund.
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available across all guest rooms and public areas.
Yes, all of our rooms feature air conditioning and heating.
We offer rollaway beds for a fee of $20 per night (plus tax), which are provided on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited inventory. Rollaways are strictly limited to a maximum of one per room and are only permitted in our Standard King Marsh rooms and Standard King Creekside rooms due to fire safety codes.
Yes, we offer stayover housekeeping service daily upon request.
No, your room rate does not include taxes or our mandatory fees. A $12 Resort Fee and a $2 Destination Fee per night will be added to your bill at checkout.
We offer seven distinct room types across our 51 total rooms, featuring creek or marsh side views. Select room categories offer views directly overlooking Shem Creek, while others offer scenic views of the marsh and the Ravenel Bridge.
Our rooms accommodate between two to four guests depending on the specific room category reserved.
All of our rooms include a private furnished balcony, complimentary Wi-Fi, a welcome amenity, microwave, mini-fridge, LCD TV, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and bath amenities.