Bonito Boathouses Hotels, Fripp Island

"Full kitchen, clean and spacious rooms. Around a mile away from islanders beach."

"⭐️⭐️ 2/5 – Very Disappointing Experience (Especially for Dog Owners) We chose this hotel because it was labeled as “dog-friendly,” but our experience was far from welcoming. Upon arrival, we walked into the lobby with our dog, Coopie, to check in and were immediately yelled at by multiple staff members. We were told that unless she was a service dog, she was not allowed in the lobby. While she is a service dog, the way this was handled was completely unprofessional and uncomfortable. We’ve traveled to many hotels over the years—both before and after she became a service dog—and have never experienced anything like this. It’s important to note: this hotel being “dog-friendly” only seems to apply to having your dog inside the room—not in shared spaces—so keep that in mind if you’re traveling with a pet. As for the hotel itself, it’s very basic and clearly outdated. The room felt neglected, with visible stains on the bedding, and the floors and bathroom did not appear clean. Overall cleanliness was a major concern. Customer service was also disappointing. The front desk staff came across as rude and unwelcoming. Simple requests—like asking for extra towels or clean sheets—were met with attitude, which is frustrating considering this is standard service you expect from any hotel. On top of everything, the general attitude toward dogs felt very negative, which made the stay even more uncomfortable. Overall: This hotel may work if you just need a place to sleep"

"Clean room. Good staff. "

"The staff were exceptional! We would stay here any day again! "

"Very crowded for spring break, but the place is nice. Staff is great. Would stay here again. "

"The building and outside areas are very nice and well kept. While most of the staff were incredibly nice and helpful, I think they were overwhelmed. It was Easter weekend. There was no coffee available on Saturday at 7:30 am (it should be flowing by that point). When I asked about room cleaning Saturday and fresh towels they mentioned that they only clean every other day. Then they called us back to say they would clean anyway—which was very nice. So we once again made sure to get out with the dog and wait an hour, but returning two hours later there was no room cleaning. But the price was good and the hotel was clean, so overall it’s an affordable solution to a very expensive area. "

"The hotel staff is amazing but the pool bar and market seemed understaffed given the hotel capacity. We had a room issue arise in the middle of the night and it was handled well but still disappointing. Overall the property is beautiful and the amenities are wonderful but I think they could use some refresh on standards and an increase in staff."

"Room wasn't ready at check in Pool was dirty A wedding blocked from going in the pool Pool bar closed"

"The breakfast was pretty good. The man running the breakfast area was on point and pleasant. Couple of issues I had; our room was not exactly clean. There were smudges, dirt and old toothpicks in corners, the bedding had torn corners and worn, the beds were far too tall and I don’t understand how any elderly person would’ve been able to stay there, the bed frames under the bed were collapsing slightly, pull out bed mattress NEEDS to be replaced, a little bit of black mold on the window frames (although the view from my 4th floor was absolutely beautiful looking over the marsh). The evening desk staff could actually smile when they interact with you. It wasn’t warm like one might expect from the front desk staff. And the exterior lighting, including the sign, looked like you were coming up on an old Haunted House (change the Green and fix the broken bulbs on the sign). Experience wasn’t terrible, just about 25-35 yards short of a touchdown. "