Becoming a Member of Kiawah Island Club

The Kiawah Island Club is a private, invitation-only club that offers an elevated lifestyle experience beyond what’s available through Kiawah Island’s public amenities. With exclusive access to world-class golf courses, dining, wellness, and outdoor recreation, the Club is a major attraction for homeowners in select neighborhoods.

Membership Types

Golf Membership

  • Full access to Cassique and River Course golf clubs

  • Use of clubhouses, dining, pools, fitness centers, and events

  • Includes social and sports privileges

Sports Membership

  • Access to club dining, spa, pools, fitness, tennis, and social programming

  • No golf privileges at the private courses (but access to Kiawah’s public courses remains)

Note: Membership privileges extend to the member, their spouse/partner, and dependent children under 25.

How to Become a Member

Kiawah Island Club membership is not open to the general public and cannot be purchased separately. To join:

  • You must purchase a property designated as a “Kiawah Island Club property.”

  • Eligible properties are located in specific neighborhoods like Cassique, Ocean Park, The Settlement, and some homes in Vanderhorst Plantation.

  • The seller must offer the membership with the property at the time of sale. If not offered, it typically cannot be added later.

Membership Restrictions & Notes

  • Not all properties on Kiawah Island are eligible. If a home is not tied to club membership, you cannot join the Club, even if you live full-time on the island.

  • Memberships do not transfer automatically. Each sale is reviewed by the Kiawah Island Club, and a buyer must be approved and pay the required initiation fee (which can be substantial—often $150,000+ for Golf).

  • Annual dues apply to both membership types and vary each year.

Exclusive Club Amenities

  • Cassique and River Course (private golf courses)

  • The Beach Club (oceanfront pool and dining)

  • The Sporting Club (clay shooting, archery)

  • The Marsh House (Ocean Park clubhouse with infinity pool and gathering spaces)

  • Sasanqua Spa & Wellness center

  • Dining at Voysey’s, B-Liner, and other members-only venues

  • Full calendar of social events, wine dinners, and fitness classes

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