20 South Battery

Luxury Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Devereux Suite - Grand/Former Wine Cellar/ No Windows | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

About this bed and breakfast

Situated in James Island, this charming bed and breakfast for $379 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Comfortable bed & breakfast near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal Concierge services, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a lobby fireplace, and gift shops/newsstands are onsite. 20 South Battery offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Charleston bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of James Island, SC

Nearby attractions

The Battery

0.12 miles

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

0.66 miles

Fort Sumter National Monument

3.50 miles

Pineapple Fountain

0.62 miles

20 South Battery

4.8

Outstanding(103 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in James Island, SC

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of James Island, SC

Nearby attractions

The Battery

0.12 miles

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

0.66 miles

Fort Sumter National Monument

3.50 miles

Pineapple Fountain

0.62 miles

Reviews

4.8/5.0

Outstanding(103 Reviews)

3.0

Feb 2024

Our hostess at check in was wonderful…showed us around the property, helped us to our room, brought us a glass of wine. Checked on our dinner reservations…made us feel welcome…thank you. The bed was so comfortable. The shower in the bathroom was wonderful. The property grounds are beautiful. Love the location.

10.0

Dec 2023

We absolutely loved our stay at 20 South Battery. The building and grounds are beautiful and historic. The location is perfect! Can walk everywhere from the waterfront and into the French Quarter. We cannot wait to return and we will be telling friends and families that it’s a must stay when in Charleston. The evening wine and charcuterie on the front porch was lovely as well! Thank you very much!!

5.0

Sep 2023

So happy we stayed at 20 South Battery. The staff was outstanding. So kind, helpful and informative. Definitely went above and beyond to accommodate. The location was perfect. Just out of the heart of the busier, noisier areas but still close to everything. We loved our stay and will definitely be returning!

5.0

Aug 2023

The house was incredible. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend staying here!

1.0

Aug 2023

This property has several rooms - some are in the main house: some are on street level (similar to a basement), and some are surrounded by a garden. We paid an exorbitant rate for a small garishly decorated room, without much light, and cheap ceramic tile floors (not the wood floors pictured). The one good thing - it was located on a quiet street. We also checked out a day early (for illness) and were still charged. Totally disputing Hotels.com because the independent hotel charge was half of what Hotels.com charged me. Never using this service again.

3.0

Jul 2023

Our stay was wonderful. Abby, Tommy and Ryan went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

5.0

Jul 2023

We enjoyed the history and amazing restiration of the house

2.0

May 2023

Cool place. Great location. Historic. Glad we stayed here. That said, creaky doors and floors, thin walls (expected in a 150 year old house). Marginal air conditioning. Service was incredible. Overall experience was great.

5.0

Mar 2023

My wife and I celebrated our 28th Wedding Anniversary at 20 South Battery and had a wonderful stay at the property. The staff was very welcoming and addressed all our needs. The location is great within walking distance to many bar, restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend!

3.0

Mar 2023

A beautiful place, the antique furnishings are amazing felt like a museum. Everyone on the staff went out of their way to make sure that our stay was exceptional. Great location, delicious breakfast and wine and charcuterie plate every night. We definitely plan to return again.

5.0

Feb 2023

Lovely property. Loved sitting on the front porch reading and with a bottle of wine. Also the garden. The wine and cheese hour was a very nice amenity. Room was very nice, clean and quiet.

5.0

Feb 2023

Wonderful weekend. Classic, beautiful home within walking distance of everything. Great staff.

5.0

Feb 2023

Booked this hotel for my parents as a surprise 70th birthday trip. Exchanged lovely messages with the hotel manager in advance of their trip. They loved their stay, saying: the location, historic building, and staff were fantastic. Both ladies, Abigail and Molly, were super friendly and helpful when it comes to either accommodation or advice on what to see, etc. They offer daily tours of the building to guests where you can learn its rich history. They have nice evening treats for guests like wine, cheese and/or Italian liquor. You can enjoy it either inside, or on the mansion's big terraces and patios. We had a great time there, and we will be happy to visit them again.

5.0

Jan 2023

This was our first trip to Charleston, and we decided to spend more than we usually would on a hotel in order to stay in a historic area that was walkable to most of where we'd be going. You could choose to stay here because of the location; you could choose to stay here because of the history; you could choose to stay here because of the amenities; but the reason you should choose to stay here is because of the staff. Abbi, Susan, Ryan, and Molly (we LOVE Molly) are absolutely incredible. This staff goes above and beyond expectations at every opportunity. I could list many examples of why, but the basic summary is that 20 South Battery will be the first place we'll try to book the next time we head to Charleston (without kids) again.

5.0

Jan 2023

We loved the home but the best thing about this hotel is the fantastic staff. The staff was wonderful in their acknowledgment of our wedding across the street from the hotel. We were welcomed with congratulations from every staff member and treated like royalty. Abigail Molly and Ryan were FANTASTIC. This hotel is beautiful and our plan is to return next year for our first anniversary. The hotel is beautiful, the breakfast was outstanding and the wine and cheese in the evening was special as well as the nightcap available before bed. We just cannot praise 20 South Battery enough.

5.0

Nov 2022

Loved this place it was so full of beautiful antiques and the area was beautiful too! Abbi was so nice and the atmosphere was just wonderful. I can’t wait to visit again in the near future!

5.0

Nov 2022

Loved breakfast in the garden, and happy hour on the front porch! House tour was excellent,, staff were all great!

5.0

Oct 2022

Beautiful recently restored mansion with modern conveniences. Very helpful and friendly staff provided nice breakfast, tour of the mansion and many other extras. Perfect place to spend several days in Charleston. We would definitely stay there again.

3.0

Oct 2022

We had a wonderful visit, and the hotel was beautiful.

3.0

Sep 2022

Excellent stay! The hospitality is amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable of the history of the property. Can’t wait to return!

3.0

Aug 2022

We love this hotel. Southern hospitality. Great rooms. Beautiful. Love the wine hour. Would highly recommend.

4.0

Aug 2022

Beautiful property close to sites. Unfortunately a few days before arriving they had a water leak in main building so didn’t get to see that . Breakfast was sub par need to make a in house breakfast buffet or find a better venue for that . Could also used some blackout curtains in rooms for the room we were in was still bright at night . But we will give it another try on our next trip there

3.0

Jul 2022

The property is a magnificent old mansion fronting on a park on Charleston Bay, a great and beautiful location. However, the majority of the building was under construction. The staff was very pleasant and attentive when they were around, but they were always somewhere else other than the public areas. Plumbing was a problem in the shower, where the drain was exceptionally slow. We enjoyed the stay but it will be so much better when renovations are complete.

5.0

Jul 2022

The staff was super friendly and attentive to our every need we absolutely loved the property and our room. We got to briefly meet the owner Jack Schaffer who was very pleasant. The history and the work that he has done to the house or mansion I should say is amazing!

5.0

Jul 2022

Everything about this place is phenomenal! We broke up our stay in several locations, but i really wish we had just came here for the entirety. Abby and her trainee were above and beyond...with their hospitality and knowledge of Charleston, the mansion and everything in it. It was like staying in a living museum. Ive already started recommending 20 Battery to friends and family

5.0

Jul 2022

Simply one of the most memorable and enjoyable hotel stays we've had, anywhere. A breathtaking, beautifully restored and immaculate property and gorgeously manicured grounds, lush antique furnishings and impeccable details throughout the buildings...and we've really missed the wonderful bed since we've returned home. So much to rave about - however, the staff made our stay truly remarkable...Abby, Ryan and Susan treated us so well throughout our stay. If we can't book our next stay here, we won't go to Charleston.

5.0

Jul 2022

A hidden gem! Absolutely a beautiful B & B. Staff and grounds 4/5 star quality. Definitely on our return list of top five we have ever visited!!

5.0

Jul 2022

Excellent quite location

3.0

Jun 2022

Excellent position on the battery for walking and driving. Beautiful place to stay with very friendly, welcoming and accessible staff. Very comfortable.

5.0

Jun 2022

This is a painstakingly restored mansion and carriage house attended by the most gracious staff.It is most conveniently located across the street from Battery Park with easy access to all the sights of Charleston. Highly recommend.

3.0

Jun 2022

The house was beautiful and we enjoyed the stay. The room was very comfortable.

5.0

Jun 2022

You truly feel like a friend lucky enough to stay at your buddy's beautiful Charleston home in a prime location away from the crazy touristy part. Your friend is out of town but left his staff in charge of looking after you and making sure you have a lovely visit. You have access to exquisitely restored rooms, which complement sightseeing of historic mansions, plantations, gardens and museums. But most of all, you enjoy gracious hospitality in pretty, comfortable rooms. The extras such as delicious breakfast and evening wine and cheese are a treat. Would definitely return when I want a dose of the real Charleston, not tourist Charleston, and am not able to stay with friends.

5.0

Jun 2022

Quintessential Charleston place to stay! No question about it!

5.0

Jun 2022

Beautiful property and excellent staff

3.0

May 2022

Great experience of Old Charleston charm. Boutique property using a grand old mansion at Battery Park.

5.0

May 2022

This is one of Charleston's beautiful, historic mansions. Recently restored, with updated amenities. A real gem. The staff was courteous, helpful, and efficient.

5.0

Apr 2022

This is a beautiful building in a wonderful location. Ryan was a great host.

5.0

Apr 2022

This is a beautiful building in a wonderful location. Ryan was a great host.

5.0

Apr 2022

Staff was friendly and knowledgable! Location was superb with park and water views. Dining was walkable featuring fresh and delicious local cuisine.

5.0

Apr 2022

Staff was friendly and knowledgable! Location was superb with park and water views. Dining was walkable featuring fresh and delicious local cuisine.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in James Island?

The average price for a rental in James Island is $205 per night. This rental is $174 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 20 South Battery. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 20 South Battery pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at 20 South Battery?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and garden.

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20 South Battery

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of James Island, SC

Nearby attractions

20 South Battery

Bed and Breakfast in James Island, SC

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of James Island, SC

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in James Island?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is 20 South Battery pet friendly?

What amenities are available at 20 South Battery?

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