ANCHORAGE 1770, Beaufort

Anchorage 1770 - A historic waterfront mansion with fine dining and harbor views

Located in downtown Beaufort's historic district, this boutique waterfront inn features four waterfront rooms overlooking the Beaufort River on the Intercostal Waterway. The Anchorage 1770 delivers a full Lowcountry breakfast and evening hors-d'oeuvres at the Top Deck Happy Hour. The property's Ribaut Social Club serves regional cuisine with water views, while the two fourth-floor rooms provide panoramic vistas from an open-air deck. This Beaufort hotel maintains two dog-friendly rooms as part of its Sea Dogs Program. The centuries-old Federalist mansion accommodates business meetings for up to 20 people. Guest rooms showcase architectural features including 15-foot bay windows, ornate plaster relief work, and extensive wood molding. Ground floor rooms display exposed 1700s timbers and dual-head rain showers. The property sits within 0.5 miles of Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, and the Pat Conroy Literary Center.

Pros

Chef Daniel Salazar prepares seasonal dishes using local ingredients

Property hosts exclusive events like the Pat Conroy Literary Festival VIP Dinner

Yoga sessions available on the verandah with harbor views

Historical architecture includes original 18th-century timber beams

Cons

Located 40.5 miles from Hilton Head Airport

Limited to two dog-friendly rooms