Places to stay in James Island, South Carolina

James Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina. It is located in the central and southern parts of James Island. As defined by the US Office of Management and Budget, and used by the US Census Bureau for statistical purposes only, James Island is included within the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area and the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area. Local dining options include Grumpy Goat Seafood Cantina, Aji Asian Bistro, China Wok, and Coastal Crust - James Island.

If you are travelling in the area, James Island is located close to Mitchell Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School, Oak Grove Cemetery, Awendaw Fire District Station 5 and Tillman Park.

The center of James Island ( which is at is longitude -79°56'43.609 and latitude 32°44'23.409 ) is located 3 miles away from Charleston, 5 miles away from Folly Beach, 7 miles away from Mt Pleasant and 9 miles away from North Charleston.

Available James Island lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around James Island.

James Island Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Hotels

Comfort Inn

★★★★★

Approx 4 miles away in Charleston:

You won’t find a better location for exploring all that historic Charleston has to offer than Comfort Inn® Downtown Charleston. The hotel is located in the heart of the Medical District, right next to MUSC Children’s Hospital.
"The location wasn't bad, but the tile in the shower was gross."
144 Bee Street
Charleston, South Carolina
Bed & Breakfasts

King George Iv Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Charleston:

  The King George Inn is a 200 year old (circa 1790s) "Charleston Historic House". The House is named the "Peter Freneau House", after a prominent Charleston journalist and co-owner of the Charleston City Gazette. Freneau was also a merchant, shipowner, and Jeffersonian politician.
32 George Street
Charleston, South Carolina
Hotels

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Approx 4 miles away in Charleston:

Stay at Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton and enjoy our unique personality. Our attentive staff will make sure you experience the culture and spirit of the community..
115 Meeting Street
Charleston, South Carolina

James Island Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Vacation Rentals

Charlotte Street Cottage

Approx 4 miles away in Charleston:

This elegant and superbly refurbished historic guest home in an exclusive neighborhood of historic downtown Charleston is available by day, week or month.
32 Charlotte Street
Charleston, South Carolina
Campsite / RV Parks

The Campground at James Island County Park

Approx 3 miles away in Charleston:

With the Campground & Vacation Cottages at James Island County Park, it has never been more convenient to explore historic Charleston, South Carolina and the Low Country. Come discover the history, charm, fine dining, antiques, plantations, antebellum homes, parks, and sandy beaches.
871 Riverland Drive
Charleston, South Carolina
Campsite / RV Parks

Campground At James Island

Approx 3 miles away in Charleston:

With the Campground and Cottages at James Island County Park, it has never been more convenient to explore historic Charleston and the Lowcountry. Come discover our history, charm, fine dining, antiques, plantations, parks, and sandy beaches.
871 Riverland Drive
Charleston, South Carolina
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Things to see and do, places to eat in James Island

Photograph of Martin’s Bar-b-que Joint, Charleston
Martin’s Bar-b-que Joint

Martin’s Bar-b-que Joint ( Dining / BBQ ). Located at 1622 Highland Avenue, Charleston, 2 miles from the center of James Island. Our Charleston home is located on James Island, right outside of Charleston proper. James Island is all about community vibes in a neighborhood setting. It’s a perfect spot for families, friends, locals and visitors to kick back and enjoy our signature West Tennessee-Style Whole Hog BBQ. www.martinsbbqjoint.com Link

Melvin's Legendary Bar-b-que ( Dining / BBQ ). Located at 538 Folly Road, Charleston, 2 miles from the center of James Island. As the oldest local family-owned barbecue restaurant in South Carolina, legendary Melvin’s has been dishing out authentic wood-fired barbecue since 1939. Owner and pit master Melvin David Bessinger hails from the “first family of mustard-based barbecue.” His father, Melvin, was 10 years old when he found his dad, Big Joe Bessinger, and a friend in a farm shed concocting the original tangy mustard sauce that would put the Palmetto State on the mustard-based barbecue map. www.melvinsbbq.com Link