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Beaufort Inn

4.5(435)
Hotel

About

The Beaufort Inn offers a historic setting in downtown Beaufort, blending Southern charm with modern updates across its Main Inn, cottages, and courtyard guest houses. Its brick pathways, private balconies, and rocking chairs invite a slower pace ideal for focused meetings or relaxed team gatherings.

Event planners will appreciate the inn's central location near shops and waterfront, plus its intimate spaces for breakfast and breaks. With polished rooms and a welcoming atmosphere, it supports both overnight stays and small business events in a distinctive Lowcountry environment.

Best for

  • Historic downtown corporate retreats
  • Quiet executive stays with local charm
  • Small group breakfasts & morning meetups

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
Wallace Smith Mansion, built in 1897
The Main Inn is a restored Southern mansion with over a century of history, originally a summer retreat and later renamed The Beaufort Inn in 1930. It blends historic charm with modern updates including an elevator and designer decor.
Immersive Outdoor Spaces
Brick pathways, courtyard gardens, and fire pit
Guests can enjoy strolling down brick-laid paths, relaxing by a fire pit in the evening, or sitting on private balconies and rocking chairs on the porch, all designed to evoke the slow pace and charm of the Lowcountry lifestyle.
Central Downtown Location
Steps from historic district shops and waterfront
Located in the heart of Beaufort’s nationally designated historic downtown, the inn is just a block or two from restaurants, shopping, the visitor center, walking tours, and the waterfront, making it convenient for business guests to explore locally.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 435 reviews