This mid-range resort in North Myrtle Beach is partially owned and rented by private parties and partially by the Embassy Suites chain. Decor varies according to the tastes of the individual owners, though views from the units controlled by Embassy Suites are better, as those are on higher floors. It's one of the nicer mid-range options in Myrtle Beach, and draws many conference guests with its 70,000 square feet of meeting space. It's a massive, sprawling property with a free shuttle to get around and lots of features, including nine pools, a giant fitness center, several dining options, and an oceanfront location. Just note the villas can be a bit far from the beach, and guests will have to drive for any dining off property.
This mid-range resort in North Myrtle Beach is partially owned and rented by private parties and partially by the Embassy Suites chain. Decor varies according to the tastes of the individual owners, though views from the units controlled by Embassy Suites are better, as those are on higher floors. It's one of the nicer mid-range options in Myrtle Beach, and draws many conference guests with its 70,000 square feet of meeting space. It's a massive, sprawling property with a free shuttle to get around and lots of features, including nine pools, a giant fitness center, several dining options, and an oceanfront location. Just note the villas can be a bit far from the beach, and guests will have to drive for any dining off property.
It's not fancy, but this budget resort does have a variety of features -- including a spa, a kids' club, and the popular, party-friendly Ocean Annie's Beach Bar -- plus free admission to a few area attractions thrown in. Rooms have kitchenettes and private balconies. Just know that the rooms and public spaces could use updating, some guests complain of bugs and maintenance issues, and the North Myrtle Beach location is a 15-minute drive from the boardwalk.
It's not fancy, but this budget resort does have a variety of features -- including a spa, a kids' club, and the popular, party-friendly Ocean Annie's Beach Bar -- plus free admission to a few area attractions thrown in. Rooms have kitchenettes and private balconies. Just know that the rooms and public spaces could use updating, some guests complain of bugs and maintenance issues, and the North Myrtle Beach location is a 15-minute drive from the boardwalk.
The Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes is a 374-room, mid-range hotel located directly on the beach and within about 10 miles of most tourist attractions in Myrtle Beach. The hotel is part of the Marriott Vacation Club, so some units (all are two-bedrooms) are reserved for time-share owners, and it can be difficult to book during the high season. The property offers a ton of family-friendly activities and it has a total of five pools, one of which has a water slide. Just note that not all of the pools are heated during the chillier months (though the hotel will let guests know which ones are).
The Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes is a 374-room, mid-range hotel located directly on the beach and within about 10 miles of most tourist attractions in Myrtle Beach. The hotel is part of the Marriott Vacation Club, so some units (all are two-bedrooms) are reserved for time-share owners, and it can be difficult to book during the high season. The property offers a ton of family-friendly activities and it has a total of five pools, one of which has a water slide. Just note that not all of the pools are heated during the chillier months (though the hotel will let guests know which ones are).
The Ocean Park Resort is a 125-room, 12-story property located on a stretch of sand lined by similar-looking high-rises. Though the beachfront location is a highlight, Ocean Park falls into the value hotel category and is not what you would expect from a property that calls itself a resort. It does have two pools (inside and outside), but there are no on-site restaurants and the rooms are a bit plain (though they're nicer than those at some competing hotels).
The Ocean Park Resort is a 125-room, 12-story property located on a stretch of sand lined by similar-looking high-rises. Though the beachfront location is a highlight, Ocean Park falls into the value hotel category and is not what you would expect from a property that calls itself a resort. It does have two pools (inside and outside), but there are no on-site restaurants and the rooms are a bit plain (though they're nicer than those at some competing hotels).
This upper-middle-range property has a convenient location on the waterfront, with direct access to a great beach, and proximity to shopping, several golf courses, and downtown Myrtle Beach. The clean rooms are among the nicest in this price category in Myrtle Beach, though the decor style is a bit dated. The property also offers several pools and an adequate fitness center. It is very convenient for families traveling with kids: it has a lazy river, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a kid’s program, and full kitchens in every unit.
This upper-middle-range property has a convenient location on the waterfront, with direct access to a great beach, and proximity to shopping, several golf courses, and downtown Myrtle Beach. The clean rooms are among the nicest in this price category in Myrtle Beach, though the decor style is a bit dated. The property also offers several pools and an adequate fitness center. It is very convenient for families traveling with kids: it has a lazy river, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a kid ’s program, and full kitchens in every unit.
Hotel Blue's beachfront location, large pool with swim-up bar, and regular pool parties make it a solid value for sun seekers who want to have a good time. It also offers a sleek contemporary design in its public places and a lobby bar, which makes it stand out from other hotels in the area. The rooms, however, are well worn out and are in need of a renovation.
Hotel Blue's beachfront location, large pool with swim-up bar, and regular pool parties make it a solid value for sun seekers who want to have a good time. It also offers a sleek contemporary design in its public places and a lobby bar, which makes it stand out from other hotels in the area. The rooms, however, are well worn out and are in need of a renovation.
Sandwiched between towering condos, this small, family-owned budget hotel on the south end of Myrtle Beach offers modest rooms with a prime beach location. It's a nice haven for families, and for low-key couples looking to hang out around a pool and play in the surf. The rooms are dated and basic, but there are only 55 of them, so the beach is less crowded than those at neighboring properties.
Sandwiched between towering condos, this small, family-owned budget hotel on the south end of Myrtle Beach offers modest rooms with a prime beach location. It's a nice haven for families, and for low-key couples looking to hang out around a pool and play in the surf. The rooms are dated and basic, but there are only 55 of them, so the beach is less crowded than those at neighboring properties.
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark is a mid-range oceanfront property with extra family-style amenities like two waterslides, a lazy river, and an indoor splash area. The hotel’s 514 rooms have balconies with ocean views, but some furnishings are dated. Restaurants include a beach shack, an ice cream shop, and a coffee bar, all of which were added in 2014. The property can get crowded at times, which can make it difficult to secure a lounge chair or get a parking spot. Guests may want to compare rates with the similarly priced Breakers Resort which offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom rooms with kitchenettes and access to a lazy river and a children’s pool with a pirate ship play structure.
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark is a mid-range oceanfront property with extra family-style amenities like two waterslides, a lazy river, and an indoor splash area. The hotel’s 514 rooms have balconies with ocean views, but some furnishings are dated. Restaurants include a beach shack, an ice cream shop, and a coffee bar, all of which were added in 2014. The property can get crowded at times, which can make it difficult to secure a lounge chair or get a parking spot. Guests may want to compare rates with the similarly priced Breakers Resort which offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom rooms with kitchenettes and access to a lazy river and a children’s pool with a pirate ship play structure.
The Springmaid Beach Resort is a 485-room, mid-range property located south of the SkyWheel and the main tourist area on Myrtle Beach, offering a little more privacy and seclusion than other hotels. Business travelers can rely on the resort’s large conference center while multiple pools, two eateries, and a location right on the beach make Springmaid ideal for families. Rooms are modern, particularly for Myrtle Beach -- no tacky patterned bedding here.
The Springmaid Beach Resort is a 485-room, mid-range property located south of the SkyWheel and the main tourist area on Myrtle Beach, offering a little more privacy and seclusion than other hotels. Business travelers can rely on the resort’s large conference center while multiple pools, two eateries, and a location right on the beach make Springmaid ideal for families. Rooms are modern, particularly for Myrtle Beach -- no tacky patterned bedding here.
In the quieter northern stretch of Myrtle Beach, Cabana Shores Hotel is a value property with 74 rooms and suites, including some with full kitchens, located directly across the road from the beach. All rooms feature private balconies -- and some offer beautiful ocean views -- as well as mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers,TVs (flat-screen or tube-style), and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also has an outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrella tables, and an inside hospitality room with a dartboard and pool table. The property, however, with its outdated furnishings and bedding, has an "old" feel about it, and guests have complained about musty smells and stained carpeting. Guests might want to consider the (often) similarly priced Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites -- a 16-minute drive south of Cabana Shores -- which offers a free breakfast buffet and an outdoor barbecue area.
In the quieter northern stretch of Myrtle Beach, Cabana Shores Hotel is a value property with 74 rooms and suites, including some with full kitchens, located directly across the road from the beach. All rooms feature private balconies -- and some offer beautiful ocean views -- as well as mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers,TVs (flat-screen or tube-style), and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also has an outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrella tables, and an inside hospitality room with a dartboard and pool table. The property, however, with its outdated furnishings and bedding, has an "old" feel about it, and guests have complained about musty smells and stained carpeting. Guests might want to consider the (often) similarly priced Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites -- a 16-minute drive south of Cabana Shores -- which offers a free breakfast buffet and an outdoor barbecue area.