5511 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | (251) 219-4428
Across the street from the sand in Central Myrtle Beach
Full kitchens and living rooms
DVD Players
Free Wi-Fi
Free DVDs at front desk
Some condos have large bay windows
Communal sundeck
Some rooms have outdated TVs
Decor in certain room configurations is dated
Restaurant open only in season
This hotel has the features expected of a budget-friendly hotel in Myrtle Beach, but it's a bit north of the main boardwalk action and feels more secluded and intimate than some competitors. Still, Forest Dunes Resort is close enough to attractions like Broadway at the Beach and the SkyWheel to make it a good choice for families. Just be aware: quality of rooms may vary as different units are managed by different companies. Also, the hotel isn't right on the sand -- but it's just across the street.
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Scene
Intimate, beach house feel in a sea of megaresorts
Forest Dunes Resort's got just 109 rooms -- fewer than most in the area -- giving it a more intimate feel. The blue-and-white themed wicker furniture that dominates the lobby decor is reminiscent of a friend's beach house rather than a megaresort in one of the nation's most popular beach destinations. The location adjacent to Myrtle Beach's exercise trail secludes the resort slightly and makes it feel like a secret in a sea of megaresorts.
Location
In a secluded pocket of Central Myrtle Beach, just north of the main boardwalk action
The fact that this resort's not directly on the beach -- the public beaches are located just across the street -- does nothing to deter from the spectacular ocean views. In a sea of megaresorts, the hotel's location on the Myrtle Beach seaside exercise trail makes the resort location feel more secluded. It's still in Central Myrtle Beach, but it's a bit north of (and a short drive away from) the main action on the boardwalk.
Rooms
Condos have one to three bedrooms; smaller units can look a bit more dated
With one, two and three-bedroom room configurations, there's a room for every size group at Forest Dunes Resort. While some of the room decor -- most notably the bedspreads in the smaller room configurations -- is dated, some units have been updated. Larger parties who book the three-bedroom oceanfront room get floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular water views. Most, but not all, rooms have flat-screen TVs. All have full kitchens -- including coffeemakers and toasters -- and bathrooms have hairdryers.
Features
Lots for the family, including indoor and outdoor pools
With indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river and a whirlpool that's enclosed in cooler weather, the Forest Dunes Resort has guests covered no matter the temperature. Younger visitors will likely love the outdoor kiddy pool, while outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the seaside exercise trail on which the resort is located. Everyone will love the free Wi-Fi.
