1801 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | (727) 241-5756
Beachfront location close to several dining and shopping options
Bright rooms with mini-fridges, microwaves, and private balconies
Free hot buffet breakfast
Seven swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) and two lazy rivers
Full on-site spa and small fitness center
Meeting facilities and business center with printing facilities
Small convenience store
Free on-site parking and airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Fitness center is small with dated equipment
No full restaurant
Some rooms don't have ocean views
This upper-middle-range Hampton Inn & Suites is a beachfront hotel on the southern coast of Myrtle Beach. It's within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, bars, and shops. Expect a seven-minute drive to the SkyWheel. The 227 rooms are bright and spacious with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and private balconies. There's a free hot buffet breakfast each morning though, no full on-site restaurant. Other freebies include Wi-Fi, parking, airport shuttle, and snacks and coffee. Features are plentiful: seven swimming pools, two lazy rivers, spa, and fitness center. Business travelers will appreciate the meeting facilities and business center. The nearby Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites has lower rates and free breakfast, but not as much polish.
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Scene
Chain hotel with bright and elegant interiors
Hampton Inn & Suites offers the typical Hampton hotel chain hospitality, with bright, beachfront-themed interiors. Decor is soft and elegant with a common white and blue color scheme throughout. The lobby is bright and open with wooden floors, white walls, a stone reception desk, blue sofas and chairs, and sea-themed artwork. There are a few common areas spread out throughout the hotel, including a spacious lounge aptly named The Man Cave with nautical themed carpet, chunky leather sofas, wooden furniture, and a flat-screen TV. A few other cozy lounges are available with more beach-house decor complete with wooden floors, white wood-slated walls, white wooden furniture, wicker chairs, and pastel-colored sofas. The breakfast area has a relaxing atmosphere with wooden floors and tables with white cottage-style chairs and a central fireplace. Guests here are a combination of leisure and business travelers, with the numerous kid-friendly features attracting several family travelers.
Location
Beachfront location close to several dining, shopping, and entertainment options
Hampton Inn & Suites has a beachfront location along the southern coast of Myrtle Beach. The beach is right in front of the hotel and there are numerous restaurants (like Friendly's and Hardees), bars, and shops within close walking distance. The famous Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and oceanfront boardwalk is seven minutes by car. There are several family-friendly attractions in Myrtle Beach, including Family Kingdom Amusement Park (a four-minute drive away), Myrtle Waves Water Park (a 10-minute drive away), and WonderWorks and the Backstage Mirror Maze (a 12-minute drive). Nearby golf courses include: Whispering Pines (six-minute drive), Pine Lakes Country Club (12-minute drive), Arrrowhead Country Club (15-minute drive), Myrtlewood Golf Club (16-minute drive), Barefoot Resort and Golf (30-minute drive), Tidewater Golf Course (38-minute drive), and Pawley’s Plantation Golf and Country Club (40-minute drive). It's a three-minute walk to the nearest bus stop. The Myrtle Beach International Airport is a six-minute drive and the hotel offers a free airport shuttle.
Rooms
Bright and spacious rooms with mini-fridges, microwaves, and private balconies
The 227 guest rooms at Hampton Inn & Suites are spacious with bright and airy interiors. Decor follows a beach-house theme with a white and blue color scheme. Expect blue patterned carpeted floors, white and beige walls, white linens, white wooden furniture, beige curtains, and beach-themed framed artworks on the walls. Suites are available with separate bedrooms, lounge and living areas, and kitchenettes. Amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, desks, telephones, irons and ironing boards, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Kitchenettes in the Suites also include dishwashers, toasters, burner tops, and utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combos with hairdryers and Neutrogena toiletries. All rooms and suites have small private balconies furnished with two rocking chairs. The vast majority of rooms have ocean views.
Features
Free buffet breakfast, seven pools, two lazy rivers, fitness center, spa, and meeting facilities
Features at the Hampton Inn & Suites cater for a wide array of guests, from families to business travelers. The free buffet breakfast is served each morning, including eggs, meats, waffles, pastries, fresh fruits, cereals, and fresh juice. While there is no full restaurant, free fruit, cookies, and tea- and-coffee are available in the lobby throughout the day. There's a total of seven swimming pools -- three outdoor and four indoor -- as well as two lazy rivers. All of the pools are heated and the outdoor pools include shallow kids' pools and numerous surrounding sun loungers and parasols. One of the lazy rivers is located in the indoor pool facility, while the other is on the oceanfront pool deck. The fitness center is quite small and includes a limited selection of dated Precor cardio and weight-training equipment. The Sanctuary Spa offers a wide variety of relaxation services, including massages, facials, and body treatments. Sixteen thousand square meters of meeting space is available, along with a small business center with printing facilities. On-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel are free. Additional features include a free airport shuttle, beachfront playground, laundry facilities, ATM, and a convenience shop that sells snacks, cold drinks, and toiletries.
