Central Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Beachfront location right by Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
All rooms have private balconies, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and microwaves
Many rooms have kitchens with stoves/ovens, fridges, microwaves, and toasters
Free continental breakfast
Indoor and outdoor pools include a lazy river and kids' water feature
Seasonal poolside bar serves drinks and light meals/snacks
Small fitness center with cardio and weight machines
Business center with computers and printers
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Rooms have chainlike decor
Basic breakfast gets mixed reviews
No full restaurant and bar is closed in low season
Some rooms have unattractive views over parking lot
Parts of building can't be accessed by elevator
This mid-range Holiday Inn is conveniently situated right by the beach and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, plus it's close to dining options and shops. Though interiors are chainlike, they're clean, and all of the 138 guest rooms have private balconies (with either ocean vistas or unattractive parking lot views) as well as flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and microwaves. Many units have kitchens. The hotel has both indoor and outdoor pools, including an indoor lazy river, plus there's a seasonal poolside bar. Other features include modest fitness facilities and a free continental breakfast, though it gets mixed reviews from guests. Captain's Quarters Resort is a comparable alternative with more dining options and a bowling alley, but it's also a dated property.
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Scene
Mid-range chain hotel with outdated, but clean, interiors
This mid-range Holiday Inn occupies a yellow and blue building with a balconied facade. Interiors are chainlike but pleasant, with beachy details here and there that add a tropical touch -- but the hotel feels outdated and worn. There are several outdoor areas in which to relax, including a patio lined with umbrella-shaded tables and chairs as well as sunbathing lawns. Despite its tired look, the hotel is clean and attracts vacationers on a budget drawn by its competitive rates and convenient beachfront location. Many families with kids stay here, and the property gets some repeat customers. Note that parts of the building are not accessible by elevator.
Location
Beachfront hotel right by the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
This hotel occupies a convenient beachfront location in Central Myrtle Beach, right by the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade that snakes its way along about a mile of the coast and passes right in front of the hotel. There are plenty of dining options and some shops nearby, and more within a five- to 10-minute walk of the property, as well as some family-friendly attractions, including the SkyWheel (a minutes' walk away), Ripley's Believe It or Not (five-minute walk), Family Kingdom Amusement Park (six-minute drive), and Broadway at the Beach (six-minute drive). Golfers have plenty of choices with several courses within a 20- to 30-minute drive, including Kings North Golf Course, South Creek at Myrtle Beach National, the Tidewater Golf Club, and Barefoot Golf and Resort. Myrtle Beach International Airport is around a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Rooms have private balconies, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and microwaves
The hotel offers several different types of rooms, all with private balconies. Some feature ocean views, though others have lackluster views over the parking lot. Decor is chainlike with patterned carpeting, but the rooms are clean. Wooden, traditional-style furniture includes dressers and tables with chairs. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms also have living rooms with Murphy beds. Many have full kitchens, which include stoves/ovens, fridges, microwaves, toasters, tea/coffee facilities, and dish-/cooking-ware. Bathrooms have roomy marble sink vanities as well as shower/tub combos. A modest amount of toiletries and wall-mounted hairdryers are also supplied. Guests recommend upgrading to oceanfront rooms for lovely views over the water.
Features
Indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, seasonal poolside bar, and modest fitness facilities
Features cater to families on vacation. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, and a lazy river for the winter months. There's a seasonal poolside bar on the outdoor pool deck that serves drinks and light meals/snacks, along with a cute kids' pool and mushroom fountain. The lawn is lined with loungers for sunbathing. Other features include a small fitness room equipped with a couple of cardio and strength-training machines, as well as a business center with two computers and printers for guest use, plus there's free Wi-Fi throughout. A free basic continental breakfast is served daily and includes pastries, cereals, fruit, and juices -- but it gets mixed reviews from guests. Free parking is available in the hotel's outdoor lot.
