1903 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | (888) 399-9863
Located on a flat, sandy
beach
Rooms have mini-fridges, microwaves, TVs with cable TV channels, and free Wi-Fi
Some rooms have full refrigerators and stoves with ovens, and some have balconies with ocean views
Outdoor pool with lounge
chairs
Free parking and pet-friendly
rooms available
Rundown hotel in need of
repair
Tube-style TVs and worn wooden furnishings in rooms
Housekeeping problems and bad smells in rooms
No breakfast or restaurant
on-site
Located in South Myrtle Beach, Summer Wind Inn & Suites is a dated and rundown budget beachfront property earning complaints on everything from bad smells to bugs to broken outlets, but new management took over in 2013, and a renovation was underway when we visited. The hotel's 42 rooms offer free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and mini-fridges (some units have full stoves and refrigerators), and there's a small outdoor pool. Rooms with sea-view balconies are available, and the hotel reports that these have new furnishings, mattresses, and carpeting. There’s no on-site restaurant, but snacks and drinks are available for sale in the lobby. For a similar rates, travelers might want to check out Aqua Beach Inn, a value hotel with fresh, bright rooms that's about a 10-minute drive north of Summer Wind Inn & Suites, and it's located across the street from the beach.
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Scene
Budget hotel across from the beach
There are not a lot of common areas for guests to congregate at the Summer Wind Inn & Suites. The lobby, with only two straight-back chairs, doesn’t exactly encourage lingering, and the lima-bean-shaped pool, surrounded by the parking lot, is not overly scenic. A wooden walkway connects the parking lot to the white, sandy beach -- just beyond a row of coastal grass -- which is the main draw for guests. This part of the beach isn’t as packed as in the more touristy areas, and so guests have plenty of space to take in the beautiful ocean views.
Location
On South Ocean Boulevard near the airport
Summer Wind Inn & Suites is conveniently located on a long stretch of beach on South Ocean Boulevard. The area is mostly residential with other budget hotels nearby. It’s about a five-minute drive to both Whispering Pines Golf Course, Myrtle Beach State Park, and the Family Kingdom Amusement Park, a 10-minute drive to Ripley's Believe It or Not, and a 20-minute drive to Pirates Voyage. There are a handful of casual dining spots within walking distance of the hotel, and Myrtle Beach International Airport is within a 10-minute drive.
Rooms
Spacious rooms, but in need of housekeeping and renovation
Rooms here are spacious but smell bad and have outdated furnishings, including tube-style TVs and worn wooden headboards and side tables. The popcorn ceilings and bathrooms are especially in need of repair with worn mirrors, and the floral bedding does not improve the ambience. Note that the hotel was undergoing renovations when we visited. All rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Some rooms have kitchens with full stoves, including ovens. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels are offered. Some rooms are pet-friendly, and both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. Rooms with balconies offering ocean views are available, and the hotel reports that some of these have undergone renovation, and have new furnishings, mattresses, and carpeting.
Features
Beachfront location, outdoor pool, and friendly reception
The hotel's location on a long stretch of sandy beach, and the in-room kitchen facilities, are certainly its stand-out features. Guests also praise the warm reception received at the front desk. There’s also an outdoor lima-bean-shaped pool with lounge chairs, which was undergoing renovation when we visited. The lobby has an ATM as well as snacks and drinks for sale, and self-serve laundry facilities on-site. Free Wi-Fi is available in all the rooms.
