1500 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | (251) 219-4428
Sandy beach across the street
Heated outdoor pool and hot tub
Most rooms have balconies and many have small kitchens
Close to shopping and dining
Laundry room available for guests
Mini-golf and shuffleboard at the property
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Property and rooms are dated
Motel allows smoking, so some rooms have cigarette smell
No on-site restaurant
The owners of budget-friendly Waikiki Village know their target audience: families and mature adults. They even declare this on their website. This is an older motel that has an old-fashioned charm suited for tourists who want a quiet, budget friendly getaway. Many rooms have small kitchens and the venue often offers specials on its website, making it easy to stretch your dollar. It's also conveniently located, being close to the beach and a shopping and dining plaza. The motel isn’t suited for business travelers, spring break revelers, or anyone looking for a posh or trendy resort.
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Scene
A family run hotel ideal for families and older adults; no party scene here
Waikiki Village has been owned by three generations of the same family since the 1960s. Many of the guests have been regulars at the property for a decade or more and know the owners and other guests. The venue has a reputation for its personalized service and hospitality. Aesthetically, the mom-and-pop motel retains a rustic charm, including exposed brick in one addition of the building. Some travelers may find the look dated. There's also a pool, shuffleboard, and small mini-golf area. You won't find much of a scene in the lobby or pool area, but you might have some pleasant conversations with the owners or other guests.
Location
Across the street from the beach and close to several restaurants and shops
Guests looking for a beachfront stay should know that at Waikiki Village, they only need to cross the street in order to get to the beach. The motel is also just five minutes from the airport and less than a 10-minute drive to The Market Common, a shopping and dining plaza. There you'll find a variety of restaurants serving Italian, Chinese, sushi, and tapas. Waikiki is also a few minutes from The Coastal Grand Mall, where you'll find more casual restaurants, including seafood, Mexican, and burger joints. Coastal Grand houses a movie theater and performing arts center as well as an arcade. A Food Lion grocery store and a few fast food restaurants and diners are within walking distance of the motel.
Rooms
Basic but well-maintained rooms; many offer balconies and small kitchens
The rooms at Waikiki Village are like the rest of the property: clean, simple, well-maintained, and no frills. Most of the rooms have artificial grass-lined balconies that either overlook the pool or offer a partial view of the ocean. Many of the rooms also have kitchenettes with coffeemakers, refrigerators, and stoves. All rooms have microwaves. Rooms have a mix of flat-screen TVs and old-fashioned tube TVs. The decor is dated. Think: floral curtains, industrial carpet, and pink bed coverlets. Some rooms have exposed brick walls, a nice update. Bathrooms are basic with single sinks and shower/tub combos covered by a fabric curtain.The hotel allows smoking, so some of the units may smell like cigarette smoke. You generally won't find plush perks like bathrobes or flat-screen TVs, though free Wi-Fi is available.
Features
On-site pool, but not much else in terms of amenities
The motel has a basic, adequate outdoor pool and adjacent whirlpool. You won't find a lazy river, slide, or other enhancements that other properties in the area have. The small mini-golf and shuffleboard area are free for guests to use and there's a computer and printer in the lobby. Those looking for additional amenities, such as a hotel bar, restaurant, gym, and other services on-site, will be disappointed.
