The mostly contemporary but slightly dated decor at the cheerful Grande Shores Ocean Resort doesn’t stop families from visiting and having a great time. With 11 water features, a rooftop pool, a small gym, kids’ club, and American restaurant with a hot breakfast buffet, guests are kept well entertained -- which is great since the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade take 14 minutes to reach by car. The 231 rooms offer coffeemakers and mini-fridges, while efficiencies and condos add kitchens into the mix for a self-sufficient stay. Free DVD rentals and a laundry room are nice extras for families. Captain’s Quarters Resort is much closer to the Myrtle Beach action and also has a bowling alley, seasonal beach shack, and pool with a play pirate ship.
The mostly contemporary but slightly dated decor at the cheerful Grande Shores Ocean Resort doesn’t stop families from visiting and having a great time. With 11 water features, a rooftop pool, a small gym, kids’ club, and American restaurant with a hot breakfast buffet, guests are kept well entertained -- which is great since the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade take 14 minutes to reach by car. The 231 rooms offer coffeemakers and mini-fridges, while efficiencies and condos add kitchens into the mix for a self-sufficient stay. Free DVD rentals and a laundry room are nice extras for families. Captain’s Quarters Resort is much closer to the Myrtle Beach action and also has a bowling alley, seasonal beach shack, and pool with a play pirate ship.
This 300-room, mid-range property has a convenient location on a great beach, near shopping, several golf courses, and Downtown Myrtle Beach. Clean rooms come with flat-screen TVs with premium cable access, microwaves, and mini-fridges, and the decor is nicer than at some competing properties (particularly in the renovated rooms with fresh bedding). The hotel features three pools (one indoor, one outdoor with beach views, and a lazy river, but no fun extras, like slides); a decent fitness center; and an adequate American restaurant. It's a fine choice for families.
This 300-room, mid-range property has a convenient location on a great beach, near shopping, several golf courses, and Downtown Myrtle Beach. Clean rooms come with flat-screen TVs with premium cable access, microwaves, and mini-fridges, and the decor is nicer than at some competing properties (particularly in the renovated rooms with fresh bedding). The hotel features three pools (one indoor, one outdoor with beach views, and a lazy river, but no fun extras, like slides); a decent fitness center; and an adequate American restaurant. It's a fine choice for families.
Picture a classic Myrtle Beach hotel, and chances are it looks a lot like the budget-friendly Beach Colony Resort. With direct ocean access and a convenient Central Myrtle Beach location (a bit north of the boardwalk), there are plenty of reasons to choose this hotel -- not the least of which are the condominium-style hotel rooms that are perfect for families. Still, the hotel could use some updating, especially in public spaces. The rooms themselves run the gamut in terms of decor, since each is owned by individual owners and rented out through the hotel.
Picture a classic Myrtle Beach hotel, and chances are it looks a lot like the budget-friendly Beach Colony Resort. With direct ocean access and a convenient Central Myrtle Beach location (a bit north of the boardwalk), there are plenty of reasons to choose this hotel -- not the least of which are the condominium-style hotel rooms that are perfect for families. Still, the hotel could use some updating, especially in public spaces. The rooms themselves run the gamut in terms of decor, since each is owned by individual owners and rented out through the hotel.
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.
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.
This mid-range resort in North Myrtle Beach is partially owned and rented by private parties and partially by the Embassy Suites chain. Decor varies according to the tastes of the individual owners, though views from the units controlled by Embassy Suites are better, as those are on higher floors. It's one of the nicer mid-range options in Myrtle Beach, and draws many conference guests with its 70,000 square feet of meeting space. It's a massive, sprawling property with a free shuttle to get around and lots of features, including nine pools, a giant fitness center, several dining options, and an oceanfront location. Just note the villas can be a bit far from the beach, and guests will have to drive for any dining off property.
This mid-range resort in North Myrtle Beach is partially owned and rented by private parties and partially by the Embassy Suites chain. Decor varies according to the tastes of the individual owners, though views from the units controlled by Embassy Suites are better, as those are on higher floors. It's one of the nicer mid-range options in Myrtle Beach, and draws many conference guests with its 70,000 square feet of meeting space. It's a massive, sprawling property with a free shuttle to get around and lots of features, including nine pools, a giant fitness center, several dining options, and an oceanfront location. Just note the villas can be a bit far from the beach, and guests will have to drive for any dining off property.
It's not fancy, but this budget resort does have a variety of features -- including a spa, a kids' club, and the popular, party-friendly Ocean Annie's Beach Bar -- plus free admission to a few area attractions thrown in. Rooms have kitchenettes and private balconies. Just know that the rooms and public spaces could use updating, some guests complain of bugs and maintenance issues, and the North Myrtle Beach location is a 15-minute drive from the boardwalk.
It's not fancy, but this budget resort does have a variety of features -- including a spa, a kids' club, and the popular, party-friendly Ocean Annie's Beach Bar -- plus free admission to a few area attractions thrown in. Rooms have kitchenettes and private balconies. Just know that the rooms and public spaces could use updating, some guests complain of bugs and maintenance issues, and the North Myrtle Beach location is a 15-minute drive from the boardwalk.
The Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes is a 374-room, mid-range hotel located directly on the beach and within about 10 miles of most tourist attractions in Myrtle Beach. The hotel is part of the Marriott Vacation Club, so some units (all are two-bedrooms) are reserved for time-share owners, and it can be difficult to book during the high season. The property offers a ton of family-friendly activities and it has a total of five pools, one of which has a water slide. Just note that not all of the pools are heated during the chillier months (though the hotel will let guests know which ones are).
The Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes is a 374-room, mid-range hotel located directly on the beach and within about 10 miles of most tourist attractions in Myrtle Beach. The hotel is part of the Marriott Vacation Club, so some units (all are two-bedrooms) are reserved for time-share owners, and it can be difficult to book during the high season. The property offers a ton of family-friendly activities and it has a total of five pools, one of which has a water slide. Just note that not all of the pools are heated during the chillier months (though the hotel will let guests know which ones are).
The Ocean Park Resort is a 125-room, 12-story property located on a stretch of sand lined by similar-looking high-rises. Though the beachfront location is a highlight, Ocean Park falls into the value hotel category and is not what you would expect from a property that calls itself a resort. It does have two pools (inside and outside), but there are no on-site restaurants and the rooms are a bit plain (though they're nicer than those at some competing hotels).
The Ocean Park Resort is a 125-room, 12-story property located on a stretch of sand lined by similar-looking high-rises. Though the beachfront location is a highlight, Ocean Park falls into the value hotel category and is not what you would expect from a property that calls itself a resort. It does have two pools (inside and outside), but there are no on-site restaurants and the rooms are a bit plain (though they're nicer than those at some competing hotels).
This upper-middle-range property has a convenient location on the waterfront, with direct access to a great beach, and proximity to shopping, several golf courses, and downtown Myrtle Beach. The clean rooms are among the nicest in this price category in Myrtle Beach, though the decor style is a bit dated. The property also offers several pools and an adequate fitness center. It is very convenient for families traveling with kids: it has a lazy river, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a kid’s program, and full kitchens in every unit.
This upper-middle-range property has a convenient location on the waterfront, with direct access to a great beach, and proximity to shopping, several golf courses, and downtown Myrtle Beach. The clean rooms are among the nicest in this price category in Myrtle Beach, though the decor style is a bit dated. The property also offers several pools and an adequate fitness center. It is very convenient for families traveling with kids: it has a lazy river, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a kid’s program, and full kitchens in every unit.
Hotel Blue's beachfront location, large pool with swim-up bar, and regular pool parties make it a solid value for sun seekers who want to have a good time. It also offers a sleek contemporary design in its public places and a lobby bar, which makes it stand out from other hotels in the area. The rooms, however, are well worn out and are in need of a renovation.
Hotel Blue's beachfront location, large pool with swim-up bar, and regular pool parties make it a solid value for sun seekers who want to have a good time. It also offers a sleek contemporary design in its public places and a lobby bar, which makes it stand out from other hotels in the area. The rooms, however, are well worn out and are in need of a renovation.